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'{{Infobox university | name = Assumption University | native_name = {{lang|th|มหาวิทยาลัยอัสสัมชัญ}} | image_name = ABAC Logo.png | image_size = | image_alt = | caption = | latin_name = | motto = Labor Omnia Vincit ({{small|[[Latin]]}}) | mottoeng = Work Conquers All | established = 1938 (ACC), {{Start date|1969}} (ABAC) | closed = | type = [[Private university|Private]], [[Coeducational]] | affiliation = [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] ([[Brothers of Christian Instruction of St Gabriel|Gabrielites]]) | endowment = | budget = | officer_in_charge = | chairman = | chancellor = | President = | vice-president = | superintendent = | provost = | vice_chancellor = | rector = Rev. Bro. Bancha Saenghiran, f.s.g., Ph.D. | principal = | dean = | director = | head_label = | head = | academic_staff = | administrative_staff = | students = | undergrad = | postgrad = | doctoral = | other = | city = Bangkok | state = | province = [[Samut Prakan Province]] | country = [[Thailand]] | coor = | campus = Hua Mak, Suvarnabhumi, [[Sathon]] | former_names = Assumption Commercial College (ACC)(1938)<br> Assumption School of Business (1969).<br> Assumption Business Administration College (ABAC) (1972). | free_label = | free = | colours = {{color box|#FF0000}} [[Red (colour)|Red]] <br> {{color box|#000080}} Blue <br> {{color box|#FFFFFF}} [[White]] | athletics = | sports = | nickname = '''Au''', '''ABAC''' | mascot = [[Horse]] | affiliations = [[International Federation of Catholic Universities|IFCU]]<br>[[Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning|ASAIHL]]<br>[[Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia|ACUCA]]<br>[[Association of Private Higher Education Institutions of Thailand|APHEIT]] | website = {{URL|http://www.au.edu}} | logo = AU Wordmark.png | logo_size = 250px | footnotes = }} '''Assumption University''' (AU, [[Thai alphabet|Thai]]: มหาวิทยาลัยอัสสัมชัญ) is a private [[Catholic]] university with three campuses in the Hua Mak, Central World Plaza in downtown [[Bangkok]], and [[Suvarnabhumi]] areas of [[Samut Prakan Province]], [[Thailand]]. The university is led by the [[Brothers of St. Gabriel]], who have been active in education in Thailand since 1901. Assumption University is noted for attracting large numbers of foreign students from countries including [[Russia]], [[China]], [[Kazakhstan]], [[Bhutan]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Pakistan]], [[Nepal]] and other [[Asia]]n countries. Students from China make up the largest number of foreign students. There are exchange students from the [[United States]] (Loyola) and [[Europe]]. Assumption University was also the first international university in Thailand. [[Image:ABAC Suvarnabhumi campus.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Cathedral of Learning ABAC]] ==History== Assumption 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. Assumption University became an autonomous educational institution in 1969 when Assumption Commercial College (ACC) became the Assumption School of Business. In 1972 it became the Assumption Business Administration College (ABAC). In 1990 the college was granted university status by the Ministry of University Affairs and took the name of Assumption University (AU).<ref>{{cite web|title=History and Background - Assumption University|url=http://www.au.edu/index.php/about-au/history/1578-history-and-background-1.html|website=Assumption University|language=en-gb}}</ref> The university has a student body of about 19,870 including a fairly large complement of foreign students drawn from 75 countries of the world.<ref>{{cite web|title=President's Welcome - Assumption University|url=http://www.au.edu/index.php/about-au/history/1460-president-s-welcome.html|website=Assumption University|language=en-gb}}</ref> ==Academic programs== Assumption University (AU) offers many majors, such as [[business administration]], [[information technology]], [[communication network|communication]] and [[computer network]] [[Communication technology|technology]],<ref>Vincent Mary School of Science and Technology, Assumption University of Thailand, http://www.scitech.au.edu</ref> science, technology, [[engineering]], [[nursing]], [[law]], [[communication design|communication arts]], [[architecture]], [[biotechnology]], [[languages]], and [[music]]. It is also the leading provider of [[E-learning]] in Thailand since it has established the [[College of Internet Distance Education]] on 21 December 2002. AU's [[Graduate School of Philosophy and Religion]] offers a PhD program in philosophy, a PhD program in religious studies, an MA program in philosophy and an MA program in religious studies. ===Graduate School of Philosophy and Religion=== The Graduate School of Philosophy and Religion (GSPR), founded 1993, is located on the Huamak campus [[Bang Kapi District]] [[Bangkok]] in close vicinity to [[Ramkhamhaeng University]] and the [[Rajamangala National Stadium]]. The school offers four programs: A Ph.D. program in philosophy, a Ph.D. program in religious studies, an MA program in philosophy and an MA program in religious studies. All four programs are recognized by the Office of Higher Education Commission (OHEC) and accredited by the Office of National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA). Student body and faculty are international and the academic lingua franca is English. Teaching and research at the school is bridging [[Philosophy]], [[Religious Studies]], [[Spirituality]], [[Cultural Studies]], [[Analytic Philosophy|Analytic]] and [[Continental Philosophy|Continental]] as well as [[Eastern philosophy|Eastern]] and [[Western philosophy|Western]] approaches. The GSPR also hosts the Guna Chakra Research Center. Notable faculty include [[Gerhold K. Becker]]. ==Campuses== ===Suvarnabhumi campus=== [[File:Assumption University.jpg|thumb|right|Suvarnabhumi campus]] AU has been expanding the Suvarnabhumi campus with [[Gothic architecture|Gothic-style]] and neo-baroque buildings and creating a nature-centered atmosphere it calls the "University in the Park".[[File:ABAC Hua Mak.JPG|thumb|right|ABAC Hua Mak]] ===Hua Mak campus=== In March 1985, H.E. General Prem Tinasulanonda, Prime Minister, officially inaugurated the Hua Mak campus building and opened the new Graduate School of Business.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.au.edu/index.php/hua-mak-campus |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2015-02-24 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150224235432/http://www.au.edu/index.php/hua-mak-campus |archivedate=2015-02-24 |df= }}</ref> Simultaneously and to enhance the idea that ABAC is a Catholic institution, a chapel was built up dedicated to the Lady of Annunciation and financed by funds from Germany. === City campus === Located on the 14th floor of Zen Department Store, CentralWorld, it is used for certain MBA programs. == Institutions and research centers == === Tsinghua – ABAC AEC Research Institute === Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Rev. Bro. Dr. Bancha Saenghiran, the President of Assumption University signed an MOU with Mr.Zheng Yan Kang (Tsinghua University) and Mr.Bai He Lin (China Railways) to establish the "Tsinghua - ABAC AEC Research Institute" at Assumption University, Suvarnabhumi Campus. Objective of the Tsinghua – ABAC AEC Research Institute 1. Gain knowledge and intelligence by innovative research framework about marketing, tourism and hospitality, organization development and social sciences in AEC context. 2. Collaborative partnership in research to widen the scope of intelligence information and gathering intellectual assets. 3. Transfer of knowledge to Society for the benefit of both academia and practitioners. 4.Develop a Sustainable Learning and Knowledge based research enterprise supporting the management of Small, Medium, and Large and International Enterprises. === Institute for Research and Academic Services (IRAS) === The Research Institute of Assumption University, originally named as the Center for Research in Business or CRIB, has been serving Thai business community and international corporations by offering a wide range of business research services since the time it was established in 1982 by Dr. Federic L. Ayer, the first and former Vice President for Research Affairs. == Ranking == === uniRank === uniRank, formerly 4 International Colleges & Universities or 4icu.org, is an international higher education search engine and directory reviewing accredited Universities and Colleges, ranked by web popularity, in 200 countries. Assumption University was ranked 18th out of 117 Universities in Thailand in 2017. === FIND-MBA === A ranking of the most popular Asia MBA listings in directory based on unique profile views. Assumption University was ranked 47th in Asia and ranked the 1st in Thailand. In 2017 Ranking Web of Universities, it is ranked 28 in Thailand. ==Notable graduates== ===Entertainment=== * Pechaya Wattanamontri * [[Rasri Balenciaga]] * [[Worarat Suwannarat]] * [[Katreeya English]] * [[Saksit Vejsupaporn]] * [[Sunny Suwanmethanon]] * [[Kathaleeya McIntosh]] * [[Sara Ledge]] * [[James Ma]] === Reporters === * [[:th:บัญชา ชุมชัยเวทย์|Bancha Chumchaivetch]] * [[:th:ณัฏฐา โกมลวาทิน|Nattha Komolvadhin]] * [[:th:ชมะนันทน์ วรรณวินเวศร์|Chamanan Wanwinvetch]] === Others === * [[Vuthichai Sanguanwongchai]] Former Deputy Minister of Ministry of Industry, Thailand, Member of the House of Representative * [[Thirapath Mongkolnavin]], Chargé d'affaires of Royal Thai Embassy, Doha (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) * [[Patima Jeerapaet]], Former Advisor to Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office in 2012. From 2012 – 2013, the Advisor to Committee on Monetary, Finance, Banking and Financial Institutions, the Senate of Kingdom of Thailand and the Advisor of International Trade and Investment at Thailand Trade Representative in 2013 * [[Asst Prof. Pornson Liengboonlertchai]], Professor, Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University * [[Bundit Ungrangsee]], Conductor * [[Thiraphong Chansiri]], President and CEO of Thai Union Group PLC, World’s largest tuna company * [[Tassapon Bijleveld]], Chief Executive Officer, Thai AirAsia Co., Ltd. * [[Kriengsak Tantiphipop]], Managing Director of Emporium Department Store * [[Charoen Ussanajit]], CEO of ModernForm Group * [[Dr. Danai Chanchaochai]], Subcommittee on Higher Education Reform Implementation Commission. * [[Songpol Shanmatkit]], Founder of TV Direct * [[Adisak Rak-ariyapong]], Chief Executive Officer of Seppe Company Limited * [[Chalit Limpanavetch]], Advisor to the Deputy Minister of Industry Thailand * [[Jennifer A. Harhigh]], Consul General of American Consulate Chiangmai, Thailand.<ref>{{cite web|title=Consul General Jennifer A. Harhigh {{!}} U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand|url=https://th.usembassy.gov/our-relationship/consul-general/|website=U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand}}</ref> * [[:th:วราวุธ เลาหพงศ์ชนะ|Varavuth Laohapongchana]], Former Diplomatic Officer of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thailand * [[:th:สุหฤท สยามวาลา|Suharit Siamwalla]], Candidate of Bangkok Governor Election 2013 * [[:th:สงกรานต์ เตชะณรงค์|Police-Captain Songkran Techanarong]], Former Spokesman of Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, Police Officer under Crime Suppression Division * [[Isara Wongrung]], Senior Executive Vice President of Personal Customer Group, Government Savings Bank * [[Suwapa Charoenying]], Director / Executive Director, Thanachart Securities Plc. * [[Viboon Kromadit]], Executive Board and Executive Director, Amata Coporation Public Company Limited * [[Nithiwat Chansawang]], Member of House of Representative, Chat Thai Pattana Party ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * [http://www.au.edu Assumption University Website] {{Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia}} {{Universities in Thailand}} {{ASAIHL}} {{Gabrielite Brothers' Schools}} {{coord missing|Thailand}} [[Category:Universities and colleges in Bangkok]] [[Category:Brothers of Christian Instruction of St Gabriel]] [[Category:Education in Bangkok]] [[Category:Educational institutions established in 1969]] [[Category:Private universities in Thailand]] [[Category:1969 establishments in Thailand]] [[Category:Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia]] [[Category:Assumption University (Thailand)| ]]'