List of Universities and Colleges in Thailand - Public Universities and Colleges

Public Universities and Colleges

The public universities were formerly called government universities and fully supported by the government. Currently they are independent as government supported public universities. However, their staff are no longer civil servants. Application is by annual nationwide competitive admission examination or occasionally by special direct application.

University Nick Founded Location
(Main Campus)		 Website
Kasetsart University KU 1943 Bangkok
Khon Kaen University KKU 1964 Khon Kaen
Maejo University MJU 1996 Chiang Mai
Mahasarakham University MSU 1994 Maha Sarakham
Nakhonphanom University NPU 2005 Nakhon Phanom
Naresuan University NU 1990 Phitsanulok
National Institute of Development Administration NIDA 1966 Bangkok
Pathumwan Institute of Technology PTWIT 1999 Bangkok
Prince of Songkla University PSU 1967 Songkhla
Princess of Naradhiwas University PNU 2005 Narathiwat
Ramkhamhaeng University RU 1971 Bangkok
Silpakorn University SU 1943 Bangkok
Srinakharinwirot University SWU 1949 Bangkok
Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University STOU 1978 Bangkok
Thammasat University TU 1934 Bangkok
Ubon Ratchathani University UBU 1990 Ubon Ratchathani

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