Course General Description

Study of urban design, which integrates design principles with science, technology, art, culture, management science and development in response to the fast-changing pace of the modern society and urban and community expansion and to create a surrounding that enhances life quality for all humans. Graduates can be self-employed or pursue careers in government offices, non-profit organizations, and consultancy firms for various urban community development projects, both in Thailand and abroad.

School General Description

Thammasat University, the second oldest university in Thailand, is one of the best known and respected institutions of higher learning in the country. Officially established on 27 June 1934, the university was originally named Thammasat Lae Karn Muang" or the "University of Moral Science and Politics". It started out as an open university with 7,094 students enrolled in its first academic year studying law and politics. The guiding philosophy of the the university was "to teach students to love and cherish democracy". Over the decades since its founding, Thammasat University has evolved from being an open university for law and politics to a prestigious international university offering all levels of academic degrees across a broad spectrum of fields and disciplines. It has graduated more than 300,000 undergraduate and graduate students who have greatly contributed to the development and progress of Thai society and the nation. The university's alumni have included Royal Family members, prime ministers and government figures, leading corporate figures and national artists. Presently, Thammasat University has over 30,000 students (25,000 undergradutes) enrolled in 23 faculties."