Overview SUT

During the 5th National Economic and Social Development Plan, the government has a policy to distribute educational opportunities. higher education to the region and the countryside even more. Therefore, in 1980, the University Affairs Office proposed that the government establish 5 new universities in the regions: 1 northern region, 1 southern region, 1 eastern region, and 2 northeastern regions. In the northeastern region, affiliated colleges should be established. Khon Kaen University is based in Ubon Ratchathani and Nakhon Ratchasima provinces. By a college established in Nakhon Ratchasima Province To use the name “Suranaree College” and choose a degraded forest area in the area of ​​Huai Ban Yang Reservoir, Mueang District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, with an area of ​​approximately 7,000 rai, as the location. 

Later, the government with His Excellency General Chatchai Choonhavan as Prime Minister saw the necessity. in expediting the establishment of universities increased in the region to have potential and readiness to respond want of Develop countries in various regions. Therefore, the Cabinet at its meeting on September 13, 1988, resolved to elevate the college's status. In all 5 regions, they are independent universities. At the same time, approval was given to appoint a committee to establish "Suranaree University". The Permanent Secretary of the University Bureau (Prof. Dr. Wijit Srisa-an) is the chairman of the committee. Has created a project Establishment of Suranaree University of Technology submitted to the government. along with presenting a draft University Establishment Act submitted to the House of Representatives in session in 1989.

On July 27, 1990, His Majesty the King His Majesty has signed his name in Such Act and has been announced in the Royal Gazette Effective from July 30, 1990 Suranaree University of Technology Therefore, 27 July 1990 was considered as the university's founding day.