Assumption University (Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยอัสสัมชัญ, RTGS: Mahawitthayalai Assumption, abbreviated ABAC) also referred to by its acronym AU is a private, Catholic, research higher education institution in Bangkok, Thailand administered by the Brothers of St. Gabriel.
มหาวิทยาลัยอัสสัมชัญ (Thai) | |
 Educating Intelligence and Minds to Change the World | |
Other name | AU |
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Former names | 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 | |
| Chairman | Rev. Bro.Dechachai Sripicharn, f.s.g. |
| President | Rev. Bro. Sirichai Fonseka, f.s.g., Ph.D. |
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| Students | 8,110 [1] |
| 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 | Steeds |
| Website | www |
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History
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Assumption University originated from Assumption Commercial College in 1969 as an autonomous higher education institution under the name of Assumption School of Business. It adopted the name from the precedent school "Assumption College" given by Rev. Fr. Emile August Colombet, a French missionary in Siam, in 1885.
Under the approval of the Ministry of Education in 1972, it was officially transformed into Assumption Business Administration College or ABAC and subsequently accredited by the Thai Ministry of University Affairs. Following the school's significant expansion to offer comprehensive programs in Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral Degrees, in 1990, it was granted accordingly a new status as "Assumption University" by the Ministry of University Affairs.[2]
Faculty
editUndergraduate Programs List[3]
- School of Business and Management (BBA)
- School of arts
- School of Music
- School of Science and Technology
- School of Communication Arts
- School of Architecture and Design
- School of Engineering
- School of Biotechnology
- School of Nursing Science
- School of Law
- School of Medicine -St. Luke
Graduate Program List
Master Degree programs [4]
- School of Business and Advanced
- School of Biotechnology
- School of Human Sciences
- School of Science and Technology
- School of Management and Economics
- School of Law
Doctoral Degree Programs [5]
- School of Business and Advanced
- School of Science and Technology
- School of Biotechnology
- School of Human Sciences
- School of Management and Economics
Locations
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- Suvarnabhumi Campus
- Huamak Campus[6]
- City Campus
Sedes Sapientiae: The Seat of Wisdom
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The university's Seat of Wisdom statue was blessed by Michael Cardinal Michai Kitbunchu on the 8th December 2000. A goldsmith was commissioned to craft a crown of pure gold for the statue of the Virgin Mary. On 15 August 2001 this gold crown was blessed by Bishop Lawrence Thienchai Samanchit.[7]
Accreditation
editThe 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:[8]
- The ASEAN Universities Network (AUN)
- The Association of Southeast Asian Institution of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)
- 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)
- The U.S. Veterans Administration, Washington D.C.
- The United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) our university have 2 campuses are Huamak and Suvarnabhumi
Institutions and research centers
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- ABAC Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise (ICE Center)
- ABAC Business Legal and Advisory Center
- ABAC SIMBA (ABAC Social Innovation in Management and Business Analysis)
- Confucius Institute
- ODI (Organization Development Institute)
- PAN AM International Flight Academy
- Tsinghua – ABAC AEC Research Institute
- Institute for Research and Academic Services (IRAS)
Notable alumni
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- Her Majesty, Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana, the Queen of Thailand
- Jiraporn Sindhuprai, Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office
- Trinuch Thienthong, former Education Minister
- Sabida Thaiseth, Deputy Minister of Interior
- Sukumol Kunplome, former Culture Minister
- Jennifer Harhigh, Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Mission to the UN Agencies in Rome[9]
References
edit- ^ "Student Statistics". Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation.
- ^ "History and Background - Admissions Center Assumption University". 2019-07-18. Retrieved 2022-06-22.
- ^ "Undergraduate Programs". Assumption University.
- ^ "Master Degree Programs". Assumption University.
- ^ "Doctoral Degree Programs". Assumption University.
- ^ "Campus Direction". Assumption University.
- ^ "AU - Assumption University of Thailand". www.au.edu. Retrieved 2022-06-26.
- ^ "Getting to Know AU - Assumption University of Thailand". www.au.edu. Retrieved 2022-06-22.
- ^ Ruechaipanitch, Tonsom. "An interview with the US Consul General, Jennifer Harhigh". Chiang Mai Citylife. Retrieved 2022-06-22.