Vietnam National University, Hanoi announced the appointment on 2/3. Vice Director Nguyen Hieu will manage VNU's operations until the competent authority finalizes the director's position.

Associate Professor, Doctor Nguyen Hieu, 50, originally from Ha Nam (now Ninh Binh), graduated with a bachelor's degree in geography in 1996. He earned a doctoral degree in geomorphology and paleogeography in 2008 from the University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. He was appointed associate professor in 2011.

Nguyen Hieu previously served as vice head of the geography faculty at the University of Science, head of the Party Committee's organizing board, and head of VNU's personnel organizing board. In late 2021, he became vice director of Vietnam National University, Hanoi, tasked with organizational structure, human resource development, university administration, construction investment, and the development of the university urban area in Hoa Lac. The university considers these strategic areas crucial for VNU's sustainable development.

Associate Professor, Doctor Nguyen Hieu, permanent vice director of Vietnam National University, Hanoi. *Photo: VNU*

Vietnam National University, Hanoi currently comprises 12 undergraduate colleges, several junior high and high schools, and numerous research units. Its total enrollment of students and researchers is approximately 78,700, according to its 2024 annual report.

In the 2026 QS rankings, VNU is ranked 158th in Asia and in the 761-770 group globally. In THE's rankings, the university is placed in the 1,201-1,500 group worldwide.

In addition to Associate Professor, Doctor Nguyen Hieu, Vietnam National University, Hanoi has three other vice directors: Associate Professor, Doctor Nguyen Hoang Hai, Pham Bao Son, and Dao Thanh Truong.

Duong Tam