Srinakharinwirot University
มหาวิทยาลัยศรีนครินทรวิโรฒ | |
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| Motto | [Sikkhā viruḷhi sampattā] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: iast (help) (Education is Growth) |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1949 |
| President | Chalermchai Boonyaleepun |
| Location | Bangkok , Thailand |
| Campus | Prasarnmit (Urban) and Ongkharak (Rural) |
| Colours | Grey and red |
| Nickname | SWU |
| Affiliations | ASAIHL |
| Website | http://www.swu.ac.th |
Srinakharinwirot University (Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยศรีนครินทรวิโรฒ) is a government funded university located in Bangkok, Thailand. The university was founded in 1949. It was named by King Bhumibol Adulyadej and is the leading Thai university in the field of Education and Fine Arts. It was the first institution of higher education in Thailand to concentrate solely on teacher training.
Srinakharinwirote University currently has two campus:
- Prasarnmit Campus, Bangkok
- Ongkharak Campus, Ongkharak district, Nakhon Nayok Province
History
The university had its beginnings when the Higher Teacher Training School at Prasarnmit was founded in 1949. Prasarnmit was the first of its kind in the country’s history. In 1953, it became the College of Education, having authority to grant a Bachelor’s degree in Education in the subject majors taught in Thai primary and secondary schools. Subsequently, programs at both the Bachelor and Master levels were developed. In 1964, it was decided to establish branch campus for the different regions of the country. The following were eventually created:
- Phitsanulok campus, for the north, now Naresuan University
- Maha Sarakham campus, for the northeast, now Mahasarakham University
- Bangsaen campus, for the southeast, now Burapha University
- Songkhla campus, for the south, now Thaksin University
Additional central campus were also established:
- Pathumwan campus, now merged with Prasarnmit campus
- Physical Education campus, now merged with Faculty of Physical Education, Ongkharak campus
- Bang Khen campus, now merged with Prasarnmit campus
In 1974, the College of Education became a comprehensive university by a Royal Decree of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who graciously granted the university the name of Srinakharinwirot (See-na-ka-reen-wee-rot), which means ‘the glory of the city.’
Over the years, the regional campuses grew in size and eventually became separate universities. However, they preserve an unofficial tie with Srinakarinwirot University and regard the Bangkok university as their "mother campus".
Current Faculties/College/School/Institutes
Faculty
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Fine Arts
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Physical Education
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Nursing
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Health Science
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Agricultural Product Innovation and Technology
College
- International College for Sustainability Studies
- College of Social Communication Innovation
- College of Bhodivijalaya
School
- School of Economics and Public Policy
Institutes
- The Graduate School
- Research and Development Institute for the Gifted in the Visual and Performing Arts
- Behavioral Science Research Institute
- Institute of Arts and Culture Research
- Institute of Asia Pacific Studies
- Institute of Environment and Resources and Institute of Eco-Tourism
Demonstration School
- Prasarnmit Demonstration School, Srinakharinwirot University (Elementary)
- Prasarnmit Demonstration School, Srinakharinwirot University (Secondary)
- Patumwan Demonstration School, Srinakharinwirot University
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