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 set up 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.
มหาวิทยาลัยอัสสัมชัญ (Thai) | |
.png) Educating Intelligence and Minds to Change the World | |
Other name | AU, ABAC |
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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 |
| 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 , , 13°45′22″N 100°37′39″E / 13.756018°N 100.627617°E |
| Campus | Suvarnbhumi Campus Huamark Campus City Campus |
| Medium of Instruction | English |
| Mascot | Horses |
| Website | www |
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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[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)
| No. | School | ||||
| 1 | Martin de Tours School of Management and Economics | ||||
| 2 | Theodore Maria School of Arts | ||||
| 3 | Bernadette de Lourdes School of Nursing Science | ||||
| 4 | Vincent Mary School of Science and Technology | ||||
| 5 | Vincent Mary School of Engineering | ||||
| 6 | Albert Laurence School of Communication Arts | ||||
| 7 | Thomas Aquinas School of Law | ||||
| 8 | Theophane Venard School of Biotechnology | ||||
| 9 | Montfort del Rosario School of Architecture and Design | ||||
| 10 | Louis Nobiron School of Music | ||||
| 11 | Graduate School of Business | ||||
| 12 | Graduate School of Human Sciences | ||||
| 13 | Graduate School of eLearning | ||||
Institutions and research centers
- PAN AM International Flight Academy
- Tsinghua – ABAC AEC Research Institute
- Institute for Research and Academic Services (IRAS)
- Confucius Institute
Notable alumni
- Her Majesty, Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana, the Queen of Thailand
- Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Education
- Sukumol Kunplome, Former Minister of Culture
References
- ^ "Campus Direction". Assumption University.
External links
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- Assumption University (Thailand)
- Universities and colleges in Bangkok
- Private universities and colleges in Thailand
- Catholic universities and colleges
- Brothers of Christian Instruction of St Gabriel
- Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia
- Educational institutions established in 1969
- 1969 establishments in Thailand