Ubon Ratchathani University

Ubon Ratchathani University (UBU) was founded in 1987 as a regional campus of Khon Kaen University and established as a university by Royal Charter in 1990. It aims to provide educational opportunities for students from all provinces and specifically those from provinces in North-East Thailand, Amnat Charoen, Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon, Si Sa Ket, Ubon Ratchathani, and Yasothon. The university supports and encourages research that benefits the local, national, and international communities, and promotes activities that preserve the cultural identity of the area. UBU is located on the Warin-Detudom Road, approximately 15 kilometres south of Ubon. It is easily accessible by public transport from the airport and the numerous bus terminals in Ubon, and the train station in Warin. The campus is spacious and is situated in a rural setting, occupying approximately 5,300 rai (848 hectares). The universitys logo is in the form of a Lan Chang period chedi, a religious structure ...