Ho Chi Minh City University of Arts

Overview:

Ho Chi Minh City University of Arts (HCMUFA), formerly known as Gia Dinh Painting School, was established in 1913. It has a long history of training talented artists and sculptors. The university's origins can be traced back to the early 20th century when French colonial authorities established art schools in Southern Vietnam to teach traditional decorative arts. HCMUFA has evolved over the years, becoming a leading institution for art education in Vietnam.

Academic Programs:

HCMUFA offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various art disciplines, including:

Fine Arts:

Painting (oil, lacquer, silk), Graphic Design (Printmaking, Animation, Comic), Sculpture

Applied Arts:

Graphic Design (Graphic Design, Advertising Design)

Art Education:

Art Education for teacher training institutions, cultural centers, and general education schools

Art Theory and History:

Art Theory and History, Art Education

Other:

The university boasts a faculty of 65 full-time professors and 49 part-time lecturers, including professors, associate professors, doctors, masters, and bachelors. HCMUFA has a strong focus on international collaboration, as evidenced by the workshop on Character Design – Manga Style and Study Abroad in Japan organized in September 2024.