About department

The Department of Oceanology, Meteorology, and Hydrology originates from the Department of Geophysics established in 1965. The name was changed to the Department of Environmental Physics in 2002 and to the present name in 2005.

With a 4-year education program, students are provided basic knowledge in oceanology, hydrometeorology, and related fields, as well as state-of-the-art research opportunities in collaboration with domestic and international research staff.

At graduation, students will receive a bachelor’s degree in oceanology, meteorology, and hydrology. 

• Students can work at national and provincial research agencies such as departments of science and technology, departments of natural resources and environment, and the Institute of Oceanography, as well as at regional hydrometeorological centers, meteorological stations, or companies whose working fields are related to the ocean, river, and atmosphere environment.

• Students can also apply for teaching positions at universities and colleges in fields related to Earth Science.

• Students can also apply for a master’s degree in Oceanology or Meteorology, and prepare for a PhD degree in this orientation.

The HTV7 channel provided a brief introduction to the department in March 2011; you can view it here (in Vietnamese).

Main research topics

– Hydrodynamics in mangrove forests, estuaries, and coastal areas.

– Sediment dynamics in mangrove forests and estuaries.

– Ocean dynamics models.

– Biogeochemical cycles and environmental problems.

– Climate change and sea level rise.

– Tropical cyclone and storm surge.

– Air-sea interaction in the tropics.