Associate Professor To Van Hoa becomes Rector of Hanoi Law University

(NLDO) - The new Principal of Hanoi Law University, To Van Hoa, said this is a great honor for him but also a heavy responsibility.

On July 16th, Hanoi Law University held a ceremony to announce the decision recognizing the Chairman of the University Council and the Rector for the 2025-2030 term.

Associate Professor Dr. To Van Hoa receives the decision recognizing him as the Rector of Hanoi Law University.

Attending the ceremony were Minister of Justice Nguyen Hai Ninh and President of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences Phan Chi Hieu.

Dr. Chu Manh Hung, Party Secretary and Chairman of the School Council for the 2020-2025 term, has been entrusted and recognized to hold the position of Chairman of the School Council for the 2025-2030 term.

Also at the ceremony, Hanoi Law University announced Decision No. 1786/QD-BTP recognizing Associate Professor Dr. To Van Hoa as the Rector of Hanoi Law University; and Resolution No. 12/NQ-HĐTĐHLHN appointing Mr. Hoang Xuan Chau, Rector of the Northern Law College, as the Vice Rector of Hanoi Law University.

Associate Professor Dr. To Van Hoa replaced his predecessor, Dr. Doan Trung Kien, who was transferred and elected as Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Tay Ninh province.

Associate Professor Dr. To Van Hoa delivered a speech at the ceremony.

Speaking at the ceremony, the new Rector of Hanoi Law University, To Van Hoa, said that this is a great honor for him but also a heavy responsibility, especially in the context of the university aiming for ambitious and challenging development goals.

"Ahead lies a new path with many difficulties and challenges. But I believe that with the close guidance and attention of the Ministry of Justice leadership, the effective coordination of ministries, departments, and relevant agencies; along with the unity, solidarity, responsibility, and creativity of all staff, lecturers, and employees, Hanoi Law University will firmly overcome all difficulties and continue to develop strongly and sustainably," Associate Professor To Van Hoa expressed.

Associate Professor Tô Văn Hòa was born in 1973 in Quảng Ngãi.

He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in International Law from Hanoi Law University (1995); a Master's degree in European Law from Lund University, Sweden (2000); and a Doctorate in Constitutional Law from Lund University, Sweden (2006).

From 1997 to 2009, he was a lecturer in the Department of Administrative and State Law, Hanoi Law University.

From October 2010 to October 2014, he served as Director of the Center for Legal Research on State Apparatus Organization, Faculty of Administrative and State Law.

From March 2021 to May 2025, he served as Vice Rector of Hanoi Law University. He has held the position of Acting Rector of Hanoi Law University from the beginning of May 2025 to the present.

Currently, the Board of Directors of Hanoi Law University consists of Rector To Van Hoa and three Vice Rectors: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Thi Lan Anh, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ba Binh, and Dr. Hoang Xuan Chau.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/pgs-to-van-hoa-lam-hieu-truong-truong-dh-luat-ha-noi-196250716210538586.htm