Siam University

What Siam University does

Siam University is a private higher-education institution headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, founded in 1965 by Dr. Narong Mongkhonvanit and currently led by President Dr. Pornchai Mongkhonvanit. The university delivers English-medium international academic programs at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels — including the International Bachelor in Business Administration (IBBA), Bachelor in Information Technology, Bachelor in Civil Engineering, International MBA (with eight specializations), Master of Arts in Peace Studies and Diplomacy (MAPD), Ph.D. in IT, and D.B.A. in Business Management — primarily serving international students seeking globally portable credentials from a Thailand-based institution.

Its core technology footprint consists of conventional digital learning infrastructure: an e-library (e-library.siam.edu), an e-research platform (e-research.siam.edu), EBSCO Research Database access, dedicated iOS and Android mobile applications, and an online admissions portal (admission.siam.edu/apply). The institution maintains accreditations and memberships in AACSB, IAU, ASAIHL, ACD-UN, and GUNI, and was ranked 7th in Thailand and 159th globally in the 2019 UI GreenMetric World University Ranking. Its go-to-market is a multi-channel international recruitment engine that combines regional education fairs (AEF 2025, ATSA EXPO 2026, APAIE 2026), bilateral university partnerships (Mykolas Romeris in Lithuania, IIE-coordinated collaborations with 10+ U.S. universities, TCEP for Thai-Chinese academic collaboration), UN-system engagement (WFUNA Action Camp 2025, co-hosted academic conferences at the UN Conference Centre Bangkok), and direct digital admissions.

Revenue is generated predominantly through recurring semester-based tuition and ancillary fees (registration, insurance, activities, course credits), with international program fees priced above domestic rates. Reported IBBA pricing is approximately 50,400 THB per semester with 18 credits at 2,000 THB/credit, plus summer and ancillary fees. The customer base is a globally distributed long tail of international students, and there is no disclosed external funding, parent company, or public listing.

Name

Siam University

Legal name

Siam University

Website

https://inter.siam.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Siam University is a private Bangkok-based university founded in 1965 that delivers English-medium international undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in business, IT, civil engineering, and peace studies to a globally distributed base of international students.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

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Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

Keywords

• International higher education
• Undergraduate business programs
• Graduate degree programs
• English medium instruction
• Civil engineering degree

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangkok

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Semester-based tuition fees for undergraduate and graduate programs, with additional fees for registration, insurance, activities, and course credits
2. International Program Fees: Higher tuition rates for international students in English-medium programs including BBA, IT, Civil Engineering, MBA, and Peace Studies

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Siam University is a private international higher education institution that delivers English-medium undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Its portfolio includes bachelor's degrees in Business Administration, Information Technology, and Civil Engineering, master's programs in Business Administration and Peace Studies & Diplomacy, and doctoral programs in Information Technology and Business Management, all featuring experiential learning, internships, and global networking. The university serves primarily international students seeking globally recognized credentials through a campus-based model in Bangkok, Thailand.

Product overview

Siam University offers a comprehensive suite of international academic programs across undergraduate and graduate levels. The portfolio includes bachelor's degrees in Business Administration, Information Technology, and Civil Engineering; master's programs in Business Administration (with 8 specializations) and Peace Studies & Diplomacy; and doctoral programs in Information Technology and Business Management. All programs are delivered in English-medium environment with experiential learning components, internships, and international perspectives to prepare graduates for global careers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Bachelor in Business Administration (IBBA) Undergraduate four-year business administration program with focus on international business, featuring experiential learning, internships, and global networking opportunities. Targeted at international students seeking English-medium business education.
• Bachelor in Information Technology Undergraduate program preparing students for careers in computing technology, emphasizing hands-on experience and real-world application of IT concepts. Targeted at international students seeking English-medium IT education.
• Bachelor in Civil Engineering Undergraduate engineering program focused on sustainable energy solutions, smart urban planning, and efficient transportation systems with practical learning approach. Targeted at international students seeking English-medium engineering education.
• International Masters in Business Administration (IMBA) Graduate business program with 8 major specializations, flexible scheduling for working professionals, and performance-based learning approach. Targeted at working professionals and international students seeking advanced business credentials.
• International Masters in Peace Studies & Diplomacy (MAPD) Graduate program focused on conflict resolution, cross-cultural understanding, and peaceful negotiation, preparing students for careers in diplomacy and peace-building. Targeted at international students and professionals interested in diplomacy and peace studies.
• Ph.D. in Information Technology Doctoral research program in information technology for advanced academic and research careers. Targeted at researchers and academics pursuing doctoral-level IT credentials.
• D.B.A. in Business Management Doctoral program in business administration focusing on advanced business management research and practice. Targeted at senior professionals and academics pursuing doctoral-level business credentials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students prepared for international careers through internships, cooperative education, and global networking

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mango Study UKminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 June 2026Mango Study UK organized ATSA EXPO 2026, Thailand's largest student-led university and career fair. Siam University participated to connect with students and share information about studying abroad opportunities.
• Mahidol UniversityminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 April 2026Co-host of IIE Academic Partnership Program 2026 workshop, bringing together institutions for strategic international partnership discussions with U.S. Embassy Bangkok.
• APAIE (Asia-Pacific Association of International Education)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 February 2026Siam University participated in APAIE 2026 Conference in Hong Kong with 3,000 delegates from 70+ countries, connecting with university leaders and policymakers to discuss future international partnerships.
• Biliran Province State University (BiPSU)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 November 2025BiPSU delegation from the Philippines, sponsored by AUAP, visited Siam University for a week-long learning experience combining theory and practical training. Topics included perception-based learning, leadership development, and cross-cultural exchange. Discussions on joint student projects, mobility programs, and research sharing.
• Association of Universities of the Asia Pacific (AUAP)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 November 2025AUAP sponsored the BiPSU delegation visit to Siam University, facilitating regional academic partnerships and student mobility among member universities.
• Institute of International Education (IIE) and U.S. Embassy BangkokcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2025IIE and U.S. Embassy led a delegation of senior administrators from over 10 U.S. universities (including Lehigh University, Penn State, University of Cincinnati, Texas A&M, Western Michigan University, Tennessee State University, Florida Atlantic University, Montclair State University, James Madison University, and TCU) for exploratory discussions on joint research, entrepreneurship partnerships, cooperative education, and expanded student/faculty mobility.
• United Nations Conference Centre BangkokminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 August 2025Co-host venue for the 18th National and International Academic Conference 2025 with theme 'Sustainable Horizon: Transforming Ideas into Impact' at UN Conference Centre, Bangkok.
• Thailand–China Education Partnership (TCEP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2025TCEP hosted a Chinese delegation visit to Siam University on July 21, 2025, to strengthen Thai-Chinese academic collaboration. The partnership focuses on joint degree programs, research partnerships, and scholarship pathways. TCEP partnered with Thailand's Ministry of Higher Education to bring 19 Thai universities together to improve academic quality and strengthen ties with Chinese institutions.
• World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2025WFUNA collaborated with Siam University, ACD-UN, and Asia Cooperation Dialogue University Network to host the WFUNA Action Camp 2025 focused on Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11). The three-day event at Siam University Campus and UN Conference Center Bangkok featured 62 students from 12 countries.
• Asia Cooperation Dialogue University Network (ACD-UN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2025ACD-UN collaborated with Siam University, WFUNA, and other partners to host the WFUNA Action Camp 2025, serving as a youth pre-event to the ACD Summit. The network has been active since 2002 and now emphasizes youth-led regional collaboration.
• ASEAN Universities Exhibition & Forum (AEF)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 February 2025Siam University participated in AEF2025 held at Sunway Resort Hotel in Malaysia, connecting with over 5,000 participants and 90 exhibitors from across ASEAN. The event promoted academic collaboration, student exchanges, and global networking opportunities.
• Mykolas Romeris University (MRU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 November 2024Lithuanian university visit to Siam University featuring faculty from MRU, a prominent member of the EU's Erasmus program. Partnership includes development of collaborative academic programs, enhanced student exchange opportunities, knowledge sharing between faculty, integration of international perspectives in graduate studies, and cross-cultural academic enrichment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rangsit University: Large private Thai university with international programs, an international college, and an active international student recruitment approach overlapping with Siam University's target feeder markets.
• Bangkok University: Long-established private Thai university with English-medium international programs across business, communication, and engineering; competes head-to-head with Siam University for international students and corporate-recognition cachet in Thailand.
• Stamford International University: Bangkok-based private university specifically focused on international students and English-medium instruction, with strong recruitment channels in Asia — directly comparable to Siam University's international college strategy.
• Kasem Bundit University: Private Bangkok university offering international undergraduate programs in English across business and IT, mirroring Siam University's emphasis on accessible international credentials and applied curricula.
• Assumption University (ABAC): Private Thai university with one of the country's strongest international undergraduate and graduate offerings, English-medium business programs, and a large international student base — the closest direct analogue to Siam University's positioning in Bangkok.
• University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC): Private Thai university with international business programs and AACSB-aligned offerings, competing for the same English-medium international business and management student segment.

Emerging players

• Hult International Business School: Global private business school with strong international MBA and undergraduate offerings; comparable international, experiential-learning brand positioning in the international business education segment where Siam University's IMBA and IBBA compete.

Regional players

• Asia Pacific University (APU): Malaysia-based private international university with a heavily international student body, English-medium programs in business, IT, and engineering; comparable regional competitor for the same Southeast Asian and broader Asian student pipeline.

Broad incumbents

• Mahidol University: Top-ranked Thai public research university that also operates international programs and is a Siam University partner; competes for high-achieving international students and faculty prestige at the upper end of the quality spectrum.
• Chulalongkorn University: Thailand's premier public university and a well-known international brand; represents the upper-bound competition for international students and employer recognition that Siam University must compete against for selectivity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/universitysiam
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SiamUTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/siamuniversitybangkok
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/siam-university

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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