Assumption University (Thailand)
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| Motto: | Labor Omnia Vincit |
| Established: | 1969 |
| Type: | Private, Coeducational |
| President: | Bro. Rev. Dr. Bancha Saenghiran |
| Location: | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Campus: | Hua Mak, Suvarnabhumi and City |
| Colours: | Red ,Blue , White |
| Nickname: | AU, ABAC |
| Affiliations: | Brothers of St. Gabriel |
| Website: | http://www.au.edu |
Assumption University (AU, Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยอัสสัมชัญ) is a university with three campuses in the Hua Mak, Central World Plaza and Suvarnabhumi areas of Bangkok, Thailand. The university is led by the Brothers of St. Gabriel, who have been active in education in Thailand since 1901. Assumption University is noted for attracting large numbers of foreign students from countries including India, China, Myanmar, Russia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and other Asian countries. Students from China make up the largest number of foreign students, with up to 6,000 enrolled. Approximately 1,000 Indian students also attend the university. There are exchange students from the United States (Loyola) and Europe.
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[edit] History
Assumption University became an autonomous educational institution in 1969 when Assumption Commercial College (ACC) became Assumption School of Business. In 1972 it became Assumption Business Administration College (ABAC). In 1990 the college was granted university status by the Ministry of University Affairs and took the name Assumption University (AU). Recently, AU has been expanding the Suvarnabhumi campus with beautiful Gothic style buildings and creating a nature-centered atmosphere it calls the "University in the Park".
[edit] Academic programs
Assumption University offers many majors, such as Engineering, Science, Nursing, Law, Business Administration, Communication Arts, Architecture, Biotechnology, Arts. It also offers master's degrees in English Language and Literature and English Language teaching, among others.
[edit] Popular Academic Programs
The most reputable programs are Business Administration and Communication Arts. Engineering is said to be a good program too.
[edit] Notable graduates
Education:
Trinh Tuan Anh: IT Expert of Google Executive, Vietnam
Digital Media:
Hanh Nguyen: Chief Creative Officer of Pixar Animation Studio, USA
[edit] Athletics
- Yaowapa Boorapolchai, bronze medalist in the 2004 Summer Olympics
- Ravee Intporn-udom
[edit] Entertainment
- China Dolls
- Katreeya English
- Kipsan Beck, Channel 11
- Ryan Jett
- Sornram Teppitak
- Sunisa Jett
- Sunny Suwanmethanon
[edit] External links
- Assumption University Website
- Department of Business Information Systems, Assumption University
- Graduate Studies
- School of Science and Technology
- School of Management
- School of Law
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Biotechnology
- International Programs at Thai Universities
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