6 October 2022: A group of international students and faculty members from Siam University (SU) visited the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) to learn about the campus, including the International Unified Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Program offered in collaboration between the two institutions.
The visit was conducted as a part of the cooperation between the two institutions, dating back more than five years. AIT and SU signed their first Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) in May and November 2017, respectively, outlining a five-year plan to boost institutional collaboration in academics and research and develop joint academic activities and educational linkages. Following the initial period’s completion, the agreements were renewed in August 2022 for an additional five years, considering the mutual interest in upgrading relations.
The International Unified Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Program aims to prepare trained batches of future AIT and SU graduates for quality research, focusing on emerging areas of research and innovation. The program offers students an opportunity for quality higher education and accelerated graduation, producing global engineering leaders with international exposure. Under the program, students can enroll in an accelerated program, with an opportunity to gain a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree within five years. The Bachelor’s Degree is awarded by Siam University, while AIT awards the Master’s Degree.
The visiting group consisted of 16 international students from Germany, Myanmar, China, Nepal, India, Philippines, and Canada and were accompanied by seven faculty members from the Civil Engineering Department, Information Technology Department, and International College of Siam University.
The visit’s main objective was to showcase AIT’s academic and research facilities, campus environment, and infrastructure and encourage the students to pursue higher education at AIT. They met with AIT President Prof. Kazuo Yamamoto; Prof. Nitin K Tripathi, Director, Special Degree Programs; Prof. Dieter Trau, Dean School of Engineering and Technology, and department heads and faculties who presented about AIT and their respective departments. The students also took a tour of AIT and enjoyed its green campus and infrastructure. In addition, they were informed about the three schools and the academic programs of AIT. The students visited AIT’s research labs and became familiar with ongoing projects and research activities.
Following the visit, visiting students expressed their keen interest and shared their plans to pursue a master’s degree. They further indicated strong interest in joining AIT under the unified program.
About Siam University
Siam University (SU) is a private university focusing on three pillars; Employability, Diversity, and Sustainability. Since its inception in 1973, SU has been fully accredited and internationally recognized as an institution of higher education offering various undergraduate, graduate, and lifelong education programs. SU’s mission is to offer higher education emphasizing innovation, technology, and industrial engagement so that graduates are knowledgeable and ethical with career competency for the current and future needs of globalization. Siam University has actively affiliated with international associations worldwide.
