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Educational philosophy

Whole person

Broad knowledge combined with specialized expertise; integrated and analytical thinking; proficiency in both professional skills (applying and solving professional problems) and general/soft skills (personal and group); self-assessment, self-improvement, and a progressive mindset.

Liberal

Interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary knowledge; independent, creative, and solution-oriented thinking; independent and creative problem-solving skills; skills in reading, reasoning, and presenting coherently with scientific basis; leadership and management capabilities; scientific curiosity and exploration; thirst for knowledge and passion for lifelong learning.

Multicultural

Diverse, interdisciplinary, and cross-disciplinary knowledge; synthetic, critical, and systematic thinking; communication, teamwork, mediation, and negotiation skills; ability to transition and adapt to multicultural environments; altruism, idealism, and a sense of responsibility to serve; tolerance and respect for differences.

Whole person

Broad knowledge combined with specialized expertise; integrated and analytical thinking; proficiency in both professional skills (applying and solving professional problems) and general/soft skills (personal and group); self-assessment, self-improvement, and a progressive mindset.

Liberal

Interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary knowledge; independent, creative, and solution-oriented thinking; independent and creative problem-solving skills; skills in reading, reasoning, and presenting coherently with scientific basis; leadership and management capabilities; scientific curiosity and exploration; thirst for knowledge and passion for lifelong learning.

Multicultural

Diverse, interdisciplinary, and cross-disciplinary knowledge; synthetic, critical, and systematic thinking; communication, teamwork, mediation, and negotiation skills; ability to transition and adapt to multicultural environments; altruism, idealism, and a sense of responsibility to serve; tolerance and respect for differences.

Core values

Creativity

Renewing knowledge and creating new knowledge, promoting a liberal spirit; constant innovation and improvement.

Leadership

Orienting and leading the community and society toward harmonious and sustainable development; pioneering and actively overcoming challenges.

Responsibility

Responsible for seriously fulfilling commitments to the quality of training, research, and community service; preserving and adapting the humanistic values of the nation and the world.

Vision

By 2045, the University aims to become a leading centre for education and research in the social sciences and humanities in Southeast Asia, operating as a digital research university committed to internationalisation and sustainable development.

Mission

To educate high-quality human resources; to conduct research in the social sciences and humanities of academic and practical value; and to provide knowledge and policy advice for the development of the country, the Southern region, and Ho Chi Minh City.

Goal

The University plays a core role in the social sciences and humanities within Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, providing a foundation of knowledge about people, culture, society, and development policy. At the same time, the University contributes social and humanistic perspectives to science, technology, and engineering through research on the digital society, ethics in artificial intelligence, sustainable development, and social governance in the context of digital transformation.