» KKU Fact Sheet

updated : 12/2020

KHON KAEN UNIVERSITY
Public University

 

Year established: 1964

Number of program:

  • Regular Program*           128
  • International Program      57
  • Special Program             19

*International students are able to apply

University profile:     

      Khon Kaen University (KKU) was established as the major university in the northeastern part of Thailand in 1964 and has since devoted itself to becoming one of the top universities in Thailand. The university’s major mission is to prepare future global citizens to work in a continually changing world. KKU’s strategic goal is to be recognized both internationally and regionally as a leading university in research. KKU currently has more than 40,000 students studying in 19 faculties, 3 colleges 1 school, and 2 campuses.

 

Program of study:

 

Health Sciences
Sciences & Technology
Social Sciences
Nong Khai Campus

 

Qualifications of applicants:

Each program has its specific requirement for prospective students. Applicants can seek for the specification such as work experience or GPA through the program's detail.

Undergraduate Postgraduate
International
College		 Faculty of
Engineering		 Faculty of
Pharmaceutical Science		 Faculty of
Economics
(econ)		 Graduate School
>>Go to website<< >>Go to website<< Please contact
Miss Sirichanya
Kaewsaraphum
Email: sirika@kku.ac.th		 >>Go to website<< >>Go to website<<

 

Infrastructure and facilities:
• Auditorium • Laboratories
• Bank • Medical services
• Bookstore • Postal services
• Campus transportation • Residential services
• Central library • Sport facilities
• Computer center • Others

 

Cost of Living:

8,000 - 15,000 THB (266 - 500 USD)/ month

 

Residence and dormitory:

Accommodation options >>Go to Facebook Group<<
 

Tuition and fees:

 

Undergraduate Postgraduate
International
College		 Faculty of
Engineering		 Faculty of
Pharmaceutical Science		 Faculty of
Economics
(econ)		 Graduate School
>>Go to website<< >>Go to website<< 1,600 USD / Semester
(64,000 THB / Semester)		 >>Go to website<< >>Go to website<<

 

Staff and Student:

 

Lecturers 2,366
Supporting staff 8,869
Thai students at undergraduate level 30,491
Thai students at Postgraduate level 8,105
International Students (2019)
Full-time students
Exchange students
588
1,467

 

Outstanding Research Work Areas:
• Medicine, Public Health, and Tropical Medicine/Tropical Disease Research Laboratory (TDR)
• Cholangiocarcinoma Screening and Care Program (CASCAP)
• Agriculture and tropical farming systems (animal science, plant science)
• Bio-diversity in the Mekong River basin
• Business, economics, and tourism in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS)
• Arts, culture, and society in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS)

 

Research Center:
• Health Sciences (11 Centers)
• Sciences and Technology (17 Centers)
• Humanities and Social Sciences (4 Centers)

 

Contact person and details:

 

Name: International Affairs Division
Khon Kaen University
Address: 4th Floor, Bimala Kalakicha Building
123 Mittraparp Road, Muang District,
Khon Kaen 40002
Tel: 66 (0) 4320 2059
Fax: 66 (0) 4320 2498
E-mail: vpinter@kku.ac.th
Website: https://iad.kku.ac.th

updated : 12/2020