University of Transport and Communications

The University of Transport and Communications is a state university in Hanoi, Vietnam. It started in 1918 as the College of Public Works when Vietnam was ruled by France. The university closed for a time but reopened on November 15, 1945, by the Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, still called the College of Public Works. In 1996, the Japanese School of Hanoi began using part of the university campus, bringing an international feel to the area.

Rectors

The University of Transport and Communications has had many leaders. Here are some of the people who were main leaders of the university:

• 1945–1947: H.E. Nguyen Nhu Quy, College of Public Transport Works
• 1947–1949: H.E. Dang Phuc Thong, College of Public Transport Works
• 1949–1954: H.E. Vu Duc Than, College of Public Transport Works
• 1954–1962: H.E. Nguyen Nhat Quang, College of Public Transport Works
• 1962–1968: H.E. Nguyen Kha, University of Transport and Communications
• 1968–1979: H.E. Nguyen Nhat Quang (second time), University of Highway-Railway Transport
• 1979–1982: H.E. Le Quy An, University of Highway-Railway Transport
• 1982–1990: Prof. Dr. Do Doan Hai
• 1990–1999: Dr. Nguyen Chi Bao
• 1999–2005: Prof. Dr. Le Van Hoc
• 2005–2016: Prof. Dr. Tran Dac Su
• 2016–2024: Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Long
• 2024–present: Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Hung