In the context of increasingly deep globalization, equipping university students with a second foreign language (NN2) is not only a trend but also an essential requirement to improve their competitiveness and adapt to the international labor market. This study focuses on surveying the current situation of learning Chinese as a NN2 of second-year students in the Language Department at Dong A University. Through a mixed method - combining quantitative questionnaires and semi-structured interviews to collect qualitative data - the study clarifies the motivations for choosing Chinese, the difficulties in the learning process as well as the expectations from the learners. . The results show that most students choose Chinese based on career orientation, especially in the context of increasing economic and cultural cooperation between Vietnam and China. However, learners still face significant obstacles in pronunciation, limited vocabulary and lack of language practice environment. On that basis, the study proposes some practical solutions such as adjusting the content of the training program, increasing interactive extracurricular activities and providing supporting learning materials more suitable to the level and needs of students.