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{{Infobox university
|name= Webster University (Thailand)
| name = Webster University (Thailand) - closed as off Dec. 31, 2021
|established= 1999
| established = 1999
|city= [[Cha-am]] and [[Bangkok]]
| city = [[Cha-am]] and [[Bangkok]]
| coordinates = {{coord|12.657058|99.851288|region:TH_type:edu|display=inline,title}}
|country= [[Thailand]]
| country = Thailand
|campus= Rural and urban
| campus = Rural and urban
|image =
| image = WUT Cha-Am Campus.jpg
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|type= [[Private university|Private]], four-year
| caption = Main campus in Cha-am (2017)
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|colors= Navy, gold, and white
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| type = [[Private university|Private]], four-year
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|nickname= Webster, WUT
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| colors = Navy, gold, and white
|mascot= [[Gorlok]]
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| nickname = Webster, WUT
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|website= http://www.webster.ac.th
| mascot = Gorlok
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|president= Elizabeth (Beth) J. Stroble<ref>{{cite web |title=President Elizabeth (Beth) J. Stroble |url=http://www.webster.edu/president/ |website=Webster University |accessdate=3 August 2018}}</ref>
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| website = http://www.webster.ac.th
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| president = Elizabeth (Beth) J. Stroble<ref>{{cite web |title=President Elizabeth (Beth) J. Stroble |url=http://www.webster.edu/president/ |website=Webster University |access-date=3 August 2018}}</ref>
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'''Webster University Thailand''' closed on Dec. 31, 2021.
'''Webster University''' in Thailand (WUT) is an international campus of [[Webster University]] from Webster Groves, Missouri, US.<ref>{{cite web|title=Worldwide Webster|website=Webster University|url=http://www.webster.edu/worldwide/asia.html|accessdate=2018-08-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Nation|url=http://www.nationmultimedia.com/smartlife/20060403/}}{{DL}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Agarwal |first1=Sapna |title=American degree from Thailand |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/management/american-degree-from-thailand-106071901099_1.html |accessdate=3 August 2018 |work=Business Standard |date=2013-02-06 |location=Pune, India}}</ref> The US-based non-profit <ref>http://www.webster.edu/about/glance.html{{DL}}</ref> university established its international campus in [[Thailand]] in 1999 with an undergraduate campus near the resort town of [[Hua Hin District|Hua Hin]] in the district of Cha-am, and additional graduate and undergraduate programs in [[Bangkok]], Thailand.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://wenr.wes.org/2014/03/education-in-thailand/ |last1=Michael|first1=Rachel|title = Education in Thailand|website=World Education News + Review (WENR)|date=6 February 2018|accessdate =2018-08-03}}</ref> The facility in Thailand is one of several international campuses associated with [[Webster University]].<ref name=Global>{{cite web|title=Welcome to a Truly Global University|website=Webster University|url=http://www.webster.edu/worldwide/}}</ref> The university's international campuses are overseen by Dr Peter Maher.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.webster.edu/provost/provosts-council.html|title=Interim Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, International Campuses and Initiatives|last=Maher|first=Peter|date=|website=Provost's Council|publisher=|access-date=}}{{DL}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|work=Bangkok Post|url=http://www.bangkokpost.com/print/428622/|title=Thailand unable to reach its potential|date=2014-08-25|accessdate=2018-08-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Grant Chapman, M.A., J.D.|url=http://www.siue.edu/linc/speakers/chapman_biosketch.shtml}}{{DL}}</ref> The director of the campus in Thailand is Dr Keith E. Welsh.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.webster.edu/global/2016/welsh-named-thailand-director.html|title=Keith E. Welsh Named Interim Director of Webster University Thailand|website=Webster University|date=2 June 2016|accessdate=2018-08-03}}</ref>


==Undergraduate programs==
Webster University Thailand offers undergraduate degrees in:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.webster.ac.th/academics/undergraduate/programs/|title=Undergraduate Programs|website=Webster University Thailand|access-date=2018-08-03}}</ref>
* BA International Relations
* BA Management
* BA Management: Emphasis in Human Resources Management
* BA Management: Emphasis in International Business
* BA Management: Emphasis in Marketing
* BA Media Communications
* BA Psychology
* BS Business Administration
* BS Computer Science
* BS Accounting

==Graduate programs==
The university offers following graduate programs:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.webster.ac.th/academics/graduate/|title=Graduate Academics |website=Webster University Thailand|access-date=2018-08-03}}</ref>

* Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
* MA International Relations
* MA Teaching English as a Second Language

==Bangkok Academic Center==
In addition to the main campus in Cha-am, the university has offices and classroom facilities at the Bangkok Academic Center on the 4th Floor, EM Space of Empire Tower in Bangkok's business district, Sathorn. Masters (MBA, MA International Relations and MA Media Communications) and undergraduate programs available at the Bangkok location include computer science (BS), management (BA) with an emphasis in international business and English as a second language (ESL).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.webster.ac.th/academics/undergraduate/|title=Undergraduate Academics|website=Webster University Thailand|access-date=2018-08-03}}</ref>

==Faculty==
The university's teaching faculty, research professors, and adjunct professors come from across the globe, from over 20 nations.<ref>{{cite web|title=Faculty Listings|website=Webster University Thailand|url=http://www.webster.ac.th/academics/faculty/|accessdate=2018-08-03}}</ref>

==Webster worldwide==
Webster University in Thailand is part of the Webster University worldwide network of international campuses,<ref>{{cite web |title=Bachelor degrees at Webster University: part of a global network |url=https://www.iamexpat.nl/education/education-news/bachelor-degrees-webster-university-part-global-network |website=I Am Expat|accessdate=3 August 2018 |date=2 February 2015}}</ref><ref name="Global" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Global Higher Education|url=http://www.globalhighered.org/branchcampuses.php}}</ref> students enrolled at the campus in Thailand have the option to study at any of the Webster campuses including the US, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Netherlands, Austria, China, and Ghana.<ref>{{cite web|title=Higher Learning Commission|url=https://www.ncahlc.org/component/directory/?Action=ShowBasic&Itemid=&instid=1474&lang=en}}{{DL}}</ref>

The university has partnerships with universities worldwide including:
* Haute École de Bruxelles, through the Institut Supérieur de Traducteurs & Interprètes, Brussels, Belgium,
* Beijing Language and Culture University, China,
* Trier University (Universitat Trier), Germany,
* Webster-Florence at Kent State University-Florence, Italy,
* Obirin University, Tokyo, Japan,
* [[Kansai University]], Osaka, Japan,
* [[International Horizons College|International Horizons College (IHC)]], Dubai, UAE,
* The Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Mexico,
* Oviedo or Uviéu (in Asturian), Spain<ref>{{cite web|title=Study Abroad|url=http://www.webster.edu/study-abroad/}}</ref>

==Accreditation and awards==
Webster University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, which covers the university campus in Thailand.<ref>https://www.ncahlc.org/component/directory/?Action=ShowBasic&Itemid=&instid=1474&lang=en{{DL}}</ref> In addition, the campus in Thailand is accredited locally by Office of the Higher Education Commission Thailand (CHE).<ref>{{cite web|title=Office of the Higher Education Commission Thailand (CHE)|url=http://www.inter.mua.go.th/main2/page_detail.php?id=167}}{{DL}}</ref> Webster University's School of Business and Technology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.acbsp.org/members/?id=18776402|website=ACBSP|title=Webster University-Thailand|accessdate=2018-08-03}}</ref> In 2013, the Webster University Thailand campus was awarded the "Prime Minister's Business Excellence Award" and earned an "excellent" rating from Thailand's Office of National Education Standards and Quality Assessment.<ref>http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/678467-webster-wins-business-excellence-award/</ref><ref>http://www.webster.ac.th/news/webster-wins-business-excellence-award/{{DL}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.webster.edu Webster University]
*[http://www.webster.ac.th Webster University Thailand]
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Latest revision as of 21:44, 21 October 2024

Webster University (Thailand) - closed as off Dec. 31, 2021
Main campus in Cha-am (2017)
TypePrivate, four-year
Established1999
PresidentElizabeth (Beth) J. Stroble[1]
Location
Cha-am and Bangkok
,
Thailand

12°39′25″N 99°51′05″E / 12.657058°N 99.851288°E / 12.657058; 99.851288
CampusRural and urban
ColorsNavy, gold, and white
NicknameWebster, WUT
MascotGorlok
Websitehttp://www.webster.ac.th

Webster University Thailand closed on Dec. 31, 2021.

  1. ^ "President Elizabeth (Beth) J. Stroble". Webster University. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
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