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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:

  • Vice-Rector: Dr. Vu Dinh Giap

Tel.#: 04.3754.9102

Address: Room 302, Building G7, 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Ha Noi

E-mail:

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 othereducational institutions. The total number of academic and general staff is 287, including:

- 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, 28PhDs and 01 master.

Programs and Courses Offered

Bachelor

- Teacher Education:majoring inMathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Literature and Linguistics.

- Second Degree in Teacher Education(for BA holders):majoring inMathematics, 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).

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 forleaders, 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.

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 TrainingMaster Program in Psychology and Vocational Guidance with INETOP/CNAM, France;
  • Joint Training Master Programs in Information Management and in Business Administration with Shu-TeUniversity, 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;
  • Project on "Schooling in the Future of the Asia-Pacific Region" with OECD(co-launched by USA and Japan);
  • Project on Higher Education funded by the World Bank;
  • Project on Improving and Learning Method in Maths with San Jose University (USA);.
  • Project on Improving teaching competencies for teachers in mountainous areas with the Center for Local Cultural Study, Oregon University (USA);
  • Project on Clinical Psychology and Mental Health, as well as supporting training Ph.D students (mental health field) with VanderbiltUniversity (America);
  • Project on “Applying interactive pedagogy in teaching and learning methodology” with QuebecUniversity (Canada);
  • 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).
  • Leadership Training Program-Summer Leadership Institute with University of La Verne, California and CHEER for Viet Nam, California;
  • Research Project on Women in Educational Leadership in Viet Nam with University of La Verne, California and CHEER for Viet Nam, California;
  • Curriculum development for primary teacher training reaching international standards with Canada’s experts, Toulouse-Le Mirail University and Nayang Education Institute, Singapore;
  • 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 projectsin term of scale and issuesat 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.

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

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

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

- 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

-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

-Center for Education Research and Application (CERA)

Director: Dr Tran Thi Bich Lieu

Address: Room 306, Building G7, 144 Xuan Thuy Str., CauGiay Dist., Ha Noi

Tel: 04.3992.6893 Fax: (84-4).3754.7460

Email: ;

-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

- 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

- Center for Social Work and Community Development

Director: Dr. Nguyen Thi Tra Vinh

Address: Room 426, Building B2, 144 Xuan Thuy Str., Cau GiayDist., Ha Noi

Tel: 04.63284902