1. History
The predecessor institution of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities under the Vietnam National University, Hanoi was the Faculty of Literature, Hanoi (established by Decree No. 45 signed by President Ho Chi Minh on October 10, 1945), followed by the University of Hanoi (established on June 5, 1956). On December 10, 1993, the Prime Minister issued Decree 97/CP establishing the Vietnam National University, Hanoi, which included the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, founded on the basis of the social science faculties of the University of Hanoi. For over sixty years of development, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities has always been considered by the Vietnamese government as the largest center for training and research in social sciences and humanities in the country, tasked with training a high-level workforce of basic science personnel to serve the cause of national construction and defense. The school's achievements in training and scientific research are demonstrated through the following titles: First-Class Labor Medal (1981), First-Class Independence Medal (2001), Hero of Labor during the Renovation Period (2005), Ho Chi Minh Medal (2010); 8 teachers were awarded the Ho Chi Minh Prize and 13 teachers were awarded the State Prize for Science and Technology; 25 teachers were awarded the title of People's Teacher and 56 teachers were awarded the title of Excellent Teacher.
Loyalty and pioneering spirit, standards and creativity are the core traditional values of the school, always preserved and promoted by generations of faculty and students.
2. Mission and Development Goals
2.1. MissionAs a leading, prestigious, and long-standing university, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, has the mission of being at the forefront of creating and disseminating knowledge and training high-quality human resources in social sciences and humanities to serve the cause of national construction and development.
2.2. Vision to 2020
2.2.1. Objectives by 2020The goal is to develop the university into a leading institution in the country for social sciences and humanities, on par with prestigious universities in the region, and to effectively serve the cause of industrialization and modernization of the country.
2.2.1. Development orientationFocus on building and developing a number of disciplines and specializations to achieve international standards by internationalizing training programs, promoting academic activities, and expanding cooperative relationships with top-tier universities in the region and around the world.
