Introduction to the Faculty of International Communication and Culture

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The Faculty of International Communication and Culture was established on June 23, 2008, and is one of the newest faculties at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam.

FACULTY OF INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE

Address: 6th Floor, D Building, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam

Phone: 024 38357059 (ext: 3305)

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History and Development

The Faculty of International Communication and Culture was established on June 23, 2008, making it one of the newest faculties at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam. From 2008 to 2010, the Faculty developed the proposal to launch the Bachelor of International Communication program. This program was officially approved by the Ministry of Education and Training in December 2009.

In 2010, the Faculty admitted its first cohort for the International Communication program, with an enrollment quota of 50 students.

To date, the Faculty has enrolled 15 cohorts. In recent years, the average annual enrollment has grown to approximately 500 students. The entrance scores for the program are consistently among the highest at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam and for similar programs nationwide.

Academic Program

Bachelor of International Communication Program: (see more)

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the International Communication program have diverse career opportunities. Upon graduation, students work at state agencies at both central and local levels, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC), local Departments of Foreign Affairs, and various press and news agencies like Vietnam Television (VTV), VTC Digital Television, Vietnam Today and the Vietnam News Agency (VNA).

A large number of graduates also work for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as communication and public relations (PR) specialists. Some have become entrepreneurs, establishing organizations in the media sector, managing television broadcasting rights, and collaborating with media and event-planning.

The employment rate is over 80% for students by their fourth year, and 100% immediately upon graduation.

Faculty Leadership And Staff

Dean of Faculty: Dr. Vu Tuan Anh

Work History:

Dr. Vu Tuan Anh
  • 2/2021 - Present: Dean, Faculty of International Communication and Culture, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam
  • 3/2019 - 2/2021: Vice Dean, Faculty of International Communication and Culture, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam
  • 4/2017 - 3/2019: Lecturer, Faculty of International Communication and Culture, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam
  • 2003 - 2/2017: Lecturer, Faculty of Radio and Television, Academy of Journalism and Communication
  • Key Research Interests: International Communication, New Media, Social Media, Communication and Social Development.

 

Vice Dean of Faculty: Dr. Nguyen Dong Anh (Bio) 

Work History:

Dr. Nguyen Dong Anh
  • 2022 - Present: Associate Deputy Director of the Information and Documentation Center, concurrently Vice Dean of the Faculty of International Communication and Culture; Member of the Academy Council (2020-2025); concurrently Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Youth Union.
  • 2/2021 - 2023: Vice Dean, Faculty of International Communication and Culture, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam; Member of the Diplomatic Academy Council (2020-2025 term); concurrently Deputy Secretary of the MOFA Youth Union, Secretary of the Academy's Youth Union, Vice President of the Diplomatic Academy's Trade Union.
  • 2017 - 2021: Lecturer, Faculty of International Communication and Culture, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam; concurrently Secretary of the Academy's Youth Union, concurrently Vice President of the Academy's Trade Union.
  • 2010 - 2021: Lecturer, Faculty of International Communication and Culture, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam.
  • 2007 - 2009: Multimedia Lecturer in Singapore (certified as a University Lecturer by the Singapore Ministry of Education).
  • Key Research Interests: Mobile Journalism, Multimedia Communication, Digital Media, Media Audiences, Social Networks.

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