Khon Kaen University (KKU) demonstrates excellence in teaching, learning, research & development and innovation. These go hand in hand with technology transfer and research-based problem solution development, with a focus on northeastern Thailand and the Mekong Subregion.

KKU has received national and international commendations for its educational and research qualities as well as good governance. KKU’s goals are to be recognized both internationally and regionally as a leading university in research and social devotion, in an academic atmosphere based on loyalty and affiliation. KKU employs highly competent personnel, providing both good working conditions and a good quality of life.

Khon Kaen University recently became one of the nine national research universities in Thailand and an educational center in the Mekong Subregion. The university’s major mission is to prepare future global citizens to work in a continually changing world. KKU currently has more than 37,000 students studying in 20 faculties, 3 colleges, 1 school and 2 campuses and in more than 30 international programs covering a wide variety of disciplines.

Conveniently located a few kilometers from the city center on an attractive green site measuring 900 hectares, KKU is the leading education and Life Long Learning Center of the northeastern region, providing an environment conducive to learning and proper support towards academic success for its students to pursue their goals of higher education through study and research.