Assumption University (Thailand)

Assumption University
มหาวิทยาลัยอัสสัมชัญ
Motto "Labor Omnia Vincit"
Motto in English
 "Work conquers all things"
Type Private of Education
Established 1969 (Assumption Commercial College)
1972 (Assumption School of Business)
1975 (Assumption Business Administration College or ABAC)
1990 (1990) (Assumption University)
Founder Brothers of St. Gabriel
President Rev. Bro. Bancha Saenghiran, f.s.g., Ph.D.
Location Samut Prakan, Thailand
Campus Suvarnbhumi Campus
Huamark Campus
City Campus
ACC Campus
Nickname Au, ABAC
Mascot Horses
Website www.au.edu

Assumption University (AU, Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยอัสสัมชัญ) is a private Catholic university with three campuses in different locations- Huamak near Rajamangala National Stadium, Central World Plaza in downtown Bangkok, and Suvarnabhumi areas of Samut Prakan Province, Thailand. The university is led by the Brothers of St. Gabriel foundation, which have been active in education in Thailand since 1901.

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) turned into Assumption School of Business. In 1972, it became the Assumption Business Administration College (ABAC). In 1990 the ABAC was granted university status by the Ministry of University Affairs and took the name of Assumption University (AU).[1]

The university has a student body of about 19,870 including a fairly large number of foreign students drawn from more than 75 countries of the world.[2]

Locations

  • Suvarnabhumi Campus
  • Huamak Campus
  • City Campus
  • Sathorn Campus

Academic programs

Academic Programs in Academic Year 2018
No. School Bachelor’s Degree Program Master’s Degree Program Doctoral Degree Program Total
1 Martin de Tours School of Management and Economics 12 2 1 15
2 Theodore Maria School of Arts 4 - - 4
3 Bernadette de Lourdes School of Nursing Science 1 - - 1
4 Vincent Mary School of Science and Technology 2 2 2 6
5 Vincent Mary School of Engineering 4 - - 4
6 Albert Laurence School of Communication Arts 6 - - 6
7 School of Law 1 2 - 3
8 School of Biotechnology 2 1 1 4
9 Montfort del Rosario School of Architecture and Design 4 - - 4
10 School of Music 2 - - 2
11 Graduate School of Business - 4 3 7
12 Graduate School of Human Sciences - 5 4 9
13 Graduate School of eLearning - 3 2 5
38 19 13 70

Games & Sports

  • AU Games
  • Ugames
  • Martin Cup

Traditions

  • Songkarn Festival
  • Anniversary of the Chapel of St. Louis Marie De Montfort
  • E-Election
  • Albert Prize
  • Loy Kratong Festival
  • Assumption Day
  • Activities Day
  • Wai Kru Ceremony
  • Freshy Day & Night
  • AU Orientation
  • AU Camp
  • AU Care

References

  1. ↑ "History and Background – Assumption University". Assumption University.
  2. ↑ "President's Welcome – Assumption University". Assumption University.

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