Vietnam National University Partners With TV BRICS for Educational Cooperation
In October 2026, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities at Vietnam National University in Hanoi signed a cooperation agreement with the TV BRICS International Media Network, becoming the first ASEAN member state to enter into the partnership. TV BRICS reported that the agreement aims to connect Southeast Asia and BRICS countries through joint work in science and higher education.
The memorandum was signed by TV BRICS CEO and Editor-in-Chief Janna Tolstikova and Professor Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan, Rector of VNU-USSH. Under the agreement, the institutions will promote Vietnam's scientific achievements, educational milestones, and social projects in global media and strengthen international humanitarian ties across BRICS and ASEAN frameworks.
VNU-USSH Offers Multidisciplinary Programs to 11,000 Students
Established in 1995, VNU-USSH operates as an official constituent unit of Vietnam National University in Hanoi, which functions as a multidisciplinary center for education and research. The institution comprises 16 faculties alongside a School of Journalism and Communication, serving approximately 11,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students. Degree offerings span bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs designed to meet international standards, according to institutional data.
Professor Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan stated that the partnership will help students, scholars, and communities connect more closely with international audiences. He noted that the university looks forward to building a practical relationship that contributes to mutual understanding and shared development in higher education.
Media Networks and Academic Outreach Across Regions
Janna Tolstikova emphasized that academic cooperation improves education quality and accessibility worldwide, while driving technological progress and inclusive economic growth. Tolstikova invited VNU-USSH to participate in sector-specific studies published exclusively on TV BRICS platforms.
Prior to this agreement, the Vietnam News Agency began working with TV BRICS in the republic. Across Southeast Asia, mass communication partnerships also operate in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. In science and higher education, TV BRICS maintains cooperative ties with more than 30 institutions across Brazil, Vietnam, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Ethiopia, Cuba, and Nepal, including members of the BRICS Network University.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Partnership
What specific areas will the TV BRICS and VNU-USSH partnership focus on?
The partnership focuses on science, higher education, and social projects. Both organizations agreed to promote Vietnam’s educational achievements globally and support international humanitarian ties within BRICS and ASEAN frameworks.
How many students currently attend VNU-USSH?
The university serves approximately 11,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students across its 16 faculties and its School of Journalism and Communication.
Which other Southeast Asian countries collaborate with TV BRICS?
Alongside Vietnam’s recent entry, mass communication and media networks in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand also maintain cooperative ties with TV BRICS.
The October 2026 agreement marks the first time an ASEAN member state has officially joined the TV BRICS higher education and science partnership network.