HIGHLIGHTS

• Strategic Industry Partnerships via MOUs: Thammasat University has established formal collaborations with leading private sector companies across industries—such as IBM, Grab, Binance, SCG, and KGI Securities—to provide students with skills, internships, and direct career pathways.
• Hands-on Career Development Projects: Initiatives like the “KGI ALGO TRADING BOOTCAMP” and “GrabCampus” offer real-world learning experiences, while partnerships in digital assets, actuarial science, and manufacturing help tailor academic programs to meet industry demands.
• Comprehensive Student Support Services: Through the TU Cooperative Education and Career Development Centre (TUCEEC) and faculty-level career centres, students receive tailored counselling, skills training, and job-matching services to support their transition into the workforce.
• Impressive Graduate Employment Outcomes: These robust collaborations and support systems contribute to Thammasat University’s high graduate employment rate—over 92% in 2024—demonstrating the success of its industry-engaged educational approach.

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In an era of rapid global change, preparing students for a stable and successful transition into the professional world is a crucial mission for leading higher education institutions like Thammasat University. Recognizing this importance, the University has formally collaborated with diverse private sector entities to provide students with opportunities to develop skills, gain experience, and build networks, which will serve as a vital foundation for their career growth. This article explores these robust collaborations through Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), active projects, and the commendable outcomes achieved by Thammasat University students.

MOUs: Bridges to Career Opportunities

Thammasat University has signed numerous Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with leading private companies, serving as bridges to diverse career opportunities for students. These collaborations span various industries, with notable examples including:

• Digital and Technology Sector: The University has partnered with giants like IBM Thailand in the “Thammasat – IBM SkillsBuild” project, offering students free access to essential digital skills such as data science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. Furthermore, students can transfer credits earned. Additionally, there is a collaboration with Grab Thailand to enhance student potential in the digital age through the GrabCampus project, which focuses on business management skills and learning from real-world situations. This also includes partnerships with Binance Thailand and Gulf Energy Development to cultivate personnel in digital assets, responding to the growth of this industry in Thailand.
• Business and Finance Sector: The Faculty of Science and Technology has collaborated with KGI Securities to organize the “KGI ALGO TRADING BOOTCAMP” project, enhancing Algorithmic Trading skills for students interested in the capital market. Additionally, there is a partnership with Thai Reinsurance Public Company Limited to produce high-quality graduates in actuarial science, with an emphasis on internships, cooperative education, and curriculum adjustments to meet private sector demands.
• Industrial and Manufacturing Sector: The University prioritizes providing students with practical experience through collaboration with SCG, a leading industrial conglomerate. This focuses on internships, cooperative education, and the development of essential knowledge and skills for real-world work.
• Regional Entrepreneurship: The College of Innovation (CITU) has signed an MOU with SEA Bridge to promote personnel development, entrepreneurship training, and cross-border business expansion. A prominent project is SEA Bridge NextGen, which focuses on practical skills in business expansion and innovation.
• Social and Industrial Development: Thammasat University has also partnered with the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) to promote cooperative education projects, internships, research, and academic services to society, providing students with close exposure to the industrial sector.
• Furthermore, there are (implied) discussions and collaborations with CP Group in health sciences and technology, particularly in food and cancer prevention, biotechnology, telemedicine, AI, and robotics, demonstrating a commitment to forging partnerships across diverse fields.

Intensive Projects Supporting Students’ Career Readiness

Beyond MOUs, Thammasat University also implements numerous other projects and initiatives to comprehensively support students’ career paths, such as:

• Internship and Cooperative Education Programmes: These programmes are available at various faculties, such as the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Economics, and Faculty of Political Science. They publicise opportunities and encourage students to participate in internships with leading companies and organizations, both domestically and internationally. Additionally, the “TU Internship & Job Fair” is held annually, serving as a platform for students to meet and apply for jobs directly with private companies.
• Career Counselling and Guidance Services: The University has dedicated units, such as the Thammasat University Cooperative Education and Career Development Centre (TUCEEC), which offers a wide range of services from skill development and training to job and internship matching. Furthermore, the Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy has its own career counselling centre to provide tailored advice to students in their respective fields.
• Industry Engagement Activities: In addition to the Job Fair, various faculties organize seminars and lectures by industry experts to provide students with in-depth information and networking opportunities within their fields.

These collaborations enable Thammasat students to develop skills and knowledge, gain practical experience from real-world work, build professional networks, and enhance future employment prospects. This comprehensive preparation results in a high employment rate for Thammasat University graduates, with over 92% of graduates employed after completing their studies in 2024.