10.4.1 Proportion of students with disabilities

Assumption University recognizes that higher education is a key mechanism for reducing inequality of opportunity. The University therefore offers a diverse and inclusive system of scholarships and financial support for learners from different backgrounds and with different potential. Eligibility criteria, application procedures and scholarship conditions are published transparently on the Admissions Center website, so that applicants can access the information on their own.

AU’s support falls into five categories. The first is the King Rama X Honor Scholarship, which supports academically capable students from low-income families. It began in academic year 1999, when Assumption University, under then-Rector Bro. Dr. Prathip Martin Komolmas, offered it to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) on his 72nd birthday. Each year it funds nine students from Wang Klai Kangwon School under Royal Patronage (children of royal attendants, youth under royal patronage, or others designated by royal wish) to study for a bachelor’s degree at AU. The University covers tuition and accommodation for the full study period, provided students meet the Registrar’s Office academic requirements and maintain good conduct. Known as the 72nd Birthday Celebration (Nawaminthra Maharat) Scholarship from 1999 to 2023, it was renamed the King Rama X Honor Scholarship in 2024.

The second category is merit scholarships, which recognize ability and potential. These include the AU The Creator of Tomorrow Scholarship, offered both for special talent, academic achievement or extracurricular activities and on a competitive examination basis. They also include the Assumptionist Scholarship for students from schools under the St. Gabriel’s Foundation of Thailand who studied continuously from Primary 1 to Secondary 6. The third category is welfare scholarships for the children of University employees at all levels, including support and manual staff, many of whom are on lower incomes. These scholarships help families with limited financial means give their children a university education, so that a parent’s job or income does not limit their child’s opportunities. The fourth is the Athletes Scholarships across several sports, which require a minimum cumulative GPA of only 2.00 to give athletically talented students the opportunity to pursue higher education. Finally, the University supports students who need government financial assistance by providing information on the Student Loan Fund (กยศ.), which helps cover tuition, education-related expenses and living costs during their studies.

Scholarship recipients are not required to repay the scholarship after graduation. The selection process is clear, consisting of portfolio review, knowledge assessment and interviews by a committee. This reflects the University’s commitment to providing educational opportunities fairly, based on ability and determination.

The number of students supported under each category in Academic Year 2025 is shown in the table below.

The number of scholarship students in Academic Years 2025 is shown in the table below.

10.6.3 Access to university underrepresented groups recruit

Assumption University runs planned programmes to recruit students and staff from under-represented groups, including students from remote and low-income backgrounds, students from developing countries and ethnic regions, vocational and non-traditional learners, and older workers. The main programmes are:

• Royal scholarship pathway for Wangklaikangwon School: Through The Honor of King Rama X Scholarship, AU recruits graduates of Wangklaikangwon School in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, into its degree programmes. The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and the Financial Assistance Division run the scheme. During Academic Year 2025, scholarship holders took part in University life, including serving as liaison officers when AU hosted three events of the 33rd SEA Games in December 2025

References: Honoring Excellence: Orientation for Recipients of The Honor of King Rama X Scholarship Held at AU; AU Dives In: AU Prepares to Host Three SEA Games Sporting Events

• Camps and workshops for students: An English camp for students of Saint Louis School, Chachoengsao, on 21 November 2025, which also introduced AU’s international learning environment, and a Pitching and Public Speaking workshop for 16 Grade 11 students at Assumption College Thonburi on 3 April 2026.

References: AU English Camp Brings Learning to Life for St. Louis Students; IELE Supports University Readiness Through University-Level Pitching Training at Assumption College Thonburi

• Areas outside major education centres: On 10–11 January 2026, 19 graduate students from the Graduate School of Human Sciences ran an English and Values Camp at Assumption Technical School Nakhon Phanom, extending learning opportunities to students outside major education centres.

Reference: English & Values Camp, Graduate School of Human Sciences

• Scholarship youth from disadvantaged backgrounds: AU partnered with the Ruamchit-Normklao Foundation for Youth under the Royal Patronage, which has awarded more than 35,000 scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. After a preparation meeting chaired by the AU President on 18 June 2025, AU hosted the Foundation’s 10th Thai Art and Culture Promotion Program on 21–25 October 2025 for scholarship recipients from all 77 provinces. Participants stayed at the Suvarnabhumi Campus, visited cultural and historical sites in and around Bangkok, and took part in learning and reflection activities on teamwork, critical thinking and youth leadership.

References: Celebrating Heritage, Empowering Youth: AU Prepares for the 10th Art and Cultural Excursion with Ruamchit Normklao Foundation; AU Partners with Ruamchit-Normklao Foundation to Champion Thai Cultural Heritage

Assumption University of Thailand (AU) recruits faculty and staff through open, merit-based processes that produce a gender-balanced and internationally diverse workforce. In Academic Year 2025, AU employed 914 full-time faculty and support staff. Women held 275 of 540 full-time faculty posts (50.93%), 214 of 374 support staff posts (57.22%), and 489 of 914 posts overall (53.50%). AU’s faculty includes members from 29 foreign nationalities, working alongside Thai faculty.

These outcomes reflect AU’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity. University Announcement No. 5/2568, Policy on Driving the Sustainable Development Goals, commits the University to reducing social inequality, including gender inequality, and applies to all staff and students.

Workforce profile, Academic Year 2025

Support staff by unit: 72 in academic schools, 271 in administrative offices, and 31 in management roles (10 directors, 1 deputy director, 3 assistant directors and 17 heads of department). Figures exclude 89 janitorial staff.

Reference: Assumption University, Office of Human Resource Management: Number of Full-time Faculty Members and Staff in Academic Year 2025, by gender and nationality, 30 June 2026

10.6.4 Anti-discrimination policies

Equality and Anti-Discrimination Policy, Assumption University

Based on the Assumption University Regulation on the Code of Ethics for the Chairperson of the University Council, University Council Members, Executives, Personnel, and Students of Assumption University, B.E. 2564 (2021)

Assumption University upholds the principles of good governance, equality, and respect for human dignity. The University is committed to a fair and inclusive working and learning environment, free from discrimination, for all executives, personnel, and students.

1. Equality Policy

1. The University Council sets and oversees policy under good governance principles, for the benefit of students, parents, personnel, and the public (Clause 6).
2. Executives show care and respect for all personnel equally in their work, morale, and welfare, and adhere to the merit system (Clause 19).
3. Executives assign work appropriate to each person’s position (Clause 21) and give personnel a meaningful role in work processes (Clause 22).
4. Duties are performed by listening to opinions and information from all sides, and by using sound principles and reasoning in line with what is right and fair (Clauses 10, 18, 20).
5. Personnel perform their duties with integrity, equality, and impartiality (Clause 47), and serve everyone who contacts the University with courtesy and goodwill (Clause 50).

2. Anti-Discrimination Policy

1. Respect for diversity: Executives, personnel, and students must understand and respect ethnic and cultural differences (Clauses 26, 46, 57).
2. No favoritism: No one may use their authority to wrongfully benefit themselves, their associates, or others, whether directly or indirectly (Clauses 11, 27).
3. Respect for rights and freedoms: No one may infringe on the academic freedom or academic work of others (Clauses 38, 39). No one may wrongfully use or disclose information about students or other individuals (Clause 53).
4. Freedom from harassment: No one may engage in physical or verbal conduct that constitutes or suggests sexual harassment (Clauses 41, 42, 54).
5. Living together peacefully: Students must maintain unity, respect the rights of others, live harmoniously with others, and cause no trouble or disturbance to anyone (Clause 57).

3. Oversight and Enforcement

• Responsible body: The University Council appoints a Good Governance and Ethics Committee. Its members include representatives of executives, academic personnel, and academic support personnel. The Committee proposes ethical guidelines and measures and considers and rules on ethical violations (Clauses 63, 65).
• Disciplinary offenses: These are handled under the law or the University’s regulation on personnel administration (Clause 66).
• Non-disciplinary violations: These are handled by a warning, an order to make corrections within a set period, or a written probation. The Human Resources Management Office is then notified so the action is recorded in the person’s file (Clause 66).

2. Composition

The Committee represents all main groups in the University community:

5. Training and Awareness Programmes

The University puts these policies into practice through required training, workshops and dialogue for students and staff.

5.1 For Students

Professional Ethics Seminars (BG14031–BG14038), a required course for all undergraduates
Every undergraduate student must take one Professional Ethics Seminar each semester for eight semesters. Students attend two classes per semester, and they cannot graduate without passing all eight courses with an “S” grade. One of the programme’s objectives is for students “to live peacefully and harmoniously with other people.” The four-year curriculum builds skills tied to diversity, equity, inclusion and human rights:

• Year 1 (Knowing): respecting other people’s rights, critical thinking and decision making
• Year 2 (Doing): empathy, accepting differences, concern for others, communication, cooperation and conflict resolution
• Year 3 (Being): leadership, community service volunteering, sharing and teamwork
• Year 4 (Living): responsible citizenship, personal safety, self-esteem, managing feelings and stress management

The programme is run by the Center for Professional Ethics and Leadership (contact: auethics@au.edu).

5. Vulnerable Groups in the Wider Community

The University also runs activities that support vulnerable groups outside the University:

• Children with disabilities: On 20 June 2025, MSME students and faculty visited the Camillian Home for Children Living with Disabilities, run by the St. Camillus Foundation of Thailand, to launch the 2025 Youth Volunteer Project, supported by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation. The project gave children with disabilities opportunities to express their ideas and abilities.

Reference: Empathy in Action: AU Students Begin Social Impact Project at Camillian Home

• Children from vulnerable backgrounds: On 25 February 2026, MA ELT students ran the “Sharing Knowledge, Spreading Love” project at the Baan Nok Kamin Foundation, providing English activities and free lunches for children, funded by money raised at the ELT booth at the IELE Language Café.

Reference: English Language Teaching Charity Project: “Sharing Knowledge, Spreading Love”

• Older people: The School of Music presented “Don’t Call It Old, Just Grown Up” with King Prajadhipok’s Institute and the Medical Council of Thailand. The event featured four original songs that challenge stereotypes about older people and promote understanding between generations.

Reference: Thai Culture-Based Innovative Music Therapy for Aging Society

10.6.7 Accessible facilities

The Infrastructure and Facilities for Persons with Disabilities at Assumption University

Assumption University has designed and implemented a comprehensive infrastructure system to support persons with disabilities. This includes standardized ramps, specially designed restrooms, designated parking spaces, shuttle services, adaptive classrooms, accessible dormitories and specialized sports centers, emergency assistance systems, and a dedicated maintenance team..

10.6.8 Disability support services

Assumption University is committed to fostering an inclusive learning and working environment for students and staff with disabilities. In addition to physical accessibility, the university implements various initiatives to ensure equal opportunities in education, employment, and social participation as follows:

For Students with Disabilities

– Support is provided to students with special needs through the Student Affairs Division, which offers consultation, guidance, and coordination to ensure appropriate services and facilities.

– Individualized Support Plans are created based on each student’s specific needs.

– Academic support, learning accommodations, and access to learning resources are provided.

– Assistance is available in securing scholarships.

– Academic and social support includes:

• A Mentorship Program involving faculty advisors and peer groups to help all students, including those with disabilities, with their studies.
• Mental and social counseling services for all students, including those with disabilities.
• Social activities that welcome participation from students with disabilities to build peer relationships.
• Career counseling and job placement support tailored for students with disabilities.

For Staff with Disabilities

– Equal Employment Opportunities:

• The university maintains an inclusive hiring policy that ensures fair consideration for individuals with disabilities.
• The recruitment and selection processes are adjusted to accommodate applicants with disabilities.

– Workplace Accommodations:

• The work environment is adapted to meet the needs of staff with disabilities, such as modified desks or assistive equipment.

• A Mentorship Program within the organization provides guidance and support for staff with disabilities.

• Flexible work arrangements are available, including adjusted working hours where appropriate.

– Capacity Building:

• The university encourages staff development through training and skill-building programs.
•  Equal opportunities for career advancement are provided.

– Welfare Support:

• Comprehensive and appropriate welfare benefits are offered to meet the specific needs of staff with disabilities.
• Health and mental health counseling and support services are available.

Assumption University is dedicated to creating an open and friendly environment where individuals with disabilities can participate fully and reach their highest potential.

10.6.9 Disability access scheme

Assumption University’s access schemes for persons with disabilities include Individualized Support Plans and a Mentorship Program for students, a Workplace Mentorship Program for staff, adjusted recruitment and selection processes, adapted workstations and assistive equipment, flexible working hours, and help in securing scholarships. The Student Affairs Division coordinates these schemes for students and the Office of Human Resources Management for staff (see 10.6.6, 10.6.8 and 10.6.10).

10.6.10 Disability accommodation policy

Assumption University’s Employment Policy for Persons with Disabilities

The University complies with the Persons with Disabilities Empowerment Act B.E. 2550 (2007) and its subsequent amendments. Under this law, employers with 100 or more employees are required to either:

• employ persons with disabilities who are capable of working (Section 33),
• support occupations for persons with disabilities by providing subcontracting or concession opportunities (Section 35),
• or contribute to the Fund for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in lieu of employment (Section 34).

The University is also required to report its compliance to the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities by March 31 of every year.

In the year 2025, Assumption University complied with the law by employing 5 persons with disabilities under Section 33 and contributing to the Fund under Section 34 in lieu of employing 4 additional persons with disabilities.

Support Office for Persons with Disabilities at Assumption University

Assumption University places great importance on creating a compassionate and inclusive environment for everyone. The university has established mechanisms to support persons with disabilities through two main departments: the Office of Human Resources Management, which oversees staff with disabilities, and the Student Affairs Division, which supports students with disabilities.

1. Office of Human Resources Management

This office provides support for staff members with disabilities.

Team Structure:

• 1 Director of the Office of Human Resources Management
• 1 Advisor to the Director
• 1 Assistant Director
• 15 Staff Members