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Bangkok University#Undergraduate .28International Program.29

{{Short description|Private university in Bangkok, Thailand}}

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{{Infobox university

| name = Bangkok University

| native_name = มหาวิทยาลัยกรุงเทพ

| motto = {{plainlist|

  • {{native name|th|มหาวิทยาลัยกรุงเทพ มหาวิทยาลัยสร้างสรรค์}} (unofficial)
  • {{native name|th|ความรู้ คู่ความดี}} (vision statement)}}

| mottoeng = {{plainlist|

  • Bangkok University, the Creative University (unofficial)
  • Knowledge with Virtue (vision statement)}}

| established = {{Start date and age|df=yes|1970|05|28}}

| type = Private nonprofit university

| founder = {{ill|Surat Osathanugrah|th|สุรัตน์ โอสถานุเคราะห์}}

| accreditation = OHEC

| former_names = {{ubl|Thai Polytechnic Institute
(1962-1965) | Bangkok College
(1965-1984)}}

| endowment =

| rector = Vacant

| chancellor =

| president =

| chairman = {{ill|Kittipong Kittayarak|th|กิตติพงษ์ กิตยารักษ์}}

| provost =

| vice_chancellor =

| principal =

| dean =

| head_label =

| head =

| 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, {{convert|174|acre|km2}}
City campus
Downtown

| campus_size = {{convert|10|acre|km2}}

| free_label = Newspaper

| free = Phet Chaiyaphruek

| other_name = BU

| mascot = Chaiyaphruek (tree)

| website = {{URL|https://www.bu.ac.th/}}

| logo = Bangkok University (logo).png

| logo_alt = Logotype of Bangkok University

| footnotes = Footnotes / references
{{cite web|title=Executive Officer (President)|url=http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/about-executive-officer.html|website=Bangkok University|access-date=15 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425134627/http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/about-executive-officer.html|archive-date=25 April 2016|url-status=dead}}{{efn|name=maincampus|The main campus is also known as Rangsit campus}}{{efn|name=citycampus|The city campus is also known as Kluay Nam Thai campus}}

| image =

| caption = Seal

| image_upright = 0.7

| staff =

| faculty = 551 (2018)

| colors = {{Legend striped|#FF7F00|#6600CC|Orange and purple}}

| academic_affiliations = ASAIHL

| sports_nickname = Angels

| athletics_affiliations = {{hlist|{{ill|Gear Game|th|กีฬาเกียร์สัมพันธ์}}|Thai League 1|{{ill|University Games of Thailand|th|กีฬามหาวิทยาลัยแห่งประเทศไทย}} – Bangkok zone}}

| coordinates = {{coord|14|02|22.24|N|100|36|55.31|E|type:edu_region:TH|display=inline,title}}

}}

Bangkok University (BU; {{langx|th|มหาวิทยาลัยกรุงเทพ}}; {{RTGS|Mahawitthayalai Krung Thep}}{{efn|1={{lang|th|มหาวิทยาลัยกรุงเทพ}}, {{IPA|th|mā.hǎː.wít.tʰā.jāː.lāj krūŋ tʰêːp|pron}}, where the phrase "Mahawitthayalai" literally translates to "University"}}), commonly known as Mo Krung Thep ({{langx|th|มอกรุงเทพ}}), has operated since 1962, is one of the oldest and largest private, non-profit universities in Thailand.{{cite web|url=http://www.bu.ac.th/en/about/history|title=History|website=Bangkok University|access-date=22 October 2017}} 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.

History

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Campus

= Kluay Nam Thai campus (city campus) =

The city campus (called Kluay Nam Thai campus, {{langx|th|วิทยาเขตกล้วยน้ำไท}}) is in Phra Khanong Sub-district, Khlong Toei District.{{cite web|title=Contact BU|url=http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/contact-us.html|website=Bangkok University|access-date=15 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425123026/http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/contact-us.html|archive-date=25 April 2016|url-status=dead}} It occupies approximately 15,000 m2. The campus ceased holding instruction in the 2022 academic year after all courses were relocated to the Rangsit campus, and is being considered for redevelopment as a learning, creativity and innovation center.{{cite news |title=ม.กรุงเทพ ชี้แจงข่าวปิดวิทยาเขตกล้วยน้ำไท เป็นความเข้าใจผิด |url=https://www.prachachat.net/education/news-1193569 |access-date=5 May 2025 |work=Prachachat Turakij |date=2 February 2023 |language=th}}

= 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 kilometers 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, the 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, and it is 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, a computer center, and an indoor sports center. An art gallery, the Bangkok University Gallery (BUG), opened on the campus in 2006.

Organization and administration

  • BU Alumni;{{cite web|title=BU Alumni|url=http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/bu_alumni.html|website=Bangkok University|access-date=15 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425152106/http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/bu_alumni.html|archive-date=25 April 2016|url-status=dead}}
  • Creative Entrepreneurship Development Institute;{{cite web|title=Creative Entrepreneurship Development Institute|url=http://cedi.bu.ac.th/|website=Bangkok University|access-date=15 April 2016|archive-date=25 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425172725/http://cedi.bu.ac.th/|url-status=dead}}
  • Bangkok University Research Center;{{cite web|title=Bangkok University Research Center|url=http://bangkokpoll.bu.ac.th/|website=Bangkok University|access-date=15 April 2016}}
  • The Institute for Knowledge and Innovation, Southeast Asia;{{cite web|title=The Institute for Knowledge and Innovation, Southeast Asia|url=http://www.iki-sea.org/|website=Bangkok University|access-date=15 April 2016}}
  • Center for Promotion of Human Resources;
  • Institute of Research Promotion and Innovation Development;
  • Institutional Research and Evaluation Office;
  • Language Institute;{{cite web|title=Language Institute|url=http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/academic-international-program-doctor-degree.html|website=Bangkok University|access-date=15 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160427230053/http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/academic-international-program-doctor-degree.html|archive-date=27 April 2016|url-status=dead}}
  • Law Center for Citizens.

Academics

Using Thai as the language of instruction, Bangkok University awards bachelor's degrees,{{cite web|title=Bachelor's Degree|url=http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/academic-bachelor-degree-normal-program.html|website=Bangkok University|access-date=15 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160321133556/http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/academic-bachelor-degree-normal-program.html|archive-date=21 March 2016|url-status=dead}} master's degrees,{{cite web|title=Master's Degrees|url=http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/academic-master-degree.html|website=Bangkok University|access-date=15 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160427175333/http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/academic-master-degree.html|archive-date=27 April 2016|url-status=dead}} and doctoral degrees.{{cite web|title=Doctoral Degree|url=http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/academic-doctoral-degree.html|website=Bangkok University|access-date=15 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160321020014/http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/academic-doctoral-degree.html|archive-date=21 March 2016|url-status=dead}} The university also has an international program,{{cite web|title=International Program|url=http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/academic-international-programs.html|website=Bangkok University|access-date=15 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160427175327/http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/academic-international-programs.html|archive-date=27 April 2016|url-status=dead}} using English as the language of instruction. The international program awards bachelor's,{{cite web|title=International Program; Bachelor Degree/ วิทยาลัยนานาชาติ|url=http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/academic-international-program-bachelor-degree.html|website=Bangkok University|access-date=15 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160427230047/http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/academic-international-program-bachelor-degree.html|archive-date=27 April 2016|url-status=dead}} master's,{{cite web|title=Master Degree|url=http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/academic-international-program-master-degree.html|website=Bangkok University|access-date=15 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160321132301/http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/academic-international-program-master-degree.html|archive-date=21 March 2016|url-status=dead}} and doctoral degrees.{{cite web|title=Doctoral Degree|url=http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/academic-international-program-doctor-degree.html|website=Bangkok University|access-date=15 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160427230053/http://www.bu.ac.th/eng/academic-international-program-doctor-degree.html|archive-date=27 April 2016|url-status=dead}}

Student life and traditions

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Notable alumni

  • Vachirawit "Bright" Chivaaree: Thai actor, singer, model, host and entrepreneur.{{cite web |script-title=th:วชิรวิชญ์ ชีวอารี (ไบรท์) |title=|trans-title=|url=https://www.nangdee.com/name/f/14724/ไบรท์-วชิรวิชญ์-ชีวอารี.html |website=nangdee.com |publisher=Nang Dee |access-date=26 April 2023 |language=th}}{{Cite web |date=2022-12-16 |title=Almost 2,000 fans swarm to Bright Vachirawit's graduation from Bangkok University |url=https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/almost-2000-fans-swarmed-bright-vachirawits-graduation-bangkok-university |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=AsiaOne |language=en}}{{cite web |title=Bright Vachirawit gets emotional on graduation day as thousands celebrate moment |url=https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/12/14/bright-vachirawit-gets-emotional-on-graduation-day-as-thousands-celebrate-special-moment/ |website=HITC |access-date=3 May 2023 |date=14 December 2022}}
  • Norraphat Vilaiphan: Thai actor.
  • Pruk Panich: Thai actor.

Explanatory notes

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References

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External links

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  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20171129124320/http://www2.bu.ac.th/eng/ Bangkok University]
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