Srinakharinwirot University

Srinakharinwirot University
มหาวิทยาลัยศรีนครินทรวิโรฒ
Logo of Srinakharinwirot University, resembling exponential growth
Former name
Higher Teacher Training School
College of Education
MottoSikkhā Viruḷhi Sampattā (Pali)
การศึกษาคือความเจริญงอกงาม (Thai)
Motto in English
Education is Growth
TypePublic
EstablishedJune 29, 1974 (1974-06-29)
PresidentSomchai Santiwattanakul
Students25,000
Location
Bangkok
,
Thailand
Campus
Colours   Grey (colour)|Grey, red
AffiliationsASAIHL
Websitewww.swu.ac.th
Prasarnmit Campus (left), Buddharupa Shrine of Ongkharak Campus (right)

Srinakharinwirot University (abbr: SWU; Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยศรีนครินทรวิโรฒ; abbr: มศว) is a public autonomous university in Bangkok, Thailand. Founded in 1949, the university was the first upper-education institution to concentrate solely on teacher training. Srinakharinwirot University has two campuses; Prasarnmit Campus in Bangkok's Watthana district and Ongkharak Campus in Nakhon Nayok province's Ongkharak district. Other minor campuses include Bhodivijjalaya College’s campuses in Sa Kaeo province and Chiang Mai province’s Mae Chaem district.

The university originally had 8 regional campuses; Prasanmitr, Pathumwan, Bang Saen, Phitsanulok, Maha Sarakham, Songkhla, Bang Khen and Phala Suksa (lit. Physical Education). The Prasanmitr campus remains the headquarter of the university, whilst Pathumwan Campus now exists as its teaching school, Patumwan Demonstration School. Some were later established as new universities; Burapha University (formerly Bang Saen Campus), Naresuan University (formerly Phitsanulok Campus), Mahasarakham University (formerly Mahasarakham Campus) and Thaksin University (formerly Songkhla Campus). The Bang Khen Campus was closed, moving to the main Prasarnmitr Campus, its former land is now occupied by the Phranakhon Rajabhat University. Lastly, the Phala Suksa Campus was closed and moved to Ongkharak Campus, being renowned as Faculty of Physical Education.

The university's motto "Education is Growth" resembles the initial aim of teacher training and is illustrated through the logo resembling the exponential graph, meaning the exponential growth.