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Webster University Thailand
Type	Private, four-year
Established	1999
Endowment	$0 (2015)^[1]
President	Ratish Thakur ^[2]
Location	Cha-Am and Bangkok , Thailand
Campus	Rural and urban
Colors	Navy, gold, and white
Nickname	Webster, WUT
Mascot	Gorlok
Website	http://www.webster.ac.th

Webster University Thailand (WUT) is an Indian-managed^[3] liberal arts college established in 1999^[4] with an undergraduate campus located near the resort town of Hua Hin in the district of Cha-Am, and additional graduate programs located in Bangkok, Thailand. WUT is one of several international campuses associated with Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri, in the United States. Although the campus claims to be a non-profit American institution, there are no Americans in WUT's administration, its faculty is composed largely of Filipinos and Indians, and its current endowment fund is $0 (2015).^[5]

Undergraduate Programs

In the School of Business and Technology, Webster-Thailand currently offers undergraduate degrees in Business Administration, Management, Management with emphasis on International Business, and Management with emphasis on Marketing. In the Webster School of Communications, the Webster-Thailand campus offers undergraduate degrees in Media Communications and Advertising/Marketing. In the Webster College of Arts and Sciences, it offers undergraduate degrees in International Relations and Psychology.^[6]

Graduate Programs

WUT currently offers three masters degree programs: Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Masters in International Relations (MAIR), and a Masters of Media Communications.^[7]

Bangkok Center

In addition to the main campus in Cha-am, WUT also has offices and classroom facilities at the Bangkok Academic Center on the 4th Floor M Space of Empire Tower, Bangkok in Bangkok's business district Sathorn. Masters (MBA & MAIR) and selected Undergraduate programs are taught there.^[8]

References

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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
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 Royal Thai Police Cadet Academy

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
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 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
Institute	Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology
College	Dusit Thani College International Buddhist College Thongsuk College

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-|president= Elizabeth (Beth) J. Stroble <ref>http://www.webster.edu/president/</ref>
+|president= Ratish Thakur <ref>http://www.webster.ac.th/about/office-and-units/rectors-message/</ref>
+|endowment= $0 (2015)<ref>{{cite news | url= http://www.collegetimes.tv/webster-university-cha-am/ | title = Webster University Cha Am - CollegeTimes}}</ref>
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-'''Webster University''' in Thailand is an extended international location of Webster University from St. Louis, Missouri, USA<ref>{{cite web|title=Worldwide Webster|website=http://www.webster.edu/worldwide/asia.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Nation|website=http://www.nationmultimedia.com/smartlife/20060403/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Business Standard|website=http://www.business-standard.com/article/management/american-degree-from-thailand-106071901099_1.html}}</ref>. The American-based non-profit <ref>http://www.webster.edu/about/glance.html</ref> University established its international campus in Thailand in 1999<ref>{{cite news | url= http://wenr.wes.org/2014/03/education-in-thailand/ | title = Education in Thailand - World Education News & Review | accessdate = 10 February 2015}}</ref> with an undergraduate campus located near the resort town of [[Hua Hin]] in the district of Cha-Am, and additional graduate and undergraduate programs located in [[Bangkok]], Thailand. The facility in Thailand is one of several international campuses associated with [[Webster University]] in [[St. Louis]], [[Missouri]], in the United States<ref>{{cite web|website=http://www.webster.edu/worldwide/}}</ref>. University’s international campuses, study abroad opportunities, international programs, the Confucius Institute, and the Center for International Education are overseen by Grant Chapman, JD<ref>{{cite web|title=Director of International Programs|website=http://www.webster.edu/arts-and-sciences/graduate-programs/internationalrelations/chapman.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bangkok Post|website=http://www.bangkokpost.com/print/428622/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Grant Chapman, M.A., J.D.|website=http://www.siue.edu/linc/speakers/chapman_biosketch.shtml}}</ref>. The director of the campus in Thailand is Ratish Thakur <ref>http://www.webster.ac.th/about/office-and-units/rectors-message/</ref>.
+'''Webster University Thailand (WUT)''' is an Indian-managed<ref>http://www.webster.ac.th/about/office-and-units/rectors-message/</ref> liberal arts college established in 1999<ref>{{cite news | url= http://www.collegetimes.tv/webster-university-cha-am/ | title = Webster University Cha Am - CollegeTimes}}</ref> with an undergraduate campus located near the resort town of [[Hua Hin]] in the district of [[Cha-Am]], and additional graduate programs located in [[Bangkok]], Thailand. WUT is one of several international campuses associated with [[Webster University]] in [[St. Louis]], [[Missouri]], in the United States. Although the campus claims to be a non-profit American institution, there are no Americans in WUT's administration, its faculty is composed largely of Filipinos and Indians, and its current endowment fund is $0 (2015).<ref>{{cite news | url= http://www.collegetimes.tv/webster-university-cha-am/ | title = Webster University Cha Am - CollegeTimes}}</ref>
 ==Undergraduate Programs==
-In the School of Business and Technology, Webster University in Thailand currently offers undergraduate degrees in Business Administration (BS), Management (BA), Management (BA) with an emphasis in International Business, Management (BA) with an emphasis in Marketing and Management (BA) with an emphasis in Human Resources Management . School of Communications offers undergraduate degrees in Media Communications (BA) and Advertising & Marketing Communications (BA). College of Arts and Sciences offers undergraduate degrees in International Relations (BA) and Psychology (BA).<ref>http://www.webster.ac.th/academics/</ref>
+In the School of Business and Technology, Webster-Thailand currently offers undergraduate degrees in Business Administration, Management, Management with emphasis on International Business, and Management with emphasis on Marketing. In the Webster School of Communications, the Webster-Thailand campus offers undergraduate degrees in Media Communications and Advertising/Marketing. In the Webster College of Arts and Sciences, it offers undergraduate degrees in International Relations and Psychology.<ref>http://www.webster.ac.th/academics/</ref>
 ==Graduate Programs==
-The University currently offers graduate programs for Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Masters in International Relations (MAIR), and a Masters of Media Communications. <ref>http://www.webster.ac.th/academics/</ref>
+WUT currently offers three masters degree programs: Masters in Business Administration ([[MBA]]), Masters in International Relations (MAIR), and a Masters of Media Communications.<ref>http://www.webster.ac.th/academics/</ref>
-==Bangkok Academic Center==
+==Bangkok Center==
-In addition to the main campus in Cha-am, the University also has offices and classroom facilities at the Bangkok Academic Center on the 4th Floor, EM Space of Empire Tower, Bangkok in Bangkok's business district Sathorn. Masters (MBA, MA International Relations and MA Media Communications) and Undergraduate programs available at the center include Computer Science (BS), Management (BA) with an emphasis in International Business, International Relatins (BA), Animation (BA), and ESL (English as a Second Language).<ref>http://www.webster.ac.th/academics/</ref>
+In addition to the main campus in [[Cha-am]], WUT also has offices and classroom facilities at the [[Bangkok]] Academic Center on the 4th Floor M Space of [[Empire Tower, Bangkok]] in Bangkok's business district [[Sathorn]]. Masters (MBA & MAIR) and selected Undergraduate programs are taught there.<ref>http://www.webster.ac.th/academics/</ref>
-==Faculty==
-The university hosts teaching faculty, research professors and adjunct professors from over 15 different countries covering five continents.<ref>{{cite web|title=Faculty|website=http://www.webster.ac.th/academics/faculty/}}</ref>
-==Webster Worldwide==
-Webster University in Thailand is part of the Webster University Worldwide network of international campuses<ref>{{cite web|title=Wordwide network|website=http://www.iamexpat.nl/read-and-discuss/education/features/webster-university-netherlands-worldwide-network}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Webster Wordwide|website=http://www.webster.edu/worldwide/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Global Higher Education|website=http://www.globalhighered.org/branchcampuses.php}}</ref>, students enrolled at the campus in Thailand have the option to study at any of Webster's campuses including USA, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Netherlands, Austria, China and Ghana<ref>{{cite web|title=Higher Learning Commission|website=https://www.ncahlc.org/component/directory/?Action=ShowBasic&Itemid=&instid=1474&lang=en}}</ref>.
-In addition to own campuses the University holds partnerships with several universities worldwide including Haute École de Bruxelles through the Institut Supérieur de Traducteurs & Interprètes (ISTI), in Brussels, Belgium, Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU), Trier University (UNIVERSITÄT TRIER), in Germany, Trier, Webster-Florence at Kent State University-Florence, Italy, Obirin University (Tokyo), Kansai University (Osaka), The Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG), Mexico and Oviedo or Uviéu (in Asturian), Spain<ref>{{cite web|title=Study Abroad|website=http://www.webster.edu/study-abroad/}}</ref>
-==Accreditation & Awards==
-Webster University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, which covers the Webster Thailand campus<ref>https://www.ncahlc.org/component/directory/?Action=ShowBasic&Itemid=&instid=1474&lang=en</ref>. Webster University Thailand also is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP)<ref>http://www.acbsp.org/members/?id=18776402</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/</ref>.
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