Ho Chi Minh City University of Theatre and Cinema was officially established in 1976 through the merger of the School of Theatre Arts II and the Vietnam Cinema School in Ho Chi Minh City. The University operates under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam. Over nearly five decades of development, it has strengthened its position as a leading institution for educating and training highly qualified professionals in theatre, cinema, television, art design, and photography. 

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The Ho Chi Minh City University of Theatre and Cinema upholds the following core values: dedication, creativity, and innovation; professionalism, quality, and prestige; unity, cooperation, and sharing; respect, dynamism, and diversity; and social responsibility, community service, and professional ethics. Its motto is “Preservation - Adaptation - Pioneering - Creativity.” The University's educational philosophy is “Honoring national cultural identity, fostering international integration, and promoting humanism and creativity.”