Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen

Name: Khon Kaen University
Address: Khon Kaen, Thailand

#6 among attractions in Khon Kaen

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Khon Kaen University or KKU is a public research university in Thailand. It was the first university established in northeastern Thailand and remains the oldest and largest university in the region. The university is a hub of education in northeast Thailand. It is a widely recognized university in Asia. KKU offers a wide range of programs: its comprehensive academic program offers 105 undergraduate majors, along with 129 master's degree programs, and 59 doctoral programs. Khon Kaen University was ranked 21st in Southeast Asia by Time Higher Education in 2009, and 4th in Thailand by The Office of Higher Education Commission. ()

Local name: มหาวิทยาลัยขอนแก่น Established: 25 January 1966 (58 years ago)Coordinates: 16°27'55"N, 102°48'58"E

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Khon Kaen University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: CentralPlaza Khon Kaen, Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon, Wat Thung Setthi, Khon Kaen National Museum.

2.3 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
CentralPlaza Khon Kaen, Khon Kaen
60 min walk • CentralPlaza Khon Kaen is a shopping mall in Khon Kaen, Thailand. The mall opened on December 3, 2009. It is the first shopping mall of Central Group in Isan of Thailand.
4.1 miS
Temple
Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon, Khon Kaen
106 min walk • Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon, Kaen Nakhon, 'The Great Buddha's Relics' or 'The Nine Story Stupa Located in Wat Nong Waeng,' is a Thai royal temple of the old town. Wat Nong Waeng is located close to Kaen Nakhon marsh on Klangmuang Road, Muang District.
5.8 miSE
Temple
Wat Thung Setthi, Khon Kaen
149 min walk • Wat Thung Setthi, located at Ban Nong Hai near Mueang District of Khon Kaen province, is a relatively new Thai Buddhist temple near the Route 230 ring road.
2 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum
Khon Kaen National Museum, Khon Kaen
52 min walk • The Khon Kaen National Museum was opened by King Bhumibol Adulyadej on 20 December 1972. Most of the exhibits are concerned with history, art, and archaeology. Besides the museum's permanent collection, temporary exhibitions are shown throughout the year.
3.8 miS
16°24'51"N • 102°50'6"E
Klang Temple, Khon Kaen
96 min walk • Temple
3.7 miS
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Khon Kaen Provincial Administrative Organization Stadium, Khon Kaen
95 min walk • Khon Kaen Provincial Administrative Organization Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Khon Kaen Province, Thailand. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Khon Kaen FC and Khon Kaen United. The stadium holds 7,000 people.
3.7 miS
Nightlife
Khonkaenstar Volleyball Club, Khon Kaen
95 min walk • Khonkaen Star or full name Thai–Denmark Khonkaen Star is a female professional volleyball team based in Khonkaen, Thailand. The club was founded in 2005 and plays in the Thailand league.
0.8 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
50th Anniversary Stadium of Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen
21 min walk • 50th Anniversary Stadium of Khon Kaen University is a multi-purpose stadium in Khon Kaen Province, Thailand. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 8,000 people.
2.5 miSE
16°25'60"N • 102°49'59"E
Mamafaka Gallery, Khon Kaen
64 min walk • Museum