Shinawatra University (SIU), formerly Metharath University (MRU), is a private international university in Thailand, established by
Thaksin Shinawatra and his colleagues. The campus was designed and developed by Soontorn Boonyatikarn in 1997. The
Ministry of University Affairs granted the license for operation in 1999. The first Shinawatra University Council Meeting was held on 19 May 2000, and the first batch of students was admitted in September 2002. As of 2018, the university had students and faculty members of over 30 nationalities.
Presidents
1999–2000 Police Captain Prof. Dr. Purachai Piumsomboon
Associate Professor Thanmanustanun Phaniphuk, Member
Associate Professor Sugree Charoensook, Member
Chantavit Sujatanond, Member
Professor Emeritus Sophon Roengsumran, Member
General Charupat Ruangsuwan, Member
Prof. Voradej Chandarasorn, Member
Prayuth Swadriokul, Secretary
Courses
School of Information Technology
B.Sc Computer Science
The undergraduate program is conducted at the Pathum Thani Campus.
Master of Science Program in Information Technology
Master of Science Degree in Information Technology (Thai Program)
School of Management
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (BBA)
Master's Degree in Business Administration (International Program)
Master's Degree in Business Administration (Thai Program)
Doctor of Philosophy Program in Management (International Program)
School of Management Technology
Bachelor of Science in Management Technology (BSMT)
Options:
Architectural Technology Management
Energy and Environment Management
Building and Facility Management
Master of Science in Management Technology (MSMT)
PhD in Management Technology
School of Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts Program in Liberal Arts (BALA)
Master of Education in Teaching English as International Language (MedTEIL)
Master of Art in Media, Information and Communication
Main campus
The main campus is in Pathum Thani Province, 50 kilometers from Bangkok. Its buildings received both the Asia Energy Award and the Energy Efficient Building 2003 Award.
Computer facilities
Classrooms contain computers and LCD visualizers connected to projectors. The university a fast Internet connection and Wi-Fi available in all buildings. Students are provided with accounts, e-mail facilities, and Web space.
Laboratories include:
Apple Laboratory, with iMac, iPad2, iPod Touch devices and a projector, on the ground floor of the main academic building,
Architectural and Environmental Design Studio with computer-aided design (CAD) software, on the fifth floor of the main academic building,
Computer Networking, Operating System and Microprocessor Laboratory, on the third floor of the main academic building,
Computer Programming Laboratory, on the third floor of the main academic building,
Electronics and Circuits Laboratory, on the second floor of the laboratory building,
General Computer Laboratory with printers, on the third floor of the main academic building,
Language Laboratories, on the third floor of the main academic building and on the ground floor of the dormitory.
Dormitories
First-year students are required to stay in the air-conditioned dormitories on Pathumthani campus during the semesters and summer sessions. There are separate facilities for men and women. Computer network and telephone connections are available in each room. On each floor there is a students' common room.
Activities
Activities are usually organized through student clubs with elected executives. The clubs organize and manage activities related to academic affairs, culture, social events, and sports. The university partially subsidizes student activities.
The clubs are separated into four groups:
Sports
Board Game Club
Football (Soccer) Club
Volleyball Club
Badminton Club
Paddle Boat Club
Sanitation Club
Music
Music Club
Classical Thai Music Club
SIU Radio Station Club
Academic affairs
English Club
Computers Club
Arts, cultures and religion
Muslims Club
International Club
Library
The Shinawatra University Library uses the Library of Congress classification system. Search via the Internet is supported.
The library implemented RFID (radio frequency identification) book handling technology in December 2002, the first in Thailand to do so.