Silpakorn University
Encyclopedia
Silpakorn University is a well-known public university
in Thailand
. The university was founded in Bangkok
in 1943 by Italian
-born art professor Corrado Feroci, who took the Thai name Silpa Bhirasri
when he became a Thai citizen. It is the leading Thai university in the fine arts and archaeology, and now includes many other faculties as well. It has about 20,000 students.
. Four years later, during World War II
, it became Thailand's third government university.
In 1968 the Royal Thai Ministry of Education granted permission for Silpakorn University to include additional majors, which led to the establishment of the Sanam Chan Palace
campus in Nakhon Pathom
, west of Bangkok. Later, when more faculties were added, the Phetchaburi campus was built. Located on the coast southwest of Bangkok, it is known as the "Phetchaburi IT campus."
In cooperation with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia for a Study Tour).
Silpakorn University International College, located at the Office of the President Silpakorn University in Taling Chan announced newest program.
The International Business (MBA) program was created to full fill the ever growing need of human resources who are versed and capable of succeeding in a globalized environment.
The duration of this program is a total of 4 semesters or a total of 2 years with convenient weekend class sessions. This allows students to work and study. As part of this MBA students are required to participate in a mandatory study tour to Sydney and attend a variety of lessons at the University of Technology Sydney as well as attend on a variety of Industrial visits. This study trip is organized by UTS and managed jointly between UTS and SUIC.
The entire program subscribes to a “ Problem based learning approach” where students are actively engaged and play a major role in the learning process.
Each semester students can enroll in up to 4 subjects. All faculty are carefully selected by the Program Manager Dr. Daniel G. Fuchs.
Public university
A public university is a university that is predominantly funded by public means through a national or subnational government, as opposed to private universities. A national university may or may not be considered a public university, depending on regions...
in Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
. The university was founded in Bangkok
Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
in 1943 by Italian
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
-born art professor Corrado Feroci, who took the Thai name Silpa Bhirasri
Silpa Bhirasri
Silpa Bhirasri , born Corrado Feroci was an Italian-born sculptor who worked mainly in Thailand. He is considered the father of modern art in Thailand and was instrumental in the founding of today's Silpakorn University....
when he became a Thai citizen. It is the leading Thai university in the fine arts and archaeology, and now includes many other faculties as well. It has about 20,000 students.
History
In 1939 the Pranete Silpakam School was founded on the grounds of Thapra Palace, just north of the Grand Palace, by Mom Luang Pin MalakulPin Malakul
Mom Luang Pin MalakulMom luang is a Thai honorific hereditary title denoting a royal bloodline; the subject's personal name was Pin Malakul. See Thai royal and noble titles for details. was a Thai educator and writer...
. Four years later, during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, it became Thailand's third government university.
In 1968 the Royal Thai Ministry of Education granted permission for Silpakorn University to include additional majors, which led to the establishment of the Sanam Chan Palace
Sanam Chan Palace
thumb|right|250px|Chali Mongkol Asana, in the style of a European castleSanam Chandra Palace is a tiny castle-like structure built in a combination of French and English styles, but with adaptions for the tropical climate The palace grounds is located on a site Nakhon Pathom, Thailand and consists...
campus in Nakhon Pathom
Nakhon Pathom
Nakhon Pathom is a city in central Thailand, capital of the Nakhon Pathom Province. One of the most important landmarks is the giant Phra Pathom Chedi...
, west of Bangkok. Later, when more faculties were added, the Phetchaburi campus was built. Located on the coast southwest of Bangkok, it is known as the "Phetchaburi IT campus."
Campuses
The university has four main campuses:- Thaphra Palace, Phra Nakhon District, BangkokBangkokBangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
- Office of the President, Talingchan, BangkokBangkokBangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
- Sanam Chandra Palace, Phra Pathom Jaydee District, Nakhon PathomNakhon Pathom ProvinceNakhon Pathom ) is one of the central provinces of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Suphan Buri, Ayutthaya, Nonthaburi, Bangkok, Samut Sakhon, Ratchaburi and Kanchanaburi...
- Phetchaburi IT Campus, Cha-Am District, PhetchaburiPhetchaburiPhetchaburi , also known as Phetburi, is a town in central Thailand, capital of the Phetchaburi Province. In Thai, Phetchaburi means city of diamonds . It is approximately 160km south of Bangkok, at the northern end of the Thai Peninsula...
Faculties and schools
Silpakorn University consists of 13 faculties, a graduate school and a college:- Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic arts
- Faculty of Architecture
- Faculty of Archaeology
- Department of Archaeology - B.A. (Archaeology)
- Department of Anthropology - B.A. (Anthropology)
- Department of Art History - B.A. (Art History)
- Department of Oriental language - B.A. (Thai), B.A. (Oriental language)
- Department of Western language - B.A. (English), B.A. (French)
- Section of History - Minor (History)
- Sanskrit Studies
- Faculty of Decorative Arts
- Department of Interior Design (B.F.A.)
- Department of Visual Communication Design (B.F.A.)
- Department of Product Design (B.F.A.)
- Department of Applied Arts Studies (B.F.A.)
- Department of Ceramics (B.F.A.)
- Department of Jewelry Design (B.F.A.)
- Department of Fashion Design (B.F.A.)
- Faculty of Arts
- Department of English - B.A (English)
- Department of Thai - B.A (Thai)
- Department of French - B.A (French)
- Department of German - B.A (German)
- Department of History - B.A (History)
- Department of Geography - B.A (Geography)
- Department of Music and Dramatic Art - B.A (Theatre)
- Department of Philosophy - B.A (Philosophy)
- Department of Social Sciences - B.A (Social Sciences for Development)
- Department of Library Science - B.A (Information and Library Science)
- Department of Modern Eastern Languages - B.A (Chinese), B.A (Japanese), B.A (Korean), Arabic
- Division of Visual Arts
- Faculty of Education established on June 18, 1970 by M.L. Pin Malakul
- English Major (B.Ed.)
- Thai Major (B.Ed.)
- Social Science Major (B.Ed.)
- Early Childhood Major (B.Ed.)
- Elementary Major (B.Ed.)
- Technology Major (B.Ed.)
- Life Long Education Major (B.Ed.)
- Psychology Major (B.A.)
- Sport Science Major (B.Sc.)
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Technology
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE.)
- Petrochemical and Polymeric Materials Engineering Program (P.E.)
- Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology Engineering Program (NANO.)
- Department of Food Technology (FT.)
- Food Technology Program (FOOD TECH)
- Department of Biotechnology (BT.)
- Biotechnology Program (BIOT.)
- Bioprocess Engineering Program (BIOPROCESS)
- Department of Industrial Engineering & Management (IE.)
- Industrial Engineering program (IE.)
- Management and Logistics system Engineering Program (ML.)
- Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME.)
- Machanical Engineering Program (ME.)
- Business Engineering (BE.)
- Department of Chemical Engineering (CH.E.)
- Chemical Engineering Program (CH.E.)
- Department of Electrical Engineering (EE.)
- Electrical and Computer System Engineering Program (ECS.)
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE.)
- Faculty of Animal Science and Agricultural Technology
- Division of Animal Science and Agricultural Technology
- B.Sc. in Animal Science and Agricultural Technology
- Division of Aquatic Animal Production Technology
- B.Sc. in Aquatic Animal Production
- Division of Crop Production Technology
- B.Sc. in Crop Production Technology
- Division of Veterinary Technology
- Division of Foundation of Animal Science
- Division of Animal Science and Agricultural Technology
- Faculty of Music
- Graduate School
- Faculty of Management Science
- B.BA. in General Business Management
- B.BA. in Marketing
- B.BA. in Business Management and English
- B.BA. in Hotel and Lodging Business
- B.A. in Tourism Management
- B.A. in Community Management
- B.PA. in Public Administration
- Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
- Communication Arts Program (B.A.)
- Silpakorn University International College
- B.B.A. in Hotel Management (Double Degree with Vatel International Business School, France)
- B.F.A. in Multimedia Design (Double Degree with Birmingham City University, U.K)
- M.B.A. in Hotel & Tourism Management (Double Degree with Vatel International Business School, France)
- M.B.A. in International Business (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (International Program)
In cooperation with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia for a Study Tour).
Silpakorn University International College, located at the Office of the President Silpakorn University in Taling Chan announced newest program.
The International Business (MBA) program was created to full fill the ever growing need of human resources who are versed and capable of succeeding in a globalized environment.
The duration of this program is a total of 4 semesters or a total of 2 years with convenient weekend class sessions. This allows students to work and study. As part of this MBA students are required to participate in a mandatory study tour to Sydney and attend a variety of lessons at the University of Technology Sydney as well as attend on a variety of Industrial visits. This study trip is organized by UTS and managed jointly between UTS and SUIC.
The entire program subscribes to a “ Problem based learning approach” where students are actively engaged and play a major role in the learning process.
Each semester students can enroll in up to 4 subjects. All faculty are carefully selected by the Program Manager Dr. Daniel G. Fuchs.