Krirk University (Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยเกริก) is a university in Bang Khen District, Bangkok, Thailand. Founded as the Languages and Professions School in 1952, it was named after its founder, Dr. Krirk Mangkhlaphrik (เกริก มังคละพฤกษ์). It was upgraded to an institute of higher education in 1970 as the Institute of Social Technology (Krirk) and then upgraded to university status in 1995. The university today is organized into three faculties, the International College, the School of Political Communications and the International Islamic College.
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Other names | KRU |
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| Motto | Knowledge Brings Confidence |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1952 |
| President | Krasae Chanawongse |
| Location | , Thailand 13°52′24″N 100°36′00″E / 13.8734°N 100.600°E |
| Colours | Green and White |
| Website | http://www.krirk.ac.th |
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In 2023, Krirk University was awarded 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings. It reached 5th best university in Thailand and 149th best university in Asia.[1] For Art and Design, Krirk University was ranked first in Thailand, 7th in Asia overall and 35th in the world.[2]
Faculties
editThere are three faculties and three colleges:
- Faculty of Business Administration,
- Faculty of Liberal Arts and
- Faculty of Law.
There are two colleges
- International College,
- Political Communications College
- International Islamic College
Academic programs
editKrirk University offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral degrees in Thai, Chinese and English. The university is also a regional leader in Chinese language education and in promoting Chinese culture. In 2022, it opened the Krirk University Branch of the Nishan World Centre for Confucian Studies.[3]
The university publishes three academic journals, including the ASEAN Journal of Research.[4]
Notable alumni
edit- Sira Jenjaka (th) Member of Parliament of Bangkok
- Mario Maurer actor and model
- Chintara Sukapatana actor
References
edit- ^ "Krirk University Ranked 149th in QS Asia University Rankings 2023 and 5th in Thailand". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "Krirk University Ranked among the Best in Thailand, Asia and the World". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "Krirk University (Branch) of Nishan World Center for Confucian Studies Inaugurated in Thailand". Chinakongzi. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "ASEAN Journal of Research". Thai Journals. Retrieved 15 June 2023.