Founded in 1997, Western University is a  private higher education institution located in the medium-sized town of Kanchanaburi (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Thailand, Western University (WTU) is a coeducational higher education institution. Western University (WTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 