Background
Naresuan University, one of the top government universities in Thailand, emphasizes the improvement of educational opportunity and equity for all. The university is strategically located at the heart of the Thai Kingdom, Phitsanulok province, a major city of the lower northern region and more importantly, the birthplace of King Naresuan the Great from whom our University is named. In line with the auspicious date of the 400th anniversary of King Naresuan the Great’s accession to the throne, the University was officially founded on July 29, 1990. Naresuan University aspires to be the University of Global and Frontier Research. Our strong focus is placed upon research, innovation, partnership, and internationalization.
The comprehensive university lives up to the public expectations in providing diverse, cutting-edge programs through 22 faculties, colleges, and a demonstration school. Our vision statement affirms a commitment to continue proactive roles in promoting high standards in higher education both in the national and international arenas. Through ongoing review and the development of new paradigms of the best practices, the university continues to improve the quality of teaching and learning, especially highlighting the project-based, inquiry model throughout the university. All the programs are continuously enriched and informed by the rapid transfer of new knowledge used in ongoing curriculum improvements. To produce graduates of international standing, where expertise is in high demand and whose contributions and practice are of the highest caliber and integrity, the identities of Naresuan University students: Be good, talented, disciplined, proud of the nation.
