ASIIN – MHESI – ONESQA Thailand Conference 2026

Educational Synergies: Enhancing University Standards across Thailand and Germany

When

22–24 June 2026

Where

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Bangkok Menam Riverside Hotel
2074 ถ. เจริญกรุง Khwaeng Wat Phraya Krai,
Khet Bang Kho Laem,
Bangkok 10120,
Thailand
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Who

ASIIN in cooperation with the Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA), supported by the Thai Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI)

What

ASIIN, in collaboration with the Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA) and the Thai Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation presents a state-of-the-art conference dedicated to enriching the landscape of higher education and economic collaboration between Thailand and Germany. Together, we will explore multifaceted themes aimed at fostering academic and professional exchange. This conference will address a range of pressing topics that are currently high on the Thai and international quality assurance agendas, providing a platform for insightful discussions and innovative solutions. Join us as we work together to elevate higher education standards and strengthen economic ties between our nations.

Opening Session

After welcoming the participants, the Permanent Secretary of the Thai Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) will deliver a keynote on vision and trends of the Thai Higher Education system.

Session 1: Best Practices in Linking the Thai and German Higher Education Sector with Industry

This session will highlight successful examples of collaborations between higher education and industry. The German model of the dual university/university of applied sciences will be presented as well as Thai role models on how to modernize the Thai higher education system together with the industrial sector.

Session 2: Best Practices in Higher Education Internationalization – How to Foster Academic Exchange Between Thailand and Germany

This session will point out opportunities for higher education exchange between Thailand and Germany. We will discuss the initiation of joint international study programs, and present strategies for modernizing study programs to meet international standards. Successful institutions will share best practices, and representatives from the German Academic Exchange Council and foreign trade associations will discuss the benefits of professional mobility. A particular focus will be also on the advancement of engineering education in Thailand.

Session 3: Deciphering Global Rankings — Implications for Higher Education Institutions in Thailand and Germany

This session will address the relevance of international rankings to the Thai and German higher education sectors. An overview and preliminary results will be provided on a project aiming at the development and implementation of a national rating system for Thai higher education institutions and an international benchmarking tool for systematically comparing Thai higher education institutions with those in Europe and OECD countries.

Session 4: Joint Accreditation, Institutional Accreditation, and International Recognition – Contributions to the Advancement in Thai, ASEAN, and Germany Higher Education

As the closing session of the conference, this session will bring together key insights and conclusions on how joint accreditation models, institutional accreditation, and international recognition can strengthen quality assurance and support higher education development in Thailand, the ASEAN region, and Germany.

A talk on “How the ASIIN and ONESQA International Accreditation Model Can Benefit the Higher Education Sector in Thailand and Asia” will be given, showcasing the results of ONESQA-ASIIN joint institutional pilot accreditations, which could serve as a model for the Thai education system in the future. This will be followed by a panel discussion entitled “How to Move Towards Institutional Accreditation,” outlining practical steps and next moves for institutions.

At the end of the conference, certificates of attendance will be issued to participants. Throughout the event, there will be ample networking opportunities to foster connections among academia, accreditation bodies, and educational institutions. Additionally, ASIIN and ONESQA staff members will be available to assist representatives from Thai higher education institutions interested in or preparing for an ASIIN accreditation procedure.