Positive dynamics of cooperation with partners from Thailand

From June 12 to June 19, 2024, George Varlamov, Head of International Cooperation Department, visited partner universities in Thailand to discuss current projects as well as plans for the upcoming academic year.

During a visit to Walailak University (Nakhon Si Thammarat Province), official meetings were held with the university's management, employees of international services, as well as representatives of faculties with which education and science projects are already underway.

The eventful program of the visit included an acquaintance with the infrastructure of Walailak University, a meeting with students interested in participating in academic mobility programs at UMTE, as well as lectures on the business culture of Russia and the current state and prospects of development of the Russian economy.

The students listened to the presentations with great interest. After the presentation, the students were able to ask all their questions about Russia, peculiarities of doing business with Russian companies, mobility programs at UMTE. During the negotiations, special attention was paid to the exchange of teachers, as well as to the intensification of scientific cooperation.

During the visit to Kasem Bundit University (Bangkok), negotiations were held with the university management and representatives of the international department on new projects planned for the next academic year. Among such initiatives are the following: return visit of Kasem Bundit University delegation to St. Petersburg, further development of the international student project “Russia and Thailand: features and peculiarities for cooperation”, which this academic year united 60 students of the two universities in international virtual teams for more than a month, online lectures, exchange of teachers and many others.

At Kasem Bundit University, George Varlamov also gave a lecture on business culture and doing business in Russia, which was met with great interest as students from Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos and other Asian countries were present in the audience.

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Walailak University is a public university founded in 1992. The university is named after the Princess of Thailand. The campus is the largest in Thailand (among universities). Walailak University offers students the opportunity to study in one of 46 undergraduate programs and 28 graduate programs that cover 16 different fields.

The campus of Walailak University is surrounded by the scenic Khao Luang National Park and the sea. In addition to the university, the campus offers a sports complex, tennis and badminton courts, a golf course and a fitness room. The campus serves as home to students and staff from more than 21 countries around the world, contributing to a cultural diversity of the educational process.

Kasem Bundit University is a private university founded in 1987, located in Bangkok, Thailand. The university offers different undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs.

The university has been ranked 6th among private universities in Thailand. The university has more than 10000 students, including more than 500 graduate students, as well as highly qualified faculty members.

All degree programs at Kasem Bundit University are accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand.