29/07/2020
Hong Duc University was officially established on September 24, 1997, under Decision No. 797/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister. It was formed from the merger of three well-established colleges in Thanh Hoa province: the College of Education, the College of Economics and Technology, and the College of Medicine. This made it the first provincial university in Thanh Hoa and the first multi-disciplinary public university in Vietnam directly under a provincial People's Committee.
Taking the name "Hong Duc"—the era of flourishing education and culture under King Le Thanh Tong—the university carries the mission of fostering talents and contributing to the intellectual and socio-economic development of Thanh Hoa.
KEY MILESTONES:
- 1998–1999: First intake of undergraduate students with 253 students in three majors: Mathematics Education, Literature Education, and Crop Science.
- 2004: Faculty of Medicine separated to re-establish Thanh Hoa Medical College.
- 2007: Launched first master's program in Crop Science.
- 2014: Authorized to offer doctoral programs in Crop Science and Vietnamese Literature.
- 2017: Passed the first institutional accreditation cycle.
- 2019: Establishment of the University Council with 21 members.
- 2022: Completed second accreditation cycle with 26 accredited training programs.
- 2024–2025: Achieved 67% financial autonomy.
By 2025, Hong Duc University had graduated 15,253 students including 11 PhDs, 1,703 master's, and over 13,000 bachelor's graduates. Around 12,000 learners study at the university annually. Employment rate within one year of graduation exceeds 85%.
PROGRAMS OFFERED:
- 7 doctoral programs
- 21 master's programs
- 40 undergraduate majors
- International collaborations with institutions from Germany, France, etc.
IN THE 2020–2025 PERIOD:
- 48 research projects (including 9 national-level)
- 1,648 scientific papers, with 345 published in WoS/Scopus-indexed journals
- Registered intellectual property and commercialization of scientific products
The university actively promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation. It maintains partnerships with institutions from Germany, the USA, South Korea, France, and others in climate education and digital education.
FACILITIES AND STAFF:
- 3 campuses covering over 70 hectares
- Modern infrastructure, smart library, and digital learning platforms
- Faculty includes 29 Associate Professors and 190 PhDs (46% PhD rate)
VISION TO 2030:
- Full financial autonomy
- A leading center for training, research, and innovation in North Central Vietnam
- Over 55% PhDs, at least 10% Professors/Associate Professors
- Achieve level 3 in digital transformation (highest as per MOET standards)
ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Third-class Labor Order (2002)
- Second-class Labor Order (2011)
- First-class Labor Order (2017)
Hong Duc University is proudly progressing toward becoming a smart, modern, and internationally integrated university.