History
Mahasarakham University (MSU), established in 1967, is a public and progressive university located in the heart of the Northeast of Thailand. It is known as the Center of Education, offering a world -class panorama with more environmentally-responsible existence and sustainable projects.
Education
As a comprehensive public university, MSU offers a total of 177 undergraduate and postgraduate programs including 87 Bachelor, 57 Master and 33 Doctoral degree programs in the fields of Health Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences and Sciences and Technology. Of these wide ranges of degrees, MSU also offers international programs with English as the medium of instruction consisting of 4 Bachelor, 1 Master and 2 Doctoral degree programs.
Research
Research centers:
- Walai Rukhavej Botanical Research Institute
- Research Institute of Northeastern Art and Culture
- Sirindhorn Isan Information Center
- MSU Farm
- MSU Museum
- Natural Medicinal Mushroom Museum
- Northeastern Leaf-inscription Conservation Center
- Palaeontological Research and Education Centre
- Center of Excellence for Silk Innovation
Career
At MSU, you will be given a multidisciplinary learning environment underpinned by noted faculties, fortified parental care and counseling, matched with good academic and career guidance.
Short Courses
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
1501
2023
1501 -300
2022
1201
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Housing services
There is on campus accommodation at both the new and old campuses. On the new campus there are Ajarn’s (teacher’s) apartments as well as student accommodation. You can find apartments available either on the old or new campuses or off campus with many locations available all of the way between downtown and the new campus.
Availability of accommodation fluctuates with session times. A large percentage of MSU students come from other provinces, living ‘away from home’, so there is a big demand for on campus accommodation.
However, there is a large amount of accommodation available nearby and more is being built continuously to cater for the increasing number of students.
Library services
- The MSU library or Academic Resource Centre (AREC) is located conveniently in the center of the Khamriang Campus.It is open from Monday to Saturday 8 am to 8 pm and Sunday 8 am to 6 pm.
- Resources in the library may be borrowed by students and staff who have appropriate MSU ID. When borrowing, the ID card is either shown to library staff or used to access the library automation system.
ICT services
- Computer Center
The MSU Computer Center is in the Computer Center Building. It is open from 8 am to 8 pm Mon to Fri and 8 am to 6 pm Sat and Sun. Access is available to both students and staff by showing the appropriate ID. A single computer can be accessed for internet use or staff may book a computer lab for class use.
Medical services
- Dentists
- Emergency Ambulance
- Hospitals
- Pharmacies
- Health Clinic
Sports facilities
Facilities are available for swimming, basketball, takraw, badminton, tennis and football.
Student clubs
There are many student clubs and associations. The easiest way to find them is to enquire at the Division of Student Affairs Office or the Academic Resource Center.