Life in KU

Bangkhen Campus

Our Faculty of Engineering is situated within Kasetsart University (KU)’s Bangkhen campus, which is located at 50 Ngamwongwan Road, Lat Yao Sub-district, Chatuchak District, Bangkok 10900. It lies at the kilometer marker # 14 on Phahonyothin Rd., at the intersection of Phahonyothin and Ngamwongwan Roads.

The Campus can be reached by car and public transportation. Several buses stop at the campus. From downtown Bangkok, the closest sky train (BTS) station is Mor-chit. The nearest railway station is bangkhen station. We are a 20-minute drive from Don Muang Airport and one hour from Suvarnabhumi International Airport.

Faculty of Engineering Facilities

The faculty offers a stimulating environment for students to experience both academic and extracurricular activities. Each engineering department has its own classrooms and laboratories, which are equipped with up-to-date teaching tools to foster an inspiring learning atmosphere. Our engineering students enjoy participating in a wide range of activities, such as a social responsibility volunteer club, robot club, academic club, /and music club. The Faculty of Engineering provides our students with:

Engineering Library

The 800 m2 area houses over 20,000 volumes of engineering texts, journals and magazines for students to utilize, from 8.30-18.30 on weekdays and 10.00-17.00 on Saturday.

Self-learning and recreations rooms

Students can make use of the internet zone, discussion rooms, books & magazines zone, and movie rooms in the self-learning center for their relaxation.

Fitness center

The newly established fitness center, KEFF (Kasetsart Engineering Fit & Firm), is equipped with a wide range of professional exercise equipment. Yoga, Thai boxing, and aerobics classes are also offered to members.

Bangkhen Campus Facilities

The Bangkhen campus has a leafy and tranquil setting conducive towards intellectual and creative pursuits. ( link to http://www.ku.ac.th/web2012/index.php?c=adms&m=selcon_eng&time=20120717221949)

Kasetsart University Bookstore

The KU Bookstore is stocked with books printed by national and international publishers in all disciplines. Students can purchase textbooks from the KU Bookstore at reasonable prices.

Coffee shop & Canteens

Students can find several coffee shops and canteens located throughout the Bangkhen campus. The Faculty of Engineering also provides two canteens and coffee shops for students to take a break in between their classes.

Banking Services

On-campus branch offices of Bank of Ayudhya, Bangkok Bank, Krung Thai Bank, Siam Commercial Bank, Kasikorn Bank, and TMB are located by the Ngamwongwan entrance 1 of the Bangkhen campus. Several automated teller machines (ATMs) are spread throughout the campus.

Health

When medical attention is needed, the KU medical center, located on campus, can assist students with qualified medical doctors and nurses during office hours.

There are also private hospitals, operating for 24 hours, within the vicinity of the campus.

Post Office

The post office offers one-stop postal services, which include all regular, express, and registered mail, as well as bill payments and money orders.

Convenience Stores

There are several convenience stores spread the campus. A supermarket and various local markets are within walking distance of the campus.

Dormitories & Accommodation

Male and female students may apply to stay in affordable on-campus dormitories. Many off-campus dormitories are available close to the campus. For a temporary stay, accommodation provided by KU Home and the International Office can be an attractive option.

Sports Facilities

In addition to the Faculty of Engineering’s own fitness center, students can enjoy other sports on campus. There are swimming pools, a fully-equipped fitness center, tennis courts, football, rugby, hockey, sepak-takraw fields, and indoor gyms where basketball and volleyball games are held.