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Other names | KRU |
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| Motto | Knowledge Brings Confidence |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1952 |
| President | Krasae Chanawongse |
| Location | , Thailand 13°52′24″N 100°36′00″E / 13.8734°N 100.600°E |
| Colours | Green and White |
| Website | http://www.krirk.ac.th |
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Krirk University (Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยเกริก) 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.[1] For Art and Design, Krirk University was ranked first in Thailand, 7th in Asia overall and 35th in the world.[2]
- ^ "Krirk University Ranked 149th in QS Asia University Rankings 2023 and 5th in Thailand". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "Krirk University Ranked among the Best in Thailand, Asia and the World". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 15 June 2023.