Department of Political Science and International Studies: From “Two Academic Traditions” to “A New Journey”

Established in 1995, the Faculty of Political Science and the Faculty of International Studies are two pioneering units in training and research in the fields of Political Science, International Studies, and International Relations in Vietnam. Over more than 30 years of development, the Faculty of Political Science and International Studies has trained thousands of bachelors, hundreds of masters, and doctoral graduates; providing high-quality human resources for Party and State agencies, international organizations, diplomatic agencies, research institutes, universities, businesses, and many other fields at the central and local levels. Besides training activities, the Faculty has also made its mark through numerous research projects, scientific topics, national and international conferences, and valuable academic cooperation programs, affirming its leading position and prestige in the Vietnamese higher education system.

The Faculty of Political Science and International Studies is one of the key specialized units of the national scientific conference "New Points in the Documents of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam: Thinking, Vision and Orientation for National Development".

Faculty and students of the Department at the graduation thesis defense ceremony for the 2025-2026 academic year.

In the context of increasingly interconnected political, regional, and international issues, governance, foreign affairs, and international integration, the interdisciplinary training and research model of the Faculty of Politics and International Studies will provide students with access to comprehensive, modern, interdisciplinary, and up-to-date knowledge. Graduates will possess the competence and skills to work in diverse environments and will be highly adaptable to the changing demands of the domestic and international labor markets.

Faculty and students of the Department at the Faculty-level Student Scientific Research Conference for the academic year 2025–2026

Entering a new phase of development, with a student-centered philosophy, the Faculty is committed to continuously improving the quality of its training programs, developing its faculty, expanding its domestic and international cooperation network, and creating a modern, open, and inspiring academic environment where each student can maximize their potential.

Building upon its established traditions, the Faculty of Political Science and International Studies will continue to accompany generations of students on their journey of knowledge discovery, fostering academic thinking, developing integration skills, and cultivating a spirit of social service. At the same time, the Faculty will continue to strive for new visions, with higher standards in training, scientific research, innovation, policy consulting, and community service.

Faculty students participating in a practical internship program in China, 2026.

Faculty students participating in the volunteer program to support students during exam season, summer 2026.