Silpakorn University
มหาวิทยาลัยศิลปากร | |
Ganesha Silpakorn University's Emblem | |
Former names | School of Fine Arts |
|---|---|
| Motto | Ars longa, vita brevis |
Motto in English | Art is long, life is short. |
| Type | National |
| Established | 12 October 1943 |
| Affiliation | ASAIHL |
| President | Asst. Prof. Wanchai Sutananta |
| Students | 25,210 (2016) |
| Undergraduates | 21,942 (2016) |
| Postgraduates | 2,483 (2016) |
| 785 (2016) | |
| Location | , 13°45′10.93″N 100°29′27.98″E / 13.7530361°N 100.4911056°E |
| Campus | Urban and Rural (varied by campus) |
| Anthem | Santa Lucia |
| Colours | Viridian |
| Website | www |
Silpakorn University (SU.) (Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยศิลปากร; RTGS: Mahawitthayalai Sinlapakon; also known as The University of Fine Arts of Thailand) is a national university in Thailand. The university was founded in Bangkok in 1943 by Tuscan–born art professor Corrado Feroci, who took the Thai name Silpa Bhirasri when he became a Thai citizen. It began as a fine arts university and now includes many other faculties as well. In 2016, it has 25,210 students.