General Information

Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus (KU.KPS) is the first and largest branch of Kasetsart University (KU-the main campus in Bangkhen, Bangkok ) as well as beingThailand’s first University of Agricultural Sciences established in 1979. Like other higher education institutions, it is an educational and research institution , with objectives as approved by Kasetsart University Council, to provide and promote higher education; to conduct research, to provide academic services to society, to continue and nourish national arts and culture, and to take part in national development.

A Brief History

Kasetsart University—or KU-the main campus in Bangkhen, Bangkok--- is the first higher education institution in agriculture in Thailand. It originated from Agricultural Primary Teachers' Training School in 1917, then was established as a university on February 2, 1943with the symbol of Phra Pirun (god of rain) on a serpent surrounded by the circle of lotus leaves. The KU color is green, the color of plant leafs, and the Nonsi tree is the symbolic tree of KU.

Later, when the area for agricultural teaching and research was inadequate, KU planned to move everything involved with agricultural teaching and research to Kamphaeng Saen District, Nakhon Pathom Province in 1967. The Thai Government at that time approved the University Development Project funded by the World Bank loan (320.3 million baht) and the government budget (269 million baht). The Project began on August 22, 1972and was finished June 30, 1978. Learning and instruction began at KU.KPS on November 12, 1979.

 KU.KPS. is situated at no.1, village 6, Malai Maen Road, Kamphaeng Saen Sub-District, Kamphaeng Saen District, Nakhon Pathom Province 73140 with the area of 7,951.75 rai. The KPS campus is located 90-kilometer west of the Bangkhen Campus.

What KU.KPS aims for

In February 2009, all leaders across the campus of KU.KPS including the present vice-president, assistants to the president, deans and directors met together in the workshop for the Strategic Plan of 2009-2018 resulting in the latest directional statements as follows:

 As follows are programs offered by KU.KPS.

Faculty of Agriculture at Kamphaeng Saen

Bachelor, s Degree (Science) Programs

1. Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) :  Entomology, Plant Pathology, Soil  Science, Agricultural Extension and Communication, Agronomy and Horticulture
2.  Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Mechinery & Mechatronics)
3.  Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Biotechnology)
4.  Bachelor of Science (Animal Science)

Master's Degree (Science) Programs

1. Master of Science (Agriculture): Entomology, Plant Pathology, Soil Science,  Agronomy and Horticulture
2. Master of Science (Agricultural Bio-Technology)
3. Master of Science (Tropical Agriculture)Regular /  International Program
4. Master of Science (Agricultural Research and Development) Regular /   International Program
5. Master of Science (Agricultural InformationTechnology)
6.  Master of Science (Plant  Breeding)
7.  Master of Science (Animal Breeding)
8.  Master of Science (Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology)
9.  Master of Science (Animal Production)
10.  Master of Science (Animal Origin Food Safety)

Doctorate Degree Programs

1. Doctor of Philosophy (Entomology
2.  Doctor of Philosophy (Agronomy)
3.  Doctor of Science (Horticulture)
4.  Doctor of Philosophy (Plant Pathology)
5.  Doctor of Philosophy (Soil Science)
6.  Doctor of Philosophy (Agricultural Bio-Technology)
7.  Doctor of Philosophy (Plant Breeding)
8.  Doctor of Philosophy (Agricultural Research and Development)Regular / International Program
9. Doctor of Philosophy( Tropical Agriculture ) Regular / International Program

Faculty of Education & Development Science

Bachelor's Degree Program

1. Bachelor of Science (Agriculture and Environment Education)

Bachelor's Degree 5- year Programs

1. Bachelor of Education (Learning Management) in Agriculture and Environment
2. Bachelor of Education (Learning Management)  in Mathematics and Computer
3. Bachelor of Education (Learning Management) in Physical and Health Education
4. Bachelor of Education (Learning Management) in English

Master's Degree Programs

1. Master of Education (Learning Management)
2.  Master of Arts (Human and Community Resource Development)

Doctorate Degree Programs

1. Doctor of Philosophy (Human and Community Resource Development)

Faculty of Engineering at Kamphaeng Saen

Bachelor's Degree (Engineering) Programs

1. Bachelor of Engineering (Food Engineering) (Regular /Special Programs)
2.  Bachelor of Engineering (Agricultural Engineering)
3.  Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Regular /Special Programs)
4.  Bachelor of Engineering (Irrigation Engineering)
5.  Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) (Regular /Special Programs)
6.  Bachelor of Engineering (Computer  Engineering)

Master's Degree (Engineering) Programs

1. Master of Engineering (Food Engineering)
2.  Master of Engineering (Agricultural Engineering)
3.  Master of Engineering (Irrigation Engineering)
4.  Master of Engineering (Mechanical & Energy Engineering)

Doctorate Degree Programs

1. Doctor of Engineering (Agricultural Engineering)
2.  Doctor of Engineering (Irrigation Engineering)
3.  Doctor of Engineering (Food Engineering)

Faculty of Fisheries

     The Kamphaeng Saen Fisheries Research Station, under Faculty of Fisheries, Bangkhen Campus, is a facility for students' practicums and supports teaching and learning at Bangkhen campus. In academic year 2011, instruction to produce graduates in Bachelor of Science (fisheries) began.

1. Bachelor of Science (Fisheries)

Faculty of Liberal Arts and Science

Bachelor's Degree Programs

1. Bachelor of Arts (English) Regular/Special Program
2. Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) Regular/Special Program
3. Bachelor of Science (Biological Science)
4. Bachelor of Science (Information Technology) Special Program
5. Bachelor of Business Administration (Management) Regular/Special Program
6. Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing)
7. Bachelor of Science (Microbiology)
8. Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
9. Bachelor of Science (Physics)

Master's Degree Programs

1. Master of Science (Economic Botany)
2.  Master of Arts (Political Science) Special Program
3.  Master of Science (Environmental Science & Technology)
4.  Master of Science (Bio-product Science)
5.  Master of Science (Microbiology)
6.  Master of Arts (English as An International Language) International Program

Doctorate Degree Programs

1. Doctor of Philosophy (English as An International Language) International Program
2. Doctor of Philosophy (Bio-product Science)

Faculty of Sports Science

Bachelor's Degree Programs

1. Bachelor of Science( Sports Science)

Master's Degree Programs

1. Master of Science( Sports Science)

Doctorate Degree Programs

1. Doctor of Philosophy (Sports Science)

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (Clinical Study)

1. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) program

Message from the Vice-President for Kamphaeng Saen Campus

       For previous 37 years throughout, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus (KU.KPS.) has been continuously and determinedly conducting missions of education, research, academic services and preservation and support of national arts and culture through cordial cooperation among students, faculty members, researchers, supporting staff, external organizations from both public and private sectors, alumni and neighboring communities.

       KU.KPS. is located on a vast area of over 8,000 rais or 3,000 acres in Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom, the lower central region of Thailand where is the center of farming and related industries. It is a source of diverse knowledge bodies: agricultural science and technology, engineering, veterinary medicine, education & development science, sports science and service industry. It has been producing, through undergraduate & graduate studies and short and long term training, a lot of human resources with skills and abilities for public and private sectors including independent personal business. It has also been developing and creating new knowledge bodies, technologies and innovations which are significantly useful and both nationally and internationally recognized. Its educational and academic cooperation with leading institutions abroad is increasingly growing. It is strength that KU.KPS. gives priority to this cooperation. Moreover, it attempts in every way to enhance the overall campus performance in terms of education, research, and academic services. Through continuous development and improvement, the campus environment inside is very cool and pleasant, with fresh air and far away from urban commotion. This is a place suitable for natural studies, recreational activities and physical exercises. On the campus, there are some gymnasiums and stadiums of national standards including an upcoming grand convention center. Every year at the beginning of summer when a variety of beautiful flowers is blooming and in early December when Kaset Kamphaeng Saen Fair is held, KU.KPS. annually and proudly welcomes all interested people from everywhere.

       In the age of regional and global changes where natural resources and the environment are destroyed and deteriorating; natural disasters increasingly happen; economy and finance are still fluctuating and wide-spread poverty persists, as an higher educational institution, KU.KPS. must be strengthened, ready and able to create appropriate people and knowledge bodies to cope with these critical issues. I, on behalf of KU.KPS., am quite confident that with the great accumulated background of our campus, great strength in missions of education, research, and academic services and persistent determination among students, faculty members, and supporting staff, we can move securely forward following the KU Philosophy that “Kasetsart University aims to create knowledges of the land for the well-being of nation.”

Associate Professor, Dr. Trin Saengsuwan
Acting Vice-President for Kamphaeng Saen Campus

Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus (KU.KPS) provides a variety of services and supporting facilities for students and staff as follows:

Student Activities Unit (SAU)

On the campus of KU.KPS., students are encouraged to get involved in extra-curricular activities to acquire  working experience, to learn how to peacefully and happily co-exist with others and to make themselves helpful to others. Therefore, SAU has been established under the Student Affairs Division (Kamphaeng Saen) or SAD.KPS.  Their responsibilities are as follows:

- Student Activities: SAU supervises and facilitates student activities (in terms of supporting facilities and materials) which are organized by student organization, council and student clubs.

- Student Activities Promotion and Development: SAU also provides student counseling services; collects related data and information, and collaborates with the Board of Student Activities.

- Counseling Services: SAU provides counseling services for undergraduate study as well as information and counseling services about military affairs for male students.

Student Dormitories

On the campus of KU.KPS. there are 24 dormitories which can house as many as 3,982 students.

Campus Infirmary

This is located on the way to the dormitories next to the Buddhist Club building; it provides services from 8.30 - 16.30 every day. From 13.30 to 15.30, there is a doctor that provides medical services. An ambulance is 24-hour available in case of emergency. A Relaxation clinic is also provided here for students and staff.

Sports Center Kamphaeng Saen (SC.KPS)

The campus gymnasium, SC.KPS. is responsible for campus sport affairs and provides sport facilities including a swimming pool (open from 10.00 to 20.00 hrs. daily) , football fields, tennis courts and athletic fields, etc.

Staff Housing

Houses are also provided for its faculty members and staff. Housing provided includes Kaset Village 1, 2 and 3 and 11 campus condominiums.

Food Services

KU.KPS. also has food centers to serve its students, faculty members and staff, for example, Central Canteen1 between Educational Services Division (Kamphaeng Saen) and Lecture Hall 2 and Central Canteen 2 near Dormitory 2.

KU. Cooperative Stores

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KU. Cooperative Stores(the main store near ATM Box Compound )and one other branch   sell various goods at low prices to students and staff.

Book Shops

On the campus of KU.KPS, there are a few book shops including KU Book Center on the ground floor of Lecture Hall 1 and a news stand near Central Canteen 2.

Research and Academic Services

In the campus strategic plan for the period of 2009-2018, KU.KPS has adopted the direction of development which is consistent with its vision of being a research-based campus with the obligations of producing graduates, providing academic services and preserving arts and culture.  It is hoped that the achievement of being excellent in appropriately selected disciplines would win renown for the University as well as creating an example of organizational culture that concentrates on carrying out the principal missions of the organization.

KU.KPS has committed itself to being a research-based university in order to create various bodies of knowledge which can be used to improve , through teaching, the quality of our graduates and contribute towards the general development as well as the identifying and solving problems of the community, region and country.

Kasetsart University  Research and Development Institute, Kamphaeng Saen Campus

Kasetsart University Research and Development Institute at Kamphaeng Saen (KURDI.KPS) serves as the University administration unit responsible for research works and providing information about research funding opportunities for faculty members and researchers.

This institute has responsibility for coordinating academic research services such as training and students' practicum.  It was set up to facilitate, disseminate and carry out research projects in rural areas.  The units which support research are as follows:

1.    Central Laboratory and Greenhouse Complex

2.    National Agricultural Machinery Center

3.    Cane and Sugar Research and Development Center

4.    Industrial Entomology Research and Development Center

5.    Tropical Vegetable Research Center

6.    Agricultural Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Center

Suwanvjokkasikit Animal Research and Development Institute (SARDI)

This institute was initiated in cooperation with other Thai academic institutions to research livestock and its products. The units which support research are as follows:

1.    National Swine Research and Training Center

2.    Buffalo and Beet Production Research and Development Center

3.    Dairy Research and Development Center

4.    Poultry Production Research and Development Center

5.    Small Ruminant Research and Development Center

6.    Animal Produce Research and Development Center

7.    Animal Nutrition Research and Development Center

8.    Tab-Kwang Research Station, Sara Buri

The National Agricultural Extension and Training Center

This center provides academic services, promotes human resources, provides facilities for training, and produces media, documents, printing material and texts.

Central Library Kamphaeng Saen

The office provides academic service, collates agricultural related materials to support teaching and also provides materials for study and research by teachers, personnel, students and the public.

Other Centers

The Energy and Environment Engineering Center, the National Biological Control Research Center-Central Regional Center, the Center for Agricultural Biotechnology and the DNA Technology and Genomics Center

     The university symbol is a Phra Phirun (or Varuna), the god of rain, mounted on a naga, or a giant serpent, encircled by lotus petals and then by the words “Kasetsart University B.E. 2486”. The University color is green and the university tree is the Nonsri (Peltophorum pterocarpum).

The University Color
Green

The University Tree

Nonsri, (Peltophorum pterocarpum) is a perennial tree in Leguminasae family. It is a long-life evergreen tree which has gray bark and branches grow upright. The leaves are bipinnately compound and the flowers are in large yellow panicles. Fruits are flat and thin pods which are dark red when ripe, then turning black. It thrives best under all weather conditions.
Their Majesties the King and Queen planted nine yellow flamboyant (Nonsri) trees in front of the university’s auditorium on 29 November 1963 at 15.30 pm. It remarked the historic day this tree has become the symbolic tree of Kasetsart University.

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 KU.KPS as A Resort Like Campus
Eco/Agro-tourist Destinations and Places for Recreation

Not only is KU.KPS an educational institution of agricultural science and technology, but it is also a place of green and beautiful nature. Its’ landscape and buildings have been elaborately well- designed and compatible to their natural surroundings.  The beauty of KU.KPS always impresses all visitors who visit. On first entering KU.KPS , you will see and become impressed by double lines of Nonsi  trees on both sides, you will also be overcome by the beauty of a variety of plants.

On the campus of KU.KPS, there are lots of places suitable for both pleasure and learning. For example, the Entomological Park in honor of His Majesty the King, is a place to see and learn about ecological nature of varieties of insects.

In this introduction of agro-tourism on the campus of KU.KPS, the compiler introduces only some places to visit and learn. There are more places of interest and they will be introduced later.

KU.KPS Botanical Park

Since  KU.KPS. realizes that botanical gardens in Thailand are still less developed than any other countries in Asia, the KU.KPS Botanical Park has been designed and established on campus to systematically include wide varieties of plants that have been labeled. Not only is this for study but also for recreation purposes for campus faculty members, staff, students and the general public.

Fish and Bird Ecological Park

The first thing you will notice when entering KU.KPS is its fresh and green atmosphere.  Soon after this you will see on your left side the Fish and Bird Ecological Park, the place for relaxing and taking a rest where you can also make merit giving food to fish.

On the opposite side is the public park in celebration of His Majesty the King, s 80th Birthday. This park consists of various zones such as a Botanical Garden, Scenic Points, and The Garden of Health and Exercise.

Lotus Garden

This garden contains a variety of lotuses and water lilies.  KU.KPS provides this place for both appreciation and admiration of their beauty.  This garden also provides a place to learn about these flowers.

Driving Range and Golf Course

This is a 9-hole-golf course surrounded by fresh green vegetation.  The driving range provides golfers with short driving and accuracy practice.  Moreover, both real and artificial greens for practice are also offered. Apart from sophisticated and modern facilities, there are some golf specialists to give advice and train interested golf beginners.

Fragrant Flower Garden

This fragrant flower garden is located in front of the Central Laboratory and Greenhouse Complex, Research and Development Institute at Kamphaeng Saen. It contains over a hundred varieties of fragrant flowers which scent the surrounding area. It is the perfect place to learn about fragrant flowers and to find rare varieties.  This area is especially fitting for those who are interested in agro-tourism and conservation.

National Research Center for Pest Control by Micro Organism

This center provides the public with services of pest control through bio-methods and pest management.  These ideas have been found through research and development.  Surrounded by a beautiful environment, the center is a place of exchanging technology and management know how of weed pest as well as insect carriers without the use of chemical substances.

Entomological Park in Honour of His Majesty the King

This is the largest dome-shaped park in Southeast Asia.  It was established to commemorate His Majesty the King Prestige. In this park a variety of insects have been gathered including rare and nearly extinct insects. In addition to a live display of insects, flowers and there is also an insect museum complex with a variety of insects for biodiversity study.

Comprehensive Demonstration Center of Beef Production

The functions of this center are research and development of buffalo and beef cattle production under tropical conditions.  It also provides a place of training for students and farmers.

KPS beef cattle has been intensively selected and improved from three foundation breeds (25% Native, 25% Brahman, and 50% Charolais ) in order to develop a new beef cattle breed which is suitable for tropical conditions.

The facilities of this center include a beef show arena, a steak house restaurant and horse riding services.

Physic Nut Garden

This garden is part of a Research and Development project to find out new sources of substitute fuel. In this project “Physic Nut or Saboo DAM School” has  been established to be the center of “Saboo Dam” body of knowledge for farmers and other interested persons.

Chomphu Phanthip

In each year from February to April, beautiful pink flowers of Chomphu Phanthip, a variety of 8-25 metre-high trees, blooms along the road between KU laboratory School and forage crop zone of Suwanvajokkasikit institute of Research and Development of Livestock and Animal Products. This is another exquisitely scenic area of KU.KPS.

Natural-Made Tunnel

It is fantastic to ride a bike or to wander around through natural-made tunnel of trees along the route which runs around the campus boundry.  This is great place to enjoy nature and to watch a variety of birds.

Near the main reservoir lies naturally fertile wet and damp forest full of rare and endangered floras and faunas.

Suan Saen Palm Palm Park

Suan Saen Palm Palm Park is located on around 40 rai. “Suan Saen Palm” Palm Park has been developed and created in the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of H.M. the King’s Ascension to the Throne.  This park contains over 260 varieties of both domestic and foreign palm trees, scattered al over the area according to their natural characteristics for example, some are grown under water, while others are grown under the shadow of other trees.

Tropical Vegetable Research Center (TVRC)

TVRC is a center established to collect vegetable heredity and conduct R&D in vegetable varieties and production technology suitable for tropical climates. TVRC’s collection of economic and indigenous vegetable now consists f 10}640 [O2] samples, 32 plant types in 12 families. R&D from available vegetables are conducted in order to benefit farmers and in order to find out the appropriate vegetable production systems. In addition to its main tasks aforementioned, TVRC also conducts research works with other organizations both inside and outside KU.KPS., provides academic services to community (e.g. training programs), and supports the campus learning and instruction activities of both undergraduate and graduate level. TVRC is also the source for learning of many varieties of vegetables including local vegetables. There are also demonstrative vegetable crops of diverse varieties. Moreover, TVRC’s R&D provides farmers with seeds of vegetable varieties such as Sidathip 4 tomato Sidathip 92 tomato (F1) Cherry 154 tomato Mun Vangchang 365 chilli hot 758 Japanese pea 292 winged bean 070 Sacred basil 059 and sweet basil.

In sum, TVRC is another interesting spot in KU.KPS for those who like to learn about vegetable and those who just want to visit a place with a clean and natural atmosphere full with various plots of vegetable crops.

Vision*

University of innovation in agriculture, health and environment

Missions*

1. To provide efficient education for all ages to generate KU. Knowledgeable and proficient graduates for lifelong learning in the 21^st century.

2. To contribute research knowledge in innovative agriculture, health, and environment internationally.

3. To integrate academic services comprehensively for sustainable development.

4. To preserve, inherit, and promote Thai national arts, culture, traditions, local folk wisdoms and unique national characteristics.

5. To enhance a management system to achieve the Education Criteria for Performance Excellence.