Vietnam National University of Agriculture was established in Hanoi on October 12, 1956, first called University of Agriculture and Forestry, based in Van Dien (
Hanoi). The first Rector was Prof.
Bui Huy Dap, the first vice-rector was the agronomist
Luong Dinh Cua. In 1959, the school moved to the present location, Trau Quy,
Gia Lam,
Hanoi. The university name has changed several times: • University of Agriculture and Forestry from 1956, • Academy of Agriculture and Forestry in 1958, • In 1963 the Academy of Agriculture and Forestry was split into two universities: the University of Agriculture and the University of Forestry. • In 1967 the University of Agriculture was renamed Agricultural University, • In 2008 its official name became Hanoi University of Agriculture (HUA) (), • In 2014 the university was renamed Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA) () ==1956 - 1966==