General Secretary and President To Lam attends the 70th anniversary of Hanoi University of Science and Technology

Within the framework of the program, General Secretary and President To Lam and delegates visited the Exhibition of Science and Technology Achievements and inaugurated the inter-sectoral Innovation Space.

Hanoi University of Science and Technology (English name Hanoi University of Science and Technology - abbreviated HUST) was established under Decree No. 147/ND dated March 6, 1956 signed by Minister of Education Nguyen Van Huyen. This is the first technical university in our country with the task of training industrial engineers for the cause of building socialism in the North and the struggle for liberation of the South.

Hanoi University of Science and Technology is a multi-disciplinary and multidisciplinary training, scientific and technological research center; closely combining training with scientific research to create high-quality human resources and nurture scientific and technological talents; orienting its development into a research university on par with prestigious universities in the region and in the world.

In 2026, Hanoi University of Science and Technology entered the milestone of 70 years of construction and development (1956 - 2026), a journey nurtured by the intelligence, bravery and aspiration to contribute of many generations of teachers, officials, students and alumni.

From the early days of laying the foundation for the country's technical education to today, Hanoi University of Science and Technology has always played a pioneering role in training high-quality human resources, scientific research, technology development and innovation, making important contributions to the cause of building and protecting the Fatherland.

Information from the website of Hanoi University of Science and Technology shows that, 70 years of construction, growth and development, Hanoi University of Science and Technology is the cradle of training for about 38,000 students, graduate students and research students. Hanoi University of Science and Technology has cooperation with more than 200 universities, scientific research centers and educational organizations from 32 countries.

According to Prof. Dr. Le Anh Tuan - Director of Hanoi University of Science and Technology, in Vietnam's new development journey, when science, technology, innovation and digital transformation are identified as the main drivers of growth, Hanoi University of Science and Technology deeply understands its responsibility in training talents, developing strategic human resources, creating knowledge and technology, promoting the national innovation ecosystem, and contributing to enhancing Vietnam's scientific and technological position in the international arena.

Our aspiration today is to build Hanoi University of Science and Technology into an excellent research and innovation university, a gathering place for talents, a place where great ideas are nurtured, new technologies are formed and valuable solutions are created to serve the sustainable development of the country.

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