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'''King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi''' ('''KMUTT''', {{lang-th|มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีพระจอมเกล้าธนบุรี; {{RTGS|''maha witthayalai theknoloyi phrachomklao thonburi''}} ) or colloquially "Bangmod" ({{lang-th|บางมด}}; {{rtgs|''bang mot''}} ) is a engineering and technology university in ], focusing on teaching and research. It is one of nine national research universities (NRU) in ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Fact Sheet |url=http://global.kmutt.ac.th/about/fact-sheet |website=King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT)|accessdate=13 August 2018}}</ref> It is in Bang Mot Sub-district, ], ]. It was founded on 18 April 1960, making it the third oldest engineering school and seventh oldest university in ].{{CN|date=August 2018}} '''King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi''' ('''KMUTT''', {{lang-th|มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีพระจอมเกล้าธนบุรี; {{RTGS|''maha witthayalai theknoloyi phrachomklao thonburi''}} ) or colloquially "Bangmod" ({{lang-th|บางมด}}; {{rtgs|''bang mot''}} ) is an engineering and technology university in ], focusing on teaching and research. It is one of nine national research universities (NRU) in ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Fact Sheet |url=http://global.kmutt.ac.th/about/fact-sheet |website=King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT)|accessdate=13 August 2018}}</ref> It is in Bang Mot Sub-district, ], ]. It was founded on 18 April 1960, making it the third oldest engineering school and seventh oldest university in ].{{CN|date=August 2018}}


==History== ==History==
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The university's formal seal is the personal seal of Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramenthra Maha Mongkut Phra Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua, or Rama IV, also known as ]. In the middle of the seal is a Pra Maha Mongkut or Great Crown of Victory, the most important of the five regalia: the great crown of victory; the sword of victory; the royal staff; the royal slippers; and the royal fan and royal fly whisk)<ref>{{Cite web|title = The Royal Regalia and Royal Utensils of Thailand|url = http://www.chiangmai-chiangrai.com/royal-regalia_utensils.html|website = www.chiangmai-chiangrai.com|accessdate = 2015-05-17|deadurl = yes|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20170906090634/http://www.chiangmai-chiangrai.com/royal-regalia_utensils.html|archivedate = 2017-09-06|df = }}</ref> It has a white tiered umbrella of kingship bracing both sides. All of the symbols are displayed in a two-layered circle with text both in Thai and English showing the name of the university. This seal is used for announcements and official documents and is included in all of the ceremonies of the university.<ref>{{Cite web|title = logosociety: ตราสัญลักษณ์ มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีพระจอมเกล้า|url = http://logosociety.blogspot.com/2010/10/blog-post_6330.html|website = ]|date = |accessdate = 2015-05-17}}</ref> The university's formal seal is the personal seal of Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramenthra Maha Mongkut Phra Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua, or Rama IV, also known as ]. In the middle of the seal is a Pra Maha Mongkut or Great Crown of Victory, the most important of the five regalia: the great crown of victory; the sword of victory; the royal staff; the royal slippers; and the royal fan and royal fly whisk)<ref>{{Cite web|title = The Royal Regalia and Royal Utensils of Thailand|url = http://www.chiangmai-chiangrai.com/royal-regalia_utensils.html|website = www.chiangmai-chiangrai.com|accessdate = 2015-05-17|deadurl = yes|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20170906090634/http://www.chiangmai-chiangrai.com/royal-regalia_utensils.html|archivedate = 2017-09-06|df = }}</ref> It has a white tiered umbrella of kingship bracing both sides. All of the symbols are displayed in a two-layered circle with text both in Thai and English showing the name of the university. This seal is used for announcements and official documents and is included in all of the ceremonies of the university.<ref>{{Cite web|title = logosociety: ตราสัญลักษณ์ มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีพระจอมเกล้า|url = http://logosociety.blogspot.com/2010/10/blog-post_6330.html|website = ]|date = |accessdate = 2015-05-17}}</ref>


The flower of King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi is "Thammaruksa", a flower that can easily can be found on campus. The university color imitates that of the flower. The flower of King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi is "Thammaruksa", a flower that can easily be found on campus. The university color imitates that of the flower.


==Schools== ==Schools==
The KMUTT's School of Architecture and Design was established in 1995, to an provide for architectural study in the English language. The current bachelor's degree programs are architecture, interior architecture, and industrial design. Communications design was added in 2003. The school focuses on research and development of applied technology in art and design disciplines. In 2002, the school's name was changed from the "School of Architecture" to "School of Architecture and Design" (SoAD). The KMUTT's School of Architecture and Design was established in 1995, to provide for architectural study in the English language. The current bachelor's degree programs are architecture, interior architecture, and industrial design. Communications design was added in 2003. The school focuses on research and development of applied technology in art and design disciplines. In 2002, the school's name was changed from the "School of Architecture" to "School of Architecture and Design" (SoAD).


==Student life== ==Student life==
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==Campuses== ==Campuses==
===Bangmod Main Campus=== ===Bangmod main campus===
Bang Mot is the main campus of KMUTT, in Thonburi on Prachauthit Road. The area of the main campus is {{Convert|52|acres|km2|abbr = on}}. The Faculty of Engineering; Faculty of Science; Faculty of Industrial Education and Technology; School of Energy, Environmental and Materials; the School of Information Technology; the School of Liberal Arts; the Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment; Graduate School of Management and Innovation; Institute of Field Robotics;<ref>{{cite news|last1=Praiwan|first1=Yuthana|title=Rise of the robots, at last|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/news/1463630/rise-of-the-robots-at-last|accessdate=12 May 2018|work=Bangkok Post|date=12 May 2018}}</ref> Institute for Scientific and Technological Research and Services; Computer Center; and KMUTT Library are all present on this campus.<ref>{{Cite web|title = KMUTT Bangmod Campus|url = http://global.kmutt.ac.th/campus/kmutt-bangmod-campus|website = global.kmutt.ac.th|accessdate = 2015-05-17}}</ref> Bang Mot is the main campus of KMUTT, in Thonburi on Prachauthit Road. The area of the main campus is {{Convert|52|acres|km2|abbr = on}}. The Faculty of Engineering; Faculty of Science; Faculty of Industrial Education and Technology; School of Energy, Environmental and Materials; the School of Information Technology; the School of Liberal Arts; the Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment; Graduate School of Management and Innovation; Institute of Field Robotics;<ref>{{cite news|last1=Praiwan|first1=Yuthana|title=Rise of the robots, at last|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/news/1463630/rise-of-the-robots-at-last|accessdate=12 May 2018|work=Bangkok Post|date=12 May 2018}}</ref> Institute for Scientific and Technological Research and Services; Computer Center; and KMUTT Library are all present on this campus.<ref>{{Cite web|title = KMUTT Bangmod Campus|url = http://global.kmutt.ac.th/campus/kmutt-bangmod-campus|website = global.kmutt.ac.th|accessdate = 2015-05-17}}</ref>


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== KMUTT Library == == KMUTT Library ==
The "KMUTT Library and Information Center" was founded on 5 May 1988. On 19 October 2000 its name was changed to "KMUTT Library".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lib.kmutt.ac.th/about-us/policy/|title=นโยบายสำนักหอสมุด มจธ. {{!}} Home สำนักหอสมุด มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีพระจอมเกล้าธนบุรี|last=|first=|date=|website=Home สำนักหอสมุด มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีพระจอมเกล้าธนบุรี|language=en-US|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2018-04-19}}</ref> The "KMUTT Library and Information Center" was founded on 5 May 1988. On 19 October 2000 its name was changed to "KMUTT Library".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lib.kmutt.ac.th/about-us/policy/|title=นโยบายสำนักหอสมุด มจธ. {{!}} Home สำนักหอสมุด มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีพระจอมเกล้าธนบุรี|last=|first=|date=|website=Home สำนักหอสมุด มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีพระจอมเกล้าธนบุรี|language=en-US|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2018-04-19}}</ref>


==Partner Institution== ==Partner institution==
===Malaysia=== ===Malaysia===
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King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi
มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีพระจอมเกล้าธนบุรี
File:Arms of KMUTT.png
Former namesThonburi Technical College
King Mongkut's Institute of Technology
Thonburi Campus King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Thonburi
MottoDanto Seṭṭho Manussesu
Motto in English"The trained man wins"
TypePublic (National) research university
EstablishedFebruary 4, 1960 (1960-02-04)
PresidentAssoc. Prof. Dr. Sakarindr Bhumiratana
Location(Main campus)
Bang Mot, Thung Khru, Bangkok, 10140
CampusUrban
Bang Mot (Main campus)
Rural
Bangkhuntien campus
Ratchaburi campus
Colors  Orange
  Yellow
AffiliationsASAIHL
MascotAnt
Websitewww.kmutt.ac.th
File:KMUTT Logo.svg

King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT, {{lang-th|มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีพระจอมเกล้าธนบุรี; RTGSmaha witthayalai theknoloyi phrachomklao thonburi ) or colloquially "Bangmod" (Template:Lang-th; RTGSbang mot ) is an engineering and technology university in Thailand, focusing on teaching and research. It is one of nine national research universities (NRU) in Thailand. It is in Bang Mot Sub-district, Thung Khru District, Bangkok. It was founded on 18 April 1960, making it the third oldest engineering school and seventh oldest university in Thailand.

History

King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi can trace its origin to the Thonburi Technical College (TTC) which was established on 4 February 1960, by the Department of Vocational Education, Ministry of Education. TTC had the mission of training technicians, technical instructors, and technologists. By virtue of the Technology Act, enacted 21 April 1971, three technical institutes are under the Department of Vocational Education: Thonburi Technical Institute (TTI), North Bangkok Technical Institute, and Nonthaburi Telecommunication Institute. They were combined to form one degree-granting institution under the name King Mongkut's Institute of Technology (KMIT) spread across three campuses. TTC thus became KMIT Thonburi campus. In 1974, KMIT was transferred from the Ministry of Education to the Ministry of University Affairs.

A new technology act was enacted 19 February 1986: the three campuses of KMIT became three autonomous institutes, each having university status. KMIT Thonburi campus became King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Thonburi (KMITT).

KMITT purchased 460 acres (1.9 km) of land to expand the campus.

Governance and organisation

King Mongkut.

The university's formal seal is the personal seal of Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramenthra Maha Mongkut Phra Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua, or Rama IV, also known as King Mongkut. In the middle of the seal is a Pra Maha Mongkut or Great Crown of Victory, the most important of the five regalia: the great crown of victory; the sword of victory; the royal staff; the royal slippers; and the royal fan and royal fly whisk) It has a white tiered umbrella of kingship bracing both sides. All of the symbols are displayed in a two-layered circle with text both in Thai and English showing the name of the university. This seal is used for announcements and official documents and is included in all of the ceremonies of the university.

The flower of King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi is "Thammaruksa", a flower that can easily be found on campus. The university color imitates that of the flower.

Schools

The KMUTT's School of Architecture and Design was established in 1995, to provide for architectural study in the English language. The current bachelor's degree programs are architecture, interior architecture, and industrial design. Communications design was added in 2003. The school focuses on research and development of applied technology in art and design disciplines. In 2002, the school's name was changed from the "School of Architecture" to "School of Architecture and Design" (SoAD).

Student life

The sports complex includes, among other facilities, a gymnasium, a basketball court, a football field, a table tennis facility and a tennis court.

Library of King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi is the management Central Office library, and information technology to support the mission of the university to provide education, promote research, development, technical education and service to the society.

KMUTT residence is an independent, non-profit organization in cooperation with the University administration.

There are student activities and sports services, sports equipment borrowing services such as football, volleyball etc., outdoor sports fields and indoor sports field.

Campuses

Bangmod main campus

Bang Mot is the main campus of KMUTT, in Thonburi on Prachauthit Road. The area of the main campus is 52 acres (0.21 km). The Faculty of Engineering; Faculty of Science; Faculty of Industrial Education and Technology; School of Energy, Environmental and Materials; the School of Information Technology; the School of Liberal Arts; the Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment; Graduate School of Management and Innovation; Institute of Field Robotics; Institute for Scientific and Technological Research and Services; Computer Center; and KMUTT Library are all present on this campus.

Bang Khun Thian Campus

The Bang Khun Thian Campus, 80 acres (0.32 km) in size, contains the School of Architecture and Design, the School of Bioresources and Technology, the Pilot Plant Development and Training Institute, and the Industrial Park. It is in Bangkok's Bang Khun Thian District.

Main campus dormitories

In the fiscal year 1995–1997, the government granted a budget of 190.8 million baht to King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi to construct the dormitory. The male dormitory, completed for 130.7 million baht, was a 23 m (75 ft) x 69 m (226 ft) eleven-story building, composed of 264 rooms that accommodate 944 students. The female dormitory, completed at the amount of 60.1 million baht, was a 23 m (75 ft) x 35.7 m (117 ft) ten-story building, composed of 110 rooms that accommodate 388 students.

KMUTT Library

The "KMUTT Library and Information Center" was founded on 5 May 1988. On 19 October 2000 its name was changed to "KMUTT Library".

Partner institution

Malaysia

References

  1. "Fact Sheet". King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT). Retrieved 13 August 2018.
  2. "KMUTT Ratchaburi Learning Park". global.kmutt.ac.th. Retrieved 2015-05-17.
  3. "The Royal Regalia and Royal Utensils of Thailand". www.chiangmai-chiangrai.com. Archived from the original on 2017-09-06. Retrieved 2015-05-17. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. "logosociety: ตราสัญลักษณ์ มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีพระจอมเกล้า". Blogspot. Retrieved 2015-05-17.
  5. Praiwan, Yuthana (12 May 2018). "Rise of the robots, at last". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
  6. "KMUTT Bangmod Campus". global.kmutt.ac.th. Retrieved 2015-05-17.
  7. "KMUTT Bangkhuntien Campus | KMUTT". global.kmutt.ac.th. Retrieved 2015-05-17.
  8. "นโยบายสำนักหอสมุด มจธ. | Home สำนักหอสมุด มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีพระจอมเกล้าธนบุรี". Home สำนักหอสมุด มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีพระจอมเกล้าธนบุรี. Retrieved 2018-04-19. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)


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