About
Nation University, located in the culturally rich city of Lampang, Thailand, offers a practical and career-focused education, particularly known for its programs in Business Administration, Communication Arts, and Nursing Science. While primarily a Thai-speaking institution, it provides a growing number of English-taught courses and dedicated international programs designed to welcome students from around the globe. International students benefit from a supportive environment and the opportunity to immerse themselves in Northern Thai culture, offering a distinct experience away from the bustling major cities. The university maintains an International Affairs Office to assist foreign students with their academic and personal needs. A distinctive characteristic is its strong ties to the media industry, influencing its robust Communication Arts faculty.
Background
Nation University originally called ‘Yonok College’ was granted by the Ministry of University Affairs to start teaching in 1988 and operated by Yonok Foundation. Yonok College was granted by the Office of the Higher Education Commission to change the type from college to become ‘Yonok University’ on 23 August 2006. Yonok University was acquired by Nation Group in 2011. On 30 November 2011 the Ministry of Education on recommendation of the Higher Education Commission permitted to change the name to ‘Nation University.’ In 2017, Nation Multimedia Group announced it had incurred significant debts and it would be putting the university up for sale. In 2018, the university was purchased by World Corp. The university has taught bachelor degrees and Master’s degrees levels for 32 years (1988-2020 A.D.) and has more than 8.444 graduates divided into 6,907 bachelor degrees and 1,537 Master’s degrees. Nation University is a private higher educational institute in Lampang province that has taught for more than 32 years (1988–2020 A.D.) with more than 8.444 graduates. At present, the university manages curriculums covering the areas of health sciences, sciences and...
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