Established 1971 Postgraduates 25,000 [3] Phone +66 2 310 8000 Number of students 525,000 Colors Blue, Gold | Affiliation ASAIHL Location Bangkok, Thailand Founded 1971 Undergraduates 500,000 | |
Type Public, open university President Assoc. Prof. Kim Chaisansook Address 2086 Ramkhamhaeng Rd, Khwaeng Hua Mak, Khet Bang Kapi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10240, Thailand Motto As a candle gives light, Ramkhamhaeng guides your way Notable alumni Abhisit Vejjajiva, Mario Maurer, Tai Orathai, Panthongtae Shinawatra, Khemanit Jamikorn Similar Sukhothai Thammathirat Open Uni, Assumption University, Chulalongkorn University, National Institute of Develop, Kasetsart University Profiles | ||
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Ramkhamhaeng University (Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยรามคำแหง) is one of two open universities in Thailand. The university was named in honour of King Ramkhamhaeng the Great of Sukhothai, who traditionally is credited for creating the Thai alphabet.
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Before the establishment of Ramkhamhaeng University in 1971, Thailand had what has been described as "a crisis in the quest for higher education", since the number of high school graduates seeking competitive place in the government universities far outnumbered the capacity of all universities combined. Parliament finally passed a law authorizing the establishment of Ramkhamhaeng University as an open-admission university.
The university is composed of the Faculties of Law, Business Administration, Humanities, Education, Science, Political Science, Economics, Engineering and Education Technology. The Faculty of Engineering admits a limited number of students, while other faculties are open to anyone who wishes to enroll.
Ramkhamhaeng University has two major campuses, both in Bangkok. Freshman classes are held at Bang Na campus in Phra Khanong District. Most others classes are conducted at the main campus at Hua Mak, Bang Kapi District.