Kasetsart University (KU) (Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยเกษตรศาสตร์; RTGS: Mahawitthayalai Kasetsat) is a public research university in Bangkok, Thailand. It was Thailand’s first agricultural university and Thailand’s third oldest university.[citation needed] It was established on 2 February 1943 to promote subjects related to agricultural science. Since then, Kasetsart University has expanded its subject areas to cover life sciences, science, engineering, social sciences, and humanities. Kasetsart University’s main campus is in Bangkhen, northern Bangkok, with several other campuses throughout Thailand. It is one of the largest university in Thailand.
Philosophy
Kasetsart University devote itself to the task of accumulating and developing intellectual knowledge. It thrives for the growth in academic wisdom including ethical and moral excellence. In addition, it has a responsibility to play a leading role in keeping our Thai heritage alive and to ensure that it continues to grow to enrich the civilization of the notion.
Vision
Kasetsart University aims to provide ‘Knowledge of the Land’ to promote sustainable development in our country in order to be internationally recognized.
Mission
The primary mission of Kasetsart University is
- To create intellectual and sensible human resources with virtue and public consciousness
- To be a hub of local wisdom, to create and develop diversified knowledge, and to produce high-standard and competitive output
- To work with local communities and embrace social responsibilities
- To maintain and strengthen art, culture and the identity of the university and
To manage the university’s resources effectively.
Core Values
Achievement orientation, solidarity, and integrity
Identity
Integrity, determination, knowledge creation and unity.
