Ubon Ratchathani University

'*Ubon Ratchathani University (UBU)*
มหาวิทยาลัยอุบลราชธานี (ม.อบ.)

Type	Public university
Established	July 29, 1990 (1990-07-29)
President	Associate Professor Nongnit Teerawatanasuk, PhD
Location	Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand 15°7′4.95″N 104°54′4.95″E / 15.1180417°N 104.9013750°E / 15.1180417; 104.9013750Coordinates: 15°7′4.95″N 104°54′4.95″E / 15.1180417°N 104.9013750°E / 15.1180417; 104.9013750
Campus	Urban, 8 square kilometres (2,000 acres)s
Colours	Blue and yellow
Website	www.ubu.ac.th/en/

Lake on UBU campus

Ubon Ratchathani University (UBU) (Thai, มหาวิทยาลัยอุบลราชธานี) was established as a campus of Khon Kaen University, Thailand, in 1987. It gained independent university status in 1990.

UBU Main library

History

Ubon Ratchathani University was founded in 1987. It was established as a university by Royal Charter in 1990. It provides education for the people of North-East Thailand, servicing specifically the provinces of Amnat Charoen, Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon, Si Sa Ket, Ubon Ratchathani and Yasothon.

The university is located on the Warin-Detudom Road, 15 kilometres south of Ubon. It is accessible by public transport from the airport and the bus terminals in Ubon, and the train station in Warin. The campus is situated in a rural setting, occupying approximately 2,100 acres (848 hectares). It has 15,000 students in 10 faculties and one college.

The university logo is in the form of a Lan Chang period chedi, a religious structure common in Esarn. The chedi contains a lotus blossom resting upon a three-tiered pedestal representing the main rivers of the province, the Mekhong, the Chii and the Moon. The two bottom petals of the blossom represent the qualities of morality and intellectuality. The three top petals represent the “Triple Gem” of Buddhism, a pathway to happiness. The pink of the lotus is the official colour of the province, and the blue outline of the logo represents the strength and stability of the university. The yellow background is the official colour of the University.

The symbolic tree of the University is the Kan-Krao, a fragrant yellow flowering tree that grows prolifically on campus. Kan-Krao can grow even in infertile soil. Its timber is very hard and can withstand termites, so it is excellent in the construction of houses and furniture. The tree represents the strength and unity of the university working towards the future.

UBU Night View

Semester times

UBU mainly operates on a two-semester program. From 2014, semester 1 is from the beginning of August to the end of October and Semester 2 is from December to April. A summer semester from May to July is offered in some selected courses presented in intensive mode.

Scholarships

There are scholarships available for international students, especially those students from neighbouring countries.

Academic

Faculties

College

College of Medicine and Public Health

International Programs

International Business

International collaboration

There are Memoranda of Understanding with:

Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand,
Asian Pacific Social Impact Leadership Centre, Melbourne Business School, Australia,
ASEA-UNINET - Umbrella Agreement,
Champasack University, Laos,
College of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Can Tho University, Vietnam,
College of Languages, Linguistics, and Literature, University of Hawaii, USA,
Florida State University, USA,
Guangxi University
Guangxi Normal University for Nationalities, China,
Hue University, Vietnam,
Yunnan University of Nationalities (YUN), China,
Far East University, South Korea,
Institute of Technology Cambodia, Cambodia,
Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, South Korea,
Mahidol University, Thailand,
National University of Laos, Laos,
Royal University of Agriculture, Cambodia,
Royal University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia,
Sathien Dhammasathan, Thailand,
TECHNO Project
Thai Nguyen University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam,
The Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University, Japan,
The Florida State University, USA,
Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan,
University of Battambang, Cambodia,
University of Danang, Campus in Kontum, Vietnam,
University of Philippines Los Banos, Philippines,
University of Management and Economics, Cambodia,
University of Otago, New Zealand,
University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia,
University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA,
University Paul Sabatier - Toulouse III, France,
Yamaguchi University, Japan.

References

External links

Ubon Ratchathani University (English)
Ubon Ratchathani University (Thai)

Universities and colleges in Thailand
Public universities and colleges	Bangkok (Navamindradhiraj) Burapha Chiang Mai Chulalongkorn Kasetsart Khon Kaen King Mongkut Ladkrabang King Mongkut North Bangkok King Mongkut Thonburi Mae Fah Luang Maejo Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya Mahasarakham Mahidol Nakhonphanom Naresuan National Institute of Development Administration Pathumwan Technology Prince of Songkla Princess of Naradhiwas Ramkhamhaeng Silpakorn Srinakharinwirot Sukhothai Thammathirat Suranaree Thaksin Thammasat Ubon Ratchathani Walailak Phayao
Rajabhat Universities	Chandrakasem Chiang Mai Kanchanaburi Pibulsongkram Sisaket Songkhla Uttaradit Udon Thani
Rajamangala Universities of Technology	Lanna Srivijaya Thanyaburi
Private universities and colleges	Asian Asian Institute of Technology Asia-Pacific International Assumption Bangkok Bangkokthonburi Chaopraya Christian Dhurakij Pundit Dusit Thani Eastern Asia Hatyai Hua Chiew Chalermprakiet International Buddhist Kantana Kasem Bundit Krirk Lumnamping Mahanakorn Nation North Bangkok North Chiang Mai North Eastern Pathumthani Payap Rajapruk Rangsit Saint John's Saint Louis Shinawatra Siam Southeast Asia Southern College of Technology Sripatum Stamford Tapee Thonburi Thai Chamber of Commerce Thongsuk Vongchavalitkul Webster
Armed Forces	Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy Royal Thai Naval Academy National Defence College Phramongkutklao College of Medicine
Other institutions	Chulabhorn Research Institute Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment Mahapanya Sasin Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology Thailand Graduate Institute of Science and Technology Thailand Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
See also: Education in Thailand

Greater Mekong Sub-region Academic and Research Network (GMSARN)

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