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UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY,
HANOI
Address: G7, 144, Xuan Thuy Street, Cau Giay District , Hà Nội
Tel :
(84-4).3754.8092; (84-4).3754.7969;
Fax:
(84-4).3754.8092;
E-mail: education@vnu.edu.vn;
Website: www.education.vnu.edu.vn.
Mission
The University of Education strives to become a higher education leader engaged
in teacher education, graduate programs and research, which aims at educating students,
teachers and educational leaders and managers on the basis of close collaborations and
partnerships with schools, colleges, universities and other institutions nation-wide and
world-wide with a view to facilitating knowledge sharing; meeting the regional standards
and the partly international standards.
Board of Leadership
 Rector: Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi My Loc
Tel.#: 04.3754.8091
Address: Room 204, Building G7, 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Ha Noi
E-mail: locntm@vnu.edu.vn
 Vice-Rector: Dr. Vu Dinh Giap
Tel.#: 04.3754.9102
Address: Room 302, Building G7, 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Ha Noi
E-mail: giapvd@vnu.edu.vn
Staff
The University of Education is structured with an open and flexible model that can
effectively use the internal and external human resources. Apart from the teaching staff under
direct university management, the University of Education employs a contingent of teachers,
educational researchers and managers and emeritus professors who are from VNU's member
universities, as well as national and international research institutes, and other educational
institutions. The total number of academic and general staff is 287, including:
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- 75 academic and general staff are directly under the management of the University of
Education: 03 professor, 07 associate professors, 26 PhDs, 28 MA/MSc, and 13 BA/BSc and
09 with other professional degrees.
- 182 teachers from VNU’s member universities that directly collaborate in teaching general
knowledge and other major subjects: 18 professors, 66 associate professors, 127 PhDs, 21
masters and 34 bachelors.
- 7 emeritus professors: 2 professors, 4 associate professors, 06 PhD and 01 master.
- 29 visiting teachers: 5 professors, 14 associate professors, 28 PhDs and 01 master.
Programs and Courses Offered
Bachelor
- Teacher Education: majoring in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History,
Literature and Linguistics.
- Second Degree in Teacher Education (for BA holders): majoring in Mathematics,
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Literature and Linguistics.
- Progression to BA Degree: majoring in Educational Management and Teacher
Education in Mathematics, Mathematics-Informatics, Informatics, Physics, Chemistry,
Biology, History, Literature and Linguistics.
Master
- Domestic Degrees: Educational Management; Theory and Methodology of teaching (in
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History and Literature & Linguistics).
- International Degrees (Joint training programs): Educational Leadership and
Management;
English
Linguistics
(Dalarna
University,
Sweden);
Information
Management, Business Administration (Shute University, Taiwan); Psychology and
Vocational Orientation (INETOP/CNAM, France); Psychology in Child and Adolescent;
Mental Health (Vanderbilt University, USA); Social Management (North-East
University of Teacher Training, China based on funding from Project 165 of Viet Nam’s
Government).
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Ph.D in Educational Management
Certificate Courses
- Professional development courses that focus on teaching and learning for high school
teachers; for colleges and universities’ teachers; and for vocational schools teachers.
- Educational Leadership and Management for leaders, managers and other related staffs
in educational sectors.
Refresher Courses
- Interactive Pedagogy and Syllabus Design
- Curriculum Development
- Managerial Competence at faculty and university levels
- Development of Professional Skills for Secondary Education Teachers aimed at
achieving international standards
Scope of Training
- Bachelor programs: 1200 full-time students and 423 part-time students
- Graduate programs: 650 full-time students; 450 students in International Joint-Training
Programs and 85 doctoral students.
International Cooperation
In the context of globalization, in keeping with the international development of
education science, the University has increasingly expanded its ties with leading
universities at home and abroad with a view to promoting information exchange and
carrying out co-operative activities on teacher education and education research. The
University takes pride in a network of global collaboration with around 100 world-class
colleges, universities and research institutes in England, France, America, China, Japan,
Sweden, the Netherlands, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, etc...
The University of Education is a member of Asia - Pacific Teacher Association
and Asia - Africa Colleges of Education Network; It is also Vietnam's representative of
University of Cambridge International Examinations (UK) - a major provider of
international qualifications for teachers.
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The University of Education has been conducting more than 20 joint
training, exchange programs and research projects with America, Australia, China,
France, Japan, Netherlands, Singapore,Taiwan, Thailand, Sweden and UK.
 Joint Training Program for Teachers and Trainers with Cambridge International
Examination, University of Cambridge, UK;
 Joint Training Master Program in Educational Administration with the University of
New England, Australia;
 Joint Training Master Programs in English Linguistics and in Educational Leadership
and Management with Dalarna University, Sweden;
 Joint Training Master Program in Psychology and Vocational Guidance with
INETOP/CNAM, France;
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Joint Training Master Programs in Information Management and in Business
Administration with Shu-Te University, Taiwan;

Joint Training Master Program in Training and Employment System Management
with University of Caen, France;

Joint Training Master Program in Mental Health with Vanderbilt University,
USA;

Joint Training Master Program in Social Management with North-East University
of Teacher Training, China (based on funding from Project 165 of Viet Nam’s
Government).

Annual Faculty and Student Exchange Program with Chiba University, Japan;
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Project on "Schooling in the Future of the Asia-Pacific Region" with OECD (co-
launched by USA and Japan);
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Project on Higher Education funded by the World Bank;

Project on Improving and Learning Method in Maths with San Jose University
(USA);.
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Project on Improving teaching competencies for teachers in mountainous areas
with the Center for Local Cultural Study, Oregon University (USA);
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Project on Clinical Psychology and Mental Health, as well as supporting training
Ph.D students (mental health field) with Vanderbilt University (America);
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Project on “Applying interactive pedagogy
in
teaching
and
learning
methodology” with Quebec University (Canada);
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Project on increasing quality and improving the training competency in the field
of eduacation management funded by the Netherlands Organization for International
Cooperation in Higher Education (NUFFIC).
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Leadership Training Program-Summer Leadership Institute with University of La
Verne, California and CHEER for Viet Nam, California;
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Research Project on Women in Educational Leadership in Viet Nam with
University of La Verne, California and CHEER for Viet Nam, California;
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Curriculum development for primary teacher training reaching international
standards with Canada’s experts, Toulouse-Le Mirail University and Nayang Education
Institute, Singapore;
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Curriculum development for “living skill education” with Living Values
Organization.
Research
The University of Education strives to become a high-quality training and
research institution in education sciences with top priority given to application research.
The University has so far had 70 research projects at different levels, among which there
are 23 special projects in term of scale and issues at VNU level. These projects are of
practical significance and value, each specific to its own contexts and situations. 21
national and international conferences have organized to present and share up-dated
knowledge and experiences cross nations. Research projects, workshops and conferences
have had great impact to the University of Education’s development, as well as to the
practice of Viet Nam’s educational reform. Particularly, the project on "Designing the
process of professional development for teachers at the gifted high schools to achieve
international standards" is highly recognized of MOET and is under way at the schools
across the country and has had successful outcomes.
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Scholarship
From school year 2009-2010, Grateful Sholarship Foundation is established by an
alumna, Mrs. Nguyen Thi Nguyet to support students. 12 students already received
financial support to study.
Administrative Offices
- Personnel and Administrative Office
Head: Dr. Pham Van Thuan
Address: Room 203, Building G7, No 144, Xuan Thuy Str., Cau Giay, Ha Noi
Tel: 04.3754.8092
- Accounting and Finance Office
Head: Tran Van Phong, M.A.
Address: Room 206, Building G7, No 144, Xuan Thuy Str., Cau Giay, Ha Noi
Tel: 04.3754.7462
- Academic and Student Affairs Office
Head: Tran Huu Hoan, M.A.
Address: Room 201, Building G7, No 144, Xuan Thuy Str., Cau Giay, Ha Noi
Tel: 04.3754.7969
- Research and International Relations Office
Head: Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Bich
Address: Room 303, Building G7, No 144, Xuan Thuy Str., Cau Giay, Ha Noi
Tel: 04.3754.8676
Faculty and Affiliated Departments
- Faculty of Education Management
Dean's Board
Dean: Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi My Loc
Vice Dean: Dr. Trinh Ngoc Thach
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Address: Room 306, Building G7, 144 Xuan Thuy St., Cau Giay Dist., Ha Noi
Tel: 04.3992.6892
Affiliated Departments
Management Theories Department
Management Sciences Department
Management of Educational Institutions Department
Address: Room 306, Building G7, No 144, Xuan Thuy St., Cau Giay Dist., Ha Noi
Tel: 04.3992.6892
- Faculty of Education Sciences
Dean's Board
Dean: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trinh Van Minh
Vice Dean: Dr. Dinh Thi Kim Thoa
Address: Room 209; Building C0 , 182, Luong The Vinh St., Thanh Xuan Dist., Ha Noi
Tel: 04.3553.9609 ; Ext. 209
Affiliated Departments
Education Department (Head: Assoc.Prof. Dr. Tran Khanh Duc)
Psychology Department (Head: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dinh Thi Kim Thoa)
Address: Room 209; Building C0 , 182, Luong The Vinh St., Thanh Xuan Dist., Ha Noi
Tel: 04.3553.9609 ; Ext. 209
- Faculty of Teacher Education
Dean's Board
Executive Vice Dean: Dr. Ton Quang Cuong
Vice Dean: Dr. Nguyen Thi Ban
Dr. Nguyen Chi Thanh
Address: Room 207, 208; Building C0, 182, Luong The Vinh St., Thanh Xuan Dist., Ha
Noi
Tel: 04.3553.9609 ; Ext. 207 or 208
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Affiliated Departments
Natural Sciences Department (Head: Dr. Nguyen Chi Thanh)
Social Sciences Department (Head: Dr. Nguyen Thi Ban)
Theory and Teaching-Learning Technology (Head: Dr. Ton Quang Cuong)
Centers
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Center for Education Quality Assurance
Director: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Xuan Hai
Address: Room 202; Building C0 , 182, Luong The Vinh St., Thanh Xuan Dist.,
Ha Noi
Tel: 04.3553.9609; Ext. 0
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Center for Training Cooperation and Professional Development
Director: Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi My Loc
Vice Director: Tran Huu Hoan, M.A.
Address: Room 306, Building G7, 144 Xuan Thuy St., Cau Giay Dist., Ha Noi
Tel: 04.3754.7969
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Center for Education Research and Application (CERA)
Director: Dr Tran Thi Bich Lieu
Address: Room 306, Building G7, 144 Xuan Thuy Str., Cau Giay Dist., Ha
Noi
Tel: 04.3992.6893
Fax: (84-4).3754.7460
Email: cera5558@yahoo.com; cera@vnu.edu.vn
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Center for Information, Service and Research in Psychology
Director: Dr. Dang Hoang Minh
Address: Room 203; Building C0 , 182, Luong The Vinh Str., Thanh Xuan
Dist., Ha Noi
Tel: 04.3553.9609; Ext. 203
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Center for Anthropology and Mind Development
Director: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mai Van Hung
Address: Room 505, Building Co, 182 Luong The Vinh Str., Thanh Xuan
Dist., Ha Noi
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Center for Social Work and Community Development
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Director: Dr. Nguyen Thi Tra Vinh
Address: Room 426, Building B2, 144 Xuan Thuy Str., Cau Giay
Dist., Ha Noi
Tel: 04.63284902