Hanoi University of Science and Technology

Vietnam Founded 1956 World Rank #2272

Overview

English Name: Hanoi University of Science and Technology
Founded: 1956
Control Type: Public
World Rank: #2272
Rank in Vietnam: #8

Within Vietnam's higher-education landscape, Hanoi University of Science and Technology stands as a public institution founded in 1956. It operates from Hanoi, Vietnam as a higher-education provider.

Hanoi University of Science and Technology's academic offerings include a catalogue of active programmes, structured across multiple qualification levels and delivered through numerous faculties and schools. Each unit operates with its own admissions criteria within institutional standards.

Approximately 28,000 students study at Hanoi University of Science and Technology across its programmes. The institution's daily rhythm unfolds within its campus environment, supported by academic and administrative staff.

On academic rankings, Hanoi University of Science and Technology is ranked #2272 globally and #8 within Vietnam. The institution participates in Vietnam's academic ecosystem alongside other higher-education providers.

Location & Contact

Hanoi University of Science and Technology's street address and primary contact methods. Social channels often differentiate by purpose — admissions on one, alumni on another, events on a third.

Address: 1 Dai Co Viet Road

Academic Details

Hanoi University of Science and Technology's academic profile in numbers — useful for sizing the institution against your shortlist. Each figure links to a different facet of how the institution operates day to day.

Academic Year: August to July (August-January; February-July)
Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Education and Training (MOET)
Admission Requirements: Competitive entrance examination following secondary school certificate
Total Students: 28,000
Full-Time Academic Staff: 1,887
Academic Staff with Doctorate: 770

Degrees

Also Specialization Diplomas

Other 48 programs
  • Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biotechnology
  • Business Administration
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Science
  • Data Processing
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Electronics and Automation
  • Energy Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Management
  • Food Technology
  • Government
  • Harvest Technology
  • Industrial Management
  • Information Sciences
  • Information Technology
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mathematical Physics
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanics
  • Natural Resources
  • Naval Architecture
  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Petroleum and Gas Engineering
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Polymer and Plastics Technology
  • Safety Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Solid State Physics
  • Technology Education
  • Telecommunications Engineering
  • Textile Technology
  • Thermal Engineering
  • Transport Engineering

Faculties & Divisions

The schools at Hanoi University of Science and Technology and their associated subjects. Centres of excellence within faculties signal subjects where the institution invests in research and graduate-level activity.

Engineering Education (Faculty) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Technology Education

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Physical Education (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Physical Education

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Social Sciences (Faculty) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Economics
  • Philosophy
  • Political Sciences
  • Social Sciences

Common Career Paths

  • Researcher
  • Policy Analyst
  • Social Worker

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Corrosion and Protection (Research Division) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

High Technology (Research Division) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Inorganic Chemistry (Research Division) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Common Career Paths

  • Chemist
  • Lab Researcher
  • Quality Control Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Precision Machinery (Research Division) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Renewable Energy (Research Division) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Applied Mathematics and Informatics (School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Computer Science

Common Career Paths

  • Data Analyst
  • Statistician
  • Actuary

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Biotechnology and Food Technology (School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biotechnology
  • Food Technology
Chemical Engineering (School) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Food Technology
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry

Common Career Paths

  • Process Engineer
  • Plant Manager
  • Materials Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Economics and Management (School) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Social Sciences

Common Career Paths

  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager
  • HR Manager

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Electrical Engineering (School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics and Automation

Common Career Paths

  • Electrical Engineer
  • Power Systems Engineer
  • Automation Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Electronics and Telecommunications (School) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Telecommunications Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Journalist
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Content Strategist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Engineering Physics (School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Environmental Science and Technology (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Environmental Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Environmental Consultant
  • Sustainability Officer
  • Climate Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Foreign Languages (School) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • American Studies
  • English
  • French
  • Linguistics
  • Modern Languages
  • Russian
  • Vietnamese

Common Career Paths

  • Translator
  • Interpreter
  • Language Teacher

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Heat Engineering and Refrigeration (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Heating and Refrigeration

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Information and Communication Technology (School) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Engineering
  • Information Sciences
  • Information Technology

Common Career Paths

  • Journalist
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Content Strategist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Material Science and Engineering (School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Materials Engineering
  • Metal Techniques

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Mechanical Engineering (School) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical Equipment and Maintenance
  • Naval Architecture

Common Career Paths

  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Nuclear Engineering and Environmental Physics (School) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Physics

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Textile - Leather and Fashion (School) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Design
  • Fashion Design
  • Materials Engineering
  • Textile Technology

Programs Offered

Below: Hanoi University of Science and Technology's programme list by level. Programme intakes vary — some offer multiple entry points per year (Sep, Jan, May), others a single annual intake.

Bachelor's Degree

53 programmes

Hanoi University of Science and Technology lists 53 programmes that award a bachelor's degree — the foundational tier where students establish a discipline before narrowing their focus later.

Nanotechnology and Optoelectronics - Talented Program Công nghệ Nano và Optoelectronics - Chương trình Tài năng Robotics & Automation
Educational Management Quản lý Giáo dục Education & Teaching
Education Technology Công nghệ Giáo dục Education & Teaching
Vietnamese and East Asian Languages Tiếng Việt và Ngôn ngữ Á Đông Linguistics & Language Studies
French Language Tiếng Pháp Linguistics & Language Studies
Korean Language Ngôn ngữ Hàn Quốc Linguistics & Language Studies
Chinese Language Ngôn ngữ Trung Quốc Linguistics & Language Studies
English Language Ngôn ngữ Anh Linguistics & Language Studies
Medical Physics Vật lý Y tế Physics & Astronomy
Nuclear Engineering Kỹ thuật Hạt nhân General Engineering
Engineering Physics Vật lý Kỹ thuật Physics & Astronomy
Computer Science - TROY University Partnership Khoa học Máy Tính - Hợp tác TROY University Computer Sciences
Computational Science for Intelligent Systems Khoa học Tính toán cho Hệ thống Thông minh Natural Sciences
Management Information Systems Hệ thống Thông tin Quản lý Computer Sciences
Mathematics and Informatics Toán học và Tin học Mathematics
Logistics and Supply Chain Management Logistics và Quản lý Chuỗi Cung ứng Supply Chain & Logistics
Business Analytics Phân tích Kinh doanh Data Science & Analytics
Finance and Banking Tài chính - Ngân hàng Finance, Banking & Insurance
Computer Science Khoa học Máy Tính Computer Sciences
Computer Engineering Kỹ thuật Máy Tính Computer Sciences
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Khoa học Dữ liệu và Trí tuệ Nhân tạo Computer Sciences
Generative AI Engineering Kỹ sư Chuyên biệt Trí tuệ Nhân tạo Sinh sinh Computer Sciences
Electrical Engineering Kỹ thuật Điện Electrical Engineering
Automation Tự động hóa Electrical Engineering
Electronics and Telecommunications Điện tử - Viễn thông Electrical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering Kỹ thuật Y sinh Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Chemistry Hóa học Chemistry
Chemical Engineering Kỹ thuật Hóa học Chemistry
Environmental Engineering Kỹ thuật Môi trường Environmental Engineering
Resource and Environmental Management Quản lý Tài nguyên và Môi trường Environmental Sciences
Food Technology Kỹ thuật Thực phẩm Food Science
Bioengineering Kỹ thuật Sinh học Biological Sciences
Food Technology - ELITECH Kỹ thuật Thực phẩm - Elitech Food Science
Business Administration Quản trị Kinh doanh Business Administration
Accounting Kế toán Accounting
Energy Management Quản lý Năng lượng Business & Management
Industrial Management Quản lý Công nghiệp Business & Management
Microelectronics Engineering and Nanotechnology Kỹ thuật Vi điện tử và Công nghệ Nano Electrical Engineering
Printing Engineering Kỹ thuật In General Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering Khoa học và Kỹ thuật Vật liệu Materials Science
Materials Engineering Kỹ thuật Vật liệu Materials Science
Polymer and Composite Materials Technology Công nghệ Vật liệu Polyme và Compozit Materials Science
Textile Technology Công nghệ Dệt May Materials Science
Cosmetic Chemistry Hóa học Mỹ phẩm Chemistry
Bioengineering - ELITECH Kỹ thuật Sinh học - Elitech Biological Sciences
Pharmaceutical Chemical Engineering - ELITECH Kỹ thuật Hóa dược - Elitech Pharmacy
Mechanical Engineering Cơ khí Mechanical Engineering
Thermal Energy Engineering Kỹ thuật Năng lượng Nhiệt Energy Engineering
Power Engineering Kỹ thuật Động lực General Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering Kỹ thuật Chế tạo Máy Industrial & Systems Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering Kỹ thuật Cơ điện tử Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering - International Cơ khí - Quốc tế Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering - Elitech Cơ khí - Elitech Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree

10 programmes

At postgraduate taught level, Hanoi University of Science and Technology runs 10 programmes. These master's degrees suit applicants ready to concentrate on a narrower field than their bachelor's covered.

Mechanical Engineering - Master Cơ khí - Thạc sĩ Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science - Master Khoa học Máy Tính - Thạc sĩ Computer Sciences
Mathematics and Informatics - Master Toán học và Tin học - Thạc sĩ Mathematics
Applied Mathematics - Master Toán học Ứng dụng - Thạc sĩ Mathematics
Industrial Management - Master Quản lý Công nghiệp - Thạc sĩ Business & Management
Electronic Materials - Master Vật liệu Điện tử - Thạc sĩ Electrical Engineering
Printing Engineering - Master Kỹ thuật In - Thạc sĩ General Engineering
Textile Technology - Master Công nghệ Dệt May - Thạc sĩ Materials Science
Materials Science - Master Khoa học Vật liệu - Thạc sĩ Materials Science
Materials Science and Engineering - Master Khoa học và Kỹ thuật Vật liệu - Thạc sĩ Materials Science

Doctorate

9 programmes

Browse 9 programmes of research-degree study at Hanoi University of Science and Technology. Each culminates in a thesis defended before examiners as an original scholarly contribution.

Materials Engineering - Doctorate Kỹ thuật Vật liệu - Tiến sĩ Materials Science
Industrial Management - Doctorate Quản lý Công nghiệp - Tiến sĩ Business & Management
Business Administration - Doctorate Quản trị Kinh doanh - Tiến sĩ Business Administration
Economics - Doctorate Kinh tế học - Tiến sĩ Economics
Electronic Materials - Doctorate Vật liệu Điện tử - Tiến sĩ Electrical Engineering
Printing Engineering - Doctorate Kỹ thuật In - Tiến sĩ General Engineering
High Polymer and Composite Materials - Doctorate Vật liệu Cao Phân tử và Compozit - Tiến sĩ Materials Science
Textile Technology - Doctorate Công nghệ Dệt May - Tiến sĩ Materials Science
Metallurgy - Doctorate Luyện kim - Tiến sĩ Materials Science

How to apply to Hanoi University of Science and Technology

A practical five-step guide to applying to Hanoi University of Science and Technology, from programme research through submission and follow-up.

  1. 1
    Browse the programme catalogue

    Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Hanoi University of Science and Technology runs 72 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

  2. 2
    Check eligibility for your chosen programme

    Before applying to Hanoi University of Science and Technology, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Vietnam.

  3. 3
    Get your documents ready

    Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Hanoi University of Science and Technology's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

  4. 4
    Apply through the official channel

    Lodge your application through the official website (en.hust.edu.vn). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

  5. 5
    Reach out and track your application

    Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hanoi University of Science and Technology

Quick answers to the most common questions about Hanoi University of Science and Technology — covering location, founding, ranking, programmes, and admissions context.

When did Hanoi University of Science and Technology open?

Hanoi University of Science and Technology traces its founding to 1956 (approximately 70 years ago).

Where is Hanoi University of Science and Technology located?

Hanoi University of Science and Technology is located in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Is Hanoi University of Science and Technology public or private?

Hanoi University of Science and Technology operates as a public institution.

What is the student enrolment at Hanoi University of Science and Technology?

Student enrolment at Hanoi University of Science and Technology is around 28,000.

What is Hanoi University of Science and Technology's ranking?

It ranks #2272 globally and #8 in Vietnam.

Who recognises Hanoi University of Science and Technology?

Hanoi University of Science and Technology is accredited by Ministry of Education and Training (MOET).

Where can I learn more about Hanoi University of Science and Technology?

You can find Hanoi University of Science and Technology online at en.hust.edu.vn.

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