Assumption University (AU, Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยอัสสัมชัญ) is a university with three campuses in the Hua Mak, Central World Plaza and Suvarnabhumi areas of Bangkok, 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 India, China, Myanmar, Russia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and other Asian countries. Students from China make up the largest number of foreign students, with up to 6,000 enrolled.[citation needed] Approximately 1,000 Indian students also attend the university.[citation needed] There are exchange students from the United States (Loyola) and Europe. Assumption University is also the first international university in Thailand.
History
Assumption University became an autonomous educational institution in 1969 when Assumption Commercial College (ACC) became Assumption School of Business. In 1972 it became Assumption Business Administration College (ABAC). In 1990 the college was granted university status by the Ministry of University Affairs and took the name Assumption University (AU). Recently, AU has been expanding the Suvarnabhumi campus with Gothic-style buildings and creating a nature-centered atmosphere it calls the "University in the Park".
Academic programs
Assumption University offers many majors, such as Engineering,Information Technology, Science, Nursing, Law, Business Administration, Communication Arts, Architecture, Biotechnology, Arts. It also offers master's degrees in English Language and Literature and English Language teaching, among others.
Notable graduates
Education:
- Trinh Tuan Anh: IT Expert of Google Executive, Vietnam
Digital Media:
- Hanh Nguyen: Chief Creative Officer of Pixar Animation Studio, USA
Athletics
Entertainment
External links
School of Information Technology
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