Silpakorn University (Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยศิลปากร; rtgs: Mahawitthayalai Sinlapakon) is a well-known public university in Thailand. The university was founded in Bangkok in 1943 by Italian-born art professor Corrado Feroci, who took the Thai name Silpa Bhirasri when he became a Thai citizen. It is the leading Thai university in the fine arts and now includes many other faculties as well.