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GENERAL INFORMATION Bangkok University One of the first and largest private universities in Thailand, Bangkok University is a non-profit institution of higher learning whose goal is to educate and develop students to their highest potential in this competitive and fast-changing world. Founded in 1962 by Mr. Surat and Mrs. Pongtip Osathanugrah, with the mission to provide innovative academic and practical studies in ways that will challenge the student’s all-around abilities, the University remains committed to accomplishing this mission as an institution of higher learning recognized both nationally and internationally. With a total enrollment of over 29,000 students, the University includes 12 schools that offer academic programs leading to a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Communication Arts, Humanities and Tourism Management, Law, Economics, Science and Technology, Fine and Applied Arts, Engineering, Architecture, Entrepreneurship and Management and Digital Media and Cinematic Arts. Furthermore, a number of selected curricula have been chosen to offer a bilingual learning program, which will deliver a portion of its courses in English. The programs that will be offering bilingual study include Marketing, Accounting, International Business Management, Advertising, Broadcasting and Airline Business Management. In addition, the Graduate School offers programs of study in thirteen major fields, namely Business Administration, Business Administration in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Communication Arts, Law, Information Technology and Management, Interior Architecture, Entertainment Management and Production, Hospitality and Tourism Industry Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Innovation, Finance, Digital Marketing Communications, and Electrical and Computer Engineering that lead to Master’s and Ph.D. degrees. Campuses The University has two campuses, the City Campus (KluayNamThai), located on Rama 4 Road in the heart of Bangkok, and the Rangsit Campus located 20 minutes to the north of Bangkok in Pathum Thani Province. The City Campus, home of the Graduate School and most International Programs, is located at 119 Rama 4 Road, Klong-Toei, Bangkok, 10110 (Thailand) and houses the original University Library, the Learning Center, the Computer Center, Faculty and Administrative Offices, as well as University-wide student services. The Rangsit Campus is situated upon 445-rai (one rai equals to 16 ares, or 0.16 hectares) of land at 9/1 Moo 5, Phaholyothin Road, Klong Nung, Klong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120 (Thailand). International Relations The University has good and long established relationships with international higher education institutions that lead to mutual collaboration and support in academic and cultural aspects. Examples are faculty and student exchange programs, as well as reciprocal visits by executives. Exchange students are eligible for a tuition fee waiver at participating institutions. Additionally, Bangkok University was the first higher education institution in Thailand to be invited to join the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP), for which Founding President Emeritus Dr. Charoen Kanthawongs and President Emeritus Dr. Thanu Kulachol, have served as General Secretary and Assistant General Secretary, respectively. BANGKOK UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE 27