Burapha University
Burapha University (BUU) (Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยบูรพา) is one of Thailand's public universities. It is in the coastal town of Saen Suk, near the beach of Bangsaen in Chonburi province. It was established on 8 July 1955, originating from Bangsaen Educational College which was the first regional tertiary educational institute. The university offers degrees in more than 50 programs of study, including 75 master's programs, three EdD programs, and 22 PhD programs.
มหาวิทยาลัยบูรพา | |
| Motto | Sukho Paññā Paṭilābho (Pali) |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Gaining Intellectual Knowledge Brings Happiness. |
| Type | Public (National) |
| Established | 8 July 1955 as Bangsaen College of Education 29 July 1990 as Burapha University |
| President | Professor Sompong Pongthai, MD |
| Students | 47,865 |
| Undergraduates | 39,441 |
| Postgraduates | 7,095 |
| 1,329 | |
| Location | Saen Suk, Chonburi, Thailand 13.285895°N 100.924753°E |
| Symbolic tree | Coconut tree |
| Colours | Gray – Gold |
| Affiliations | ASAIHL AUN |
| Website | buu |
Burapha University has three campuses:
- Burapha University, Chonburi Campus, Mueang Chonburi district, Chonburi province established in 1955.
- Burapha University, Chanthaburi Campus, Tha Mai district, Chanthaburi province established in 1996.
- Burapha University, Sakaeo Campus, Watthana Nakhon district, Sa Kaeo province established in 1997.
The university colors are gray and gold. Gray represents the progress of intellectual knowledge. Gold represents morality. The colors represent University's commitment to the intellectual knowledge and morality.
In September 2016, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha invoked Section 44 of the interim charter allowing him to form a special panel to take over administration of the university as it was judged to be incapable of administering itself.