Silk Road Academy at the International College, Udon Thani Rajabhat University, serves as a hub for educational cooperation between Thailand and the People’s Republic of China. It integrates language, culture, technology and professional skills to prepare students, staff and communities for international engagement and sustainable participation in the digital economy.
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Silk Road Academy was established under the International College, Udon Thani Rajabhat University, through academic cooperation with Chengdu Polytechnic in the People’s Republic of China. It provides a learning environment that integrates language, culture, technology and professional skills.
The academy responds to the growing importance of economic, educational and cultural connections in the 21st century. Thailand–China relations are particularly important to workforce development and cooperation in the Mekong region.
The name “Silk Road” recalls the ancient routes that connected East and West through trade and the exchange of knowledge and culture. The academy carries this spirit into the present by connecting Thailand and China through education, culture, technology and professional development.
Udon Thani Rajabhat University is located in northeastern Thailand, a strategically important gateway to the Mekong countries and southern China. The university recognizes the need to strengthen the language and professional skills of students, staff and local communities as economic and cultural ties between Thailand and China expand.
The academy was founded in partnership with Chengdu Polytechnic, an institution with expertise in vocational training and experience in international cooperation. Its mission is to promote sustainable learning in Chinese language and culture, professional skills and academic exchanges between the two countries.
Silk Road Academy was founded through a strategic partnership between Udon Thani Rajabhat University and Chengdu Polytechnic in the People’s Republic of China. This partnership underpins the academy’s work in curriculum development, student exchanges, professional development for educational personnel and academic outreach to communities.
The academy has organized a series of academic and teaching development programs to improve the quality of Chinese language education nationwide. Training topics include:
Programs are offered online and in person to support continuous professional development in changing circumstances.
The academy coordinates student exchanges between Udon Thani Rajabhat University and Chengdu Polytechnic through the following programs:
Under this joint curriculum arrangement, students in Chengdu Polytechnic’s International Business English program study in China for two academic years, then complete their third and fourth years at Udon Thani Rajabhat University to earn a degree from the university.
The program develops language skills, professional competencies and intercultural understanding through international learning experiences.
Chinese language students at Udon Thani Rajabhat University can spend one academic year at Chengdu Polytechnic after completing their first three years in Thailand.
Students strengthen their Chinese in an authentic environment, experience Chinese culture, daily life and education, and build international connections that can support their future careers.
In partnership with Chengdu Polytechnic, the academy offers e-commerce training to develop soft skills for the “Next Normal.” The program provides academic outreach, shares knowledge of digital commerce and develops interpersonal skills among students, staff and local residents.
Training covers online trade, digital skills and competencies needed in international workplaces. Experts from Chengdu Polytechnic and lecturers from Udon Thani Rajabhat University’s Chinese language program contribute their expertise.
The academy has organized the IBIZE Business Study Trip to Chengdu, China, to extend learning beyond the classroom through direct exposure to an international business environment.
Activities include visits to leading businesses and organizations in Chengdu, exchanges with students and staff at Chengdu Polytechnic, and exploration of China’s contemporary business and innovation ecosystem.
The trip broadens students’ international business perspectives, deepens their understanding of the Chinese market and develops intercultural communication skills as Thailand–China economic ties grow in importance.
PANDA WORKSHOP is the academy’s multipurpose learning space, supporting lectures, hybrid training, sessions with overseas experts and access to internationally standardized Chinese language textbooks and learning resources.
Its design reflects contemporary Chinese arts and culture, creating an immersive learning environment that inspires interest in Chinese language and culture and helps learners connect classroom knowledge with practical applications.
The academy has initiated the establishment of WPS Silk Road Academy in cooperation with Zhejiang Institute of Economics and Commerce (ZJIE), China.
This initiative expands Udon Thani Rajabhat University’s academic partnerships with higher education institutions in Zhejiang Province and builds connections with the international digital industry.
The initiative is supported by educational and industry partners, including:
WPS Silk Road Academy will promote academic cooperation, knowledge exchange, joint curriculum development and the integration of digital technology into teaching and learning to meet workforce needs in the digital economy.
