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Encyclopedia > Assumption University, Thailand
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Motto Labor Omnia Vincit
Established 1969
Type Private, Coeducational
Location Bangkok, Thailand
Campus Urban
Nickname AU
Affiliations Brothers of St. Gabriel
Website http://www.au.edu

Assumption University (AU, Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยอัสสัมชัญ) is a university with two campuses in the Hua Mak and Bang Na areas of Bangkok, Thailand. The university is led by the Brothers of St. Gabriel, who have been active in education in Thailand since 1901.The university is considered to be the first international university in Thailand. A motto (from Italian) is a phrase or a short list of words meant formally to describe the general motivation or intention of an entity, social group, or organization. ... The date of establishment or date of founding of an institution is the date on which that institution chooses to claim as its starting point. ... A private university is a university that is run without the control of any government entity. ... Coeducation is the integrated education of men and women. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Crowded Shibuya, Tokyo shopping district An urban area is an area with an increased density of human-created structures in comparison to the areas surrounding it. ... The athletic nickname, or equivalently athletic moniker, of a university or college within the United States of America is the name officially adopted by that institution for at least the members of its athletic teams. ... The Brothers of Christian Instruction of St Gabriel is a Catholic order that is secular in nature. ... A website (alternatively, Web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos and other digital assets that is hosted on a Web server, usually accessible via the Internet or a LAN. A Web page is a document, typically written in HTML, that is almost always accessible via HTTP, a... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... The Brothers of Christian Instruction of St Gabriel is a Catholic order that is secular in nature. ... 1901 (MCMI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ...

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History

Assumption University became an autonomous educational institution in 1969 when Assumption Commercial College became Assumption School of Business. In 1972 it became Assumption Business Administration College (ABAC). In 1990 the college was granted university status by the Ministry of University Affairs and took the name Assumption University. For the Stargate SG-1 episode, see 1969 (Stargate SG-1). ... MCMXC redirects here; for the Enigma album, see MCMXC a. ...


Foreign students

Assumption University is noted as one of Thailand's only universities attracting a large number of foreign students from countries including India, China, Myanmar, Russia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and other countries in Asia. Students from China make up the largest number with up to 6,000 students. Approximately 1,000 Indian students also attend the university. There are also exchange students from US (Loyola) and Europe.


Courses

Assumption University offers many courses such as Engineering, Science, Nursing, Law, Business Administration, and Communication Arts. It also offers master's degrees in English Language and Literature and English Language teaching, among other subjects. Engineering is the design, analysis, and/or construction of works for practical purposes. ... Part of a scientific laboratory at the University of Cologne. ... Nursing is a profession focused on assisting individuals, families, and communities in attaining, re-attaining, and maintaining optimal health and functioning. ... Lady Justice or Justitia is a personification of the moral force that underlies the legal system (particularly in Western art). ... Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a tertiary degree in business management. ... Communication Arts is a magazine that highlights and features articles about graphic design, photography, and advertising. ...


Notable people

Athletics

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External links

  • Assumption University Website

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Assumption University Thailand,Bangkok Degree Courses,Christian Universities,Colleges in Asia (597 words)
Assumption University was initially originated from Assumption Commercial College in 1969 as an autonomous higher education institution under the name of Assumption School of Business.
The University is an international community of scholars, enlivened by Christian inspiration, engaged in the pursuit of truth and knowledge, serving the human society, especially through the creative use of interdisciplinary approaches and cybertechnology.
Assumption University is recognized in the USA and other countries and the transfer of credits from the University are accepted abroad.
Education and language education and in Thailand (1542 words)
Technically speaking, ABAC (Assumption Business Administration College) ceased to exist more than a decade ago when the institution was granted the status of a full university by the Ministry of University of Affairs.
The correct name is now "Assumption University" although ABAC still clearly predominates in the popular mind and it is still accepted as the university’s nickname.
Assumption University offers a wide range of courses, but business administration remains a particular strength at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
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