1996

The idea of establishing a private university to support development in Thailand and in the region was initiated by Dr. Thaksin Shinawatra and associates.

1999

The Ministry of Universities Affairs granted a license for setting up Shinawatra University (SIU).

2000

The first meeting of Shinawatra University Council (SUC) held its first meeting on May 19.

2001

Master degree program in business administration and bachelor degree programs in Built Environment, Business Administration and Computer Science were approved by SIUC

2002

Teaching at SIU commenced in September with bachelors degree programs in Built Environment, Computer Science, Business Administration and a master degree program in business administration.

2004

·  Floors 15 & 16 of Shinawatra Tower III Building were approved by SIUC for graduate operation of SIU
·  Master-degree programs in Information Technology, Management Technology,System Engineer and in Management were approved by SIUC.
·  First graduation ceremony was held for master of business administration.

2005

Bachelor degree programs in Architectural Technology and Management Techonlogy and doctor of philosophy in Technology and in Management were approved by SIUC

2006

Graduate ceremony was held for the first batches of bachelors of business administration, computer science, telecommunication engineering and masters of science in information and management technology

2007

The first batch of Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology graduated.

2008

·  Master’s degree program in Teaching English as an International Language and Bachelor’s degree program in Liberal Arts were approved by SIUC.
·  Education Standards of SoM, SoT and SIU are unconditionally approved by ONESQA.