Asian University

About

Asian University in Thailand is recognized for offering American-style liberal arts and science education, focusing particularly on undergraduate programs in business administration, engineering, and English communication. The institution is best known for its commitment to small class sizes and interactive, discussion-based learning that closely mirrors Western academic standards. Its most distinctive characteristic is its truly multicultural residential campus, where faculty and students from dozens of countries live and study together in an immersive English-language environment. The university provides comprehensive support for international students through dedicated administrative offices that assist with visa processing, housing, and cultural adjustment upon arrival. While it operates on a smaller scale than major national universities, this intimate setting ensures personalized academic advising and a tightly knit global community for students studying abroad.

Background

Asian University (Asian U), formerly the Asian University of Science and Technology, was founded in 1993, initially with the academic co-operation of Imperial College London. It was an international university using English as the language of instruction for all programs. Asian University was on the eastern seaboard, a 30 km drive from the seaside resort of Pattaya and two hours from Bangkok. In 2017, the university council submitted the request to cease its operation through Office of the Higher Education Commission, Ministry of Education due to financial reasons. Its degree accreditations remain valid and were ratified by Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC) and Office of the Higher Education Commission (OHEC). The permission to cease its operation was granted by H.E.Teerakiat Jaroensettasin, the minister of education at a time and university was officially closed in August 2017.

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