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Oriental Studies

Tuesday - 05/05/2026 07:38

Issued pursuant to Decision No. 2215/QD-XHNV, dated April 24, 2026, by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

PART I: GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO THE TRAINING PROGRAM

1. Some information about the training program

- Name of the training program

+ Vietnamese: Oriental Studies

+ English: Oriental Studies

- Training program code: 7310608

- Language of instruction: Vietnamese

- Graduation title: Bachelor's Degree

- Training duration: 4 years

- Name of the graduation certificate

+ Vietnamese: Bachelor of Oriental Studies

+ English: The Degree of Bachelor in Oriental studies

- The unit assigned to conduct the training: Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

2. Objectives of the training program

2.1. General Objectives

- To train graduates in Oriental Studies with firm political and ideological qualities, discipline, professional ethics, and a sense of service to the nation and the people, meeting the needs of socio-economic development while contributing to creating new, groundbreaking values ​​for the community and society;

- To train and provide human resources with Bachelor's degrees in Oriental Studies who master fundamental knowledge of social sciences and humanities, comprehensive and systematic knowledge of Oriental Studies in specialized fields such as Indian Studies, Chinese Studies, and Thai Studies; who are proficient in specialized languages; who have a general knowledge of Eastern history and culture; and who possess flexible and creative thinking, organizational skills, and teamwork abilities.

- Graduates can continue their self-study, pursue higher education, and become experts in their fields; they can act as a bridge to promote cooperation between Vietnam and Eastern countries (especially China, India, and Thailand); and they possess the skills and awareness of a global citizen.

2.2. Specific Objectives

- Possessing a foundational knowledge of social sciences and humanities, as well as in-depth knowledge of Eastern history, culture, and languages, to meet the high demands of a multicultural and globalized work environment;

- Possesses skills in international relations and social communication, and is proficient in a specialized foreign language (English, Chinese, or Thai) for communication and professional work;

- Actively seek out and develop new knowledge, continue learning at a higher level, in order to become a leader and expert in a related professional field;

- Capable of generating ideas, designing, implementing, and operating activities related to Oriental studies in general and specific fields (China, India, Thailand) based on practical research and adapting to the context of the workplace, enterprise, and current society; capable of starting a business.

3. Admission Information

3.1. Admission methods

According to the regulations of Vietnam National University, Hanoi and the Admissions Information of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, the information is published annually.

3.2. Eligibility Criteria

According to the regulations of Vietnam National University, Hanoi and the Admissions Information of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, the information is published annually.

3.3. Projected enrollment size

According to the quotas approved by Vietnam National University, Hanoi and the Admission Information of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, which is published annually.

PART II: LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM

1. Regarding knowledge

PLO 01. Applying a system of theoretical knowledge in politics, philosophy, society, law, and technology to understand and address academic issues in the field of Oriental Studies to meet job requirements in the contemporary context;

PLO 02. Applying fundamental knowledge of academic standards, professional ethics, creative thinking, design thinking, entrepreneurship, information technology, and AI tools to analyze and solve professional problems in the field of Oriental Studies to meet job requirements in the context of the digital age;

PLO 03. Analyze knowledge, theories, and methods in Oriental studies for research and professional practice; systematize understanding of the East, relating it to regional and global contexts to analyze and compare professional issues. Simultaneously, apply in-depth knowledge from one of three specializations (Chinese Studies, Indian Studies, Thai Studies) to solve specific problems.

2. Regarding skills

PLO 04. Achieve English or Chinese language proficiency level 3 (according to the 6-level foreign language proficiency framework used in Vietnam) as prescribed by the Ministry of Education and Training and Hanoi National University, and be proficient in one specialized foreign language (English, Chinese, or Thai) in communication, study, research, and professional work;

PLO 05. Effectively apply general research methods, specialized research methods, and interdisciplinary research methods to conduct research (synthesis, analysis) on China/India and Thailand in the fields of culture, economics, politics, etc., to identify and solve problems (propose solutions) in a comprehensive and multi-dimensional way;

PLO 06. Organizing ideas, communicating information, presenting, and debating in a logical, accurate, standardized, and persuasive manner within the context of Eastern culture and international integration;

PLO 07. Apply learned knowledge and skills to practice; be able to adapt, form creative ideas, start businesses, and orient career development in fields related to the major and specialization of study.

3. Level of autonomy and responsibility

PLO 08. Utilizing the ability to work independently and self-directed, while also collaborating effectively within a team; possessing the awareness and skills for lifelong self-learning and self-development;

PLO 09. Develop the ability to plan, manage, coordinate, and lead; behave fairly, honestly, professionally, and responsibly in the workplace;

PLO 10. Demonstrate patriotism, abide by the law and the policies and guidelines of the Party and the State; be responsible to the community and the country, and possess the awareness of a global citizen, thereby contributing to and promoting intercultural understanding among Eastern nations.

4. Job positions that students can take on after graduation.

Graduates of Oriental Studies programs can work in the following places:

- Lecturers at colleges and universities; subject teachers in other training institutions and at all levels of education;

- Researchers at research institutes and centers;

- Office secretary/External affairs assistant at government agencies, offices of multinational companies, companies from China, India, Thailand; joint ventures; or Vietnamese companies;

- Translators/Interpreters at state or private agencies, businesses, and organizations in economic and social fields;

- Specialists/experts responsible for matters related to China and India at central and local government agencies, domestic and foreign organizations, businesses, etc.;

- Ministries and departments (such as the Ministry of Education and Training, the Ministry of National Defence, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Interior...), localities, businesses, international organizations/funds both domestic and foreign, research institutes (Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences), central and local radio and television stations, press agencies, news agencies, etc.

- In addition, there are also job opportunities at foreign embassies in Vietnam, international organizations (such as UNDP, UNESCO, etc.), multinational corporations, tourism companies, private and foreign businesses located in Vietnam, etc.

5. Opportunities for further learning and professional development after graduation.

- Capable of self-learning on theoretical and practical issues related to research and teaching, translation work, and office work;

- In addition, graduates of Oriental Studies have the opportunity to pursue higher education (master's, doctoral) in specialized fields related to Oriental Studies research and teaching at educational institutions both domestically and internationally…

Detailed information about the training program content is available. here

Author:Department of Training and Student Affairs

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