About VJU
Message from the Rector
Sustainable development is an urgent task for the world as the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and for both Vietnam and Japan. Vietnam Japan University (VJU) is promoting sustainable development as a basic philosophy of the university by transmitting new values to the world.
By 2035, VJU is aiming to become one of the leading Asian research universities in the field of advanced technology and interdisciplinary sciences serving sustainable development, it is necessary to train human resources with a broad perspective. Therefore, VJU makes liberal art as a philosophy of education. It is a big feature of VJU’s education to combine sustainability and liberal arts.
VJU has eight master’s programs, namely Public Policy, Nanotechnology, Area Studies, Civil Engineering (Old name: Infrastructure Engineering), Environmental Engineering, Business Administration, Climate Change and Development and Global Leadership.
Besides that, VJU also has four high quality undergraduate programs, including Bachelor in Japanese Studies, Bachelor in Computer Science and Engineering, Engineer in Civil Engineering and Engineer in Smart Agriculture and Sustainability.
These are interdisciplinary programs covering many fields of social science and natural science, all residing under the overall domain of sustainability science.
Mission, Vision and Educational Philosophy
Mission
To nurture high-quality human resources to be the next generation of leaders, managers and experts in Vietnam, Japan, Southeast Asia, and the world.
To provide research products in advanced engineering & technology and interdisciplinary science for sustainable development; promote knowledge transfer between Vietnam and Japan to serve the society.
To contribute to VNUHN’s missions and improve Vietnam’s higher education system. B To promote Vietnam – Japan cooperation.
Vision Toward 2030
To become a flagship research-oriented university in Asia for advanced technology and interdisciplinary science, leveraging competitive edges of both countries for sustainable development.
Educational Philosophy
Liberal Art and Sustainability
The University Council
Vietnam Japan University Council (VJU Council) consists of 20 members, of which 10 members are Vietnamese representatives and 10 members are Japanese representatives. All Council members are appointed by the President of Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU).
The term of VJU Council is 05 years. The VJU Council has the following duties and powers:
– Approving the VJU’s medium-term development strategy and operation plan to submit to VNU for approval;- Mobilize financial resources from the domestic and foreign private sector to serve the construction and development of the University;- Monitor the use of resources for the University; the implementation of regulations and important internal management regulations of the University; the projects of establishment, merger, division, separation and dissolution of units under the University;
– Approving regulations on standards, duties, powers and interests of the Rector and Vice Rectors to ensure compliance with current regulations of charter of VJU and VNU;- Conducting annual assessment of the outcomes of the accomplishment of the Rector and Vice Rectors; Proposing to President of VNUHN to appoint Rector and Vice Rectors.
The VJU Council includes an Internal Control Board, which is established by the Chairman of the VJU Council; the Internal Control Board, with 03 to 05 members, takes responsibility for advising and assisting the Chairman of the VJU Council to supervise the activities of the Council members and Rector Board members in implementing assigned tasks and powers.
Chairman Prof.Dr. Le Quan
President of Vietnam National University
Vice Chairman Prof. Uchida Katsuichi
Professor Emeritus, Senior Advisor, Waseda University
Chief of AuditAssoc. Prof. Nguyen Hieu
Vice President of Vietnam National University
Member Mr. Takebe Tsutomu
Special Advisor, Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance
Chairman Prof.Dr. Le Quan
President of Vietnam National University
Member Prof. Aizawa Masuo
Counselor to President of Japan Science and Technology Agency
Member Prof. Cassim Monte
Council President of Akita International University
Member Mr. Pham Dinh Doan
Vice President of Vietnam National University
Member Mr. Dao Hong Tuyen
Chairman, Tuan Chau Group
Member - Council SecretaryProf.DrSc. Nguyen Dinh Duc
Vice President of Vietnam National University
Member Prof. Vu Minh Giang
Chairman, Vietnam National University Council for Science and Academics
Member Prof. Furuta Motoo
Rector, Vietnam Japan University
Member Assoc.Prof. Nguyen Viet Ha
Rector, University of Engineering & Technology, Vietnam National University
Member Mr. Takehara Reiji
Director, International Cooperation Bureau, Japan Business Federation (KEIDANREN)
Member Mr. Pham Dai Duong
Secretary of Phu Yen Provincial Party Committee
Member Mr. ITO Naoki
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Vietnam
Member Mr. Kazuto Sasaki
General Manager, International Division, Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Member Dr. Nguyen Hoang Oanh
General Manager, International Division, Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Member Mr. Nakajima Takeo
Chief Representative, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Hano
Member Prof. Takeuchi Kazuhiko
Director, Integrated Research System for Sustainability Science, The University of Tokyo Institutes for Advanced Study
History
After more than 50 years of establishing diplomatic relations (1973-2024), the relationship between Vietnam and Japan has developed comprehensively across all fields. In 2009, the two countries upgraded their relationship to the level of a “strategic partner.”
Japan is one of the most developed economies, with superior strength in science and technology, and is home to many prestigious universities that are ranked among the best in the world. In Vietnam’s socio-economic development process, Japan has always played an extremely important role, being the largest ODA donor and the third-largest FDI investor in Vietnam.
After more than 30 years of Renovation, Vietnam has achieved numerous socio-economic accomplishments. However, to avoid the risk of falling into the middle-income trap, Vietnam needs to achieve high and continuous growth in the next decade. This can only be achieved through a new development momentum based on a solid foundation of science and technology and a high-quality workforce.
In this context, the establishment of the Vietnam-Japan University holds great significance. The university is expected to create new momentum and contribute to the sustainable socio-economic development of Vietnam, while also serving as a bridge to strengthen the bond between the two nations, Vietnam and Japan.
Watch the video clip about the formation and development of Vietnam Japan University.
