Vietnam National University Hanoi

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Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-Hanoi) stands as one of Vietnam's premier multidisciplinary research universities, renowned for its comprehensive academic offerings across natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and technology. It operates as a unique national university system, encompassing multiple member universities and research institutes, providing a vast array of specialized programs. For international students, VNU-Hanoi offers a growing number of English-taught programs, robust exchange opportunities, and dedicated support through its International Cooperation Department, assisting with admissions, visas, and integration into campus life. Its distinctive characteristic is its federated structure, allowing students to benefit from the resources of a large national university while specializing within its diverse member institutions.

Background

Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU; Vietnamese: Đại học Quốc gia Hà Nội, lit. 'Hanoi National University') is a public research university system in Hanoi, Vietnam. It has 12 member universities and schools. VNU is one of two Vietnam's national universities, the other one being Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City. VNU was ranked 158th in Asia by the QS University Rankings 2026. For some consecutive years, it has maintained the No.1 position in Viet Nam’s only domestic university ranking system, the Vietnam’s University Rankings (VNUR). The President of Vietnam National University, Hanoi is appointed and dismissed by the Prime Minister of Vietnam. The position belongs to the first-tier leadership group under the management of the Central Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam, and is institutionally equivalent to the rank of Vice Minister of ministries and ministerial-level agencies.

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