Kasetsart University
Kasetsart University (KU) is a public research university in Bangkok, Thailand.
The history of Kasetsart University can be traced back to 1904, when Prince Phichaimahintharodom, the Director of the Department of Sericulture of the Ministry of Agriculture, founded the School of Sericulture in Tambon Thung Saladaeng, Bangkok. The school was established to train students in the production of silk, which was an important export commodity for Thailand at the time.
In 1905, the school was renamed the School of Agriculture and was moved to a new location in the Sapathum Palace. At the same time, a new curriculum, Thailand's first tertiary-level agriculture curriculum, was drawn up and was inaugurated in 1909.
In 1917, the school was renamed the Royal Agricultural College and was granted university status. The college was the first agricultural university in Thailand.
In 1943, the Royal Agricultural College was renamed Kasetsart University. The name "Kasetsart" is derived from the Sanskrit words "kaset" (agriculture) and "sastra" (science).
Kasetsart University has grown rapidly since its founding. In 1943, the university had only one faculty, the Faculty of Agriculture. Today, the university has 19 faculties and colleges, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of fields.
Kasetsart University is a prestigious university with a long and distinguished history. It is a leader in education and research in Thailand and the world.
Kasetsart University is ranked as the #5 top university in Thailand during 2024. This is the same rank as last year.
University Profile
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| 2024 Ranking | #5 |
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| University Name | Kasetsart University |
| Name in Local Language | มหาวิทยาลัยเกษตรศาสตร์ |
| Acronym | KU |
| Year Established | 1938 |
Location
The university is located in Bangkok, Bangkok Metropolitan Area. Find the address and map of the university below.
| Address | 50 Phahon Yothin Road - Chatuchak, Bangkok, Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand |
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Contact
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| Phone | +66 (2) 942 8171 3 |
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| Fax | +66 (2) 942 8170 |
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Programs and Courses
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| Business & Social Sciences | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
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| Language & Cultural Studies | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medicine & Health | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
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Admission Info
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| Student Body | Men and Women |
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| Admission Info | Click here |
| Undergraduate Admission Info | Click here |
| Graduate Admission Info | Click here |