1. General Introduction
The International Relations major is an interdisciplinary field combining politics, economics, law, and culture to study the relationships among nations, international organizations, and regions. In the context of strong globalization, international issues have become complex and deeply influence life, business, and politics in each country. The role of professionals in diplomacy, policy analysis, and international connections becomes increasingly important.
At HUFLIT, the International Relations program is designed with international standards, focusing on equipping students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Students are prepared to work in multicultural, multilingual, and dynamic environments. They will have opportunities to engage with global issues, analyze regional and international trends, and develop critical thinking, communication, negotiation, and policy-making skills.
2. Major Code, Training Duration
- Major code: 7310206
- Training duration: 3.5 years
3. Program Highlights
- Parallel training of theory and practice: Students not only learn foundational knowledge in politics, economics, international law, culture, and society, but also engage in practical experiences—such as extracurricular activities, international conference simulations, internships at diplomatic agencies, NGOs, consulates, and foreign-invested enterprises.
- Major English from year one – an internationalized learning environment: All International Relations students study specialized English from the first year, training their foreign-language competence to be ready for professional international communication.
- Clear specialization orientations – flexible choices: The curriculum is divided into two deep specialization tracks: Multilateral Diplomacy and International Communication. These are in high demand among international organizations, media outlets, civil society organizations, and transnational enterprises.
4. Skills Equipped After Graduation
Graduates will be able to:
- Analyze and evaluate international issues and propose appropriate policy strategies
- Negotiate, communicate, and operate in a multicultural environment
- Use industry-specific foreign languages (especially English) in International Relations
- Think critically, conduct research, gather and process international information
- Organize, manage, and coordinate events and conferences with international dimensions
- Use technological tools for data analysis and global communication
5. Teaching Methods
HUFLIT applies an integrated educational approach combining academic learning and professional reality. Students learn not just from textbooks but also participate in workshops, international conference simulations, diplomatic scenario cases, panel discussions with researchers, diplomats, and representatives of international organizations.
Every semester includes activities linking with enterprises and international organizations, and students are encouraged to engage in scientific research projects, write international commentary, build strategic thinking capacity, and develop skills in drafting diplomatic reports.
6. Curriculum Structure
The International Relations curriculum at HUFLIT includes:
- Foundational knowledge: Political Science, International Economics, National Cultures, Theories of International Relations, International Law
- Deep specialization courses: Foreign Policy, International Communication, International Data Analysis, International Project Management, International Communication, Multicultural Negotiation
- Specialized foreign languages: English for International Relations, English for diplomacy/communication, basic translation and interpretation
- Practice and experience: International conference simulations, internships at enterprises and NGOs, graduation thesis
7. Career Opportunities
Graduates in International Relations from HUFLIT can take on roles such as:
- Foreign affairs / international cooperation specialist in state agencies or international organizations
- Policy and global strategy analyst at research institutes or policy centers
- International communication / PR specialist in multinational corporations
- International project coordinator or manager in NGOs or development organizations (NGOs, INGOs)
- International journalist, world affairs editor in media organizations
- Pursue graduate studies domestically or abroad in fields such as International Relations, Development Studies, Public Policy, International Economics
If you love exploring the world, stay curious about global affairs, and aspire to become a true global citizen — the International Relations program at Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology (HUFLIT) is your gateway to building a successful career in an international environment.
