| Naresuan
University (NU), located in Phitsanulok, Thailand, was
named after King Naresuan the Great. Formerly a campus
of Srinakharinwirot University, NU was established as
a public university in 1990. Although not many years have
passed since its inception, NU has already earned the
reputation of being one of the most progressive universities
in Thailand. It aims to be a comprehensive university
dedicated to the development of world-class graduates
and new knowledge for the purpose of creating excellent
resources for regional and national development.
Naresuan University is a governmental
institution developed from the Phitsanulok campus of
Srinakarinwirot University on the 29 July, 1990. The
auspicious occasion represented the 400th anniversary
of the ascending to the throne of King Naresuan the
Great. Serving as a foundation of higher education in
nine provinces of the lower northern region, along with
Phayao Province, Naresuan University has long been recognized
for its innovative academic excellence and outstanding
achievement in both research and professional services.
The University has its IT campus network at Chiang Mai,
Kamphang Phet, Nakhon Sawan, Phetchaboon, Phayao, Phrae,
Sukhothai, Tak, and Uttradit.
Naresuan University is a comprehensive
university offering more than 58 undergraduate and 55
graduate programs in the fields of
Agricultura Sciencel, Natural Resources, Environmental
Science; Allied
Health Science; Architecture;
Dentistry; Education;
Engineering;
Humanities,
Social
Sciences; Medicine;
Nursing;
Pharmaceutical
Sciences,
Law, Medical
Sciences and Science.
(follow links to find out more about each Faculty).
To achieve the university mission, which is to distribute
opportunity for higher education to students in the
lower northern region of Thailand, 70 % of undergraduate
students in the University academic programs are grade
12 students from 9 Provinces of the Lower Northern area
and from Phayao. Another 30% are students from all over
the country who take the National Entrance Examination
to enter the University. Exchange students with a strong
academic record from other universities, either inside
or outside the country, are welcome. Graduate students
can enroll in full-time or part-time programs. The University
currently has approximately 25, 000 students, and 1,500
faculty and staff members.
In addition, the University offers
opportunities for research and academic service in the
following centres under the Office of the President:
Solar
Energy Research and Training Center (SERT), Quality
Assurance Unit, Language
Centre, Myanmar
Studies Center, Gender
Studies Center, and
International College. Further details of these
centers can be obtained from the directors of each center
(click on the links).
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