Bangkok University (BU; th, มหาวิทยาลัยกรุงเทพ; ), commonly known as Mo Krung Thep ( th, มอกรุงเทพ), has operated since 1962, is one of the oldest and largest private, non-profit universities in Thailand. Bangkok University began in the
Kluay Nam Thai area of Bangkok. The university expanded its operation to a second and, now, main campus in
Rangsit
Rangsit ( th, รังสิต, ) is a city and neighbourhood in Pathum Thani Province, Thailand. Rangsit is a metropolitan city that supports the expansion of Bangkok in the north. Rangsit has become a departure point for travel to provinces i ...
,
Pathum Thani
Pathum Thani ( th, ปทุมธานี, ) is a town (''thesaban mueang'') in central Thailand, directly north of Bangkok. It is the capital of the Pathum Thani province, Thailand as well as the Mueang Pathum Thani district. As of 2005, it ha ...
to accommodate its rapid growth.
History
Campus
Kluay Nam Thai campus (city campus)
The city campus (called ''Kluay Nam Thai campus'', th, วิทยาเขตกล้วยน้ำไท) is in
Phra Khanong Sub-district,
Khlong Toei District
Khlong Toei (also Klong Toey, th, คลองเตย, ) is a district in central Bangkok, long known for its slum. It is bordered by the Chao Phraya River and contains major port facilities. It is also the site of a major market, the Khlong ...
.
It occupies approximately 15,000 m
2. There are only a few classes still held at this campus. Most likely 2020 Academic year will be the last academic year for any students to study at this campus. Then it will be no longer used as a campus of Bangkok University.
Rangsit campus (main campus)
The Rangsit campus (วิทยาเขตรังสิต) is in Khlong Neung Sub-district
Khlong Luang District of Pathum Thani Province.
It is approximately fourteen kilometres north of
Don Mueang International Airport
Don Mueang International Airport ( th, ท่าอากาศยานดอนเมือง, , , or colloquially as , ) is one of two international airports serving the Bangkok Metropolitan Region, the other one being Suvarnabhumi Airp ...
. The campus is approximately 265,000 m
2 in size. Regular students in their first and second years study here, except that regular communication arts students (not international) study on this campus for four years. Also on the campus are the Bangkok University Stadium, home stadium of
Bangkok University FC,
Thailand Premier League 2006
The 2006 Thai Premier League had 12 teams. No clubs would be relegated as the league would be expanded to 16 teams for the 2007 season. Two teams promoted from the rival Pro League and two clubs from Thailand Division 1 League. The official name ...
champions, the Surat Osathanugrah Library, and Pongtip Osathanugrah Communication Arts Complex. The BU Southeast Asian Ceramics Museum, an important archaeological research facility, is on the Rangsit campus. The campus meets the
ISO 14001 standard, the first in Thailand to do so.
The following use to be at the City Campus but has now been moved to the Main Campus (in Rangsit): International students attend this campus, as well as academics in special programs. It is the campus for most students in their third or fourth years. It is the location of the office of the university president, as well as the international college, the graduate school, and other faculties. There are laboratories, classrooms, seminar rooms, libraries, computer centre, and an indoor sports centre. An art gallery, the Bangkok University Gallery (BUG), opened on the campus in 2006.
Organization and administration
* BU Alumni;
* Creative Entrepreneurship Development Institute;
* Bangkok University Research Center;
* The Institute for Knowledge and Innovation, Southeast Asia;
*Center for Promotion of Human Resources;
*Institute of Research Promotion and Innovation Development;
*Institutional Research and Evaluation Office;
*Language Institute;
*Law Center for Citizens.
Academics
Using Thai as the language of instruction, Bangkok University awards bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees. The university also has an international program, using English as the language of instruction. The international program awards bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
Student life and traditions
Notable people
Alumni
Faculty
See also
Explanatory notes
References
Citations
General and cited references
Further reading
External links
Bangkok University*
{{authority control
Educational institutions established in 1962
Universities and colleges in Bangkok
Private universities and colleges in Thailand
1962 establishments in Thailand
Universities in Thailand