International Partners
Payap University has faculty and student exchange partnerships with institutions all over the world.
Student Exchange Partners
| Zone/Country | Institution | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia (19) | |||
| Cambodia (1) | The University of Cambodia | November 2009 | Student/faculty exchange, research, cultural programs, conference/workshops |
| China (5) | Shanghai Normal University | December 2008 | Student/faculty exchange, research, cultural programs, conference/workshops. 1 2 2 Dual Degree Program in Chinese Language and Culture for Chinese major students from Payap. |
| Yuxi Normal University (formerly Yuxi Teacher’s College) |
October 2003 | Student/faculty exchange, research, cultural programs, conference/workshops | |
| Kunming University of Science and Technology (KUST) |
October 2003 | Student/faculty exchange, research, cultural programs, conference/workshops | |
| Southwest University | April 2006 | Student/faculty exchange, research, cultural programs, conference/workshops, degree programs | |
| Honghe University | July 2006 | Student/faculty exchange, research, cultural programs, conference/workshops | |
| Hong Kong (1) | Lingnan University | March 2005 | Faculty/staff/student/cultural exchange programmes, visiting scholars, short term training programmes |
| India (1) | Sharda University | January 2011 | Faculty and student exchange |
| Japan (6) | Doshisha University | October 2008 | General agreement of cooperation |
| International Christian University (ICU) | 1991 | Work camps | |
| Keisen University (formerly Keisen Jo-Gakuen Junior College) |
August 1991 *renewed February 2010 |
Soc./cultural exchange, community projects, faculty/student exchange, Keisen Assisted Teacher (KAT) Japanese Dept support-program at Payap | |
| Kinjo Gakuin University | October 2005 | Faculty/student joint research project, academic exchange and activities | |
| J.F. Oberlin University | July 2007 | Faculty/student exchange, joint research, cultural, conference/workshop | |
| Kwansei Gakuin University | January 2011 | Student exchange, joint research, cultural, conference/workshop | |
| Kyoto Sangyo University | September 2011 | Student exchange | |
| Doshisha University | October 2011 | Student exchange | |
| Reitaku University | July 2012 | Student exchange | |
| Korea (3) | Mokwon University | February 2011 | Student/faculty exchange, research, cultural programs, conference/workshops |
| Presbyterian College and Theological Seminary | November 2010 | Student/faculty exchange, research, cultural programs, conference/workshops | |
| Soongsil University | January 2010 | Student/faculty exchange, research, cultural programs, conference/workshops | |
| Australia (1) | |||
| Deakin University | September 1994 | Academic staff/student exchange, general academic development | |
| Europe (2) | |||
| United Kingdom | Keele University | October 2009 | MBA in Education Program and faculty exchange/development |
| New Zealand (1) | |||
| International Pacific College | January 2011 | Faculty/student exchange | |
| North America (20) | |||
| Summer Institute of Linguistics (SIL) | June 1990 March 2006 |
Development of Graduate program in Linguistics, research S.E. Asian languages, provide staff, train Thai linguists/students, develop Applied Linguistic Training Program (ALTP), establish Linguistics Institute | |
| School for International Training (SIT) | November 1995 | World Learning summer program for high school students | |
| Northern Illinois University | January 1996 *revised April 2007 |
Support sabbaticals for NIU faculty, doctoral tuition waivers for PYU students and faculty | |
| Oregon State System of Higher Education (OSSHE) | January 1998 | Student exchange, tuition waivers, workshops, faculty development/research | |
| Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities (APCU) | January 1999 | Conferences, cooperative studies, exchange faculty/students, research,special programs, increase understanding of Christian higher education | |
| St. Michael’s College | March 2000 *revised May 2006 |
Faculty/student exchange, joint programs | |
| Berea College | February 2001 | Faculty/Adm./student exchange, special projects | |
| Florida Atlantic University | August 2001 | Student/faculty exchange, administrative exchange, special projects for nursing students/faculty. Sent Fulbright Senior Specialist, Prof. Michael Zager, to work with Music Dept on a commercial music project in July 2006 and again in July-August 2008. | |
| St. Mary’s College of Maryland | April 2002 | Faculty/student/cultural/lecture exchange, research projects, visiting scholar, short term training programs | |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | April 2004 | Student/faculty/staff exchange, study tours, intercultural activities, summer program for Hmong-American students | |
| Pitzer College | May 2004 | Student/faculty/staff exchange, short-term study tours | |
| University of Missouri | April 2006 | Faculty/student exchange, joint research,cultural,conference/ workshop | |
| Westminster College | May 2006 | Faculty/student exchange, joint research,cultural,conference/ workshop, English program, degree program | |
| Birmingham-Southern College | March 2006 | Faculty/student exchange, intercultural activities, supporting educational | |
| International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership (IPS-L) | April 2007 | Run IPSL program in conjunction with Thai and Southeast Asian Studies program at Payap for students sent by IPS-L | |
| St. Lawrence University | February 2009 | Thai and Southeast Asian Studies Program, Faculty Exchange | |
| The Education Abroad Network (TEAN) | January 2009 | Run TEAN program in conjunction with Thai and Southeast Asian Studies program at Payap for students sent by TEAN | |
| Valparaiso University | December 2009 | Student exchange | |
| South America (1) | |||
| Ecuador | La Universidad De Especialidades Espiritu Santo | June 2007, Aug. 2010 | Student exchange |
Faculty Cooperation Partnerships
| Zone/Country | Institution | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia (18) | |||
| Cambodia (1) | The University of Cambodia | November 2009 | Student/faculty exchange, research, cultural programs, conference/workshops |
| Yunnan Academy of Social Sciences (YASS) | May 1997 | Faculty/administrator exchange, Joint Sino-Thai Research | |
| Yuxi Normal University (formerly Yuxi Teacher’s College) |
October 2003 | Student/faculty exchange, research, cultural programs, conference/workshops | |
| Kunming University of Science and Technology (KUST) |
October 2003 | Student/faculty exchange, research, cultural programs, conference/workshops | |
| Kunming University of Science and Technology (KUST) |
June 2005 | Teachers’ Participation in PYU’s TESOL Certificate Program | |
| Southwest University | April 2006 | Student/faculty exchange, research, cultural programs, conference/workshops, degree programs | |
| Honghe University | July 2006 | Student/faculty exchange, research, cultural programs, conference/workshops | |
| Hong Kong (1) | Lingnan University | March 2005 | Faculty/staff/student/cultural exchange programmes, visiting scholars, short term training programmes |
| India (2) | Sharda University | January 2011 | Faculty and student exchange |
| Ambedkar Institute of Management Studies (AIMS) | March 2009 | Exchange of faculty members, IBMBA degree for AIMS students at Payap University, joint research programs/exchange academic information, joint conferences and workshops | |
| Japan (2) | Keisen University (formerly Keisen Jo-Gakuen Junior College) |
August 1991 *renewed February 2010 |
Soc./cultural exchange, community projects, faculty/student exchange, Keisen Assisted Teacher (KAT) Japanese Dept support-program at Payap |
| Kinjo Gakuin University | October 2005 | Faculty/student joint research project, academic exchange and activities | |
| Korea (3) | Mokwon University | February 2011 | Student/faculty exchange, research, cultural programs, conference/workshops |
| Presbyterian College and Theological Seminary | November 2010 | Student/faculty exchange, research, cultural programs, conference/workshops | |
| Soongsil University | January 2010 | Student/faculty exchange, research, cultural programs, conference/workshops | |
| Australia (1) | |||
| Deakin University | September 1994 | Academic staff/student exchange, general academic development | |
| Europe (5) | |||
| UK (3) | The University of Edinburgh | April 2007 | Faculty training to PhD level, faculty exchange, joint research, seminar participation, exchange academic materials |
| The University of Hull | September 2006 | Degree programmes training, research, information exchange, joint development activities | |
| The University of Sheffield | February 2007 | Exchange of library materials, joint research activities, Master/Ph.D. programs study | |
| Norway (2) | Bergen University College | February 2009 | Study tours and short-term academic programs, research collaboration |
| The University of Agder | February 2009 | Study tours and short-term academic programs, research collaboration | |
| New Zealand (1) | |||
| International Pacific College | January 2011 | Faculty/student exchange | |
| North America (13) | |||
| USA (13) | Summer Institute of Linguistics (SIL) | June 1990 March 2006 |
Development of Graduate program in Linguistics, research S.E. Asian languages, provide staff, train Thai linguists/students, develop Applied Linguistic Training Program (ALTP), establish Linguistics Institute |
| School for International Training (SIT) | November 1995 | World Learning summer program for high school students | |
| Northern Illinois University | January 1996 *revised April 2007 |
Support sabbaticals for NIU faculty, doctoral tuition waivers for PYU students and faculty | |
| Oregon State System of Higher Education (OSSHE) | January 1998 | Student exchange, tuition waivers, workshops, faculty development/research | |
| Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities (APCU) | January 1999 | Conferences, cooperative studies, exchange faculty/students, research,special programs, increase understanding of Christian higher education | |
| Florida Atlantic University | August 2001 | Student/faculty exchange, administrative exchange, special projects for nursing students/faculty. Sent Fulbright Senior Specialist, Prof. Michael Zager, to work with Music Dept on a commercial music project in July 2006 and again in July-August 2008. | |
| St. Mary’s College of Maryland | April 2002 | Faculty/student/cultural/lecture exchange, research projects, visiting scholar, short term training programs | |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | April 2004 | Student/faculty/staff exchange, study tours, intercultural activities, summer program for Hmong-American students | |
| Pitzer College | May 2004 | Student/faculty/staff exchange, short-term study tours | |
| University of Missouri | April 2006 | Faculty/student exchange, joint research, cultural, conference/workshop | |
| Westminster College | May 2006 | Faculty/student exchange, joint research,cultural,conference/ workshop, English program, degree program | |
| Birmingham-Southern College | March 2006 | Faculty/student exchange, intercultural activities, supporting educational | |
| Grinnell College | April 2010 | Grinnell Corps Fellow Program for English teaching and Residential Assistants |