Bangkok University Explained

Bangkok University
Native Name:มหาวิทยาลัยกรุงเทพ
Latin Name:Universitas Bangkokensis
Motto:
  • (unofficial)
  • (vision statement)
Mottoeng:
  • Bangkok University, the Creative University (unofficial)
  • Knowledge with Virtue (vision statement)
Type:Private nonprofit university
Accreditation:OHEC
Rector:Vacant
Students:27,868 (2018)
Undergrad:26,960 (2018)
Postgrad:908 (2018)
City:Main campus
Klong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand
City campus
Klong Toey
State:Bangkok
Country:Thailand
Campus:Main campus
Urban, 174acres
City campus
Downtown
Campus Size:10acres
Free Label:Newspaper
Free:Phet Chaiyaphruek
Other Name:BU
Mascot:Chaiyaphruek (tree)
Logo Alt:Logotype of Bangkok University
Footnotes:Footnotes / references
[1]
Image Upright:0.7
Faculty:551 (2018)
Academic Affiliations:ASAIHL
Sports Nickname:Angels
Coordinates:14.0395°N 100.6154°W

Bangkok University (BU; Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยกรุงเทพ;), commonly known as Mo Krung Thep (Thai: มอกรุงเทพ), has operated since 1962, is one of the oldest and largest private, non-profit universities in Thailand.[2] 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, Pathum Thani to accommodate its rapid growth.

Campus

Kluay Nam Thai campus (city campus)

The city campus (called Kluay Nam Thai campus, Thai: วิทยาเขตกล้วยน้ำไท) is in Phra Khanong Sub-district, Khlong Toei District.[3] It occupies approximately 15,000 m2. 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. The campus is approximately 265,000 m2 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 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 used 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

Academics

Using Thai as the language of instruction, Bangkok University awards bachelor's degrees,[9] master's degrees,[10] and doctoral degrees.[11] The university also has an international program,[12] using English as the language of instruction. The international program awards bachelor's,[13] master's,[14] and doctoral degrees.[15]

Notable alumni

Thai actor, singer, model, host and entrepreneur.[16] [17] [18]

Thai actor.

Thai actor.

References

General and cited references

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Executive Officer (President). Bangkok University. 15 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160425134627/http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/about-executive-officer.html. 25 April 2016. dead.
  2. Web site: History. Bangkok University. 22 October 2017.
  3. Web site: Contact BU. Bangkok University. 15 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160425123026/http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/contact-us.html. 25 April 2016. dead.
  4. Web site: BU Alumni. Bangkok University. 15 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160425152106/http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/bu_alumni.html. 25 April 2016. dead.
  5. Web site: Creative Entrepreneurship Development Institute. Bangkok University. 15 April 2016. 25 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160425172725/http://cedi.bu.ac.th/. dead.
  6. Web site: Bangkok University Research Center. Bangkok University. 15 April 2016.
  7. Web site: The Institute for Knowledge and Innovation, Southeast Asia. Bangkok University. 15 April 2016.
  8. Web site: Language Institute. Bangkok University. 15 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160427230053/http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/academic-international-program-doctor-degree.html. 27 April 2016. dead.
  9. Web site: Bachelor's Degree. Bangkok University. 15 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160321133556/http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/academic-bachelor-degree-normal-program.html. 21 March 2016. dead.
  10. Web site: Master's Degrees. Bangkok University. 15 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160427175333/http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/academic-master-degree.html. 27 April 2016. dead.
  11. Web site: Doctoral Degree. Bangkok University. 15 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160321020014/http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/academic-doctoral-degree.html. 21 March 2016. dead.
  12. Web site: International Program. Bangkok University. 15 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160427175327/http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/academic-international-programs.html. 27 April 2016. dead.
  13. Web site: International Program; Bachelor Degree/ วิทยาลัยนานาชาติ. Bangkok University. 15 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160427230047/http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/academic-international-program-bachelor-degree.html. 27 April 2016. dead.
  14. Web site: Master Degree. Bangkok University. 15 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160321132301/http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/academic-international-program-master-degree.html. 21 March 2016. dead.
  15. Web site: Doctoral Degree. Bangkok University. 15 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160427230053/http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/academic-international-program-doctor-degree.html. 27 April 2016. dead.
  16. Web site: th:วชิรวิชญ์ ชีวอารี (ไบรท์) . nangdee.com . Nang Dee . 26 April 2023 . th.
  17. Web site: 2022-12-16 . Almost 2,000 fans swarm to Bright Vachirawit's graduation from Bangkok University . 2023-04-26 . AsiaOne . en.
  18. Web site: Bright Vachirawit gets emotional on graduation day as thousands celebrate moment . HITC . 3 May 2023 . 14 December 2022.

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