Transition to Multi-Disciplinary University signals deep institutional reform at Hanoi University of Industry

Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI) officially announced the Prime Minister’s decision to restructure the institution into a multi-disciplinary university system on June 20, marking a pivotal milestone in its 128-year history. The transition redefines the institution's operational scale, administrative mission, and governance framework, while unlocking advanced avenues for future development.

Overview of the Ceremony

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kieu Xuan Thuc, President of Hanoi University of Industry, delivered a speech at the ceremony

Detailing the strategic vision for this new era, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kieu Xuan Thuc, President of Hanoi University of Industry emphasized that the primary strength of the university resides in a dedicated workforce defined by discipline, innovation, and service, rather than mere physical infrastructure or historical longevity. The leadership aims to cultivate an innovative ecosystem committed to generating impactful knowledge, sustainable technologies, and ethical graduates capable of driving national progress.

To meet the demands of this new developmental phase, the university has established key strategic pillars led by comprehensive administrative reforms centered on autonomy, transparency, and enhanced institutional accountability. The academic framework is undergoing an extensive overhaul toward interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary models tailored to the evolving needs of industry, trade, the digital economy, and green growth.

Furthermore, the university will elevate scientific research and innovation to operate as a primary pillar on par with traditional education. The overarching strategy also prioritizes campus digitalization, faculty development, international integration, and public private partnerships to bridge domestic needs with global knowledge networks.

At the ceremony, officials from the Ministry of Education and Training and the Ministry of Industry and Trade announced the Prime Minister’s restructuring decree and high level leadership appointments. Minister Le Manh Hung presented the official appointment decisions to Dr. Kieu Xuan Thuc as President, alongside Vice Presidents Dr. Nguyen Van Thien, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Dong and Dr. Nguyen Van Thien

Mr. Hoang Bach Viet, Deputy Director General of the Department of Personnel Organization under the Ministry of Education and Training, announces the Prime Minister’s Decision regarding the structural transition of Hanoi University of Industry

Mr. Hoang Minh Son, Minister of Education and Training presented the Prime Minister’s Decision to transition Hanoi University of Industry into a multi-disciplinary university system

Mr. Tran Quang Huy, Director General of the Department of Personnel Organization under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, announced the Decisions to appoint the President and Vice Presidents of Hanoi University of Industry

Mr. Le Manh Hung, Minister of Industry and Trade presented the Appointment Decisions to President Kieu Xuan Thuc and Vice Presidents: Nguyen Van Thien, Pham Van Dong, Nguyen Van Thien

Speaking at the ceremony, Minister Le Manh Hung underscored that recent Politburo resolutions on educational breakthroughs, science, technology, and digital transformation place rigorous mandates on higher education. The Minister stated that modern universities must evolve beyond traditional human resource training to become central hubs for new knowledge generation, technological innovation, advanced governance models, and social value creation. The Minister also stressed the necessity of shifting from supply driven training to demand driven education that directly addresses practical economic requirements.

Administrative practices must transition from process based management to objective and data driven governance, while academic research must shift toward solving tangible challenges faced by enterprises and industrial sectors. The Ministry of Industry and Trade reaffirmed a firm commitment to providing optimal conditions to ensure that the university fulfills the strategic potential.

Mr. Le Manh Hung, Minister of Industry and Trade delivered a speech at the ceremony

This historic milestone propels Hanoi University of Industry into a new era of development. Fulfilling the strategic objectives of this journey demands more than an eloquent blueprint; it requires the decisive capacity to translate vision into reality. The entire university network is fully committed to deep institutional transformation, reshaping mindsets, operational methods, quality benchmarks, and the spirit of public service. Under this unified resolve, every school, institute, and department will become a vibrant sanctuary for academic creativity, nurturing faculty excellence and fostering student success. Each educator will stand as an exemplar of lifelong learning, every administrator will lead with proactive accountability, and each student will serve as a proud ambassador of the knowledge, skills, and enduring values of HaUI.

With a revitalized spirit and boundless ambition, Hanoi University of Industry will drive bolder innovations, execute decisive reforms, deepen global integration, and champion institutional responsibility. These concerted efforts converge toward a singular destination: establishing a premier innovative university of high regional repute, thereby rendering substantial contributions to national modernization and the shared dream of a prosperous, resilient Vietnam.