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University of Languages and International Studies (ULIS), Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) was established and began offering undergraduate education in 1955. Over the past 70 years of development, the University has admitted and trained undergraduate students in programs related to Foreign Language Education, Linguistics, International Studies, and several related fields in social sciences, with 10 languages currently being taught.
As a VNU member constituent, ULIS operates under a rigorous governance and quality assurance system
At present, ULIS offers 16 undergraduate programs, organized into three main groups:
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- Foreign Language Studies
- Culture and Communication
These programs are designed with clearly defined learning outcomes, ensuring alignment between training objectives, curriculum content, teaching methods, and assessment in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Education and Training and VNU. The programs aim to foster the comprehensive development of students’ competencies and personal qualities, contributing to the training of high-quality human resources in the fields of languages and foreign language education.
Foreign Language Proficiency Standards
Upon graduation, students are expected to achieve:
- Level 5 (equivalent to CEFR C1) for the primary foreign language;
- Level 3 (CEFR B1) for the second foreign language (standard track);
- Level 4 (CEFR B2) for the second foreign language (advanced/intensive track).
For Foreign Language Teacher Education programs, achieving Level 5 is a graduation requirement that meets the standards set by the Ministry of Education and Training for foreign language teachers in the national general education system.
Academic Strengths
Students are equipped with:
- In-depth knowledge of linguistics, literature, intercultural communication, and comprehensive country and regional studies (culture, society, economy, politics, and education);
- Research skills and academic writing skills;
- Soft and professional skills, including critical thinking, presentation, teamwork, and debating;
- An interdisciplinary orientation with strong international integration.
Career Opportunities
ULIS graduates may pursue careers in various fields, including:
- Teaching in educational institutions;
- Translation and interpretation;
- International business and trade;
- Tourism and service industries;
- Diplomacy and international organizations;
- Media and communication;
- Educational management and curriculum development.
ULIS graduates possess strong competitive advantages in both the domestic and international labor markets.
1. Foreign Language Teacher Education Programs
The bachelor’s degree in Foreign Language Teacher Education includes five languages: English, Chinese, German, Japanese, and Korean. The program aims to train high-quality human resources for the field of foreign language education with professional competence, creativity, and the ability to lead innovation in the rapidly changing context of the 21st century, while upholding essential professional ethics and values.
Graduates of the Foreign Language Teacher Education programs can teach, conduct research, provide academic leadership, and contribute to the community in foreign language education and related fields.
The program sets the following learning outcomes for students:
i. Achieve Level 5 proficiency (equivalent to CEFR C1) according to the Vietnamese Six-level Foreign Language Proficiency Framework for the major language;
ii. Effectively apply knowledge of language, culture, and society, as well as knowledge of learners, foreign language teaching practices, and information technology in creative professional practice;
iii. Analyze and evaluate emerging trends in foreign language education in order to propose appropriate professional solutions in their work;
iv. Demonstrate the ability for self-directed learning and professional development, with the potential to provide academic leadership while continuously improving personal and professional capacities.
Upon graduation, bachelor’s degree holders in Foreign Language Teacher Education may work as teachers or lecturers at language training institutions across different levels within the Vietnamese education system and beyond, particularly in secondary schools, high schools, and universities. Graduates may also pursue careers as researchers in foreign language education, linguistics, or international studies.
2. Language Programs
The bachelor’s degree in Languages includes seven foreign languages: English, Chinese, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, French, and Arabic. The programs aim to train high-quality professionals in the fields of language, culture, education, and society, equipping students with professional competence, creativity, and the ability to lead innovation in the dynamic context of the 21st century, while maintaining strong professional ethics.
Graduates of these Language programs can participate in teaching, research, leadership, and community engagement related to their areas of specialization. Students are trained to effectively apply knowledge of language, culture, and society, interdisciplinary knowledge (including translation and interpretation, economics, and tourism), and information technology in creative professional practice.
The various specialization tracks within the language programs provide diverse career opportunities for graduates:
English Language: Translation and Interpretation, Management, Business and Commerce, Language and Culture, International Studies
Russian Language: Translation and Interpretation, Tourism
French Language: Translation and Interpretation, Economics, Tourism, Media and Communication
Chinese Language: Translation and Interpretation, Economics
German LanguageL: Translation and Interpretation, Economics, Tourism
Japanese Language: Translation and Interpretation, Business and Management, Language and Culture
Korean Language: Translation and Interpretation, Language and Culture, Korean Studies
Arabic Language:
Vietnamese Language and Vietnamese Culture: Teaching Vietnamese as a Foreign Language, Translation and Interpretation, Tourism
3. Transnational Culture and Communication Program
The Transnational Culture and Communication program is developed on the basis of a liberal education philosophy, enabling students to cultivate interdisciplinary knowledge, critical thinking, personal identity, and the ability to build meaningful human connections in both life and professional contexts.
Students develop interdisciplinary knowledge in languages, socio-cultural studies, journalism and communication, and development studies from a historical perspective. They gain a strong understanding of local, regional, and global cultural and communication trends, enabling them to conduct research, analyze, evaluate, and produce cultural and communication phenomena and products.
Graduates are equipped with strong research skills, the ability to effectively apply information technology, and essential 21st-century skills to design and manage communication products. They are also expected to possess a global mindset, professional leadership capabilities, self-directed career orientation, and a commitment to lifelong learning and personal development.
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