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Multi-disciplinary development
Throughout its development, HU has focused on fields such as education, medicine and pharmacy, social sciences and humanities, agriculture, and the arts - areas with strong training capabilities that have established HU’s brand name and uniqueness. The university is also expanding into new disciplines to meet economic and social development needs, including law and economics, tourism, and more, creating a diverse and comprehensive training portfolio.
Prof. Dr. Nguyen Vu Quoc Huy, Rector of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, HU, affirms that the medical and pharmaceutical sector has long been a traditional strength of HU. With over 60 years of history, the University of Medicine and Pharmacy is one of Vietnam’s top three medical training institutions. The university offers specialized, high-quality programs in general medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, traditional medicine, and more.
Dr. Le Ho Son, Rector of the University of Education, HU, highlights that HU plays a key role in supplying high-quality teachers nationwide. In addition to a strong focus on medical training, HU is a leading center for teacher education. Besides traditional programs in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and literature, the University of Education, HU also offers degrees in primary and preschool education to meet societal needs. The university has implemented specialized teacher training programs aiming at improving educational capacity in remote and disadvantaged areas.
HU is also prioritizing biotechnology and has significantly expanded training and research programs in this field through its schools and research institutes. The curriculum extends beyond basic biology to applied areas such as micro-biotechnology, molecular biology, genetic engineering, medical biotechnology, and agricultural biotechnology, supporting scientific and technological applications for sustainable development.
The basic sciences group, with over 60 years of undergraduate and postgraduate training experience, with the training capacity of a faculty of leading professors and associate professors in Vietnam. It plays a crucial role in disciplines such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and geography, serving scientific research and technological development.
Basic sciences provide a solid foundation for research and innovation in applied fields. Training programs integrate theory and practice, equipping students to participate in large-scale scientific projects both nationally and internationally. Meanwhile, the fields of economics, law, and tourism cater to the economic and social development needs and labor market demands in the context of global economic integration.
High-tech and interdisciplinary training
Dr. Le Van Tuong Lan, Head of Training and Student Affairs at Hue University, stated that the university is focusing on developing high-tech, interdisciplinary, and dual-major programs to prepare a skilled workforce for the Industry 5.0 era. HU is also expanding its integrated, interdisciplinary, and dual-major training programs to meet the diversifying labor market demands. In recent years, the university has introduced over 30 new programs, combining fields such as biotechnology and medicine, information technology and economics, and engineering and management. These programs enable students to gain multi-disciplinary exposure, develop creativity and management skills, and adapt to the rapidly changing job market.
By 2025, HU aims for 5-10% of its students to enrol in dual-degree or credit-exchange programs within its institutions, increasing to 15-20% by 2030. Additionally, 10% of students this year will participate in high-quality, internationally accredited, or internationally linked programs, with the goal of reaching 20% by 2030. At least 30% of training programs will undergo national or international quality accreditation this year, increasing to 70% by 2030. The university also targets a 90% employment, entrepreneurship, or further study or research route for graduates, both domestically and internationally.
HU is actively developing programs related to artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), key pillars of the digital economy. AI and IoT courses are integrated into fields such as information technology, electronics engineering, and digital technology. The university has signed cooperation agreements with major corporations like FPT, Viettel, Mobifone, and LG Innotek to provide students with internship and research opportunities in professional environments. The goal is for 90% of graduates in these fields to secure jobs within six months.
In the medical field, HU is advancing into specialized areas such as regenerative medicine, genetic medicine, laparoscopic surgery, and AI applications in diagnostics and treatment. The university is investing in advanced laboratories for emerging fields such as semiconductor chip design and microchip engineering, aiming to train 300 semiconductor engineers by 2035. Collaborations with leading technology firms ensure that students are exposed to cutting-edge innovations throughout their studies.