Khon Kaen University (Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยขอนแก่น) or KKU (มข.) is a public research university in Thailand. It was the first university established in Northeastern Thailand and remains the oldest and largest university in the region. The university is a central hub of education in northeast Thailand. It is an internationally recognized university in Asia. These days, KKU offers a wide range of programs: Its comprehensive academic program offers 105 undergraduate majors, along with 129 master's degree programs and 59 doctoral programs.