About Nakhon Phanom University
Background of Nakhon Phanom University
Nakhon Phanom University is a state university which has been institutionalized and restructured by the integrations of various colleges and schools. The University has been officially established since September 2, 2005 under Nakhon Phanom University Act, published in the Government Gazette Vol. 122, Part 75A, dated 1st September, 2005. Article 4 of the act provided that Nakhon Phanom University is constituted with Nakhon Phanom Rajabhat University, Mahasarakham University Nakhon Phanom Campus, Nakhon Phanom Technical College, Nakhon Phanom College of Agriculture and Technology, Thatphanom Industrial and Community Education College, Nawa Industrial and Community Education College, and Boromarajonani College of Nursing. As a result, Nakhon Phanom University is a legal entity and is part of the government working under the Office of the Higher Education Commission.
According to the varieties of institutional structure, Nakhon Phanom University is very unique and different to other universities in Thailand because it offers various types of study including short-term courses and vocational certificate programs, with various types of curriculums, as well as degree and non-degree programs.
About Nakhon Phanom University
Background of Nakhon Phanom University
Nakhon Phanom University is a state university which has been institutionalized and restructured by the integrations of various colleges and schools. The University has been officially established since September 2, 2005 under Nakhon Phanom University Act, published in the Government Gazette Vol. 122, Part 75A, dated 1st September, 2005. Article 4 of the act provided that Nakhon Phanom University is constituted with Nakhon Phanom Rajabhat University, Mahasarakham University Nakhon Phanom Campus, Nakhon Phanom Technical College, Nakhon Phanom College of Agriculture and Technology, Thatphanom Industrial and Community Education College, Nawa Industrial and Community Education College, and Boromarajonani College of Nursing. As a result, Nakhon Phanom University is a legal entity and is part of the government working under the Office of the Higher Education Commission.
According to the varieties of institutional structure, Nakhon Phanom University is very unique and different to other universities in Thailand because it offers various types of study including short-term courses and vocational certificate programs, with various types of curriculums, as well as degree and non-degree programs.
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Nakhon Phanom University is one of the top universities in Mueang District, Thailand. It is ranked #1101-1200 in Asian University Rankings 2026.
Asian University Rankings
- 2026#1101-1200
Asian University Rankings
- 2026#1101-1200
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