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BANGKOK UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE International Higher Education for the Global Citizen Being educated with an international perspective is a significant advantage in today’s world. Bangkok University International College (BU International) provides a stdynamic environment suitable for your personal growth as a 21 century student, in addition to offering excellent academic programs. Taught by highly qualified faculty, all programs are designed to help you achieve advanced knowledge integrated with a high level of English proficiency that is crucial for your success in this age of globalization. At present, BU International enjoys the pleasure of welcoming over two thousand undergraduate students from over 50 countries around the world, including Argentina, Australia, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Cambodia, Canada, Columbia, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Finland, Germany, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Madagascar, Mexico, Mongolia, Nepal, Norway, Pakistan, the Philippines, People’s Republic of China, Peru, Russia, Singapore, Sweden, Republic of China (Taiwan), Thailand, the Union of Myanmar, United Kingdom and the United States of America. The diversity of people and cultures creates a challenging atmosphere that leads to opportunities for better communication and exchange of ideas, making BU International an exciting and ideal place to study. Campus Location All classes offered by BU International are held at the City Campus, which is conveniently located in the heart of Bangkok. It is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and academic resources. University Motto: Knowledge with Virtue Every university has the responsibility to help students acquire knowledge. However, Bangkok University believes that education should be more than providing knowledge. Knowledge with virtue means blending knowledge with righteousness. Combining knowledge with virtue requires reflection to see how we fit into society and how we can make that society better. Mission Statement Bangkok University has the aim to produce the graduates with outstanding academic and practical prowess. With creativity, vision, and flexibility, students will be able to pursue their careers confidently in this highly competitive and fast-changing world. The University serves as an academic center where academicians, experts and researchers meet, encouraging educational development and exchange of knowledge, nationally and internationally, leading to a greater service to society that underlines our theme “Advanced Knowledge and Expertise.” Academic Programs Currently, BU International offers undergraduate courses in the areas of Marketing, Communication Arts, Business English, Hotel and Tourism Management, Entrepreneurship, and Computer Graphics and Multimedia. For more information on the academic programs, please turn to page 54. Extra-Curricular Activities and Field Trips Students are strongly encouraged to participate in a wide variety of organizations, student clubs, and other extra-curricular activities available on campus. Field trips and special lectures are regularly organized to provide students with opportunities to explore the dimensions of Thai culture, language, arts, and society that may not be appreciated from books alone. BANGKOK UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE 21