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On 2nd November 2020, the Office of International Affairs at UTCC hosted the grand opening of the “International Month 2020” at Co-Working Space, Building 10. The event was attended by the delegates of the American Embassy, British Council, Japan Foundation, and supported by the European Union, USC School of Cinematic Arts, and American Film Showcase. Ms. Parichart Thammajinda, Director of International Affairs gave the welcome speech and shared the purpose and objective of having “International Month”. Later Dr. Jakarin Srimoon, Vice President of International Affairs shared the list of all the activities lined up for students later in the month. Dr. Jakarin also motivated students to participate and learn international culture through various upcoming activities.

UTCC Office of International Relations team had the pleasure of visiting Australian Embassy to meet H.E. Mr. Allan McKinnon PSM, Australian Ambassador to Thailand, Ms. Susan Kahwati, Sr. Trade and Investment Commissioner and Ms. Busarin Sinthunavarat, Education Manager. The Australian Embassy team was very excited to learn about our unique two-degree program with University of Newcastle, Australia. Mr. Allan McKinnon PSM, appreciated UTCC’s initiative to offer Australian degree in Thailand and offered his support to strengthen the academic ties between the two universities. UTCC expresses gratitude to Australian Ambassador to accept our invitation to be a special speaker for  “UTCC Ambassadors Talk Series” to share his experience to inspire our students to become visionary leaders.

Mr. Mark Smithson, Deputy Director and Ms. Nantamas Chatraporn, Trade Manager from British Embassy Bangkok paid a courtesy visit to UTCC.

British Embassy showed keen interest to support activities focusing on improving the English language proficiency at UTCC. They were excited to learn about UTCC’s career-oriented Accountancy and Digital Art programs.

After the meeting, UTCC students gave a campus tour to the British Embassy delegation.

UTCC delegation headed by the Vice President – Dr. Jakarin Srimoon visited the Embassy of New Zealand to meet H.E. Mr. Taha Macpherson, New Zealand Ambassador to Thailand and his team.

During the meeting, H.E. Mr. Taha Macpherson shared his interest to develop deeper educational ties between the two countries. He appreciated the international two-degree program running at UTCC. The New Zealand Embassy team offered support to connect to New Zealand universities and find the right partners to offer Double Degree programs in Thailand. Both organizations highlighted that they would actively support the educational cooperation projects between the two countries and develop closer ties.

UTCC Office of International Affairs had an opportunity to visit the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany to meet H.E Georg Schmidt, Ambassador of Germany to the Kingdom of Thailand and Dr. Alexander Raubold, Counsellor of Economic and Commercial Affairs. H.E Georg Schmidt showed keen interest in attending our upcoming events and share his experience with our students. We discussed the idea of having a “German Language and Culture Day” at UTCC in collaboration with the German Embassy, Bangkok.

Office of International Affairs, UTCC paid a courtesy visit to the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Kingdom of Thailand. We thank Mr. Stepan Golovin, Counsellor and Mr. Vladimir Kim, Cultural Attaché for the warm welcome.

UTCC management team visited the Embassy of the Republic of Korea on 28 September, 2020 to meet Mr. Joyoung Jeon, Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission. UTCC team received a warm welcome at the Embassy. We discussed how UTCC can work with the Korean Embassy to promote the Korean language and culture at UTCC campus. Minister was pleased to know that UTCC offers Korean major at undergraduate level. He showed interest to visit UTCC and meet the students. We look forward to closely working with the Korean Embassy in the future to promote intercultural activities. UTCC team was led by Dr. Jakarin Srimoon, Vice President, Ms. Parichart Thammajinda, Director and Mr. Aung Kaung Pyae from Office of International Affairs.

Global Entrepreneurs Network, (GEN Thailand) visited UTCC Bangkok campus to discuss the possible collaboration between the two organizations.

GEN Thailand team shared the upcoming events they planned in Thailand to promote the Entrepreneurial spirits among the Thai youth and to support the upcoming entrepreneurs. Leaders of both organizations showed keen interest to work on various joint projects and events. GEN Thailand’s upcoming event is “Global Entrepreneurs Week” to be held at Icon-Siam, Bangkok during 16th – 21st Nov, 2020.

Congratulations!!!

One more golden feather added to our cap. It is with great pleasure to announce that Thet Aung Zin, our Global MBA Alumnus from Mandalay Campus, received Fulbright Scholarship to Study Masters in Finance in the USA. We at UTCC wish him all the success in his future endeavours.

Started in 1946, Named after United States Senator – J William Fulbright, every year Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship program carefully selects 4000 foreign students across the globe and award them deserving scholarships to cover tuition, academic fees, monthly stipend, book and equipment allowance to study in the USA.

UTCC ranks NO.1 private university of Thailand – RUR World University Rankings 2020.

UTCC, ranks No. 1 private university of Thailand in the RUR World University Rankings 2020, reaffirming its position as a leading university in the business, trade and service industry in ASEAN region. RUR Rankings is based on four indicators: teaching, research, racial diversity and financial sustainability. Considering the key focus areas, UTCC performed outstandingly in International Co-authored Papers (Academic Work), ranking 158 in the world among the 930 universities worldwide.