Srinakharinwirot University

Srinakharinwirot University was developed from two institutions: The Advanced Teacher Training School, founded in 1949 and the College of Education, founded in 1953. In 1974, it was named Srinakharinwirot University.

In the past, Srinakharinwirot University consisted of six faculties: the Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Humanities and Science, the Faculty of Social Science, the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Physical Education, and the Graduate School. Later, in phase 5 of the Higher education development plan,the Faculty of Medicine was set up; in phase 7,the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Fine Arts, the Faculty of Dentistry, and the Faculty of Pharmacy; and in Phase 8,the Faculty of Health Science and Nursing.

Srinakharinwirot University has a long history, having been founded in the Post –World War II period of recovery from the war terror, economic and social problems. The newly founded the United Nations aimed to unite and coordinate countries in many aspects, including education which resulted in the global advancement of intellect. The Advanced Teacher Training School under the Ministry of Education, was established,with an emphasis on education for professional teachers.At that time, education science was still new for Thai society, which was expanding and lacked professional teachers. The Advanced Teacher Training School started offering a certificate for elementary and secondary school teachers.

The College of Education was the leader in Education Management in Elementary and Secondary Schools, employing the concept of Demonstration Schools in which a modern basic education system was experimented with research. With Prasarnmit campus as the centre of administration, the college was set up in campus systems which expanded into Patumwan,Bangsaen,Pisanulok,Mahasarakam,Songkhla,Pranakhon and the Physical Education College.

The academic life of a scholar is like that of philosopher who follows the practice of Dhamma and is worthy of being an intellectual leader.Srinkharinwirot University is one of the leading research and learning organizations on a basis of virtue and education oriented to international innovation and creativity.

Our Mission is:

• To generate personnel development with quality and virtue for society through the learning process and a learning society.
• To create quality, beneficial and sustainable research and innovation for national and international society.
• To provide services with quality, awareness, and accountability for society.
• To study, analyze and foster arts and culture.
• To develop administration systems with quality and good governance.