About SIU

Key Performance Indicators

100% graduate employment with very high average salaries.
Top 10% of all higher education institutes accredited by The Office for
National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (Public Organization)
ONESQA.
Ranked 2nd by ONESQA among private higher education institutions in
Thailand.
Education Standards of SIU and all its schools in 2006 were
unconditionally approved by ONESQA
Faculty members with leading research performance as assessed by
Thailand Research Fund (TRF).
Over 70% of faculty members with doctoral degrees and 60% hold
academic rank position.
Prestigious TRF Royal Golden Jubilee PhD Scholarships awarded to 20% of
faculty members.
More than 30% of faculty members and 20% of students are International
More than 50% are graduate students.
NRCT research grants awarded to faculty members.

Historical Background

The idea of establish a private university to support private sector development in Thailand and the region was initiated in 1996 by Dr. Thaksin Shinawatra and Professor Dr. Purachai Piumsombun. This was followed by the design development of an environmentally friendly campus by Dr. Soontorn Boonyatikarn in 1997. A year later, the innovative plans were presented to Her Royal Highness Princess Mahachakri Sirindhorn, and then to the Ministry of Universities which granted the license towards the end operating of 1999.

Concept

The idea to establish a private university to support private sector development in Thailand and the region was initiated in 1996 by Dr. Thaksin Shinawatra and Professor Dr. Purachai Piumsombun.

Symbol

The University’s coat of arms represents the sun, which symbolizes the source of knowledge. It radiates an abundance of ingenuity and innovation through research. It contributes to the foundations of learning including ethical, moral, physical, and religious aspects.

Vision

Shinawatra University, SIU, aims to be a leading international university, with an emphasis on research, striving for excellence in learning and teaching, innovation, leadership, management, entrepreneurship, outreach and service with the highest ethical standards and social responsibilities.