Mahasarakham University

About

Mahasarakham University, a prominent public institution in Northeastern Thailand, is well-regarded for its strong programs in Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Fine and Applied Arts, building on its legacy as a college of education. For international students, the university offers a growing number of English-taught programs, particularly at the graduate level, alongside various exchange and summer school opportunities. The International Relations Division provides dedicated support, helping students navigate their academic and cultural experience in a vibrant regional setting. A distinctive characteristic is its deep integration with the local Isan culture, offering a unique immersion experience away from major tourist hubs.

Background

Mahasarakham University (MSU; Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยมหาสารคาม; RTGS: Mahawitthayalai Mahasarakham, pronounced: má-hăa wít-tá-yaa-lai má-hăa-săa-rá-kaam) is a Thai public university in Maha Sarakham province, about 470 kilometres from Bangkok. In 2017 it enrolled 39,000 students. MSU is the only Thai university to offer postgraduate programs in paleontology and a Bachelor of Arts in the Khmer language. It was the first Isan university to offer a BA in accounting and the second to offer PhD courses in the same subject. Its Faculty of Education, the flagship of MSU, was voted Thailand's Best Education Faculty in 2010 by the National Education Office. The university is the first Thai higher education institution rated under the QS Stars System for excellence in higher education. It has become one of the top 20 universities in Thailand based on the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities.

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