University of Social Sciences and Humanities - VNU Hanoi

Responding to an invitation from the Faculty of Humanities, Airlangga University, a group of students from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU-Hanoi) specializing in World History, Cultural Studies (Faculty of History), and Southeast Asian Studies (Faculty of Oriental Studies) undertook an internship and academic exchange in Indonesia from November 25th to December 2nd, 2025. This activity is part of the university's strategy to strengthen international cooperation and expand practical experience for students in the context of globalized education.

Sponsored by the Toshiba International Foundation (TIFO), from December 9-13, 2025, a delegation of 14 Japanese Studies students, along with their supervisor, Dr. Nguyen Phuong Thuy, and PhD candidate Nguyen Thi Thuy Ngan, were present in Vientiane, Laos, to attend the 9th International Conference organized by the Japan Studies Association of Southeast Asia (JSA).

As part of the Vietnam-Korea Youth Cultural Exchange Program on Zen Buddhism and the East Asian Youth Cultural Exchange Day on Zen Buddhism in Vietnam in 2025, on the morning of November 7, 2025, a delegation from the MOONSOO Youth Association (Korea) visited the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Within the framework of the "Vietnam-Korea Youth Cultural Exchange Program on Zen Meditation and the East Asian Youth Cultural Exchange Day on Zen Meditation 2025," students from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (USSH) participated in many meaningful activities with Korean students.

This morning, October 31, 2025, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, solemnly held the 3rd Graduation Ceremony of 2025, marking a memorable milestone in the learning, training, and growth journey of more than 330 new graduates, including 314 students from majors 1 and 16 students from majors 2.

On the evening of October 13, 2025, the talk show “Digital Humanities Talk: When Technology Meets Humanities” was successfully held in the auditorium on the 8th floor of Building E – Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. The program, organized by the Standing Committee of the Youth Union of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, aimed to create an open academic space, connect knowledge between technology and humanities, and disseminate understanding and inspire creative thinking in the digital age.

The days spent studying at Hola - the Center for National Defense and Security Education, VNU Hanoi, will probably be an unforgettable time for us students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

(SVVN) Thu Hai is a class president, an outstanding Youth Union and Student Association officer who has been admitted to the Party, and has received nearly 20 scholarships, awards, and titles before graduating with distinction and being the valedictorian of the Religious Studies major at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

In accordance with the 2025-2026 academic year plan, the University will organize the enrollment of students admitted to the QH-2025-X cohort into the following majors, with the specific details as follows:

With a GPA of 3.64/4.0, Liang Yi Fang, a Chinese international student, graduated as valedictorian of the Vietnamese Studies program at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-USSH). At the graduation ceremony at the end of July, Yi Fang represented international students and shared her memorable study abroad journey in Vietnam.

Sponsored by the Japan Foundation under the program “Partnership to co-create a future with the next generation: WA Project 2.0”, from July 24th to August 9th, 2025, two Japanese Studies students, Phuong Quynh Giang and Doan Vo Truong Giang (K66), had the valuable opportunity to participate in Kyoto University's Kyoto Summer Program 2025.

This year, the Faculty of Tourism Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, is honored to have two outstanding students selected to participate. This program aims to encourage research on cultural heritage, strengthen global youth connections, promote intercultural cooperation, and build a sense of responsibility among young people towards the sustainable development of humanity.

(SVVN) - Duong Ha Thanh (born in 2004) is a third-year journalism student at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. He is a prime example of transformation from a shy, introverted high school student into an enthusiastic and dynamic youth union and student association officer, making significant contributions to community activities and student development.

The explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation poses many challenges for students in the social sciences and humanities.