Department of Urban Planning

• The Planning Department is a specialized unit directly under the University, performing two functions:

• Management & Training: Directly managing training programs and students according to the hierarchical structure.
• Strategic Advisory: Advising the Rector on academic development, scientific research, and the orientation of the Planning specialization.

a) Organization and implementation of education and training activities

• The Faculty of Urban Planning currently manages and delivers comprehensive academic training from undergraduate to postgraduate levels in the following disciplines:
• Doctoral level: Urban and Regional Planning.
• Master’s level: Urban and Regional Planning; Urban and Infrastructure Management.
• Undergraduate level: Urban and Regional Planning (Standard & International-oriented programs); Landscape Architecture.
• Training collaboration: Participates in teaching across related disciplines such as Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Engineering, Interior Design, and Urban Fine Arts.

b) Innovation in teaching methods and quality assurance; adopting a learner-centered approach, the Faculty continuously standardizes its training processes:

• “Learning by doing” approach: Shifting the focus from theory to practice through field trips, design studios, and site visits.
• Teaching materials system: Continuously developing and updating detailed syllabi and learning materials in line with the practical demands of Vietnamese urban development and international standards.
• Development of detailed course outlines to ensure consistency across subjects within the curriculum and across different training levels;
• Implementation of quality assurance for learners and learning outcomes in accordance with published commitments;

c) Scientific Research & Technology Transfer

Scientific research is identified as a key driver of academic and professional development:

• Research capacity: Publishing scientific articles in reputable journals annually; conducting research projects at ministerial, provincial, and institutional levels.
• Industry engagement: Actively collaborating with scientific organizations, production entities, and industry enterprises to mobilize social resources for education and training.
• Student research: Promoting academic thinking among students through annual undergraduate research guidance programs.

d) Faculty development:

The academic staff is a decisive factor in training quality. Among the Faculty’s 35 staff members, lecturers are highly qualified (including 11 PhDs and 4 doctoral candidates).

• Orientation: Focus on enhancing research capacity, modern teaching methods, and international integration to meet evolving educational demands.
• Target: By 2030, at least 40% of the Faculty’s lecturers will hold doctoral degrees.