evealed! RMUTP Achieves “Excellent” Rating in the 2024 Internal Quality Assessment
Assessment Committee Highlights RMUTP’s Renowned Academic Programs and Strong Alignment with the National Soft Power Policy, Offering Recommendations to Further Strengthen Key Areas
Dr.Natworapol Rachsiriwatcharabul, President of Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon (RMUTP), together with the university executives, attended the presentation of the Internal Quality Assessment Results at the University Level for the Academic Year 2024. The assessment was conducted in accordance with the quality evaluation criteria of the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI). The meeting took place on 28 October 2025 at Rapeepat Meeting Room, 3rd Floor, Rapeepatnason Building, RMUTP Thewet Campus.
This year’s University-Level Internal Quality Assessment Committee comprised three external experts:
- Assoc. Prof. Dr.Sommai Pivsa-Art, Chair
- Assoc.Prof. Jantanee Bejrananda), Committee Member
- Asst. Prof. Dr.Jakkrit Ponathong, Committee Member and Secretary
and three internal experts:
- Asst. Prof. Dr.Manas Boontianthong, Committee Member
- Asst. Prof. Dr.Sathit Laowattanaphong, Committee Member
- Asst. Prof. Dr.Suchada Ketudee, Committee Member and Secretary
The committee commended RMUTP for its outstanding academic programs, widely recognized for advancing professional development and effectively supporting the national Soft Power policy. Recommendations were also provided to further enhance the university’s strengths.
The overall results of the Internal Quality Assessment (IQA) at the university level for the Academic Year 2024 at Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon (RMUTP) show an average score of 4.56 across all five assessment components, achieving a “Very Good” rating. The Internal Quality Assessment Committee reviewed evidence in the IQA RMUTP system, conducted interviews with indicator owners, university executives, and relevant stakeholders, as well as carried out site visits at all three campuses: Thewet Campus, Chotiwet Campus, and Bangkok Commercial Campus.
Assoc. Prof. Dr.Sommai Pivsa-Art, Chair of the Internal Quality Assessment Committee, summarized the overall analytical results and provided recommendations for improvement. He emphasized that one of RMUTP’s key strengths lies in its reputable and well-recognized academic programs that contribute to professional development and support the national Soft Power policy. To further enhance this strength, the committee recommended conducting an in-depth curriculum analysis to ensure alignment with quality standards, responsiveness to societal needs, and positive impact on the university’s future image.
Areas identified for further development include risks associated with declining student enrollment, program redundancy, increased acquisition of external research funding, and strengthened integration of research with academic services and industry collaboration.
In addition, the committee provided several developmental recommendations, such as accelerating policy initiatives for curriculum development to meet the needs of future learners, formulating integrated research strategies to enhance teaching and learning while generating revenue, and advancing the use of Big Data/AI for clear and systematic monitoring and analysis across both academic and support units. The committee also emphasized integrating cultural and artistic missions with other core missions, particularly those that reinforce the university’s identity.
Furthermore, the committee recommended establishing international-quality assessment standards covering all operational units, implementing Gap Analysis and Benchmarking across all faculties, and formulating strategic directions and a long-term Roadmap towards achieving recognition as a Global Top Tech University within the next five years.
