Assumption University (Thailand)

Assumption University
of Thailand

มหาวิทยาลัยอัสสัมชัญ (Thai)
Educating Intelligence and Minds to Change the World
Other name	AU, ABAC
Former names	Assumption Commercial College (-1969) Assumption School of Business (1969-1972) Assumption Business Administration College (1972-1990)
Motto	Labor Omnia Vincit (Latin)
Motto in English	Work conquers all things
Type	Private Catholic Research Non-profit Coeducational Higher education institution
Established	1969; 52 years ago (1969)
Founder	Montfort Brothers of St. Gabriel
Religious affiliation	Roman Catholic (Gabrielite Brothers)
Academic affiliations	ACUCA IFCU
President	Rev. Bro. Dr. Bancha Saenghiran f.s.g.
Vice-president	Rev. Bro. Dr. Achin Tengtrakul, f.s.g. (Acting VP for Student Affairs) Rev. Bro. Dr. Amnuay Yoonprayong, f.s.g. (VP for Moral Development Education)
Students	19,870
Location	592/3 Soi Ramkhamhaeng 24 Ramkhamhaeng Rd., Hua Mak, Bangkok , Samut Prakan , Thailand 13°45′22″N 100°37′39″E / 13.756018°N 100.627617°E / 13.756018; 100.627617
Campus	Suvarnbhumi Campus Huamark Campus City Campus
Medium of Instruction	English
Mascot	Horses
Website	www.au.edu

Assumption University (AU, Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยอัสสัมชัญ) is a private Catholic university with 3 campuses: Huamak near Rajamangala Stadium, the Suvarnabhumi area of Samut Prakan Province and City Campus located at Central World Plaza in downtown Bangkok, Thailand. The university is administered by the Montfort Brothers of St. Gabriel congregation, which has been active in Thai education since 1901. The programs are taught in English.

Locations[]

• Suvarnabhumi Campus
• Huamak Campus^[1]
• City Campus

Accreditation[]

The University is accredited by OHEC (Office of Higher Education Commission), Thailand and ONESQA (Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment).

The University is also recognized by:

• The Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia (ACUCA)
• The Association of Southeast Asian Institution of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)
• The International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)

Academic programs (2018)[]

Institutions and research centers[]

• PAN AM International Flight Academy
• Tsinghua – ABAC AEC Research Institute
• Institute for Research and Academic Services (IRAS)
• Confucius Institute

References[]

External links[]

• Assumption University Website
• Assumption University Campuses