Hanoi National University of Education was officially established on 11th October 1951 by the Decree No 276 of the Ministry of National Education. The University has been at its current location since 1956. HNUE was a member of Hanoi National University for 5 years (1994-1999). According to the Decision No 201/QD-TTg on 12th October 1999 by the Prime Minister, the University was separated from the Hanoi National University and became one of the 14 key national universities in Vietnam.
Hanoi National University of Education (HNUE) has its origins dated back to as early as 1945 when President Ho Chi Minh ordered the formation of the Philology University Committee. The University was officially established on 11 October 1951 with its tasks to train teachers of different levels.For over 60 years since, HNUE has been a popular destination of teaching and scientific research activities which attracts scholars, lecturers and students from all over Vietnam and overseas.Currently, HNUE has 25 faculties and departments, 50 centres and institutes. HNUE is now promoting undergraduate programs in English at 7 faculties, namely Mathematics and Informatics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, and Information Technology.