10.6.1 Non-discriminatory admissions policy

Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) had a non-discriminatory admissions policy in place throughout 2025, set out in the Policy for Women Applications and Entry. Officially announced on 13 December 2024 (BE 2567), the policy contains SWU’s admission policy, which applies to all applicants and students and aims to create a learning environment free from discrimination.

Non-discriminatory admissions under the Policy for Women Applications and Entry

The policy states that SWU provides equal academic opportunities to all applicants and students regardless of their national origin, gender or sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability, and that “our admission policy aims to create a learning, working, and social environment that is entirely free from discrimination, prejudice, intimidation, stigmatization, and all forms of harassment and bullying.” Its main provisions are as follows.

1) Protected characteristics: SWU commits to ensuring that no student, staff member or visitor, particularly women, experiences discrimination based on age, disability, immigration status, gender, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, socio-economic status or trade union affiliation.

2) Admission criteria: all faculties must ensure that applicants’ qualifications for admission, scholarship and skill development are not limited by gender. Announcements of recruitment and applicant qualifications shall not use gender, gender identity or sexual orientation as criteria, except where a characteristic is relevant to gender safety or genuinely required for the position.

3) Inclusive learning: the university prohibits stereotypes that may lead to assumptions about students and fosters a culturally inclusive learning environment that addresses the needs of learners regarding gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, status and age, through varied teaching methods, language support and a commitment to inclusivity.

4) Equal access after entry: women have equal access to academic resources, scholarship opportunities and support services, and the university works to remove barriers such as gender-based violence, discrimination and harassment.

The policy states that it aims to promote gender equality (SDG 5) and reduce inequalities (SDG 10).

Announcement date

The policy was officially announced on 13 December 2024 (BE 2567), as stated above the Acting President’s signature at the end of the document. This date falls within the 2022–2026 period, and the policy remained in effect throughout 2025.

Figure 1. Policy for women applications and entry, page 1, including SWU’s admission policy and the list of protected characteristics

Figure 2. Policy for women applications and entry, page 2

Figure 3. Policy for women applications and entry, page 3, showing the announcement date of 13 December 2024 (BE 2567) and the Acting President’s signature

Source: https://drive.google.com/file/d/100ArvnR6oD-ZdW3Ep95TMNTeHiOIZfQW/view