I spent 5 years in USTH to study bachelor and master degree. In my university, I met wonderful people with many great memories. The Master's Program in Water - Environment - Oceanography at USTH has provided me with the opportunity to experience, study and research in an international environment. The academic environment encourages students to self-study and self-development.
University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH)
About
University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH, also called Vietnam - France University) is a public university, which was established in 2009 under the Intergovernmental Agreement between Vietnam and France with the ambition to become one of the most excellent research-oriented universities at an international standard in Vietnam.
Introduction
University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH, also called Vietnam - France University) is a public university, which was established in 2009 under the Intergovernmental Agreement between Vietnam and France with the ambition to become one of the most excellent research-oriented universities at an international standard in Vietnam.
USTH is under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), the nation's leading research institution; also, strongly supported by the Consortium of more than 40 French leading universities and research institutes in training and research. USTH is proud to be the symbol of Vietnam - France cooperation in education and research.
Our education
USTH is the leading university in Asia following the Bologna process for Diploma, which is widely applied in more than 45 European countries. Accordingly, the training duration for Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral programs is 3, 2, and 3 years respectively.
The Bologna process is applied at almost all universities in 45 European countries
USTH's Bachelor's training programs were recognized and accredited by the High Council of Evaluation of Research and Higher Education in France (HCERES) - the most prestigious education quality accreditation organization in France and Europe. In addition, the University cooperates with the prestigious universities and research institutes in France to co-award Master's degrees.
USTH provides an international high-quality training environment with the main language is English and a team of dedicated and experienced lecturers in training and research in Vietnam and in the world. The University aims to train students comprehensively through extensive research and research activities, encouraging autonomy, critical creative thinking; also, creating an environment to nurture and develop the passion for science. Students learn theoretical and practical knowledge through practice sessions in modern laboratories, opportunities of participating in research projects with lecturers, and field trips at enterprises and manufactories, etc.
A unique feature of USTH's training program is that students are introduced and supported to find internship opportunities for 3-6 months abroad. An average of 70% of USTH's students has had the opportunity to do internships at universities and research institutes in France and many other countries with advanced science and technology in Europe and Asia such as Germany, Finland, Italia, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, etc.
Our research
USTH aims to become a world-class research university with research projects that have long-term academic values, high applicability to socio-economic development. The current major research areas of the University include Artificial intelligence, data science, and machine learning; applied biotechnology in smart agriculture; health care, advanced materials; recycled energy; remote sensing; environment; combating climate change and sustainable development.
With the strong support of the governing body, VAST, the French Embassy in Vietnam, the Consortium of more than 40 French universities and research institutes, the French Institute of Research for Development (IRD) and with the investment from the Government of Vietnam, USTH has built 6 international joint laboratories and many talented young research groups, bringing the participation of many excellent and experienced scientists at universities, research organizations of Vietnam, France, and many other countries.
Up to December 2019, USTH had 251 science publications in prestigious international magazines in the list of SCI, SCI-E. On average: 1 article in the list of SCI & SCI-E / 1 lecturer / 1 year. For three consecutive years from 2017 to 2019, USTH was in the Top 10 Nature Index of Universities and Research Institutes with high-quality international publications in Vietnam.
Mission and Vision
Mission
USTH has the mission to train high-quality human resources in the field of science and technology, in order to develop research, promote technology transfer, and meet the needs of Vietnam's socio-economic development. At the same time, USTH is constantly striving for training and research towards the goal of becoming an excellent research university in Vietnam and in the region.
Vision
- Becoming an excellent university, attracting Vietnamese and international students with advanced training programs, meeting the needs of social development, closely combining with scientific research activities; building the most ideal academic environment for the young generation who love science; create favorable conditions for students to develop comprehensively, thereby achieving many successes in their future careers.
- Being a factor to promote Vietnam's development of education, science, and technology, tighten and deepen bonds with French partners; also, exerting positive effects on the country's scientific research activities and aiming to become an international-level university.
Campus Features
Current facilities
Currently, the campus of the University is located at A21 building within VAST’s campus, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet street, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, with a total area of 8,100m2. The University currently has 35 classrooms with an area of 2,550m2, 06 international joint laboratories with an area of 1,425m2, 20 laboratories with an area of 1,120m2, a library with an area of 200m2 with thousands of books and journals. Moreover, the University also uses modern research laboratories of specialized institutes under VAST for teaching and research.
The new campus in Hoa Lac
November 10, 2011, the Government negotiated and signed a loan agreement to build the university with the total value of USD 190 million with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), including the construction project to build the University on 65ha of land in Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park.
In October 2018, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 1434 / QD-TTg approving adjustments to the policy of the USTH construction project at Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park with ADB loans, thereby extending the project implementation period by 5 years.
The new campus of USTH at Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park includes classrooms and laboratories of international standards, serving learning and scientific research activities of lecturers, researchers, and students. At the same time, it is expected to become one of the prestigious centers for training, research, and technology transfer in Vietnam in the future. The project is expected to be completed by 2023.
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Scholarships and Funding
| Amount | Application Deadline | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| USTH'S SCHOLARSHIP 2021 | 1,700 USD | September 30, 2022 |
Student Testimonials
Vo Linh
Van Phu Hung
The studying approach of USTH gives students the opportunity to gain rich experiences in field trips and abroad internships. Therefore, the students can adapt to various working environment depending on their goals
Nguyen Vu Son
I think that the master program in Water - Environment - Oceanography of USTH is challenging and intensive, which is the right choice for the students who really want to pursue a scientific path.
Nguyen Tien Linh
"I think that USTH's curriculum is built methodically. USTH students have the opportunity to practice and participate in foreign exchange programs, so they would have access to research moderate applications of science and technology. Based on that, they would inspire and develop their passion with the science and technology"
Nguyen Truong Son
"I think that choosing USTH - AMSN is one of the right decisions. The program gives me a lot of new knowledge and especially studying and researching methods. Moreover, My lecturers supported me in advanced, especially they gave me and my classmates great opportunity to apply for foreign internships especially in France.”
Tran Thi Hong Hanh
"My name is Hong Hanh, an alumnus of the master's program in the ICT department, term 2018-2020. I went to France for an M2 internship at the Laboratory of Computer Science, Imaging and Interaction (L3i Lab), La Rochelle University. In my point of view, the study environment at USTH helped me adapt quickly during my study in France. In addition to professional knowledge from leading professors in Europe, USTH also helps me to be more confident in communication and language when exposed to a professional working environment. Learning 100% of the curriculum in English as well as supporting French has helped me a lot in the process of studying and researching in France"
Tran Quy Ban
"I'm Tran Quy Ban, an alumnus of Master in ICT program (2019-2021). Now, I'm researching and studying at the University of Paris Sorbonne Nord. I achieved two scholarships from Erasmus + and the University of Paris 13. For USTH, I think that the intensive study environment at USTH helped me adapt very well to the professional working environment in France. Moreover, my lecturers have created favorable conditions for me in the process of studying as well as finding internship opportunities in France"
Dang Thi Minh Nguyet
USTH gave me a lot of opportunities to study and develop myself. I had many chances to participate in many research projects with Vietnamese and French lecturers, and also presented at international conferences in France, the US, Israel, and Korea. More than that, I received the prestigious Excellence scholarship awarded by the Embassy of France to study for a doctorate at the Institute for Research and Development IRD Montpellier, France.
Le Ngoc Tram
“My lecturers at USTH have given me a valuable gift: CONFIDENCE, which made me strongly believe that one day, I would realize my dream. And the dream of working at NASA has come true!”
Nguyen Ngoc Duc
“Studying at USTH is like “studying abroad in Vietnam” because we study 100% of the specialized program in English. I also practice necessary soft skills such as presentation, logical thinking, debate... Therefore, I was so confident when I interviewed for the Excellence scholarship of the Embassy of France."
Li Li Kyu, Myanmar
“At USTH, I not only gained knowledge but also made great friends. Moreover, my lecturers are always willing to support all of us from learning to living”
To Duy Thai
"USTH guided me to continue my study in PhD's program at the University off Paul Sabatier in France with lots of passion and ambition. It's USTH that changed my life and I feel lucky that I studied here"
Locations
- Hanoi
18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, , Hanoi
