Hanoi University of Industry


Hanoi University of Industry, founded 1898, is one of the first technical universities in Vietnam.

History

Hanoi Vocational School was established on 10 August 1898, in accordance with the decision of Hanoi Chamber of Commerce. It was renamed Hanoi Practical Technology School in 1931. Hai Phong Vocational School was established on 29 August 1913, in accordance with the degree by the Governor – General of Indochina. In 1921, it was renamed Hai Phong Practical Technology School.
The first course of the Technical High School No. 1 began on 15 February 1955, at the place of the former Hanoi Practical Technology School. In 1956, the first course of Technical Worker Training School No.1 began at the place of the former Hai Phong Practical Technology School. During the war, the school moved to Bac Giang province.
In 1962, Technical High School No.1 recruited college level students. It was renamed as Electrical Engineering Senior School. It was renamed Mechanical High School No.1 in 1966. In 1993 it was renamed to the former name of as Hanoi Practical Technology School. During the war, the school moved to Vinh Phuc province.
In 1986, Technical Worker Training School No.1 moved to Minh Khai commune of Tu Liem district, Hanoi.
In 1991, Hanoi Practical Technology School moved to Tay Tuu village, Tu Liem district, Hanoi.
On 22 April 1997, the Ministry of Industry issued the decision 580/QD-TCCB to merge the two schools: Technical Worker Training School No.1 and Hanoi Practical Technology School. The new school was named Industrial High School No.1. On 28 May 1999, Industrial High School No.1 was upgraded to Hanoi Industrial College by the Decision 126/QD-TTG by the Prime Minister.
On 2 December 2005, the Prime Minister signed the Decision 315/2005 QD-TTG to established Hanoi University of Industry on the basis of Hanoi Industrial College.

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