Huế University (Vietnamese: Đại học Huế) is a public, research-oriented university system located in Huế, the former imperial capital of Vietnam; it is one of the important regional universities of Vietnam. In Vietnam, universities are classified into two classes: university system (two types are national university and regional university) and university (or college).[1]
History
Hue University, formerly known as The University of Huế, was initially established in March 1957.
During the Vietnam War, Huế University became a focal point of intense fighting between US Marines and communist forces during the Tet Offensive. News coverage depicted scenes of urban warfare as Marines fought to gain control of two city blocks around the university and the provincial headquarters. The university and surrounding buildings were heavily damaged as Marines blasted holes through homes and university structures, encountering resistance from communist forces manning machine guns.[2]
After the reunification of the country in 1975, independent universities were established in Hue on the basis of the existing faculties of The University of Hue. According to the Government Decree No. 30/ND-CP dated 4 April 1994, Hue University has been re-established by reorganizing all Hue-based universities. Hue University is responsible for training students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, conducting research and applying science and technology in a multitude of disciplines to serve the construction and development of the country in general and Central Vietnam and Western Highlands in particular.
Organization structure
University Council
Science and Education Council
Council for Information Technology applications
Council for Quality Assurance
Academic member colleges and schools
University of Sciences, Hue University
University of Education, Hue University
University of Agriculture and Forestry, Hue University
University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University
University of Arts, Hue University
University of Economics, Hue University
University of Foreign Languages, Hue University
University of Law, Hue University
School of Tourism and Hospitality
School of Physical Education
International School
School of Engineering and Technology
Huế University Quang Tri Branch
Administrative departments
Office for university administration
Academic Affairs
Science, Technology and International Relations
Planning and Finance
Personnel and Organisation
Student Relations
Facility Management
Testing
Legalism
Inspection
Centers
Center for Educational QA
Institute for Bio Technology
Institute for Natural Resources and Environment
Center for International Education
Center for Incubation and Tech Transfer
Distance Education Center
Learning Resource Centre
ICT Center
Student Service Center
National Defence Education Center
Rankings
QS World University Rankings ranked Huế University in the 451-500 band of top universities in Asia and 6th in Vietnam for 2019.[3]