Burapha University is the first public higher education institution located in the eastern part of Thailand. At present, it is an autonomous university located in Tambon Saensuk, Province Chonburi. Burapha University is the public university with the highest potential in the eastern region of Thailand, offering various programs from Bachelor Degree to Doctorate Degree with a wide range of majors, including, health sciences, science and technology, humanities and social sciences.
Burapha University has three campuses, which together cover about 1,353.35 acres (5.48 km2) of land :
- Burapha University, Chonburi Campus (Main Campus), Mueang District, Chonburi Province established in 1955.[6]
- Burapha University, Chanthaburi Campus, Ta-Mai District, Chanthaburi Province established in 1996.[7]
- Burapha University, Sakaeo Campus, Wattana Nakorn District, Sa Kaeo Province established in 1997.[8]
In addition, the university contains service centers such as the Institute of Marine Science, whose aquarium is a major tourist attraction, the Library Center, the Academic Services Center, the Computer Center, and the University Hospital, which provides extensive medical services to the surrounding community.
Burapha University is an important center for research and innovation of Thailand’s eastern coast and the strategic university of Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) which is the special economic hub of Thailand. Owing to research in various fields such as science, engineering, medicine and social science, Burapha University has been continuously collaborating with regional and international industries. At all events, the research interest varies from the level of applied research to meet industrial and national policies, to frontier and basic researches to create knowledge that is the foundation for further development.
