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Khon Kaen University

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Overview

Khon Kaen University (มหาวิทยาลัยขอนแก่น) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Khon Kaen, Thailand. This institution also has a branch campus in Nong Khai. Founded in 1964, Khon Kaen University (KKU) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation. KKU offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 62-year-old Thai higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 0-9%. It is considered an extremely selective. International students are welcome to apply. KKU also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Khon Kaen University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Khon Kaen University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Khon Kaen University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Khon Kaen University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) มหาวิทยาลัยขอนแก่น
Acronym KKU
Founded 1964
Motto Knowledge, Virtues, Wisdom
Colours Red clay
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Location

Address 123 Mitraparb Road, Muang
Khon Kaen
40002 Khon Kaen
Thailand
Khon Kaen University's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Khon Kaen University Phone Number (43) 00 9700
Khon Kaen University Fax Number (43) 20 2216
Other locations Nong Khai

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Khon Kaen University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1966


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Khon Kaen University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Medical Council of Thailand (MCT)
  • Thailand Nursing and Midwifery Council (TNMC)
  • The Dental Council
  • Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Khon Kaen University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Khon Kaen University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Khon Kaen University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Khon Kaen University's academic range and degree level offering.



Khon Kaen University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Khon Kaen University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Khon Kaen University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Khon Kaen University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Khon Kaen University.



Khon Kaen University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)
International
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Khon Kaen University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Khon Kaen University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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Khon Kaen University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Khon Kaen University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Khon Kaen University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Khon Kaen University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Khon Kaen University's acceptance rate ranges from 0 to 9%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Khon Kaen University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Khon Kaen University has more than 600 international students.


Khon Kaen University's Admission Office Admission Office

123 Bureau of Academic Administration and Development
Khon Kaen 40002
4334 7486


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Khon Kaen University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Khon Kaen University Size and Profile


Khon Kaen University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Khon Kaen University has a student enrollment ranging from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


Khon Kaen University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Khon Kaen University's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.


Khon Kaen University's Control Type Control Type

Khon Kaen University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Khon Kaen University's Entity Type Entity Type

Khon Kaen University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Khon Kaen University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Khon Kaen University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Khon Kaen University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Khon Kaen University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Khon Kaen University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Khon Kaen University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Khon Kaen University Facilities


Khon Kaen University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Khon Kaen University's Library


Khon Kaen University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Khon Kaen University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Khon Kaen University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Khon Kaen University Services


Khon Kaen University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Khon Kaen University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Khon Kaen University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Khon Kaen University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Khon Kaen University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Khon Kaen University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Khon Kaen University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Khon Kaen University
  • Faculty of Agriculture
  • Faculty of Architecture
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Associated Medical Science
  • Faculty of Dentistry
  • Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts
  • Faculty of Humanities and Social Science
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Management Science
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Nursing
  • Faculty of Technology
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science
  • Faculty of Public Health
  • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
  • Graduate School
  • College of Local Administration
  • International College
  • College of Graduate Study in Management

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Memberships and Affiliations

Khon Kaen University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Khon Kaen University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)
  • ASEAN European Academic University Network (ASEA-UNINET)
  • Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khon Kaen University public or private?

Khon Kaen University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Khon Kaen University profit or non-profit?

Khon Kaen University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Khon Kaen University in terms of enrollment?

Khon Kaen University has a student enrollment ranging from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of Khon Kaen University in terms of academic staff?

Khon Kaen University's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.

Is Khon Kaen University a coeducational institution?

Khon Kaen University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Khon Kaen University use?

Khon Kaen University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Khon Kaen University affiliated with?

None.

Does Khon Kaen University admit international students?

Yes. Khon Kaen University has more than 600 international students.

What is Khon Kaen University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Khon Kaen University's acceptance rate ranges from 0 to 9%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Khon Kaen University KKU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Khon Kaen University KKU located?

Khon Kaen University is located in Khon Kaen, Khon Kaen, Thailand. Address: 123 Mitraparb Road, Muang.

Is Khon Kaen University KKU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Khon Kaen University is accredited by Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (since 1966).

Does Khon Kaen University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Khon Kaen University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Khon Kaen University have a university library?

Yes

Does Khon Kaen University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does Khon Kaen University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Khon Kaen University offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Khon Kaen University offer career services?

Not reported

Does Khon Kaen University offer distance learning?

Yes

Does Khon Kaen University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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