asian university
history
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Dr Viphandh Roengpithya President of
Asian University |
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“In close consultation with Imperial College, Asian University was established to be a leading provider of high quality international higher education in the fields of Science, Engineering, Business, Management and the Liberal Arts. As a truly international university, Asian University is where great futures begin…we welcome you to join us.”
Dr Viphandh Roengpithya
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“Over the last decades, Asia has been experiencing rapid and steady growth. In order to sustain such growth, one of the key supporting elements is in human resource development, especially in tertiary education.”
H.E. Anand Panyarachun Hon. K.B.E.
Chairman, Asian University Council. |
Founded in 1993 with a MOU between Imperial College, University of London and Asian U. The grand opening of the University was graciously presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on March 5th, 1999.
We are honoured to have as the Chairman of our University Council,
HE Anand Panyarachun Hon. KBE [pictured left] to advise and support the university on a continual basis.
“Asian University, located on Thailand’s thriving Eastern Seaboard, is the natural knowledge resource for the growing regional industry and commerce. Its high quality facilities and the excellence of its academic programmes, which are truly international, continue to attract an increasing number of students from the Asia-Pacific region and from North America, Europe and Australia. I am confident that within the next few years Asian University will stand out as one of the best universities in Asia.”
The president of the University is Dr. Viphandh Roengpithya [picture top right], a former student of the Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine..
The University endeavours to provide internationally recognised programmes of study through English as the medium of instruction.
At the time of the first intake of students, the University offered programmes in Engineering and Business. However, additional disciplines of studies are being developed and introduced as the University Council deems them to be appropriate.
In 2002, the Faculty of Liberal Arts was formed and there are now three faculties: Engineering, Business and Liberal Arts.
