Surindra Rajabhat University

What Surindra Rajabhat University does

Surindra Rajabhat University (SRRU) is a state-owned public university located in Surin Province, northeastern Thailand, established in 1976 as Surin Teachers College and elevated to Rajabhat university status in 2004 under the Rajabhat University Act B.E. 2547. It operates under the Royal Thai Government's Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation and delivers higher education across 7 faculties serving primarily domestic Thai undergraduate and graduate students, with continuing education offerings for adult learners.

The university runs a substantial digital education ecosystem built on the Moodle learning management system. SRRU e-Learning hosts 18,260 learners across 2,832 courses and is currently running Moodle 5.0.1+. SRRU e-Testing supports online examination and assessment with 13+ question format types, online proctoring via Cisco Webex, and capacity for 3,000+ concurrent users. Additional digital platforms include SRRU Lifelong Learning (short courses across agriculture, technology, business, languages, arts, and health), SRRU Short-course, and DIGITAL SRRU (a four-dimensional digital competency training framework). Supporting infrastructure consists of a Tier III+ data center with UPS and generator backup, 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring, 1 Gbps internet connectivity via GigaNet, and mobile apps deployed across Android and iOS. The 'SRRU Anywhere Anytime Access' program extends the university's pipeline through MOUs with secondary schools and the Surin Secondary Education Area Office. Reporting and analytics are built on Google Looker Studio dashboards, and AI-assisted tooling (OpenAI O3-mini, Canva, CapCut) supports content production workflows.

Revenue mechanics are not commercially disclosed; SRRU is funded primarily through Thai government budgetary allocations with tuition and short-course fees as secondary streams under regulated public-university pricing. The go-to-market is community-led, relying on institutional partnerships, MOUs, and digital platforms rather than commercial sales motion. There is no venture capital, private equity, or external ownership; wholly-owned internal offices (Library and Information Technology, Academic Promotion and Registration, Arts and Culture, Research and Development Institute, Office of the President) function as operating units under the university administrative structure.

Name

Surindra Rajabhat University

Legal name

มหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏสุรินทร์

Website

https://srru.ac.th

Company type

Public

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Surindra Rajabhat University is a Thai public regional university established in 1976 and elevated to Rajabhat status in 2004, operating 7 faculties in Surin Province and running a Moodle-based digital ecosystem (e-Learning, e-Testing, lifelong learning, and digital competency platforms) serving domestic Thai students, adult learners, and partner secondary schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension) (EDAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

College-Level Core Subject Tutoring (Gen Ed: Math, Writing, Sciences, Humanities) (EDANAAAJ), Study & Research Skills for Academic Subjects (Note-Taking, Lab Reports, Essays) (EDANAAAI)

Keywords

• Public higher education
• Online learning platform
• Online examination system
• Continuing education programs
• Digital competency training

Headquarters

HQ city

Prasat

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Public university tuition revenue from undergraduate and graduate degree programs across multiple faculties
2. Short Course Programs: Revenue from lifelong learning and short course offerings across categories including agriculture, technology, business, languages, and healthcare

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Surindra Rajabhat University is a public regional university in Surin Province, Thailand delivering undergraduate and graduate degree programs across 7 faculties (Education, Science and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, Management, Industrial Technology, Agriculture, and additional faculties). It supplements face-to-face teaching with a suite of in-house digital platforms — an e-Learning LMS (18,260 learners, 2,832 courses), an e-Testing examination system supporting 3,000+ concurrent users, lifelong learning and short-course programs, and a digital competency training framework — all backed by a Tier III+ data center and 1 Gbps campus network.

Product overview

Surindra Rajabhat University (SRRU) operates a comprehensive digital education ecosystem consisting of multiple interconnected platforms. The core offerings include SRRU e-Learning (Moodle-based LMS with 18,260 learners and 2,832 courses), SRRU e-Testing (online assessment platform supporting 3,000+ concurrent users), SRRU Lifelong Learning, SRRU Short-course, and DIGITAL SRRU (digital competency training). Supporting infrastructure includes SRRU ITC Services providing Tier III+ data center, 1 Gbps network, and 24/7 cybersecurity. The SRRU Anywhere Anytime Access initiative extends educational access to partner networks. All platforms are accessible via mobile apps for Android and iOS, with SRRU e-Learning currently running on Moodle 5.0.1+.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SRRU Lifelong Learning: Online lifelong learning platform offering courses in agriculture, computer and technology, life skills, business and management, language and communication, arts and culture, social science, and health.
• SRRU e-Learning
• SRRU e-Testing
• DIGITAL SRRU
• SRRU Short-course

Products and services

• SRRU e-Learning Online learning management system (LMS) built on the Moodle platform, providing course management, content delivery, assessments, and student progress tracking for SRRU students and faculty. Serves 18,260 learners with 2,832 courses.
• SRRU e-Testing Online examination and assessment platform built on Moodle supporting 13+ test formats, online proctoring via Cisco Webex, and automated grading for language proficiency and competency assessments. Capacity for 3,000+ concurrent users.
• SRRU Lifelong Learning Continuing education platform offering short courses and professional development programs across categories including agriculture, computers and technology, life skills, business and management, language and communication, arts and culture, social science, and health.
• SRRU Short-course Short-term vocational and professional training courses platform under the lifelong learning center, offering programs in agriculture, computers and technology, life skills, business management, languages, arts, and health.
• DIGITAL SRRU Digital competency development platform providing training across four dimensions: Digital Literacy, Digital Skills/ICT, Problem Solving with Digital Tools, and Adaptive Digital Transformation.
• Higher Education Degree Programs (7 Faculties) Undergraduate and graduate degree programs across 7 faculties including Education, Science and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, Management, Industrial Technology, Agriculture, and additional faculties, delivered face-to-face and online.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18,260 learners on e-Learning platform with 2,832 courses
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability10 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and supporting.

• Educational Network Partners (SRRU Anywhere Anytime Access)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2026MOU partnerships with multiple educational institutions and school networks to promote academic cooperation, curriculum dissemination, and educational network development under the SRRU Anywhere Anytime Access program
• Surin Secondary Education Area Office (สำนักงานเขตพื้นที่การศึกษามัธยมศึกษาสุรินทร์)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2026MOU cooperation on Pre-degree and Credit Bank systems to develop academic pathways and reduce student burden
• Worawit School (โรงเรียนวีรวัฒน์โยธิน)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2026Academic MOU under SRRU Anywhere Anytime Access Smart Start program for collaborative educational initiatives
• Cisco WebexsupportingTechnology or IntegrationVideo conferencing platform used for online examination proctoring during the English proficiency test

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Coursera: Global online learning platform offering higher-education and short courses similar to SRRU Lifelong Learning and Short-course programs. Emerging competitor in the continuing-education segment where SRRU is expanding beyond traditional degree students.
• edX: Online university-level course platform offering credentials and short programs in competition with SRRU's lifelong learning and digital competency initiatives. Represents an emerging global competitor for adult and professional learners.

Direct peers

• Chiang Mai Rajabhat University: Another Rajabhat university in northern Thailand operating under the same Rajabhat University Act B.E. 2547 with comparable faculty structure, regional development mandate, and digital learning infrastructure. Directly comparable as a peer Rajabhat institution serving a regional Thai student base.
• Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University: Rajabhat university in the same Isan/northeastern Thailand region as SRRU. Operates with similar 7-faculty model, regional development focus, and digital learning platforms, making it a directly comparable peer in both mission and operational structure.
• Chandrakasem Rajabhat University: One of the original Rajabhat universities serving the Bangkok metropolitan area under the same national Rajabhat system. Directly comparable institutional model, faculty structure, and statutory mandate under the Rajabhat University Act.
• Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University under the Royal Patronage: Central Thailand Rajabhat university under the same Rajabhat University Act with comparable academic offerings and regional development focus. Directly comparable as a public Rajabhat institution with similar operational model.
• Phetchabun Rajabhat University: Rajabhat university in lower-northern Thailand operating with the same faculty-based degree model, lifelong learning programs, and community engagement initiatives. Comparable in scale and structure as a regional Rajabhat peer.

Broad incumbents

• Mahasarakham University: Another major public university in the Isan/northeastern region serving overlapping student demographics. Offers broader program portfolio and stronger research positioning than SRRU's Rajabhat-tier mandate.
• Burapha University: Larger public university in eastern Thailand operating under the Office of the Higher Education Commission. Broader scope with research university status, but overlaps with SRRU in serving regional Thai students and offering digital learning programs.
• Khon Kaen University: Major research university in northeastern Thailand (Isan region) — the same region where SRRU operates. Represents a broader incumbent offering full university programs and competing for the same regional student pool with greater prestige and scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@itcsrru2671
• Facebookfacebook.com/SRRUNEWS

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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