Overview

Not long after the Independence Day of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, on October 10, 1945, President Ho Chi Minh signed Decree No. 45/SL to establish the University of Letters in Hanoi with the aim of bringing the country's science to "keep up with the pace of advanced countries around the world". On November 15, 1945, VNU held the opening ceremony of the first academic year at 19 Le Thanh Tong, Hanoi.

During the nine years of protracted resistance, university centers were established in Viet Bac, Inter-zone IV, with facilities located in Nanning (China).

After the victory of the resistance war against France, Vietnam's university system continued to develop and expand. On June 4, 1956, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 2183/CP to establish Hanoi University. In 1957, President Ho Chi Minh visited the staff and students of the University.

From 1956 to 1995, the school experienced strong development as the country's leading center for basic science research and training, effectively serving the cause of national construction and defense. The country's leading professors and scientists worked and devoted their efforts and intelligence here. The most basic foundations of Vietnamese science were built and their value was affirmed. Also from this school, many cadres and students heroically sacrificed for the glorious revolutionary cause of the nation.

In September 1995, on the basis of the Social Sciences and Humanities of Hanoi University, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities was officially established and became a member of Hanoi National University.

The process of building and developing the School is associated with the names of famous professors such as: Dang Thai Mai, Tran Van Giau, Dao Duy Anh, Tran Duc Thao, Cao Xuan Huy, Hoang Xuan Nhi, Dinh Xuan Lam, Phan Huy Le, Ha Van Tan, Tran Quoc Vuong, Nguyen Tai Can, Dinh Gia Khanh, Phan Cu De, Ha Minh Duc, Hoang Nhu Mai, Le Dinh Ky, Tran Dinh Huou...

It can be said that the University of Social Sciences and Humanities today is a continuation of the history of the University of Literature of the August Golden Star, of Hanoi National University, of Hanoi National University, aiming to become an advanced research university, with the mission of "taking the lead in training high-quality human resources, creating and disseminating knowledge of social sciences and humanities". In 75 years of construction and development, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities has always been considered by the Party and State of Vietnam as the largest training and research center for social sciences and humanities in the country, with the task of training a team of highly qualified basic science cadres, serving the cause of building and defending the Fatherland.

Loyalty and pioneering, standards and creativity are the core traditional values ​​of the School, always preserved and promoted by generations of staff and students.

In 2005, celebrating 60 years of tradition, the School was honored to receive the title from the President:

LABOR HERO

In 2010, celebrating 65 years of tradition, the School was honored to receive the title from the President:

HO CHI MINH MEDAL

In 2015, commemorating the 70th anniversary of tradition and 20th anniversary of the establishment of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, recognizing the University's contributions to the country's training and science and technology in the period 2019-2014, the President awarded the title:

FIRST CLASS LABOR MEDAL

After nearly 80 years of development, despite many difficulties, with solidarity and dedication, the University has grown stronger and stronger, affirmed its position and made great contributions to Vietnam's science and education, aiming to become an advanced research university in the region and the world.

The University of Social Sciences and Humanities currently has 01 Training Institute; 15 faculties; 01 affiliated department; 10 functional departments/centers; 01 research institute; 06 training and research centers; 03 training service centers; 01 company; 01 Museum; 01 Magazine; 01 High School for Social Sciences and Humanities. The school has 520 staff members: 70% are PhDs, 28% are professors/associate professors; the university management system is being completed towards modernization and integration.