National Institute of Development Administration

About

The National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) is a distinguished public graduate university in Thailand, exclusively dedicated to postgraduate education and research aimed at national development. It is best known for its strong programs in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, and Social Development, preparing leaders and professionals for both public and private sectors. For international students, NIDA offers a growing number of English-taught master's and doctoral programs, supported by its International College and an active International Affairs Office that assists with admissions, academic support, and cultural adjustment. A distinctive characteristic is its unique mission as Thailand's first and only university solely focused on graduate-level studies in development administration, fostering a mature and research-intensive academic environment.

Background

The National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) (Thai: สถาบันบัณฑิตพัฒนบริหารศาสตร์) is a public higher education institute in Thailand, that teaches only at the graduate level, with a strong emphasis on management, economics and sustainable development. It also has duties in research, training, and other academic services. It focuses on creating high-level executives. NIDA is considered the first Thai educational institution to offer a MPA program, and offered the first MBA program in Thailand. NIDA has 10 graduate schools aimed to serve economic and social development such as Graduate School of Public Administration (GSPA), One of the founding schools. NIDA Business School received accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

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