undergrad2014

Undergraduate Catalog Academic Year 2014
Library and Information Services Center
The Library at Bangkadi is located on the 3 rd floor of the Sirindhralai Building. The Library has an excellent
collection of textbooks, technical books, conference proceedings, reports, technical magazines, and journals in
the fields of electronics and communication, instrumentation and control systems, computer science,
information technology, engineering management, and management technology. Computer facilities are
provided for accessing the library database, online databases and full-text journals, and for self-study. The
library also provides wireless facilities for students to access the Internet and online information sources with
their personal notebooks.
Infirmary
The infirmary room is on the ground floor of the IT&MT building. A fully qualified nurse is in charge during
weekdays to assist with minor medical problems and provide first-aid treatment.
Dormitory
The SIIT International Residence at Bangkadi has two five-story buildings, one for male residents and another
for female residents. There are 72 rooms on the 2 nd - 5 th floors, which can accommodate up to 144 residents.
Common rooms, canteen, and a launderette are located on the first floor, with a convenience store nearby.
In addition, free internet Wi-Fi is provided for the residents on the ground floor.
Cafeteria and Canteen
A variety of foods, snacks, and beverages are provided from vendors at reasonable prices at a canteen on the
ground floor of the Sirindhralai building. Additionally, there is a cafeteria on the ground floor of the IT&MT
building which serves snacks and beverages.
Sport Facilities
There is a soccer field behind the Sirindhralai building. In addition, an outdoor basketball court is located next
to the SIIT International Residence. There is a fitness center on the first floor of the SIIT International
Residence. There is also a badminton gymnasium beside the dormitory buildings.
STUDENT LIFE
SIIT students have many opportunities to participate in a variety of activities, both academic and
extracurricular, to develop self-discipline, self-responsibility, professional attitudes, and for relaxation. The SIIT
Student Committee and other student clubs such as the Sports Club, Music and Chorus Club, Academic Club,
Volunteer Club, and Createch Club organize a wide range of programs and activities throughout the year.
Additionally, individual academic programs have student clubs which collaborate with faculty members in
academic related activities. The student activities are supervised by academic advisors and the Assistant
Director for Student Affairs and Alumni Relations.
SIIT provides a stimulating international learning atmosphere. All courses, both lecture and laboratory, are
taught in English by both foreign and Thai professors who have extensive overseas educational and work
experiences. The number of international students at SIIT has been increasing due to SIIT’s widely accepted
reputation for quality education and faculty members. Students frequently receive lectures on a variety of
topics by visiting professors from abroad, providing them exposure to new and emerging subjects. Academic
exchange programs with selected universities in Australia, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, the United
Kingdom, and the United States of America have been established to provide qualified students with an
excellent opportunity for studying abroad.
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