Ramkhamhaeng University

Ramkhamhaeng University(RU;Thai:มหาวิทยาลัยรามคำแหง,RTGS:Mahawitthayalai Ramkhamhaeng) is Thailand's largest public university. It was named in honour of KingRamkhamhaeng,[1]known for the creation of theThai Alpha betand establishment ofTheravadaBuddhism as the state religion of theSukhothai Kingdom.[2]: 197 [3]: 25 The university provides an effective and economical way to meet public demand for higher education.[4]

Ramkhamhaeng University
มหาวิทยาลัยรามคำแหง
MottoAs a candle gives light, Ramkhamhaeng guides your way
TypePublic,Knowledge market universitywithOpen-door policy
Established1971
AffiliationASAIHL
Budget1,179 million baht (FY2019)
RectorAssistant Professor Suebpong Prabyai
Students435,000
Undergraduates400,000
Postgraduates35,000
Location,
NewspaperThe Ramkhamhaeng News
ColorsBlue and Gold
Websitewww.ru.ac.th

Once completed,Ramkhamhaeng University MRT stationonMRT Orange Linewill serve the university.

Overview

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Ramkhamhaeng University has two major campuses, both inBangkok.Freshman classes are held at Bang Na campus inPrawet district.Most others classes are conducted at the main campus at Hua Mak,Bang Kapi District.Approximately 435,000 students attend the university, 400,000 undergraduates and 35,000 graduate students.[5]Tuition fees are in the range of 7,155–8,880bahtper academic year.[5]The university's budget allocation from the central government forFY2019is 1,179 million baht, down from FY2018.[6]

Curriculum

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References

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  1. ^"History".Institute of International Studies (IIS-RU), Ramkhamhaeng University.Retrieved30 March2018.
  2. ^Cœdès, George(1968). Walter F. Vella (ed.).The Indianized States of Southeast Asia.trans. Susan Brown Cowing. University of Hawaii Press.ISBN978-0-8248-0368-1.
  3. ^Chakrabongse, C., 1960,Lords of Life,London: Alvin Redman Limited
  4. ^"History of Higher Education in Thailand".Bureau of International Cooperation Strategy, The Office of the Higher Education Commission.Retrieved30 March2018.
  5. ^ab"Ramkhamhaeng University".Bangkok Post.n.d.Retrieved30 March2018.
  6. ^"Thailand's Budget in Brief Fiscal Year 2019".Bureau of the Budget.p. 90.Retrieved13 September2019.
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