Assumption University (Thailand)

Assumption University (AU, Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยอัสสัมชัญ, RTGS: Mahawitthayalai Assumption, abbreviated ABAC), is a private and non-profit catholic university in Bangkok, Thailand. In 1969, Bro. Bernard Mary, Principal of ACC, initiated a private college, so called ASB and subsequently Assumption School of Business (ASB) was set up by the Brothers of St. Gabriel in Thailand. In 1972, Rev. Bro. Prathip M. Komolmas made use of a piece of land in Hua Mak to establish Assumption Business Administration College (ABAC) accredited by the Bureau of University Affairs. Rev. Bro. Sompong Jirananda was appointed the first president in 1972; serving as the college Director (President). ABAC was granted a new status as Assumption University (AU) by the Ministry of University Affairs on May 22, 1990. The naming of Assumption, besides its religious meaning in glorification of the Mother of Christ, has yet another meaning in Thai, namely ” the Abode of Abiding Knowledge” and rightly, “Assumption University” is the Seat of Wisdom.

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 (1969)
Founder	Montfort Brothers of St. Gabriel
Religious affiliation	Roman Catholic (Gabrielite Brothers)
Academic affiliations	ACUCA ASAIHL 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 13.756018°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
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History

Assumption University was initially originated from Assumption Commercial College in 1969 as an autonomous higher education institution under the name of Assumption School of Business. In 1972, with the approval of the Ministry of Education, it was officially established as Assumption Business Administration College or ABAC. In May 1975, it was accredited by the Ministry of University Affairs. In 1990, it was granted new status as "Assumption University" by the Ministry of University Affairs.

The University is a non-profit institution administered by the Brothers of St. Gabriel, a worldwide Catholic religious order, founded in France in 1705 by St. Louis Marie De Montfort, devoted to education and philanthropic activities. The congregation has been operating many educational institutions in Thailand since 1901.

The University is an international community of scholars, enlivened by Christian inspiration, engaged in the pursuit of truth and knowledge, serving the human society, especially through the creative use of interdisciplinary approaches and cybertechnology.

Locations

• Suvarnabhumi Campus
• Huamak Campus
• City Campus

Sedes Sapientiae: The Seat of Wisdom

It is a tradition handed down for centuries that Christians venerate the Mother of Christ as "the Seat of Wisdom". (Sedes Sapientiae)

According to Christian belief, Christ is the wisdom seated on the Throne. This implies, on the one hand, that the Mother of Christ is the Dwelling Place of the Supreme Wisdom of all science.

On the other hand, the university is the Alma Mater, or our Mother who is also the "Dwelling Place of Knowledge". In this context, "Assumption" which, besides its religious meaning in glorification of the Mother of Christ, has yet another meaning in Thai, namely" the Abode of Abiding Knowledge" Rightly, "Assumption University" is the Seat of Wisdom.

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 ASEAN Universities Network (AUN)
• The Association of Southeast Asian Institution of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)
• 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)
• The U.S. Veterans Administration, Washington D.C.
• The United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI)

Academic programs (2018)

No.	School	Bachelor's Degree Program	Master's Degree Program	Doctoral Degree Program	Total
1	Martin de Tours School of Management and Economics	12	2	1	15
2	Theodore Maria School of Arts	4	-	-	4
3	Bernadette de Lourdes School of Nursing Science	1	-	-	1
4	Vincent Mary School of Science and Technology	2	2	2	6
5	Vincent Mary School of Engineering	4	-	-	4
6	Albert Laurence School of Communication Arts	6	-	-	6
7	Thomas Aquinas School of Law	1	2	-	3
8	Theophane Venard School of Biotechnology	2	1	1	4
9	Montfort del Rosario School of Architecture and Design	4	-	-	4
10	Louis Nobiron School of Music	2	-	-	2
11	Graduate School of Business and Advanced Technology Management	-	7	5	12
12	Graduate School of Human Sciences	-	5	4	9
		38	19	13	70

Institutions and research centers

• ABAC Consumer Index
• ABAC Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise (ICE Center)
• ABAC Business Legal and Advisory Center
• ABAC SIMBA (ABAC Social Innovation in Management and Business Analysis)
• Confucius Institute
• ODI (Organization Development Institute)
• PAN AM International Flight Academy
• Tsinghua – ABAC AEC Research Institute
• Institute for Research and Academic Services (IRAS)

Notable alumni

• 
  Her Majesty, Queen Suthida

• Her Majesty, Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana, the Queen of Thailand
• Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Education
• Sukumol Kunplome, Former Minister of Culture

External links

• Assumption University Website
• Assumption University Campuses