To Be an International Education Hub

Prince of Songkla University (PSU) in Brief

• Founded in 1967
• First university established in southern Thailand
• #8 Best University in Thailand (by QS Asia Rankings 2023).
• Worldwide, PSU has been placed in the 801-1,000 range �(by QS World University Rankings, as announced on 8 June 2022)
• Multi-campus institution with campuses located in the five cities:

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PSU Phuket Campus

Phuket Campus was founded on 14^th November 1977

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• Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism
• Faculty of International Studies
• Faculty of Technology and Environment
• College of Computing
• Confucius Institute at Phuket

Why Study at PSU Phuket?

• #1 Best Hospitality and Leisure Management in Thailand (QS Subject Rankings 2022) and in the top 101-150 in the world (on April 6, 2022)
• International Accreditation: Audited and Certified by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) TedQual (24 May 2022 to 16 May 2025)
• Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Hospitality Management, and
• Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Tourism Management
• Public university with international programs in all degree levels
• Excellent location to gain great experience.

Facts and Figures

Number of PSU Phuket International Students

Total students = 1,393 students

(Including Exchange Students)

• Thai Students = 1,127 students
• International Students = 266 students (19%)

As of Semester 2-2022

Total staff = 1,393 students

(Including CIP)

• Thai Staff = 348 staff
• International Students = 36 staff (9%)

Number of PSU Phuket International Staff

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2023 Academic Programs

Total programs (Thai + international): 20 programs

As of Semester 2-2022

Ph.D. = 2 (14%)

Bachelor’s = 8 (57%)

Master’s = 4 (29%)

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No. of international programs:

14 international programs (70%)

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• 2 New International Programs for Academic Year 2023 under PSU Graduate School: Module
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Integrated Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Doctor of Philosophy in Integrated Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Partners (in Thailand): Hilton International - Laguna Resorts & Hotels PLC - Bangkok Airways Ground Services - Phuket City Municipality - Phuket Hotels Association
• Partners (outside Thailand): - Asia-Pacific Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (APacCHRIE) - ASEAN Tourism Research Association (ATRA) - Taylor’s University, Malaysia - Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

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PSU Phuket has formal partnership agreements with numerous institutions and organizations worldwide:

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Joint Degree/Double Degree/Non-Degree

• Exchange Programs:
• Asian International Mobility for Students (AIMS) Programme
• Sakura Exchange Program (SIT, Sojo Uni, Osaka Prefecture Uni), etc.
• IMI University, Switzerland
• Northampton University, United Kingdom
• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
• National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan
• National University of Singapore, Singapore

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College of Computing

www.computing.psu.ac.th/en/

Email:coc@phuket.psu.ac.th

Undergraduate degrees:

• Digital Engineering
• Digital Business

Graduate degree:

• Computing

Highlights:

• Software and hardware laboratories

• Animation and Multimedia Technology Center (AMTEC) with multimedia laboratories as well as sound and virtual studios

• Notable national collaborators

Highlights:

• Various outbound and inbound student mobility programs
• Diverse international student body
• Double degree (2+2 and 1+3) and triple degree options
• Domestic and international internship/training programs
• Study abroad scholarships (full and partial) available
• ASEAN International Mobility for Students Program (AIMS) partner

Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism

www.fht.psu.ac.th

Email: fhtpsu@gmail.com

Undergraduate degrees:

• Hospitality Management
• Tourism Management
• Service Innovation Management

Graduate degree:

• Hospitality and Tourism Management

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Faculty of International Studies

www.fis.psu.ac.th/en/

Email: fis.info@phuket.psu.ac.th

Undergraduate degrees:

• International Business: China
• International Studies

Graduate degree:

• Chinese language and Culture

Highlights:

• Diverse student body and faculty members
• Outbound/inbound and short-course student exchange programs

Research areas:

Languages, societies and Cultures; Politics and International affairs; Human Resource Development; Business and Management

Faculty of Technology and Environment

www.te.psu.ac.th

Email: jitlada.a@phuket.psu.ac.th

Graduate degree:

• Master’s degree: Earth System Science
• Doctoral degree: Earth System Science

Highlights: Research areas

• Photosynthesis, plant biology, microbiology
• Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Chemical sensor, Colorimetric sensor
• Instrumental Development for Environmental Analysis, Wastewater Treatment,
• Geophysics Exploration, Apply Physics, Soil Science, Sediment Science, Natural Disaster
• Waste utilization, Heavy metal in the environment, Environmental management
• Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling, Bioenergy, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Industrial Ventilation, Life Cycle Assessment, Odor Measurement, and Management.
• Upcycling, Polymer Recycling, Fiber-reinforced plastic composite, and Community waste data
• Integrated Environmental Management, Environmental Risk Assessment, Marine Pollution,
• Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS, Land Use, Sustainable Agriculture, Landscape Ecology
• Anatomical study of flowering plant, Molecular study, Biochemistry of plant, Plant tissue culture of seaweed and seagrass
• Marine Biology, Environmental Impact Assessment, Marine Pollution, Water Pollution

International Students Activities, and Support & Services

Internationalization at Home:

1. International Students Activities:
1. CSR Activities: Sharing is Caring, Clean the Beach Boot Camp, Safe Sex Campaign, International buddy, IAC-get-together, etc.
2. Cultural Activities: Songkran, Loy Krathong, Chinese New Year, Homestay, etc.
3. Social Activities: International Buddy, Excursion, Camping, Farewell Party, etc.
1. The Hub: A common room for international community
2. Publicity Media: newsletter, The Phuket Collegiate Magazine, updates and reminders
3. International Virtual Webinars: PSU Young GACC
4. Alumni Club: International student alumni activities, alumni website
5. Reinventing University System Projects 2021: Virtual Visiting Professor, Virtual Exchange, World Class Self-Learning (MOOC), Double Degree, Non Degree

International Student Support and Services:

• International One Stop Service: International Affairs Centre (IAC)
• Pre-Arrival & Arrival Supports and Services: Letter of Acceptance, Letter of Visa Request, student orientation, driving & health insurance information session, etc.
• Immigration Matters: Visa, 90-day reporting, address registration, etc.
• Wellbeing Services: Health-related issues, accidents, and insurance
• Communication Channels: Website, Facebook, LINE, IG, WECHAT

Summer School Program

Contact Information

Website: www.phuket.psu.ac.th

Email: iacpsu@phuket.psu.ac.th

Tel: +66-76-276-000 ext. 6014, 6254, 6096-97

Facebook: IAC PSU Phuket

Youtube: PSU Phuket Channel, IAC PSU Phuket