Asian University

Asian UniversityMotto| University of the Future

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Active| 18 June 1993–2017 (2017)
Location|

Chonburi

Thailand

12°50′42″N 101°00′29″E﻿ / ﻿12.845°N 101.008°E﻿ / 12.845; 101.008Coordinates: 12°50′42″N 101°00′29″E﻿ / ﻿12.845°N 101.008°E﻿ / 12.845; 101.008
Colours|  Yellow ,  Red ,  Blue
Website| www.asianu.ac.th

Asian University (Asian U), formerly the Asian University of Science and Technology, was founded in 1993, initially with the academic co-operation of Imperial College London. It was an international university using English as the language of instruction for all programs. Asian University was on the eastern seaboard, a 30 km drive from the seaside resort of Pattaya and two hours from Bangkok. In 2017, the university council submitted the request to cease its operation through Office of the Higher Education Commission, Ministry of Education due to financial reasons. Its degree accreditations remain valid and were ratified by Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC) and Office of the Higher Education Commission (OHEC). [1]

The permission to cease its operation was granted by H.E.Teerakiat Jaroensettasin, the minister of education at a time and university was officially closed in August 2017.[2]

## History[edit]

The privately owned university was founded when Lord Oxburgh, then rector of Imperial College London, signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Bangkok to provide support for Asian University. Sir Edward Parkes, KBE, one of the UK's foremost academics, played an important role as chairman of the academic advisory board as Asian University took on its final form. The founding chairman was H.E. Anand Panyarachun, Hon. KBE and a former prime minister. The school first opened its doors to students in 1998 and closed in August 2017 due to financial reasons.

Asian University Lobby, Academic Building

## Academic programmes[edit]

The undergraduate programme for August 2015 was as follows:

* Bachelor of Arts in English for Business Communication

* Bachelor of Arts in Digital Content (B.A., Digital Content). This programme had three concentration areas:

Digital communication
Digital content and animation
Digital content, game design

* Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Services (B.B.A., Business Services). Its five concentration areas:

Culinary arts and restaurant management
Finance
Hospitality and hotel management
International business
Marketing

* Bachelor of Science in Technology and Engineering Management (B.Sc., Technology and Engineering Management). Four concentration areas:

Facilities management
Project management
Technology management
Telecommunications and network management

In addition to the undergraduate programs, the university offered English training for Thai school teachers using the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

## References[edit]

1. ^ "ราชกิจจาเผยแพร่คำสั่งกระทรวงศึกษา ปิดกิจการ"มหาวิทยาลัยเอเชียน"".
2. ^ Mala, Dumrongkiat (2018-02-25). "School's out...for good?". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 12 August 2018.

## See also[edit]

* List of universities in Thailand
* List of colleges and universities

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Universities and colleges in Thailand

Public|

| University|

* Kalasin University
* Mahasarakham University
* Nakhon Phanom University
* Naresuan University
* Princess of Naradhiwas University
* Ramkhamhaeng University
* Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University
* Thailand National Sports University
* Ubon Ratchathani University

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Rajabhat Universities|

* Chandrakasem Rajabhat University
* Chiang Mai Rajabhat University
* Kanchanaburi Rajabhat University
* Phuket Rajabhat University
* Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University
* Songkhla Rajabhat University
* Udon Thani Rajabhat University
* Uttaradit Rajabhat University

Rajamangala University of Technology|

* Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna
* Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya
* Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi

Institute|

* Bunditpatanasilpa Institute
* Pathumwan Institute of Technology
* Praboromarajchanok Institute

Armed Forces and Police|

* Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy
* Royal Thai Naval Academy
* Navaminda Kasatriyadhiraj Royal Thai Air Force Academy
* National Defence College of Thailand
* Phramongkutklao College of Medicine

National|

| University|

* Burapha University
* Chiang Mai University
* Chulalongkorn University
* Kasetsart University
* Khon Kaen University
* King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok
* King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi
* Mae Fah Luang University
* Maejo University
* Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
* Mahamakut Buddhist University
* Mahidol University
* Navamindradhiraj University
* University of Phayao
* Prince of Songkla University
* Silpakorn University
* Srinakharinwirot University
* Suranaree University of Technology
* Thaksin University
* Thammasat University
* Walailak University

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Institute|

* Chitralada Technology Institute
* Chulabhorn Graduate Institute
* King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
* National Institute of Development Administration
* Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music
* Srisavarindhira Thai Red Cross Institute of Nursing

College|

* HRH Princess Chulabhorn College of Medical Science

Private|

| University|

* Asia-Pacific International University
* Assumption University
* Bangkok University
* Bangkokthonburi University
* Chaopraya University
* Dhurakij Pundit University
* Far Eastern University
* Fatoni
* Hatyai
* Huachiew Chalermprakiet University
* International Buddhist College
* Kasem Bundit University
* Krirk University
* Lumnamping College
* Mahanakorn University of Technology
* Nation University
* North Chiang Mai University
* Pathumthani University
* Payap University
* Rangsit University
* Saint John's Group of Schools and University
* Shinawatra University
* Siam University
* Sripatum University
* Stamford International University
* Tapee College
* University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce
* Thonburi University
* Vongchavalitkul University
* Webster University Thailand

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Institute|

* Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology

College|

* Dusit Thani College
* International Buddhist College
* Thongsuk College

Other institutions|

* Asian Institute of Technology
* Chulabhorn Research Institute
* Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment
* Mahapanya Vidayalai
* Thailand Graduate Institute of Science and Technology
* Thailand Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

Renowned foreign higher education institutes|

* CMKL University
* Amata University
* Asian Institute of Hospitality Management

See also: Education in Thailand and List of medical schools in Thailand

Authority control |

* ISNI

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