Shinawatra University

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Shinawatra University is a private, research-oriented university in Thailand, established with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology. It is best known academically for its programs in Business Administration, Management, and Information Technology, often integrating practical, industry-relevant skills. The university actively promotes an international learning environment, offering several English-taught programs, particularly at the postgraduate level, and attracting a diverse international student body. It provides dedicated support through its International Affairs Office to assist international students with their academic and social integration. A distinctive characteristic is its founding vision rooted in fostering entrepreneurial leaders, aiming to produce graduates who are job creators.

Background

Shinawatra University (SIU), formerly Metharath University (MRU), is a private international university in Thailand, established by Thaksin Shinawatra and his colleagues. The campus was designed and developed by Soontorn Boonyatikarn in 1997. The Ministry of University Affairs granted the license for operation in 1999. The first Shinawatra University Council Meeting was held on 19 May 2000, and the first batch of students was admitted in September 2002. As of 2018, the university had students and faculty members of over 30 nationalities.

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