Mahanakorn University of Technology

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Mahanakorn University of Technology (MUT) is a private institution in Thailand renowned for its strong focus on engineering and technology education. Established in 1990, MUT is best known for its Faculties of Engineering, particularly in Electrical, Computer, and Telecommunication Engineering, alongside a notable Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. For international students, MUT offers a growing number of English-taught programs, primarily at the postgraduate level, facilitating access to its specialized curricula. The university emphasizes practical, industry-relevant skills and provides support through its international affairs office. A distinctive characteristic is its unique combination of advanced engineering disciplines with a comprehensive veterinary medicine program.

Background

Mahanakorn University of Technology (Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีมหานคร, short MUT) is a university in Thailand. The university was established on February 27, 1990 at Nong Chok District, Bangkok. as Mahanakorn College by Prof. Dr. Sitthichai Pookaiyaudom, former Dean of King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang. The objective was to train engineering students in response to the severe shortage of engineers. MUT was then promoted to full university status under the new name Mahanakorn University of Technology. It is the first and still the only university in the country that operates its own low-orbit microsatellite (TMSAT).

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