Our History

The International Engineering Programs at Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) were established in 2017 by the Faculty of Engineering to prepare a new generation of engineers capable of operating in an increasingly global and technology-driven environment. Recognizing the importance of international collaboration and English-medium education, the programs were designed to provide students with strong engineering foundations while also developing the communication, analytical, and intercultural competencies required for global careers. From their inception, the programs have aimed to align engineering education with international standards and emerging technological trends.

The first cohort of students was admitted in 2018 with academic support from our partner universities, De Montfort University (United Kingdom) and University of New South Wales (Australia). At that time, three programs were offered: Concert Engineering and Multimedia, Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, and Computer Security and Forensic Computing Engineering. These programs were designed to combine strong technical foundations with international academic collaboration.

As the global landscape has evolved from a largely unified global order toward a more fragmented, regionalized, and strategically competitive environment, the International Engineering Programs have undergone a major strategic revision. The programs now place greater emphasis on engineering fields related to critical infrastructure. In particular, the current focus is on energy systems and cybersecurity, reflecting their increasing importance to national resilience and technological sovereignty. This strategic realignment enables the Faculty to better utilize its academic and research resources while maintaining strong alignment with international partners and the evolving needs of society.