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1. Educational Philosophy
Friendliness – Integration – Multiculturalism
The Faculty of Vietnamese Studies is committed to fostering a learning environment built upon friendliness, international integration, and respect for cultural diversity. These core values provide a solid foundation for students to develop comprehensively, adapt confidently, and contribute meaningfully in an increasingly globalized world.
2. Vision
As an academic unit of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM), the Faculty of Vietnamese Studies aspires to become a leading center for education and research in Vietnamese Studies, recognized for its academic excellence, regional connectivity, and international collaboration.
The Faculty aims to strengthen its leadership role in advancing Vietnamese Studies through high-quality teaching, innovative research, and practical applications while promoting sustainable academic partnerships across Southeast Asia and the wider international community.
3. Mission
The Faculty of Vietnamese Studies is dedicated to educating highly qualified professionals in Vietnamese Studies while promoting the Vietnamese language, culture, and national identity to the international community.
Specifically, the Faculty is committed to:
- Bachelor's Program in Vietnamese Studies for International Students: Equip graduates with advanced Vietnamese language proficiency, comprehensive knowledge of Vietnam's history, culture, society, and people, as well as the ability for independent learning, academic inquiry, and professional engagement in multicultural and international environments.
- Bachelor's Program in Vietnamese Studies for Vietnamese Students: Provide students with a strong foundation in the social sciences and humanities, interdisciplinary perspectives, and the ability to understand Vietnam within regional and global contexts. Graduates are expected to develop professional competencies, teamwork skills, intercultural awareness, and adaptability to meet the demands of an increasingly interconnected world.
- Graduate Programs (Master's and Doctoral Degrees in Vietnamese Studies): Cultivate advanced academic knowledge, independent research capabilities, practical problem-solving skills, professional ethics, and social responsibility.
- International Academic Cooperation: Develop collaborative education programs, including dual-degree pathways (2+2 and 3+1), in partnership with renowned universities such as Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Busan University of Foreign Studies, Chungwoon University, and other international institutions.
- Teaching Vietnamese Language and Culture to International Learners: Offer Vietnamese language and cultural training programs, organize Vietnamese language proficiency assessments, and award Vietnamese language certificates to international learners.
- Research and Community Engagement: Promote research activities aligned with educational development and community needs, contributing to the advancement of Vietnamese Studies and enhancing the Faculty's academic reputation.
4. Development Goals
The Faculty strives to:
Enhance the quality of teaching, research, and academic management in Vietnamese Studies.
Strengthen student support services to ensure a comprehensive and high-quality learning experience.
Become an internationally recognized center for education and research in Vietnamese Studies.
Expand academic partnerships and collaborative programs with universities and research institutions worldwide.
Attract an increasing number of international students to study Vietnamese language, culture, and Vietnamese Studies.