VNU University of Social Sciences and Humanities

What VNU University of Social Sciences and Humanities does

VNU University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH) is a public higher education institution and member of Vietnam National University, Hanoi (ĐHQGHN), located at 336 Nguyễn Trãi, Thanh Xuân, Hanoi. The institution delivers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs across more than 30 disciplines in the social sciences and humanities — including History, Literature, Linguistics, Psychology, Sociology, International Relations, Journalism, Archival Studies, Management Science, Japanese Studies, and Southeast Asian Studies — and operates a specialized high school (THPT Chuyên KHXH&NV) as a constituent unit. It holds the only complete bachelor's-to-PhD pathway in Japanese Studies in Vietnam and is officially designated by the Embassy of Japan and Japan Foundation (since 2006) as an important center for Japanese training and research, with annual funding from the Japan Foundation and Toshiba International Foundation supporting student exchanges with the University of Tokyo, Senshu, Showa Women's, Nara Women's, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, and Chuo University.

The institution's supporting technology is conventional shared VNU infrastructure: a centralized Learning Management System (lms.vnu.edu.vn), an eUSSH unified portal aggregating training, student support, job portal, one-stop administrative, online grade entry, e-office, quality assurance, research HRM, email, library, and journal access — none proprietary to USSH. The proprietary asset is the peer-reviewed academic journal Tạp chí KHXH&NV (Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities), accessible at jossh.ussh.edu.vn.

USSH's revenue model is a hybrid of government appropriation (as a constituent member of ĐHQGHN) and tuition-based income: tuition and fees for undergraduate/master's/doctoral programs set under the centralized VNU framework, short-term and corporate professional training (including Vietnamese language proficiency certification for foreign nationals), and research and consulting contracts with external organizations. Customer segments span domestic undergraduate students (primary), graduate and postgraduate students, professional and corporate learners, specialized high school students, and international students (particularly from Laos and other ASEAN countries, plus Japanese government scholarship recipients). Distribution occurs through Vietnam's national university admission system, the eUSSH digital portal, a faculty/department network of 16+ academic units, and international partner channels.

Name

VNU University of Social Sciences and Humanities

Legal name

Trường Đại học Khoa học Xã hội và Nhân văn, Đại học Quốc gia Hà Nội

Website

https://ussh.vnu.edu.vn

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

VNU University of Social Sciences and Humanities is a public member institution of Vietnam National University, Hanoi, delivering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs across 30+ social science and humanities disciplines. It serves domestic and international students and operates a specialized high school.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University/College Language Pathway & Pre-Sessional Programs (EDAIAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integrated Language + Academic Skills (EAP) Bridging Programs (EDAIAJAF), Library/Media Center & Digital Resource Management Systems (EDAJAMAN)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Social sciences programs
• Humanities research
• Graduate degree programs
• Professional training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanoi

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and fees: Revenue generated from student tuition fees across undergraduate, master's, doctoral, part-time, and short-term training programs.
2. Short-term and professional training services: Revenue from short-term training programs, professional certification courses (including Vietnamese language proficiency testing and certificates), and customized corporate training programs.
3. Research and consulting services: Revenue from research contracts, consulting projects, and scientific research activities conducted for external organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VNU-USSH is a public university providing undergraduate, master's, and doctoral education across 30+ social sciences and humanities disciplines, including Journalism, History, Psychology, Sociology, Linguistics, Literature, Japanese Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, Archival Science, and Management Science. The university also delivers high-quality (CLC) and Thông tư 23-aligned premium programs, continuing education and short-term training, Vietnamese language certification for foreign nationals, scientific research services, and operates a specialized high school (THPT Chuyên KHXH&NV). Supporting digital services include the eUSSH portal, VNU's centralized LMS, and the peer-reviewed Tạp chí KHXH&NV academic journal.

Product overview

VNU University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH) operates as a comprehensive multi-disciplinary higher education institution within Vietnam National University Hanoi. The institution offers a portfolio of academic programs spanning undergraduate (standard and high-quality tracks), master's, and doctoral levels across humanities and social sciences disciplines including Journalism, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Linguistics, Literature, Cultural Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Management Science, Archives, Library Science, Tourism, and Media Studies. Supporting the academic mission are digital platforms (eUSSH portal providing access to learning management, student services, job portal, and administrative systems), a scientific journal (KHXH&NV), research group structures, and community engagement initiatives including the annual Hanoi Forum (Diễn đàn Nhân văn Mùa thu Hà Nội). The institution also includes a specialized high school (THPT Chuyên KHXH&NV), continuing education options, and Vietnamese language certification services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs (Đào tạo Đại học)

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 90% of graduates find employment within 12 months of graduation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Công ty CP Đầu tư và Công nghệ IGOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership for training, scientific research, and human resource development between VNU-USSH and IGO Investment and Technology JSC. The cooperation aims to enhance practical training, research collaboration, and career pathways for students in technology and investment-related fields.
• Thành phố HuếcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026VNU-USSH cooperates with Thành phố Huế (Hue City) to develop cultural industry policies and build policy frameworks for the city's cultural development. This partnership positions the university as a policy advisor to local government.
• Tổng lãnh sự quán Việt Nam tại Thượng HảiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026International Relations and Political Science students visited the Consulate General of Vietnam in Shanghai as part of their overseas practical study program, providing students with direct exposure to diplomatic operations and international relations practice.
• Đại sứ quán Palestine tại Việt NamminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026VNU-USSH is promoting cooperation with the Embassy of Palestine in Vietnam, expanding the university's international diplomatic and cultural exchange network.
• Đại học Quảng Tây (Guangxi University)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The Journalism and Communication Institute is strengthening training and research cooperation with Guangxi University in China, promoting cross-border academic exchange and joint research in journalism and communication studies.
• Thư viện Quốc gia Việt NamminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partner sponsor for the Thư viện tình nguyện LÊN 2026 project, contributing books and learning materials to support community reading development in underserved areas.
• Nhà xuất bản Kim ĐồngminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor for the Thư viện tình nguyện LÊN 2026 project, providing books and publishing support for the community literacy initiative.
• Quỹ Giao lưu Quốc tế Nhật Bản (Japan Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Annual supporter of Japanese Studies program activities. The Japan Foundation, along with the Embassy of Japan, has officially recognized USSH's Japanese Studies department as an important center for Japanese training and research in Vietnam since 2006. The foundation provides annual funding for academic programs, student scholarships, and cultural exchange activities.
• Quỹ Giao lưu Quốc tế Toshiba (Toshiba International Foundation)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Annual supporter of Japanese Studies program activities, providing financial support for student exchange, research, and cultural programs related to Japan-Vietnam academic cooperation.
• Đại sứ quán Nhật Bản tại Việt NamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The Embassy of Japan in Vietnam has officially recognized USSH's Japanese Studies department as an important center for Japanese training and research in Vietnam since 2006. The embassy supports annual program activities and student scholarship programs.
• Công ty TNHH Bất động sản và Đại tu Ô tô Anh QuânminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Corporate sponsor for the Thư viện tình nguyện LÊN 2026 community literacy project.
• Công ty TNHH Truyền thông và Quảng cáo PGS AgencyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Corporate sponsor for the Thư viện tình nguyện LÊN 2026 community literacy project.
• Công ty YboxminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Corporate sponsor for the Thư viện tình nguyện LÊN 2026 community literacy project.
• Công ty STLighthouseminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Corporate sponsor for the Thư viện tình nguyện LÊN 2026 community literacy project.
• Các trường đại học đối tác tại Nhật BảncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partner universities in Japan include the University of Tokyo, Senshu University, Showa Women's University, Nara Women's University, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, and Chuo University. Approximately 15-20 students and researchers from the Japanese Studies program receive study and research scholarships to these partner institutions annually.
• Bộ Ngoại giao Việt NamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026VNU-USSH collaborates with Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in organizing the Mekong Cooperation knowledge competition and hosts international academic events with diplomatic significance.
• Đại sứ quán Trung Quốc tại Việt NamminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Supported the organization of the 'Tìm hiểu Hợp tác Tiểu vùng Mê Công' competition as part of the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation Week 2026.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hanoi University (HANU): A major public multidisciplinary university in Hanoi offering undergraduate and graduate programs across humanities, social sciences, foreign languages, and teacher training. Comparable in scale, public funding model, and Hanoi-based student market.
• Vietnam National University of Education (VNUE): A peer Vietnamese public university specializing in teacher training and education research, with overlapping programs in pedagogy, social sciences, and humanities. Comparable mission in producing graduates for the education sector.
• Foreign Trade University (FTU): A member university of Vietnam National University system focused on economics, business, and international trade. Comparable in public university status, VNU system membership, and Vietnamese student demographic.
• SOAS University of London: A UK university specializing in social sciences, humanities, and area studies with deep focus on Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Global reference peer for humanities/area studies-focused institutions and Japanese/Asian studies offerings.
• Hanoi University of Science (VNU-HUS): A sister VNU member university in Hanoi focused on natural sciences and mathematics. Shares the same VNU system membership, centralized admission, and Hanoi student demographic, with complementary (rather than overlapping) academic portfolio.
• VNU-HCM University of Social Sciences and Humanities: Sister institution within Vietnam National University system, located in Ho Chi Minh City, offering the same specialization in social sciences and humanities. The closest direct peer by mission, structure, and program portfolio.
• University of Tokyo - Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology: One of USSH's partner universities for Japanese Studies student exchange and a globally recognized humanities and social sciences institution. Comparable in humanities specialization and the Japanese Studies partnership pathway.

Broad incumbents

• Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City: The southern counterpart national university system, broader in scope than USSH and encompassing multiple member institutions including the HCM University of Social Sciences and Humanities. Comparable in public status and prestige but broader in disciplinary coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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