Undergraduate

The programs in languages and the social sciences at DTU stand out not only for attracting the very best students over the years - with average course scores always above 9/10 - but also for making their mark through academic and extracurricular activities.

 

From film festivals to intellectual competitions in media, languages - Korean, Japanese, Chinese, English - and law, DTU students demonstrate comprehensive abilities, creativity, and strong global integration.

 

Best cinematography award for DTU students in Multimedia Communications

 

The Sunshine team, consisting of ten DTU students in Multimedia Communications, won the “Best Cinematography” award for their short film The Lantern-Making Profession of Hoi An: The Story Behind the Magical “Light” at the 2025 ASEAN International Film Festival & Awards (AIFFA) in Kuching, Malaysia. This film was Vietnam’s first entry to reach the nomination round; it ultimately won the contest.

 

Drawing inspiration from Hoi An ancient town, recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site, the Sunshine team portrayed the enduring journey of artisans who make traditional lanterns, while expressing the younger generation’s desire to promote the beauty and cultural values of Vietnam.

 

DTU students won “Best Cinematography” at AIFFA 2025

 

All studying Multimedia Communications, the students in the Sunshine team flexibly and creatively applied the knowledge they had learned in class to turn their idea into reality. From cinematography, composition, lighting, scriptwriting, and storyboarding from television production courses, to skills such as interviewing, storytelling, and character development from specialized subjects - they integrated everything skillfully to make their film.

 

Just like students in Multimedia Communications, DTU students in Journalism and in Public Relations study in an environment with modern facilities where they can create visually compelling media products and innovative ideas. With close guidance from local experts, they have earned more than a few awards. The DTU Graphics Center and Silver Swallows Studio (SSS) on campus are always ready to lend their competent support for skills training in cinematography, photography, post-production, and production. They can provide all necessary equipment for filming, image processing, 3D, motion capture, and cutting-edge techniques in filmmaking, along with a professional studio, rooms for sound recording and processing, a post-production room, and a VFX lab. These resources allow students to fully develop their skills and knowledge in:

 

-    broadcasting,
-    online journalism,
-    event organization,
-    communication message design,
-    media crisis management, and
-    film & television production.

 

Silver Swallows Studio features a fully equipped film set for high-quality

movie production and media training at DTU

 

DTU students in International Relations and in Vietnamese Studies gain early exposure to a wide range of fields through a modern curriculum:

 

-    socio-economics,
-    politics & diplomacy, and
-    world cultures.

 

Foreign-language training accounts for a large part of the programs.

 

DTU graduates in International Relations now work in various roles:

 

-    lecturers and researchers at Vietnamese and foreign research institutes and universities,
-    specialists at non-governmental organizations,
-    flight attendants,
-    receptionists at hotels and restaurants.

 

A notable example is Vo Mau Thuong, currently a PhD student at Eotvos Lorand University (Hungary). Many other alumni have earned PhD degrees and have found jobs in a variety of places.

 

Learning with native speakers and top prizes in language competitions: Korean, Japanese, Chinese, English 

 

For many years, DTU has had native-speaking international lecturers, such as Lucius Corbett Tyler (US) and Sandra Lynn Gannon (Canada) teaching English; Li Li, Zheng Jie, Cui Jikun, and Lin Shijin teaching Chinese; Kim Zaehi, Choi Sunho, and Park Ki Dong teaching Korean; and Kuwata Emiko teaching Japanese. They pay special attention to understanding Vietnamese youth in order to create appropriate teaching methods and help DTU students continuously improve their language proficiency and confidently excel in various academic competitions:

-    22 students from the Faculty of Korean and the DTU K-pop Club won first prize, second prize, and the recycled Hanbok costume award at the 2025 Central Vietnam Korean Language & Culture Festival.
-    Phan Thi Kim Quy, Vo Thi Tuyet Giang, and Tran Thi Thu Ha (Faculty of Chinese) won third prize at the 2025 National Chinese Speech Contest in Danang.
-    The team Never Give Up (N.G.U.) won first prize at the J-SEIYU 2025 Japanese dubbing competition.
-    Dang Thi Thuy Ngoc and Nguyen Thi Thanh Hai (Faculty of English) won two first prizes at the 2024 “SAY: Study at Yeungnam” contest in South Korea.
-    Diep The Khai (Faculty of Japanese) won second prize at the 2024 Japanese Speech Contest organized by the Vietnam Japan University (under the Vietnam National University, Hanoi).
-    DTU students won second prize (Korean Opera) and third prize (K-pop Random Dance) at the 2024 Korean Language & Culture Festival.
-    Nguyen Trong Phung and Ngo Thi Oanh won two second prizes at the 2021 contest “Speaking Korean to celebrate Hangul Day”.

 

DTU students of languages consistently win major awards

 

The language programs at DTU (in English, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese) offer the following minors:

 

-    Translation & Interpretation,
-    Translation & Interpretation with AI,
-    for Hospitality,
-    for Business.

-    International Relations:

    English program,
    Chinese program,
    Honors program (HP).

Creative learning environment helps Law students win national silver and bronze medals

 

Competing in a major contest that attracted 733 participants in 201 teams from 28 universities and law training institutions nationwide, DTU students of Law confidently excelled and won silver and bronze medals at the Vietnam Mediation Moot 2025.

 

The DTU team demonstrated their effective mediation capabilities, solid legal knowledge, listening skills, timely questioning, articulate expression, empathetic communication, and flexible problem-solving. Their professional approach helped connect all parties involved and contributed to fulfilling the competition goal of enhancing knowledge and skills in resolving commercial disputes through mediation in the context of the current deep international economic integration.

 

DTU students of Law make their mark in an intellectual property competition

 

This is a training goal of the DTU programs in Law and Economic Law. Students are provided with every opportunity to build professional knowledge from experienced lecturers and practicing legal professionals. They also gain knowledge of the structure and operation of the state apparatus, public administration, government-office management, inspection, and the handling of complaints and denunciations.

 

Moot court session at the DTU Faculty of Law

 

Participating in multiple moot courts in various roles, such as:

 

-    judge,
-    prosecutor,
-    court clerk, or
-    litigation lawyer,

 

gives DTU students a deeper understanding of the profession, develops their competencies, and strengthens their ability to resolve issues. Thanks to this approach, DTU students have confidently earned many meaningful awards in law contests:

 

-    third prize and best team costume at the “Students’ Creativity and Intellectual Property Rights” contest in 2024,
-    second prize at the “Students’ Creativity and Intellectual Property Rights” contest in 2021
-    first prize in the online round and best style award at the 2024 “Legal Talent” competition.

 

LHSS: Hub for top-scoring applicants

 

The DTU School of Languages, Humanities, & Social Sciences (LHSS) has, over the years, become a top choice for many outstanding applicants. It has attracted some of the top-scoring applicants at DTU:

 

-    Nguyen Ngoc Diem Quynh scored 28.55/30, highest-scoring applicant in Multimedia Communications, 2025,
-    Ha Thi Le scored 27.43/30, highest-scoring applicant in Multimedia Communications, 2024,
-    H’ Mi Sa Kbuor scored 28.25/30, overall highest-scoring DTU applicant in 2023, Public Relations,
-    Dinh Thi Hoai Nhi scored 29.5/30, overall highest-scoring DTU applicant in 2022, International Relations (HP),
-    Ly Thi Men scored 29.75/30, overall highest-scoring DTU applicant, Business Law (HP).

 

Many high-scoring students apply to DTU programs in the social sciences each year

 

This further affirms that the School of LHSS offers a high-quality learning environment with dedicated lecturers and is a place that nurtures and maximizes each student’s potential.

 

(Nguồn: https://tienphong.vn/lan-dau-tien-viet-nam-co-nganh-hoc-vao-top-50-the-gioi-post1830922.tpo)