Developing Hanoi University of Science and Technology into the top 100 universities in Asia

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long has just signed Decision 663/QD-TTg approving the Project to develop Hanoi University of Science and Technology into the group of leading higher education institutions in Asia.

In the decision, the goal is to develop Hanoi University of Science and Technology into a modern higher education institution, among the leading in Asia in the field of engineering and technology; a center of excellence in training, talent development, research and innovation, playing a leading role in the Vietnamese higher education system in fields serving the development of technology and strategic industries (including the fields of artificial intelligence, cyber security, blockchain, electronics, semiconductors, chips, digital technology, robotics and automation, energy, environment, biotechnology, advanced materials, etc.); actively contributing to the socio-economic development of Hanoi, the Red River Delta and the whole country.

Specific goal by 2030, strive to have 85% of lecturers with doctoral degrees, of which 30% have the title of professor, associate professor, 10% are lecturers, prestigious scientists from abroad. At least 25% of total training programs are taught in English. Train at least 8,000 engineers, masters, doctors in fields serving strategic technology and industrial development. On average, each lecturer has 1.6 scientific publications/year in the Web of Science, SCOPUS categories.

The entire Hanoi University of Science and Technology has an average number of recognized intellectual properties reaching from 25 to 30 patents and utility solutions/year. There are from 04 to 06 groups of industries/sectors ranked in the top 300-500 in the region and the world. There are at least 06 products successfully commercialized from the results of scientific research and technology development of Hanoi University of Science and Technology.

Hanoi University of Science and Technology is the center of the innovation network of Hanoi Capital and the Red River Delta region, incubating at least 10 spin-offs and start-ups that have successfully raised capital with a total value of over 10 million USD.

The decision clearly states that by 2035, Hanoi University of Science and Technology will be the leading center of research and innovation in the country in science, engineering and technology, ranked in the top 100-150 in Asia according to prestigious international rankings.

By 2045, Hanoi University of Science and Technology will become a university in the top 100 universities in Asia in the field of engineering and technology, with a reputation in the region and the world for science, technology and innovation; play an important role in promoting the development of Vietnam's higher education system; make important contributions to the socio-economic development of Hanoi, the Red River Delta and the whole country.

One of the tasks and solutions set forth in the Decision is to expand the space of Hanoi University of Science and Technology, modernize technical infrastructure and facilities to regional standards. Specifically, invest in the synchronous construction of the second campus, expand the area and development space of Hanoi University of Science and Technology in Hung Yen province.

At the same time, modernize and upgrade facilities and laboratories at the headquarters of Hanoi University of Science and Technology in Hanoi City to serve training and research in key and key technical and technological fields. Invest in building the Innovation Center of Hanoi University of Science and Technology and develop it into the Innovation Center of Hanoi Capital.

In addition, perfecting the development model of Hanoi University of Science and Technology towards autonomy, modernity, international integration, promoting scientific research and innovation. Improving research capacity, especially focusing on strategic technology and industry, core technology, digital technology. Researching and proposing mechanisms and policies to attract individuals, organizations and businesses to invest in scientific research, technology transfer and innovation.

Perfecting the innovation ecosystem of Hanoi University of Science and Technology, closely integrating with the national innovation ecosystem, creating a dynamic research, innovation and startup environment. Developing a modern Innovation Center of Hanoi University of Science and Technology, connecting with the domestic and international innovation and startup network.

Funding for the implementation of the Project is allocated in the annual state budget expenditure estimates of ministries, branches and localities according to the provisions of the State Budget Law and other legal funding sources according to the provisions of law.

The use of funds to implement the Project shall comply with the provisions of law on decentralization of the state budget, public investment, financial mechanisms for public service units...

Minh Trang

Source: https://baophapluat.vn/phat-trien-dai-hoc-bach-khoa-ha-noi-lot-top-100-truong-hang-dau-chau-a-post543500.html