Studying international can lead to becoming a journalist, PR, lecturer, or human resource manager.

International studies is a modern science in the world and in Vietnam.

International studies is a new training trend in the world, appearing mainly after the Cold War. This trend was born to meet the requirements of developing thinking and professional skills in a multidisciplinary, open and creative direction in the context of increasingly developing international integration, countries are increasingly deeply internationalizing in all fields.

Prof. Dr. Hoang Khac Nam, Head of the Faculty of International Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities - VNU, said that today, International Studies has been trained in many places around the world, especially in developed countries. This science has an important position in the context of the increasing interweaving of domestic and international life, between the fields of economics, politics, culture, society, environment...

Due to such intertwined realities, no one can explain any phenomena and problems with only knowledge of one discipline. Therefore, the need for multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary training has become urgent. International Studies was born to meet the modern awareness and training requirements.

The Faculty of International Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU is the pioneer in establishing the International Studies major since 1995. The training program of the Faculty of International Studies is built on four fundamental knowledge blocks: politics, economics, culture - society and law. From these four knowledge blocks, in the final year, students will receive in-depth training in the following specialized directions:International Relations, European Studies, American Studies, International Development Studies.

"International Studies is a modern science in the world and in Vietnam. This is a dynamic field of study, requiring open-mindedness and creativity - very necessary for people living and working in today's international integration environment" - Prof. Dr. Hoang Khac Nam shared.

Think globally, act locally

Professor Hoang Khac Nam said that students majoring in International Studies are trained in International Studies according to the following basic orientations:

Thstasisbestis trainingmultidisciplinary and interdisciplinary thinkingVietnam’s current international and foreign affairs issues are a synthesis and interweaving of many fields. Therefore, it is necessary to have multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary thinking to fully perceive and solve the above issues.

This also helps students to have a dynamic and flexible spirit, with a broad perspective on international issues without being one-sided. This also helps students to be able to work in different positions, agencies and fields of activity. Because knowledge can be forgotten or become outdated, but the way of thinking and reasoning, the way of discovering and handling problems are important provisions for students to enter life and develop.

Thstasishaiis trainingThink globally but act locallyInternational research is not only to understand the world but also to study the impact of world trends on Vietnam, to apply to solve integration and development problems of Vietnam.

This "know yourself, know others" mindset also helps learners have a creative spirit and the ability to apply knowledge into practice, and be able to work for organizations in Vietnam as well as abroad.

Tuesdayis trainingmodern knowledge and linked to practice.The training programs and subjects of the Faculty are all built with the help of foreign experts. The knowledge and methods are regularly updated to ensure that they keep up with the world.

Every year, dozens of students are able to exchange, study or attend seminars abroad. This helps students adapt quickly to work and can continue to study at a higher level abroad easily after graduation.

ThConcentrationis to focus on trainingEnglish and vocational skills.The International Studies Department’s curriculum devotes a significant amount of time to teaching English – the language that enables learners to travel the world. Some final year subjects are taught entirely in English, such as:International Relations in Asia-Pacific, European Political and Legal Systems, Vietnam-US Relations, Introduction to International Development Studies..The Faculty's program also has many vocational skills training courses such asForeign Affairs, International Negotiation, International Public Relations, Development Project Management... Skills training

International Studies students are able to find jobs relatively quickly with a wide variety of jobs. The jobs that students often do most when they graduate are in international cooperation, human resources, PR... in foreign and Vietnamese companies; project or office staff in non-governmental organizations and foreign organizations;

In particular, working as a reporter or editor of foreign news in the field of journalism and communications; working at international cooperation agencies at the central and local levels, at foreign affairs departments of ministries and branches; researching and teaching international studies at research institutes and universities.