Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA) is a key and leading national university in human resource training and scientific research in agriculture and rural development, becoming more and more diversified in fields of study with ever increasing prestige among the higher education system of Vietnam. Vietnam National University of Agriculture dates back to the founding of the University of Agriculture and Forestry on October 12, 1956 as one of the first national universities of Vietnam. At its early establishment, the University consisted of three faculties including Agronomy, Animal and Veterinary Science, and Forestry. In 1958, the University was united with the institutes of Farming Research, Animal Production and Forestry to form the Academy of Agriculture and Forestry. In 1961, the Faculty of Economics and Rural Development was established. During the period of 1960-1962, two more specializations, viz. Fisheries and Agricultural Economics, were opened.