1. The period of the Faculty of Arts at the University

- On October 10, 1945, President Ho Chi Minh signed Decree No. 45/SL establishing the Faculty of Literature within the structure of the Vietnam National University. The Faculty of Literature was the predecessor of the current University of Social Sciences, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. October 10, 1945, has become the traditional founding day of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi.

- On November 15, 1945, at the Grand Lecture Hall at 19 Le Thanh Tong Street, the first opening ceremony of the Faculty of Literature at the University took place, presided over by President Ho Chi Minh. The Vietnamese university system under the new regime was officially born.

First Principal: Professor Dang Thai Mai.

Number of students: 253 full students and 81 auditors (participating students)

Fields of study include: Eastern Philosophy, Vietnamese Literature, Chinese Literature, Western Literature, History, Geography, and Linguistics.

Lecturers: 25 professors, including: Dang Thai Mai, Dao Duy Anh, Cao Xuan Huy, Ho Huu Tuong, Nguyen Duc Nguyen, Nguyen Van Huyen, Nguyen Manh Tuong, Nguyen Huy Bao, Cu Huy Can, Ngo Xuan Dieu, Tran Van Giap, Tran Khanh Giu, Pham Duy Khiem, Bui Ky, Nguyen Dinh Thi, and Doan Phu Tu. Notably, President Ho Chi Minh, Pham Van Dong, and Vo Nguyen Giap also participated in teaching.

Professor Dang Thai Mai - the first Rector of the Faculty of Literature, University of Hanoi.

2. The period of Hanoi University

- On June 4, 1956, the Government issued Decision No. 2184/TC establishing 5 universities and 15 vocational high schools, including Hanoi University, whose structure included natural sciences and social sciences (Literature and History).

- First Principal: Professor Nguy Nhu Kon Tum

- On October 15, 1956, the first opening ceremony of the University was held. The first cohort (1956-1957) consisted of 430 students.

The former University

3. The period of completion and development of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU Hanoi

- On December 10, 1993, the Government issued Decree 97/CP deciding to establish the National University of Hanoi on the basis of reorganizing three major universities in Hanoi: Hanoi University of General Sciences, Hanoi Pedagogical University 1, and Hanoi University of Foreign Languages ​​Education.

- From September 19, 1995, the member universities of Hanoi National University, including the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, officially commenced operations.

- First Rector: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phung Huu Phu

The University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi today

* 5 School Development Programs during the period 1997-2003:

Program 1: Building and developing the staff, innovating the school's management practices.

Program 2: Developing curricula and textbooks for undergraduate and postgraduate programs; innovating training management and teaching methods.

Program 3: Expanding and improving the quality and effectiveness of scientific research and international cooperation.

Program 4: Continue to renovate, upgrade, build new facilities, and gradually modernize infrastructure serving training and scientific research.

Chapter 5: Rectifying and strengthening discipline in teaching, learning, and work, and building a humane environment.

* 6 School Development Programs for the period 2003-2010:

Program 1: Continuing to innovate in political and ideological education and moral education in schools.

Program 2: Standardizing the staff and organizational and management work in the School

Program 3: Continue to innovate training activities and improve the quality of undergraduate and postgraduate training.

Program 4: Expanding and improving the quality and effectiveness of scientific research and international cooperation.

Program 5: Promote the use of information technology and modernize facilities to support the school's activities.

Program 6: Standardize work and learning activities and continue to build a humane environment.

* 4 School Development Programs for the period 2011-2015:

Program 1: Building and developing a qualified workforce that can quickly integrate into the regional and international arenas.

Program 2: Building and developing disciplines and specializations to international standards as the cornerstone of the process of improving the quality of training.

Program 3: Developing high-quality scientific products to serve training and national development needs.

Program 4: University governance towards building advanced university governance.

- As of 2015, the structure of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities included: 16 faculties, 10 departments, 12 centers, 1 museum, 1 institute, and 1 tourism and science service company.

- 189 textbooks published from 1995 to the present.

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS

1. Awards for scientific research:

- Ten educators were awarded the Ho Chi Minh Prize, and 13 educators were awarded the State Prize for Science and Technology.

2. Teacher's title:

- 29 teachers were awarded the title of People's Teacher, and 49 teachers were awarded the title of Excellent Teacher.

3. Awards bestowed by the State:

- Third-class Labor Medal, 1961 (Hanoi University of Technology)

- Second Class Labor Medal. 1977 (Hanoi University of Technology)

- First-Class Labor Medal, 1981 (Hanoi University of Technology)

- Third-Class Independence Medal, 1986 (Hanoi University of Technology)

- Second-Class Independence Medal, 1995 (Hanoi University of Technology)

- Second Class Labor Medal, 2000

- First-Class Independence Order, 2001

- Hero of Labor during the Renovation Period, 2005

- Prime Minister's Commendation Certificate, 2007, 2013

- Government Emulation Flag, 2010

- Ho Chi Minh Order, 2010

- Department of History: Awarded the title of Heroic Labor Unit

- Professor Tran Van Giau, People's Teacher: Hero of Labor title

- 200 Labor Orders of various classes, Orders of Military Merit, Orders of Victory, and medals and decorations for the anti-American resistance movement awarded to collectives and individuals within the School.

- 73 collectives and officials were awarded Certificates of Commendation by the Prime Minister.

- 300 groups and individuals received Certificates of Commendation from ministries, departments, and Hanoi National University.

- 200 officials were awarded the Medal for the Cause of Education and Training.

- 50 officials were awarded medals for their contributions to science and technology.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam receives flowers and a commemorative plaque from Professor, Doctor, People's Teacher Nguyen Van Khanh (Rector of the School).

School Union:

- Third-Class Labor Medal, 2011.

- Second-Class Labor Medal, 2009.

- Certificates of Merit from the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor in the years: 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003.

- Certificates of Merit from the Hanoi Federation of Labor and the Vietnam Education Union: 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003.

- Recognized as an outstandingly strong grassroots trade union for 10 consecutive years.

- 200 trade union members received commendations from various levels.

- Awarded Certificates of Merit by the Central Youth Union: From 1995 to 2012.

The Trade Union of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities received Certificates of Commendation from the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor and the Ministry of Education and Training.

Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and the University's Student Association:

- Leading the Youth Union movement of Hanoi National University in 2003, 2006, 2008, 2010, and 2011.

- 100 Certificates of Merit from the Central Youth Union, Hanoi City Youth Union, and Hanoi National University Youth Union were awarded to collectives and individuals.

- Received certificates of commendation from Ha Tay and Bac Kan provinces for their volunteer work.

- The Central Committee of the Vietnam Student Union awarded Certificates of Merit in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012.

- In 2003 and 2004, the University's Student Union received a certificate of commendation from the Central Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion for its humanitarian blood donation movement.

- Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister in 2007.

- Third-class Labor Medal in 2010.

Veterans Association:

- The Hanoi Veterans Association awarded Certificates of Merit in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012.

- 1,333 cadres and students from Hanoi University went to fight against the US to save the country. Dozens of cadres and students from the social science faculties of Hanoi University, now the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, bravely sacrificed their lives.