Bangkok University
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Bangkok University (BU; Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยกรุงเทพ; RTGS: Mahawitthayalai Krung Thep[lower-alpha 3]), commonly known as Mo Krung Thep (Thai: มอกรุงเทพ), has operated since 1962, is one of the oldest and largest private, non-profit universities in Thailand.[2] Bangkok University began in the Kluay Nam Thai area of Bangkok. The university expanded its operation to a second and, now, main campus in Rangsit, Pathum Thani to accommodate its rapid growth.
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มหาวิทยาลัยกรุงเทพ | |
Latin: Universitas Bangkokensis | |
Other name | BU |
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Type | Private nonprofit university |
Established | 28 May 1970; 54 years ago (1970-05-28) |
Founder | Surat Osathanugrah [th] |
Accreditation | OHEC |
Academic affiliations | ASAIHL |
Chairman | Kittipong Kittayarak [th] |
Rector | Vacant |
Academic staff | 551 (2018) |
Students | 27,868 (2018) |
Undergraduates | 26,960 (2018) |
Postgraduates | 908 (2018) |
Location | , , Thailand 14°02′22.24″N 100°36′55.31″E |
Campus | Main campus Urban, 174 acres (0.70 km2) City campus Downtown, 10 acres (0.040 km2) |
Newspaper | Phet Chaiyaphruek |
Colors | Orange and purple |
Nickname | Angels |
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Mascot | Chaiyaphruek (tree) |
Website | www |
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Footnotes / references [1][lower-alpha 1][lower-alpha 2] |
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