University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH, also called Vietnam - France University) is a public university, which was established in 2009 under the Intergovernmental Agreement between Vietnam and France with the ambition to become one of the most excellent research-oriented university at international standard in Vietnam.

USTH is under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), the nation's leading research institution; also, strongly supported by the Consortium of more than 40 French leading universities and research institutes in training and research. USTH is proud to be the symbol of Vietnam - France cooperation in education and research.