Campus life

HOW TO GET HERE

By Planes

Wherever you’re travelling from, you’ll most likely be flying to Vietnam. And once you touch down on Vietnamese soil, the good news is that The University has a great link with Noi Bai International Airport.
The University is about 20 km away from Noi Bai International Airport. It is also located by Pham Van Dong highway which links the Airport to Hanoi central.
From the Airport you can pick out some options to get to the University.

Car: You can either take a taxi directly outside the Airport or book some types of pick-up service such as Grab or private businesses. The cost is around 200,000 to 300,000 VND (approximately of $13).
Bus: there are 2 options for you to choose from.

+ Option 1: Bus number 86, a special service, which will take you round from the International Terminal to the city center, and from the city center, you will have to take another one or two buses to get to the University. The fare is 30,000 VND.

For more information, please access

http://www.transerco.vn/Default.aspx?pageid=366&mid=538&action=docdetailview&intDocId=1274&intSetItemId=154&breadcrumb=154

+ Option 2: Bus number 07, a standard service. If you take this service, you will have to make your own way from the international Terminal to Domestic Terminal before looking for the P2 parking area, where the buses terminate. This service will run by the University entrance gate so that you can drop off at the bus stop on the opposite side of the entrance gate. The fare is 8,000 VND .

For more information, please access:

http://timbus.vn/fleets.aspx

Ask for help from the University: you are more than welcomed to contact us to arrange for you a pick-up from the Airport in advance.

For more information, please contact:

Address: Room 407, A1 building, Cooperation and Development Office

Mobile: 024 37547988

Email: ulis.international@vnu.edu.vn

By Trains

If you are a Chinese student or you plan to travel to Hanoi by trains, there is a particular train for you. The service runs daily from Nanning (China) to Gia Lam station (Hanoi). The fare costs about 750,000-800,000 VND.

For more information, please access:

https://dsvn.vn/#/timve

Getting around

Train

The University is roughly 6 km away from Hanoi Station and 100 km away from Gia Lam Station. There are daily direct trains from these two stations to a lot of destinations in Vietnam.

You can plan you route with Vietnam railway: https://dsvn.vn/

Coach

Regular daily direct coach services run from Hanoi to locations around the country. The University is only a 5-minute walk from My Dinh Coach Station.

You can find out coach times and routes with http://benxehanoi.vn/

Car – taxi service

You can book taxi service by calling directly to the company, catch a taxi on your way, or book a grab. Also, you can rent a car as long as your driving license is expected in Vietnam.

Local bus services

Hanoi has excellent city bus services. You can catch local and intercity buses from all main bus stations and bus stops.

Find out more, please access: http://timbus.vn/fleets.aspx

Bike, motorbike or foot

Hanoi is fairly flat and there is plenty to see, especially the city center, so the best way to discover the city is by motorbike, bike or on foot. You can also rent a bike or a motorbike, or simply book a grab.

Learning spaces

LECTURE ROOMS

The University has over 200 high-standard lecture rooms, which are arranged in 5 lecture areas fully-equipped with the system of air-conditioners, projectors and speakers. Particularly, a lecture hall cluster is equipped with 500 laptops to serve Language Examination in computer and interpretation booths, and a rich library containing more than 35,000 books. The cluster can accommodate an examination of up to 6,000 candidates at the same time. In addition, the lecture halls of ULIS can meet all the teaching and learning requirements after the business hours.

OPEN READING ROOM C3

Renovated in 2023, the Open Reading Room located on the second floor of Block C3 is a place to store documents specializing in foreign languages and applied linguistics with more than 50,000 copies of books and audio-visual materials. Frequently used documents include books on language practice, language theory, exam preparation books, output standards, literature books, country history studies, reference books, scientific journals, advanced dissertations, master’s theses, graduation theses and scientific research projects, etc.

HOMIES - OPEN SPACE

ULIS currently has 7 Homies at the Sports complex, blocks B3, B2, A2, A1, FLSS and C3; and 2 open spaces at FLSS and Block B2, covering a total area of more than 1,500m2. The areas are built for learning, reading, relaxation and group activities of ULIS staff and students. With modern and elegant design, the areas have been frequented by all ULIS-ers.

UIS – CREATIVE START-UP INCUBATION SPACE

UIS – Creative Startup Incubation Space is located on the third floor of Block A9. With an area of 300m2 outdoors and 200m2 indoors, UIS was built with the desire to promote the spirit of innovation, scientific research and entrepreneurship of students in the school, as while creating a space of experience activities for ULIS students.

ULIS - SUNWAH

Located in a prime location near VNU entrance, ULIS – SUNWAH Building is modernly designed and fully equipped for such purposes as organizing conferences, seminars, exhibitions and others. With the capacity of one large hall (180 seats), one large conference room (80 seats), two small conference rooms (30 seats), and VIP lounges, this is a wonderful venue for numerous types of activities, events, festivals, parties, and so on.

ULIS STUDIO

Block C5 in ULIS premises has been refurbished as a modern studio to serve online instructions and build digital learning resources for the University.

Accommodation

We have a variety of hall of residences accommodation

Foreign Language Dormitory

Address: On campus

Contact: 024-37547-033 /kytucxangoaingu@gmail.com

Prices: $200/month, single and multiple occupancy (up to 2)
Prices: $200/month, single and multiple occupancy (up to 6)

For more information, please access: http://css.vnu.edu.vn/en/introduction-about-foreign-languages-dormitory

Vietnam National University Dormitory

If students prefer to live in our dormitory, ULIS offers nearly 400 single and multiple occupancy rooms at My Dinh’s Dormitory.
The Dormitory building is off-campus, 10 minutes away from ULIS and other campuses. The area is also connected to many bus routes, students can easily travel to other locations in Hanoi from their dormitory.

Address: Ham Nghi street, My Dinh 2, Nam Tu Liem, Hanoi

Contact: + 84 94 219 24 48

Private rented accommodation

Private rented accommodation in the city is mostly in shared student houses or flats, and we can help you find suitable accommodation, good landlords, and meet other students to share with too.
We recommend that you to contact us before you make your own decision so that we can give you advice and list of decent private accommodations or landlords.

However you decide to find a house, please make sure you do not pay money in any shape or form to a landlord or agency until you have seen, in person, the house or flat you want.
If you have any questions about securing accommodation or would like your contract checked, our team will be happy to help.

For more information, please contact:
Address: Room 407, A1 building, Cooperation and Development Office
Mobile: 024 37547988
Email: ulis.international@vnu.edu.vn

Health care & Well-being

As a student of ULIS-VNU, you can enjoy the healthcare system of VNU. We have a hospital in place within campus.

We also provide you with a list of hospitals and clinics, as well as their addresses and price per examination. When in need, students are recommended to visit the listed healthcare providers, or feel free to look up for other locations as well.

Dining

T-ZONE - UCP:
The beautiful cafe located in the area near Block B3 is a place to relax and chat for staff and students.

FREE DRINKING AREA:
Currently available in the vicinity of Blocks A1, B2 and C3, this drinking water is completely free of charge for all ULIS staff and students. The water here is well purified to ensure hygiene and safety.

Sports Complex

Put into operation and use since 2015 and renovated in 2021, ULIS Sports Complex satisfies all the demands for holding competitions and popular sports such as 7-player football, volleyball, badminton, yoga, martial arts, and other collective sports. Particularly, a gymnasium with a capacity of 1,500 people and a 2,000m2 outdoor courts will be the ideal places to organize large-scale events.

Clubs

Here’s just some of what’s on offer: (A total of 41 clubs of ULIS and 16 clubs of FLSS)
Chinese Language club - German Language club - Green Ulis club – English Translation & Interpretation club – UlisYo club – AC4U club – Club of Event Organization – Japanese Language club – Arabic Language club – Youth Power club – French Language club – Step Up Dancing club – Blood Donor Fundraising club – Football club (S.H.O) – English club – Light Faith club – Cheer-leading (Gummy club) – Teacher Skills Development club – FLSS Rock club – FLSS Social work club – FLSS Music club, FLSS Environment club and many more.

Get support

The Students’ Support Center

Our Students’ Support Center is here to make your life as a student better. Run for students, it promotes your rights and looks after your wellbeing while you're at ULIS.

The Center is buzzing with young, motivated, dedicated and inspiring leaders who are keen to take good care of other fellow students. Its mission is to make a positive and good influence on every ULISer.

The Center is there also to give you support and advice on everything from housing to health. You'll be provided with access to activities and services that broaden your horizons, increase your employability, bring lifelong friends to you and support you throughout your time here as a student.

For more information, please access: https://www.facebook.com/ssc.ulis/

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