KMUTNB is committed to fostering a lifelong learning society and ensuring that knowledge, technology, and educational resources are accessible to all members of the public — not only enrolled students.

The university provides free access to educational materials, workshops, training courses, and community learning activities organized by various faculties and departments. These activities promote skill development, knowledge transfer, and community engagement, supporting individuals of all ages to learn continuously and apply academic and technological knowledge for sustainable development.

Examples include community-oriented workshops by the Faculty of Technical Education and Faculty of Agro-Industry, which provide open learning opportunities for local residents, entrepreneurs, and practitioners interested in innovation, technology, and agro-industrial applications.

By implementing this policy, KMUTNB strengthens its role as a center for lifelong learning, promoting education accessibility, reducing inequality in education opportunities, and contributing to the achievement of UN SDG 4 – Quality Education.

• Faculty of Technical Education
• The Faculty of Technical Education organized the Public Learning Program as part of its SDGs activities, offering free educational resources and workshops for community members. This initiative promotes lifelong learning by providing access to technical knowledge and hands-on training for individuals outside the university community.
• Source: Faculty of Technical Education – SDGs Activity 
• Retrieved from https://facility.fte.kmutnb.ac.th/sdgs-activity?id=1&ref=nCIYTQUngUTURD6Vp2TDKITpK 
• Faculty of Agro-Industry, KMUTNB. (2024).
• The Faculty of Agro-Industry conducted a Knowledge Sharing for the Public program to enhance community understanding of agro-industrial processes and sustainable food production. This activity reflects KMUTNB’s commitment to open education and community engagement.
• Source: Faculty of Agro-Industry – Public Knowledge Sharing 
• Retrieved from https://agro.kmutnb.ac.th/?p=8965

1. Free Courses Leading to Certificate or Award
KMUTNB offers a range of free online and on-site training courses that are open to the public through its official learning platforms such as KMUTNB Technopark and the KMUTNB MOOC system. Participants who complete these courses are awarded official certificates to acknowledge their learning achievements.
These initiatives aim to promote lifelong learning and enhance workforce skills development for both students and external learners.
Reference: KMUTNB Technopark – Free Learning Programmes

2. Free Access to Campus Facilities and Equipment
KMUTNB provides free access to its digital learning infrastructure and selected facilities for non-students, including the MOOC e-Learning Platform and Smart Tutor @ KMUTNB Library. These resources allow learners to utilize the university’s educational tools, research databases, and online training systems without charge, fostering an inclusive learning environment for all.
Reference: KMUTNB MOOC – eLearning Platform

3. Free Access to Online Resources
The Faculty of Agro-Industry at KMUTNB actively disseminates educational content, research information, and public learning activities through its online channels. These resources are freely accessible to anyone interested in topics such as sustainable food production, biotechnology, and agro-industrial innovation.
This initiative reflects KMUTNB’s commitment to providing equitable access to educational resources beyond its enrolled student community.
Reference: Faculty of Agro-Industry – Public Educational Resources