Metharath University or Shinawatra University (SIU) is a private international university in Thailand, established by Dr.Thaksin Shinawatra and his colleagues. The campus was designed and developed by Soontorn Boonyatikarn in 1997. The Ministry of Universities granted the license for operation in 1999. The first Shinawatra University Council Meeting was held on 19 May 2000, and the first batch of students was admitted in September 2002. As of 2018, the university had students and faculty members of over 30 nationalities. Presidents 1999–2000 Police Captain Prof. Dr. Purachai Piumsomboon 2000–2002 Sangsan Panich (Acting President) 2002–2003 Wittaya Manawanicharoen (Acting President) 2003–2004 Thanong Bidaya (Acting President) 2004–2008 Prof. Prida Wibulswas 2008–2009 Prof. Somchart Sophonronnarit 2009–2011 Kittiratt Na-Ranong 2011–2012 Asst. Prof. Prinya Tantaswadi (Acting President) 2012–2015 Prof. Voradej Chandarasorn 2015–present Associate Prof. Dr. Boonsom Lerdhirunwong University council Paron Israsena Na Ayudhaya, Chairman M.D. Prommin Lertsuridej, Vice Chairman Pensom Damapong, Member Prasit Tansuwan, Member Doris Gold Wibunsin, Member Professor Damrong Khummongkol, Member Associate Professor Ake Chaisawadi, Member Associate Professor Pira Chirasopone, Member Pollasanha Positong, Member Associate Professor Thanmanustanun Phaniphuk, Member Associate Professor Sugree Charoensook, Member Chantavit Sujatanond, Member Professor Emeritus Sophon Roengsumran, Member General Charupat Ruangsuwan, Member Prof. Voradej Chandarasorn, Member Prayuth Swadriokul, Secretary Courses School of Information Technology B.Sc Computer Science The undergraduate program is conducted at the Pathum Thani Campus. Master of Science Program in Information Technology Master of Science Degree in Information Technology (Thai Program) School of Management Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (BBA) Master's Degree in Business Administration (International Program) Master's Degree in Business Administration (Thai Program) Doctor of Philosophy Program in Management (International Program) School of Management Technology Bachelor of Science in Management Technology (BSMT) Options: Architectural Technology Management Energy and Environment Management Building and Facility Management Master of Science in Management Technology (MSMT) PhD in Management Technology School of Liberal Arts Bachelor of Arts Program in Liberal Arts (BALA) Master of Education in Teaching English as International Language (MedTEIL) Master of Art in Media, Information and Communication Main campus The main campus is in Pathum Thani Province, 50 kilometers from Bangkok. Its buildings received both the Asia Energy Award and the Energy Efficient Building 2003 Award. Computer facilities Classrooms contain computers and LCD visualizers connected to projectors. The university a fast Internet connection and Wi-Fi available in all buildings. Students are provided with accounts, e-mail facilities, and Web space. Laboratories include: Apple Laboratory, with iMac, iPad2, iPod Touch devices and