Sripatum University

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Sripatum University

มหาวิทยาลัยศรีปทุม
Former name	Thai Suriya College
Type	Private
Established	1970
President	Dr.Rutchaneeporn Pookayaporn Phukkamarn
Location	2410/2 Phahonyothin Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok , Thailand 13°51′19″N 100°35′07″E / 13.85528°N 100.58528°E / 13.85528; 100.58528
Campus	Bangkhen Main Campus in Bangkok, Phyathai Campus for Executive Programs located in CBD area, Chonburi Campus near the country’s eastern seaboard, Khon Kaen - Gateway to ASEAN
Nickname	SPU
Website	https://www.spu.ac.th/

Sripatum University (SPU; Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยศรีปทุม) is one of the oldest private universities in Bangkok, Thailand. Dr. Sook Pookayaporn established the university in 1970 under the name of Thai Suriya College. In 1987, the college was promoted to university status by the Ministry of University Affairs, and has since been known as Sripatum University.

"Sripatum" means the "Source of Knowledge Blooming Like a Lotus" and was conferred on the college by the Princess Mother Srinagarindra (Somdet Phra Srinagarindra Baromarajajanan). She presided over the official opening ceremony of SPU and awarded vocational certificates to the first three graduating classes.

In 2002, Sripatum University was accredited by the International Standards Organisation (ISO9001:2000) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. Sripatum University offers 10 Schools & 6 Colleges

SIC offers 8 international academic programs taught in English: International Business Management, International Hospitality Management (a joint academic program with SHML in Switzerland), International Logistic & Supply Chain Management, Airline Business, Media & Marketing Communication, Accountancy, Business Chinese (a dual-degree with Beijing Language and Culture University) and Thai Studies.