Prince of Songkla University/PSU, was established in 1967 to provide tertiary education in Southern Thailand. The original aims of the university were to raise general education standards and to support regional industry and development. Today, PSU serves as a center for research and technology and provides academic services to local communities. It also provides valuable support for the preservation and study of southern Thai culture. PSU was the first university in southern Thailand. It is a multi-campus institution with the main campus in Hat Yai. Satellite campuses are located in Pattani, Phuket, Surat Thani, and Trang. In 2008, the total student enrollment at the university was over 30,000.
- Community College in Thailand, initiated by Prof. Dr. Sawad Sakulthai, the President of PSU
- Hospitality and Tourism Faculty in Thailand
- International Business Programmes- China/ Korea in Thailand
PSU was founded in 1967 as the first university in southern Thailand. The name: “Prince of Songkla” was bestowed by H. M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej in honour of his late father: HRH Prince Mahidol of Songkla.
P.S.U., Phuket Campus was founded on 14th November 1977.
The Phuket Campus was established in 1993, having grown from the original Phuket Community College (PCC).
PSU’s acronym: MOR-OR (in Thai ม.อ.) is taken from the original name of Prince Mahidol Adulyadej, HRH Prince Mahidol of Songkla.
HRH Prince Mahidol of Songkla’s tenets are:
“Let consideration of personal gain take second place,
to the overall benefit of Mankind.
Prestige and wealth will naturally follow as rewards of our dedication to work.”
The Phuket Campus is presently comprised of five units: Phuket Community College; Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism, originally, the Faculty of Hotel and Tourism Management; Faculty of International Studies; Faculty of Environment and Technology; and the Campus Administration Office.
The Phuket Campus also houses the Department of Computer Engineering (CoE) which is affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering of Hat Yai Campus.
The university colour is BLUE.
The symbolic flower is the Jacaranda, its colour symbolizing the second colour of PSU – VIOLET.
FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT
Website: http://www.te.psu.ac.th/
The Faculty of Technology and Environment/TE, was established on April 19, 2005, having evolved from Phuket Community College. The main mission of TE is to produce outstanding graduates and excellent research in the area of Technology and Environment, to integrate and to apply existing knowledge into concrete projects to suit local and national needs. The faculty also emphasizes academic research in many fields using new technologies to develop and manage natural resources and environment in the Andaman coast region.
The Faculty offers the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Electronic Business
- Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geo-informatics
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Technology and Management
- Master of Science in Environmental Technology and Management
Website: http://www.fht.psu.ac.th/
The Faculty of Hotel and Tourism/FHT began enrolling students in 1994 in order to serve the rapidly developing needs of the tourism industry in Thailand, especially along the Andaman Sea coast. From its inception, FHT was highly successful in supporting the tourism industry in Phuket and other Thai tourist locations. The program soon developed a special facility with teaching languages based on the work of the Institute of Languages. Asian languages offered included Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai. European languages included French, German and Spanish. While the ability to speak English was a prerequisite for admission into FHT, all students also studied English intensively to further their skills.
Extending Educational Boundaries
In 2003, FHT introduced the Masters of Business Administration in the Hospitality and Tourism degree program. The M.B.A. program attracts students from within Thailand and countries as far away as Ecuador. The philosophy of the program is to prepare students for leadership positions in the hospitality and tourism industry in both Thailand and the broader global marketplace.
Promoting International Cooperation
The Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism also developed international links with several countries. Students from Austria Vienna School of Economics and Business Administration have been taking a summer session each year, groups of students from Finland come twice a year for short courses, and students from GuangXi and JiangXi Universities come each year for short courses. Increasing numbers of students from China and western countries are also entering the program as full-time students each year. Lastly, James Cook University in Queensland, Australia and PSU established an on going exchange program beginning in March 2009.
Since its formation, several tourism and business conferences have been co-sponsored by PSU with tourism agencies such as the Tourism Authority of Thailand and TICA, the Phuket Government Administration, neighboring countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia, European and American universities, and collaborations between the Tourism Authority of Thailand/TAT, and the French Tourism Ministry.
The Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism offers the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Tourism Management
- Master’s of Business Administration in Hospitality and Tourism Management
FACULTY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Website: http://www.fis.psu.ac.th/
In 2007, the three newest international studies programmes along with the language courses offered by the original Institute of Languages were combined to form a new faculty: the Faculty of International Studies/FIS. Since that time, FIS has continued to work with several Chinese universities in International Business – China: IBC and Chinese Studies: CNS programs. A number of universities throughout Thailand and Southeast Asia also support the Thai Studies Programme: THS.
The Faculty of International Studies aims to carry out research, provide education, and offer academic services in Area Studies, International Studies, and Languages and Culture Studies by collaborating with organizations and institutes at the regional and international levels. An academic network is in place with the purpose of exchanging and developing higher education as well as promoting a better understanding among the world community.
The Faculty of International Studies offers the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts in International Business – China
- Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in International Business – Korea
- Bachelor of Arts in Korean Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Thai Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in European Studies (English – French)
- Master of Arts in Chinese Studies
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Website: http://www.coe.phuket.psu.ac.th/
The Department of Computer Engineering (CoE), a part of the Faculty of Engineering at PSU, Hat Yai Campus, is a leading research-oriented computer engineering department in Thailand. Founded in1990, the Department continues to contribute to Thailand’s computer industry by providing an excellent research and academics environment that produces high quality computer engineering. This goal has been proven by receipts of numerous awards and publications produced by faculty members and students each year. Our graduates are well respected for their skills and continue to rank among the preferred choices for employment by industrial recruiters.
The CoE is located on two PSU campuses: Hat Yai and Phuket. It offers degrees at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Its extensive programmes provide theoretical knowledge, supreme practical skills, ethical awareness and social responsibility. The offered subjects are based on concentration of the following areas:
- Information Engineering
- Information Network Engineering
- Computer Control Engineering
- Computer System Design Engineering
The Faculty offers the following degree:
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering, Hat Yai Campus
INTERDISCIPLINARY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE AND ANDAMAN NATURAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT (ESSAND)
Website: http://www.essand.psu.ac.th/
ESSAND is situated in the Andaman region. We realize the urgent need for knowledge, technology, and personnel that will help solve the Andaman environmental and natural disaster problems. We also realize the obligation and role of PSU in the sustainable development for its responsible areas. Hence, ESSAND has developed the Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy programs in Earth System Science. The main goals of the programs include: 1) to develop the knowledge and technology for understanding, predicting, and responding to global change at local to global scales by viewing the planet as a singular and highly-interactive system, 2) to train a new generation of scientists, who comprehend the multiple facets of earth system processes as part of an integrated and connected system, and have high-level research capabilities and skills in the field of earth system science. ESSAND’s research will focus on current problems in the context of the Andaman region for preventing and supporting problem solving in the region. We hope that human resources and knowledge, which are the outputs of the curriculum, will play an important role for sustainability and stability of valuable natural resources and will lead to wealth, well-being, and stability of the nation and the Andaman region in the future.
ESSAND offers the following degrees:
- Master of Philosophy (Earth System Science)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Earth System Science
The college has served the Phuket community and beyond in the following disciplines:
- Hotel and Tourism, originally as a two-year certificate programme which evolved into the Bachelor programme of Business Administration in Hospitality Management, and in Tourism Management of the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism
- Mining
- Aquaculture
- Agricultural Techniques
- Applied Arts
- Rubber Technology
- Computer Sciences
- Security Guards
