Vietnam National University of Agriculture

Vietnam National University of Agriculture , until 2014 Hanoi University of Agriculture , is an education and research university specializing in the agricultural sector. The university is located in Trau Quy town, Gia Lam district, a Hanoi suburban area, about 12 km far from Hanoi city centre.HistoryVietnam National University of Agriculture was established in Hanoi on October 12, 1956, first called University of Agriculture and Forestry, based in Van Dien . The first Rector was Prof. Bui Huy Dap, the first vice-rector was the agronomist Luong Dinh Cua. In 1959, the school moved to the present location, Trau Quy, Gia Lam, Hanoi.The university name has changed several times: University of Agriculture and Forestry from 1956, Academy of Agriculture and Forestry in 1958, In 1963 the Academy of Agriculture and Forestry was split into two universities: the University of Agriculture and the University of Forestry. In 1967 the University of Agriculture was renamed Agricultural University, In 2008 its official name became Hanoi University of Agriculture , In 2014 the university was renamed Vietnam National University of Agriculture 1956 - 1966Formerly the College of Agriculture and Forestry, was established under Decree No. 53/ND-NL dated 12/10/1956 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, with three departments: Agronomy, Animal Husbandry-Veterinary Medicine, Forestry education; in the five disciplines of farming, agricultural mechanics, animal husbandry, veterinary and forestry.In 1958, the research institute farming, livestock research institute, and the timber and forestry laboratory merged to become the Institute of Agriculture and Forestry. In 1961, branches were set up for farming and fish processing. In 1963, the Academy moved the staff and technical facilities for the establishment of the Institute of Agricultural Sciences, College of Forestry. Now called University School of Agriculture.