Queen Mary, KMUTT Launch Three Dual-Degree Engineering Programs
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Queen Mary University of London, a world-leading research university and Russell Group member from the United Kingdom, has joined forces with King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) to launch three international dual-degree Bachelor of Engineering programs in Thailand. The partnership integrates UK educational standards with Thailand's engineering and technology expertise to cultivate high-skilled talent capable of meeting future technological changes and industry needs. An International Centre for Future Technologies will also be established, featuring a "Flying Faculty" model that flies UK academics to co-teach with KMUTT's leading faculty at the Bangkok campus, ready to welcome the first cohort in the 2027 academic year.
Associate Professor Dr. Suvit Saetia, President of KMUTT, described the collaboration as a significant step in elevating Thai education. He said it combines KMUTT's strengths in engineering, technology, applied research, and close industry ties with Queen Mary's academic excellence as a leading UK Russell Group university. Beyond the three programs, the partnership aims to create a learning ecosystem offering genuine international experience on the Bangkok campus, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and global perspectives needed for fast-evolving fields such as artificial intelligence and data and advanced engineering. The goal extends beyond the initial programs to long-term cooperation in education, research, innovation, and joint academic activities through the Thailand-UK International Centre for Future Technologies, nurturing globally competitive talent while linking academics, researchers, and industry to sustainably drive future technology, innovation, and Thailand's competitiveness.
Professor Dr. Colin Bailey, CBE, FREng, President and Principal of Queen Mary University of London, called the collaboration a pivotal moment for both universities and the start of new educational opportunities for Thai students. He expressed confidence that excellent education should develop potential, expand opportunities, and support students to create positive global change. Merging Queen Mary's over 20 years of international research and education expertise with KMUTT's engineering prowess creates a unique synergy no single institution could achieve alone. The partnership, he said, goes beyond awarding degrees to building confidence, exchanging knowledge, and developing the next generation of engineers, innovators, and leaders who will drive technology forward.
