Faculty of Foreign Languages

1. Establishment and Development History

The Faculty of Foreign Languages is currently one of the 15 specialized faculties of the University of Economics – Technology for Industries, comprising two departments under its administration. The Faculty plays an important role in training students to achieve the required English proficiency standards and to master practical language skills and linguistic theory in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training. This enables graduates to meet social needs in an integrated working environment, contributing to socio-economic development and international cooperation between Vietnam and other countries.

At the same time, the Faculty creates a favorable environment for learners to acquire solid knowledge and skills for jobs that require English, especially positions related to English translation and interpretation in agencies and enterprises; it also encourages students to conduct research and transfer practical research outcomes to enterprises, organizations, and society.

The Faculty was officially established in 2012 under Decision No. 280/QĐ-ĐHKTKTCN dated May 14, 2012 of the University of Economics – Technology for Industries. The predecessor of the Faculty of Foreign Languages was a subject group under the Faculty of Basic Sciences of Nam Dinh Technical Secondary School, founded in 1956. In 1998, the school was upgraded to the College of Economics – Technology for Industries I. During the period from 1997 to 2007, the Faculty functioned as a Foreign Languages Group under the Faculty of Basic Sciences.

In 2007, the institution was upgraded to the University of Economics – Technology for Industries. The Foreign Languages Group was separated from the Faculty of Basic Sciences and became the Department of Foreign Languages under the Board of Rectors.

In 2012, the Department of Foreign Languages was officially renamed the Faculty of Foreign Languages.

In 2019, the Faculty opened the undergraduate program in English Language under Decision No. 151/QĐ-ĐHKTKTCN dated April 12, 2019.

On April 25, 2019, the University of Economics – Technology for Industries issued Decision No. 165/QĐ-ĐHKTKTCN on restructuring the departments under the Faculty. Accordingly, the Faculty of Foreign Languages consists of two departments: the Department of Language Practice and the Department of Linguistics.

2. Achievements

Throughout its development, the Faculty and its lecturers have been awarded Certificates of Merit by the Minister of Industry and Trade, the Vietnam National Union of Industry and Trade, and the People’s Committee of Nam Dinh Province for outstanding achievements in education and training.

Notable awards include:

Certificates of Merit from the People’s Committee of Nam Dinh Province for achievements in education and training (2014, 2019);
The title of “Outstanding Labor Collective” awarded by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (2011);
Certificates of Merit from the Minister of Industry and Trade for excellent achievements in the “Good Teaching – Good Learning” emulation movement (2008, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2018).

The Faculty of Foreign Languages is also recognized for its achievements in teacher excellence competitions at various levels. Several lecturers have attained high prizes in provincial and national-level teaching contests, notably:

In 2003: Ms. Do Thi Hong Ha won First Prize in the Provincial Excellent Teacher Contest.
In 2006: Ms. Hoang Thi Minh Ly won First Prize in the Provincial Excellent Teacher Contest and Third Prize in the National Excellent Teacher Contest.

3. Functions and Responsibilities

Functions

The Faculty is responsible for organizing training programs and classes according to specialties assigned by the Rector; directing subordinate departments in performing training tasks; developing and managing curricula; organizing scientific research projects; compiling textbooks, lecture notes, and learning materials; and exploiting and utilizing facilities and equipment for education and scientific research.

Responsibilities

Proposing changes in organizational structure and personnel of the Faculty; registering to undertake training tasks at various levels and proposing the opening of new majors and specializations.
Developing training programs, teaching and learning plans, and organizing the training process for one or more majors; implementing educational activities within the University’s overall training plan.
Developing plans for faculty staff development, curriculum development, and facilities in a standardized manner, enhancing quality assurance conditions to meet social needs and international integration.
Managing civil servants, public employees, and learners under the Faculty in accordance with the Rector’s decentralization.
Managing training content, methods, and quality, as well as the quality of scientific and technological activities.
Organizing the compilation of curricula, textbooks, and course materials as assigned by the Rector; conducting research to improve teaching and learning methods; proposing plans for supplementing and maintaining teaching, practice, internship, and scientific experimentation equipment.
Developing plans and organizing activities related to political education, ideological awareness, professional ethics, and lifestyle for staff and learners; organizing training and professional development to enhance qualifications and skills of lecturers and staff.
Organizing the evaluation of managers, lecturers, and researchers within the Faculty; participating in the evaluation of higher-level and peer-level managers in accordance with University regulations.

4. Organizational Structure

Faculty Leadership:

No.	Name	Position	E–mail
1	Th.S Hoàng Thị Minh Lý	Vice Dean; Acting Dean	htmly@en.uneti.edu.vn
2	Th.S Vũ Việt Phương	Vice Dean	vvphuong@en.uneti.edu.vn

– Các bộ môn:

Stt	Họ và tên	Chức vụ	Bộ môn
1	TS Nguyễn Thu Hà	Head of the Department	Language Practice
2	Th.S Nguyễn Thị Thanh Hương	Deputy Head of the Department	Language Practice
3	Th.S Phạm Hồng Nhung	Deputy Head	Language Theory
4	Th.S Lê Anh Thư	Deputy Head	Language Theory

In terms of academic qualifications, the faculty members of the Faculty of Foreign Languages include 97.7% holding a Master’s degree, of which 2.3% hold a Doctoral degree, in the following specializations: English Linguistics; Theory and Methodology of Language Teaching.

In terms of training background, 100% of the faculty members (44 lecturers) were trained through full-time formal programs at reputable institutions such as: VNU University of Languages and International Studies – Vietnam National University, Hanoi; Hanoi University; Thai Nguyen University; and Hanoi Open University.

Party Cell and Mass Organizations:

I. Executive Committee of the Foreign Languages Party Cell:
Stt	Họ và tên	Chức vụ	Ghi chú
1	ThS. Nguyễn Thị Luyến	Bí thư chi bộ
2	ThS. Lê Thị Thanh Tâm	Phó Bí thư chi bộ
3	Nguyễn Thị Thanh Hương	Chi ủy viên
II. Trade Union Group
4	ThS. Nguyễn Thị Kim Uyên	Tổ trưởng công đoàn cơ sở HN
5	ThS. Nguyễn Thị Thanh Hương	Tổ trưởng công đoàn cơ sở NĐ
6	ThS. Lê Thị Thanh Tâm	Tổ phó công đoàn cơ sở HN
7	ThS. Hoàng Thị Oanh	Tổ phó công đoàn cơ sở NĐ

The Foreign Languages Party Cell is a political organization under the Party Committee of the University of Economics – Technology for Industries, comprising 20 Party members out of a total of 44 faculty members of the Faculty. The Party Cell consistently upholds its role and function of providing comprehensive leadership over all areas of the Faculty’s activities, ensuring strict adherence to the leadership orientations of the University Party Committee and the Board of Rectors.

5. Professional Capacity

The faculty members of the Faculty of Foreign Languages possess strong professional expertise, with 97.7% holding a Master’s degree or higher. They have solid teaching experience, are dedicated to their profession, actively strive to improve their professional qualifications, and maintain a spirit of solidarity, mutual support, and collective development.

In terms of training activities

The Faculty of Foreign Languages continuously strives to improve teaching methods and content, compile, update, and adjust learning materials, and apply information technology achievements in teaching.

The teaching staff of the Faculty has continuously developed in both quantity and quality since its establishment. Currently, the Faculty has 01 PhD holder and 01 lecturer who is pursuing doctoral studies. Faculty members always actively strive to teach effectively and conduct scientific research efficiently, contributing to the development of the University of Economics – Technology for Industries into an innovative, high-quality, sustainable, and effective institution with regional and international standing.

In terms of scientific research activities: With the principle that training must be closely linked to scientific research, research activities have increasingly attracted lecturers to participate in research projects, write scientific initiatives, and supervise student research. Research topics, articles, and presentations at conferences are up-to-date and highly applicable. Each year, the Faculty organizes many faculty-level scientific workshops and participates in national-level conferences.
In terms of training cooperation: The Faculty of Foreign Languages has established and continues to develop numerous cooperative relationships with training institutions and organizations both domestically and internationally to enhance training quality. These partnerships serve as a bridge for students to exchange knowledge, gain practical experience, and meet the foreign language requirements of employers.

6. Development Orientation

In the coming period, faculty members of the Faculty of Foreign Languages will continue to maintain and further develop their professional expertise and teaching methods to continuously improve the quality of non-major English training and the Bachelor’s program in English Language, meeting output standards with a strong focus on practical skills to satisfy the demands of the domestic and international labor market, the Industry 4.0 era, and requirements for higher levels of education.

The Faculty will continue to complete the development of foreign language projects in accordance with the directions of the National Foreign Language Project up to 2025 and implement them effectively. By 2025, the Faculty aims to ensure that the foreign language proficiency of lecturers and students meets the required output standards.

In addition, the Faculty regularly evaluates and improves foreign language training programs within the University to ensure their relevance and high effectiveness.

The quality of textbooks and learning materials will continue to be enhanced, considering them as core knowledge sources, facilitating teaching based on official materials and strengthening students’ self-study and self-research abilities.

The Faculty will improve the quality of test questions and end-of-course examinations, strictly organize examinations to accurately assess students’ academic performance, and effectively manage examination results and learning outcomes.

The Faculty will expand cooperative relationships with enterprises, economic management agencies, and social organizations to create more opportunities for students to undertake internships and practical training.

Standardizing the teaching and scientific research staff will be emphasized to create breakthroughs in teaching methodology innovation and quality enhancement across all training programs. On that basis, the Faculty will expand cooperation in training and scientific research with domestic and international universities as well as international organizations.

7. Contact Information

Nam Dinh Campus: 353 Tran Hung Dao Street, Nam Dinh City.
Hanoi Campus: 456 Minh Khai Street, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi.
Faculty Office at Hanoi Campus: Room HA10.809, 218 Linh Nam Street, Hoang Mai District, Hanoi.
Faculty Office at Nam Dinh Campus: Room 101, 353 Tran Hung Dao Street, Nam Dinh.
Email: khoangoaingu@en.uneti.edu.vn

Some other activity photos of the Faculty:

The Faculty Members of the Faculty of Foreign Languages

Faculty of Foreign Languages and the Workshop: “Teaching and Learning English in the Era of Industry 4.0 at the University of Economics – Technology for Industries: Opportunities and Challenges”