Krirk University is a university in Bang Khen District, Bangkok, Thailand. Founded as the Languages and Professions School in 1952, it was named after its founder, Dr. Krirk Mangkhlaphrik (เกริก มังคละพฤกษ์). It was upgraded to an institute of higher education in 1970 as the Institute of Social Technology (Krirk) and then upgraded to university status in 1995. The university today is organized into three faculties, the International College, the School of Political Communications and the International Islamic College. In 2023, Krirk University was awarded 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings. It reached 5th best university in Thailand and 149th best university in Asia. For Art and Design, Krirk University was ranked first in Thailand, 7th in Asia overall and 35th in the world.

Faculties

There are three faculties and three colleges: There are two colleges

Academic programs

Krirk University offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral degrees in Thai, Chinese and English. The University is also a regional leader in Chinese language education and in promoting Chinese culture. In 2022, it opened the Krirk University Branch of the Nishan World Centre for Confucian Studies. The university publishes three academic journals, including the ASEAN Journal of Research.

Notable alumni