Faculty of Social Sciences | Naresuan University

What Faculty of Social Sciences | Naresuan University does

The Faculty of Social Sciences at Naresuan University (คณะสังคมศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยนเรศวร) is a non-profit academic unit of a Thai public university, headquartered at 99 Moo 9, Tambon Tha Pho, Phitsanulok, Thailand. It delivers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral education across five departments: Psychology, History, Sociology/Anthropology, Political Science and Public Administration, and ASEAN Community Studies. The faculty also operates a Center of Excellence in ASEAN Community Studies and a cooperative education (สหกิจศึกษา) work-integrated learning program.

The entity runs an internal information systems portfolio including the MIS-FSS Management Information System, NUMIS (Naresuan University Management Information System), e-Portfolio, e-Registrar, online attendance, student petition tracking, alumni database, and thesis databases, supported by an IT Security and Business Continuity Plan covering fiscal years 2025-2027. It publishes the Journal of Social Sciences via the ThaiJO/TCI database, holds PRME signatory status, and maintains international academic partnerships including with the Education University of Hong Kong.

Revenue is derived primarily from Thai government higher education funding and government-regulated tuition, supplemented by national research grants and external research contracts. Student recruitment flows through Naresuan University's centralized admission portal. Customer segments include domestic Thai students (undergraduate through doctoral), international students from ASEAN and other regions, and external research and consulting clients engaging the faculty for ASEAN and Southeast Asian affairs expertise.

Name

Faculty of Social Sciences | Naresuan University

Legal name

Faculty of Social Sciences, Naresuan University

Website

https://socsci.nu.ac.th

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Faculty of Social Sciences at Naresuan University is a Thai public university faculty offering undergraduate through doctoral education in social sciences across five departments, including psychology, history, political science, and ASEAN community studies, serving domestic and international students in Phitsanulok, Thailand.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Social Sciences & Public Policy Research Universities (EDAHABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI), Faculty & Staff Exchange Programs (EDAIABAB)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Social sciences programs
• University degree programs
• Academic research
• Doctoral education

Headquarters

HQ city

Phitsanulok

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Government Higher Education Funding: As a public university faculty under Naresuan University, the faculty receives government funding for operations, research, and student financial aid. Tuition fees are regulated by government policy for public universities.
2. Research Grants and Contracts: Faculty members and students generate research output funded through national research grants, university research funds, and external research contracts.
3. Graduate Program Tuition: Revenue from graduate education programs (master's and doctoral levels) with tuition structured per credit or program fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Faculty of Social Sciences at Naresuan University is a public academic unit delivering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs across five social science disciplines (Psychology, History, Sociology/Anthropology, Political Science and Public Administration, and ASEAN Community Studies). It also produces research output through faculty and graduate students and operates a cooperative education program linking students with employer partners. Services are delivered on-campus at Phitsanulok, Thailand, supplemented by university-wide information systems for administration, registration, and student services.

Product overview

Faculty of Social Sciences at Naresuan University is an educational institution offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across five academic departments (Psychology, History, Sociology/Anthropology, Political Science/Public Administration, and ASEAN Community Studies). The faculty operates a portfolio of internal information management systems including MIS-FSS (Management Information System), Cooperative Education System, NUMIS, e-Registrar, Student Petition Tracking, CEPT testing, and thesis databases. These systems support the educational mission but are internal university systems rather than commercial products. The faculty's academic programs cover social sciences disciplines including psychology, history, social development, political science, and Southeast Asian/ASEAN studies.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs Undergraduate programs including Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Bachelor of Arts (History), Bachelor of Arts (Social Development), Bachelor of Political Science, and Bachelor of Arts (Global Community Studies). Designed for Thai students seeking higher education in social sciences at Naresuan University's Phitsanulok campus.
• Master's Degree Programs Graduate programs including Master of Arts in Southeast Asian Studies, Master of Arts in Social Development, Master of Political Science, and Master of Arts in ASEAN Studies. Targets students pursuing advanced research training and policy-focused social science expertise.
• Doctoral Programs Doctoral programs including PhD in Southeast Asian Studies, PhD in Social Development, PhD in Political Science, and PhD in ASEAN Studies, with research tracks Type 1.1 (dissertation only), Type 2.1 (coursework + dissertation), and Type 2.2 (extended program from bachelor's). For graduate students and international students pursuing advanced research and academic career preparation.
• Cooperative Education Program (สหกิจศึกษา) Work-integrated learning placements connecting students with employer organizations (government agencies, NGOs, and private sector companies) for practical industry experience. Bridges academic studies with workplace application for students across all departments.
• Journal of Social Sciences (วารสารสังคมศาสตร์) Academic journal published through ThaiJO/TCI database showcasing faculty and graduate research output in social sciences. Provides online accessibility and indexing for scholarly publications.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and core.

• EdUHK (Education University of Hong Kong)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 July 2026EdUHK representatives visited to monitor and evaluate cooperative education (สหกิจศึกษา) program outcomes and discuss future academic collaboration development. This partnership supports international academic exchange and quality assurance of work-integrated learning programs.
• Naresuan University (Parent Institution)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Faculty operates within the Naresuan University structure, utilizing university-wide systems including MIS, registration, library, and administrative services. Strategic alignment with university mission and strategic plan (พ.ศ.2566-2570).
• ASEAN University Network and Regional Academic InstitutionsmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoutheast Asian Studies programs align with ASEAN Community integration and Greater Mekong Subregion cooperation frameworks. Faculty engages with regional academic networks for knowledge exchange and research collaboration on ASEAN affairs.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Faculty of Social Sciences, Chiang Mai University: A peer Thai public-university faculty offering social-science programs (including ASEAN-related research) in the Upper North region. Highly comparable in scope, geography, and institutional model, making it the closest domestic competitor for students and faculty.
• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Mahidol University: A peer Thai university faculty delivering interdisciplinary humanities and social-science programs. Comparable in scale, program mix, and public-university structure, with a stronger brand in international programs.
• Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University: Thailand's flagship political science and public administration faculty with comparable doctoral programs in Political Science. Competes directly for graduate students and policy-research talent, though from a stronger brand and Bangkok location.
• Faculty of Social Sciences, Kasetsart University: Another large Thai public-university social-sciences faculty offering comparable undergraduate and graduate programs. Competes for the same domestic student pool and shares a similar public-university funding model.
• Faculty of Sociology and Anthropology, Thammasat University: Leading Thai social-science faculty with strong sociology/anthropology and ASEAN-focused research. Directly comparable in disciplinary mix, doctoral offerings, and social-development orientation.

Emerging players

• ASEAN Studies Center, Chulalongkorn University: Specialized ASEAN research unit at Thailand's top university. Overlaps with the Faculty's ASEAN Community Studies Center of Excellence in research focus and could compete for research grants and graduate students in the same niche.
• Regional ASEAN Studies Programs (e.g., Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn / ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute): External regional research and education institutions focused on Southeast Asian studies. They compete for the same international student segment and research grants, but operate at a multi-country scale rather than from a single Thai campus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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