HUFLIT’s International Relations Major: Understanding the Globe in a Multicultural World

HUFLIT’s International Relations major: Why is an internationally FIBAA-accredited programme an advantage for learners?

The International Relations major at HUFLIT provides in-depth training in global issues, foreign policy, international economics and multicultural communication in a context of a constantly changing world.

The training programme meets the FIBAA (*) international accreditation standard, aiming to develop human resources with foreign language ability, global thinking and the flexibility to adapt in the modern international environment.

The programme helps students develop the ability to analyse international issues, negotiation skills, critical thinking and the capacity to connect in a multicultural environment. Alongside professional knowledge, learners also access fields such as international communications, public diplomacy, global business and the activities of international organisations.

Built on a foundation of foreign language and information technology training, HUFLIT’s International Relations programme helps students develop academic English ability, international communication skills and the ability to adapt to a multinational working environment.

This is a major suited to those who:

• Are interested in global issues and the international environment
• Love foreign languages, communication and cross-cultural connection
• Have critical thinking and analytical ability
• Wish to develop in diplomacy, international communications or international organisations

(*): FIBAA is an education accreditation organisation based in Europe, specialising in assessing the quality of training programmes to international standards.

“In an increasingly connected world, foreign language ability, global thinking and the ability to adapt across cultures are becoming an important advantage for young people.”

The training roadmap of HUFLIT’s International Relations major

Refer to admissions information and register for scholarship consideration at HERE

Why study International Relations at HUFLIT?

A programme that meets the FIBAA international accreditation standard

HUFLIT’s International Relations major meets the FIBAA (*) international quality accreditation standard – an education accreditation organisation based in Europe. This is proof of the programme’s training quality, applicability and capacity for international integration.

Students are given a focus on developing

• Foreign language ability and international communication
• Global thinking and the ability to adapt across cultures
• Professional skills tied to the modern international environment
• A training programme updated in line with globalisation and international communication trends

A foreign language strength in the international environment

Inheriting a foundation of more than 30 years of application-oriented foreign language training, HUFLIT International Relations students are trained in academic English and specialised English throughout the programme.

This is an important advantage that helps learners directly research international materials, communicate, negotiate and adapt to a multicultural environment in study and work.

Learning through experience and real-world simulation

The programme applies Interactive Learning and Project-based Learning, helping students:

• Take part in international conference simulations
• Practise negotiation and handling external-relations situations
• Organise events and diplomatic activities
• Analyse international issues in a practical context. Through experiential activities, students develop critical thinking and a working manner in the international environment.

A foreign language strength in the international environment

Inheriting a foundation of more than 30 years of application-oriented foreign language training, HUFLIT international relations students are trained in academic English and specialised English throughout the programme.

This is an important advantage that helps learners directly research international materials, communicate, negotiate and adapt to a multicultural environment in study and work.

Combining communications, technology & global thinking

Alongside professional knowledge of international relations, students also access:

• International communications
• Public diplomacy
• Technology and digital platforms in communications activities
• The application of technology in international research and connection

This helps learners adapt better to the global environment being changed by technology and digital media.

A network of connections with businesses & international organisations

HUFLIT broadens connections with:

• External-relations agencies
• Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
• Multinational businesses
• International media units

Students have the chance to take part in:

• Thematic workshops
• International exchange programmes
• Observation visits and real internships
• Academic activities with international experts and guests

A multicultural learning environment

Students regularly take part in:

• International exchange activities
• Academic and debate clubs
• Diplomacy simulation programmes
• Community projects and interdisciplinary activities

These experiences help learners develop the ability to adapt, communicate and work in a multicultural environment.

An experiential environment that helps students develop in a well-rounded way

Alongside the programme of professional knowledge, HUFLIT students also regularly take part in extracurricular activities that help develop soft skills, practical thinking and the ability to adapt to a continuously changing labour market.

• Academic competitions and extracurricular activities that enhance expertise
• Thematic workshops and talkshows that help hone soft skills
• Observation visits and internships at businesses
• Start-up support programmes

Many valuable scholarships for new students

HUFLIT deploys a diverse range of scholarship and financial support policies with a total value of up to 64 billion, in order to accompany students on their university journey. This is a chance for learners to reduce financial pressure and confidently develop their abilities in a modern, international learning environment.

• The New Student Scholarship Fund comprises hundreds of diverse, attractive scholarships with a total value of up to 40 billion VND
• The in-year scholarship & reward fund for students who achieve many accomplishments, with a total value of up to 11 billion VND
• The interest-free Student Support Fund of 13 billion VND: helps students in difficult circumstances borrow money to pay tuition without paying interest

Refer to admissions information and register for scholarship consideration at HERE

Core competencies & Learning outcomes of HUFLIT’s International Relations major

Students are equipped with a “foreign languages – technology – expertise” foundation to adapt to the modern international environment.

Foreign languages in the international environment

Graduates reach English ability equivalent to level 4 (B2) on the 6-level Foreign Language Proficiency Framework for Vietnam, able to communicate, analyse and handle work in a multinational environment.

Mastering technology & international communications

Students access:

• Digital communications tools
• Platforms that support international research
• The application of technology in external-relations activities
• Skills in data mining and multi-platform communications

Alongside their International Relations expertise, learners also develop the ability to adapt to the global environment being changed by technology and digital media.

• Career-oriented expertise
• Students are able to:
• Analyse international issues;
• Research foreign policy;
• Organise external-relations activities and international events;
• Negotiate and communicate across cultures;
• Carry out international communications activities;
• Coordinate work in a multinational environment.

Autonomy & soft skills Beyond their expertise, students are also trained in:

• Critical and analytical thinking
• Communication and presentation skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Teamwork skills
• The ability to adapt in a multicultural and international environment

Career opportunities in the International Relations major

With the professional, foreign language and international connection skills equipped at HUFLIT, graduates can work in many different fields:

The External-Relations Agency & International Organisation sector

• External relations specialist
• International cooperation specialist
• International project coordinator
• Staff at non-governmental organisations (NGOs)

The Business & Multinational Corporation sector

• External communications specialist
• International market development specialist
• International project assistant
• Multicultural administration specialist

The International Media & Press sector

• International editor
• International reporter
• Global information analysis specialist
• International communications specialist

The Education & Research sector

• Researcher on international issues
• Academic and international cooperation specialist
• Teaching and specialised research (at a higher level of study)

HUFLIT 2026 International Relations admission information

Admission methods

Candidates interested in the International Relations major can register for admission via 4 flexible methods:

• Consideration of upper secondary transcript results
• Consideration of 2026 upper secondary graduation exam results
• Consideration of the VNU-HCM Competency Assessment exam results
• Direct admission according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training

HUFLIT 2026 International Relations admission subject combinations

• D01 – Literature – Maths – English
• D14 – Literature – History – English
• D15 – Literature – Geography – English
• X78 – Literature – Economic & Legal Education – English
• D09 – Maths – History – English
• D10 – Maths – Geography – English
• X25 – Maths – Economic & Legal Education – English

Tuition for HUFLIT’s International Relations major

In 2026, HUFLIT continues to commit to not raising tuition for the whole course. The tuition applied to the 2026 cohort is as follows:

• General knowledge: 1,230,000 VND/credit (Physical Education, National Defence Education, Politics)
• Specialised knowledge: 1,330,000 VND/credit
• In addition, new students also have the chance to receive scholarships (New Student scholarship, Talent scholarship) and access the interest-free Student Support Fund with a total value of up to 64 billion VND/year.

Refer to admissions information and register for scholarship consideration at HERE