HIGHLIGHTS
- Free Online Courses with Certificates: Thammasat offers accessible online learning via platforms like TU NEXT and OIA, providing certificates upon completion for career enhancement.
- Public Access to Campus Facilities: Key learning spaces, including the Rangsit Centre Public Library, museums, and recreational areas, are open for free public use, fostering community engagement.
- Extensive Digital Resources: The university provides free online access to vast digital collections (TU Digital Collections), and seminar recordings, making knowledge widely available.
- Commitment to Lifelong Learning: All initiatives reflect Thammasat’s core mission as the ‘University for the People’, dedicated to breaking down educational barriers and enriching Thai society.
As Thailand’s ‘University for the People’, Thammasat University is steadfast in its commitment to broadening educational horizons and championing lifelong learning throughout Thai society. True to this mission, we are proud to offer a wide array of educational resources freely accessible to the public through multiple channels:
1. Free Online Courses with Certificates: Learn Anytime, Anywhere
Our dynamic online learning platforms empower everyone to acquire new skills and deepen their knowledge at their own pace:
- Gen Next Academy (TU NEXT): This flagship initiative serves as a vibrant learning hub for all. Explore a rich catalogue of online courses spanning business, technology, law, arts, and humanities. Taught by expert faculty, these courses provide cutting-edge insights. Upon meeting completion requirements, learners earn an official certificate – a valuable addition to any portfolio or CV. [Learn more at TU NEXT]
- Language Skills Development: Prepare for the global stage with free online courses offered by our Office of International Affairs (OIA). Whether you’re aiming for IELTS or TOEFL success, or learning Thai as a foreigner, these courses equip you with vital communication skills for today’s interconnected world. [Explore OIA Courses]
2. Access to Inspiring Campus Facilities: Knowledge Beyond the Classroom
Learning thrives in stimulating environments. Thammasat welcomes the public to experience our key centres for knowledge and discovery:
- Thammasat University Public Library (Rangsit Centre): A pioneering model within higher education, our public library offers free access to all. More than just a collection of books, it’s a community learning space. Simply present your national ID card to read, research, or work in a quiet, resource-rich atmosphere. [Visit the Public Library Page]
- Thammasat Museum of History and Hall of Fame: Explore the journey of Thai society, politics, and democracy through the lens of Thammasat’s history. Offering free admission, the museum aims to inspire and connect generations. [Discover Thammasat Museums]
- Public Spaces and Sports Facilities: We believe in holistic development. Our campus includes open public spaces and designated sports facilities, like the extreme sports plaza, promoting community well-being alongside intellectual pursuits.
3. Rich Online Resources: Knowledge at Your Fingertips
We are dedicated to transforming our extensive knowledge and research into truly public assets, accessible anywhere:
- TU Digital Collections: Delve into a vast online library containing over 157,000 items, including rare manuscripts, archival documents, theses, and cutting-edge research. This invaluable primary source is freely available to academics, students, and history enthusiasts alike. [Access Digital Collections]
- Online Seminars and Public Lectures: Missed a fascinating lecture? Faculties and institutes regularly publish recordings and materials from academic events, allowing you to learn directly from leading experts at your convenience, free of charge.
These initiatives underscore Thammasat University’s unwavering dedication to dismantling barriers to education. We are committed to ensuring that the wealth of knowledge cultivated within our walls serves as a powerful resource for the enrichment and progress of all Thai society.
