History of RRU

History of Rajabhat Rajanagarindra University

Rajabhat Rajanagarindra University (RRU) was originally located in the Muang district of Chachoengsao.  RRU is closely situated near the 2^nd Engineer Battalion Base (Srisothon Army Camp) and the well-known royal temple of Wat Sothon Wararam Woraviharn that is enshrined with Phra Phutasothon which is highly regarded as one of the most respected Buddha images by all Thai people across the nation. Currently, RRU has three recognized regional properties as followed:

1. The main property also known as the main campus is located on 422, Maruphong Road, Namuang subdistrict, Muang district, Chachoengsao province, 24000 and covers an area approximately 70 square kilometers (43 rai).
2. RRU’s second property is located on 40, Srisothon Tutmai Road, Namuang subdistrict, Muang district, Chachoengsao province, 24000. It can be found within one kilometer from the main campus.  Its total area is approximately 28 square kilometers (17 rai). 
3. RRU’s third property is located on 6, Moo 4, Huasai sub-district, Bangkhla district, Chachoengsao, 24110. This campus is a large rural institute that is commonly known as the Bangkhla Campus and is approximately 30 kilometers from the township of Chachoengsao, it is located on. This campus was formerly used as by the public for many local activities and has total area of approximately 800 square kilometers (500 rai).  On the 19^th of July 1996 the Bangkhla Campus was previously granted by the Ministry of Interior and allowed the site to be built and used as RRU’s Bangkhla Campus.

Historical Timeline of Institution

1940 - The Provincial Teacher Training School at the Certificate Level

          It offered the course of the Provincial Teacher Training at the Certificate Level.

1942 - Chachoengsao Teacher Training School for Women

          It offered the courses of the Provincial Teacher Training at the Certificate Level and The

          Municipal Teacher’s Training.

1948 - Chachoengsao Teacher Training School for Women

          It offered the courses of the Provincial Teacher Training at the Certificate Level. 

1951 - It offered the course of the Primary Teacher Training.

1955 - Chachaengsao Teacher Training School                                                                                         

          It offered the course of Certificate of Education.

1970 - Chachoengsao Teacher’s College

          It offered the course of the High Vocational Certificate for students studying in both the

          ordinary daytime and the special evening sections.

1979 - It additionally offered the Project for Teacher Training and the course for Bachelor’s Degree.

1984 - Chachoengsao Teacher’s College

          It offered the course for Bachelor’s Degree in Education (B.Ed.), Science (B.Sc.), Arts (B.A.) for

          students studying in both the ordinary daytime and the special evening sections with the

          objective of developing local citizens.

1992 - Rajabhat Institute Chachoengsao

1998 - Rajabhat Rajanagarindra Institute

2004 - Rajabhat Rajanagarindra University