Navamindradhiraj University

Navamindradhiraj University
มหาวิทยาลัยนวมินทราธิราช
Former names
University of Bangkok Metropolis
Motto "Vijjā Uppattaṃ Seṭṭha" (Pāḷi)
("Of all things that have come to pass, knowledge is the most excellent")
Type Public
Established November 13, 2010 (2010-11-13)
President Associate Professor Anant Manomaipiboon, MD.
Location Dusit, Bangkok, Thailand
Campus Urban
Colors Dark Green
Nickname NMU
Website www.nmu.ac.th
13°46′50″N 100°30′33″E / 13.78056°N 100.50917°E / 13.78056; 100.50917Coordinates: 13°46′50″N 100°30′33″E / 13.78056°N 100.50917°E / 13.78056; 100.50917

Navamindradhiraj University (NMU) (Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยนวมินทราธิราช; RTGS: Mahawitthayalai Nawaminthrathirat), formerly University of Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, is a public university located in Bangkok, Thailand. The University focuses on medical science and public services such as medicine. It was previously known as University of Bangkok Metropolis as it was established, and currently funded, by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. It was formally named by H.M. the King Bhumibol Adulyadej as Navamindradhiraj, meaning the ninth monarch, referring to himself.

The University initially started with two faculties which included the Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital and the Kuakarun College of Nursing.

Academic Institutions under management of Navamindradhiraj University

Programs Available

Undergraduate Post-graduate
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Bachelor of Nursing (B.N.S.)

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

  • Medical Instruments and Operating Room Technology
  • Paramedicine
  • Radiological Technology
  • Occupational Health and Hospital Safety
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
  • Urban Development and Management
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