(SDG 5: Gender Equality – Indicator 5.6.7 Track Women’s Graduation Rate)
Suan Dusit University (SDU) is a higher education institution deeply committed to fostering a society of equality through education, research, and evidence-based policy management. One of its key initiatives that reflects this commitment is the systematic tracking of women’s graduation rates, conducted annually as part of the university’s continuous effort to assess and ensure gender equality in educational outcomes.
According to the official report from the Office of Academic Promotion and Registration (OAPR) for the academic year 2024 (B.E. 2567), Suan Dusit University recorded a total of 1,480 graduates, comprising 1,136 women (76.8%) and 344 men (23.2%). This publicly available information, published on the university’s official website, reflects SDU’s dedication to transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance.
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The tracking of women’s graduation rates is not merely a statistical exercise, but a strategic instrument for educational quality enhancement and long-term gender equity policy development. The OAPR plays a central role in collecting, analyzing, and publishing gender-disaggregated data each year. The process includes data compilation from all faculties and campuses across Thailand, validation of data accuracy, public dissemination of findings, and submission of reports to university executives for use in strategic decision-making.
Consistent monitoring over several years reveals that female students at SDU have maintained a high graduation rate across nearly all disciplines, particularly in education, management, hospitality, and creative industries — fields that align closely with the university’s academic strengths. The consistently strong academic performance of women underscores the inclusive learning environment that SDU fosters, where students of all genders are empowered to succeed. This success is also attributed to the university’s policies and regulations that emphasize gender equity and fairness.
A key institutional framework supporting this effort is the Suan Dusit University Regulation on Equality and Equity for Staff and Students B.E. 2567 (2024), which mandates inclusivity and non-discrimination in all dimensions — including gender, age, disability, religion, and gender identity. Complementing this is the Regulation on Personnel Administration B.E. 2564 (2021), which reinforces principles of gender neutrality in staff management and professional development, ensuring fairness and equality at every organizational level.
For SDU, graduation tracking forms part of a Continuous Improvement Cycle, going beyond simple data reporting. The insights derived from annual tracking are used to guide institutional reforms and student support initiatives, such as:
– Curriculum redesign to ensure inclusivity and flexibility.
– Mentoring and academic counseling programs to enhance student retention and achievement.
– Collaboration with external organizations to strengthen women’s employability and leadership potential.
– Promotion of STEM education for women to increase participation in traditionally male-dominated fields.
In 2024, the university further advanced this initiative by developing a “Graduation Tracking Dashboard”, an integrated digital system linking student data from admission through to alumni employment. The system enables real-time gender-based analysis, identification of dropout risks, and targeted interventions for student success, representing a major step toward data-driven inclusivity management.
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The ongoing monitoring of women’s graduation rates exemplifies SDU’s Institutional Commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals — particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, which promotes equitable access to lifelong learning, and SDG 5: Gender Equality, which focuses on closing gender gaps in education and leadership.
Through transparent data management, inclusive policies, and continuous improvement, Suan Dusit University reaffirms its role as a “University for Equality and Sustainability”, believing that education is the foundation of equality. By transforming data into actionable insights, SDU empowers women to learn, lead, and succeed — contributing to sustainable human development in Thailand and across the ASEAN region.