After a long search, it was decided that the Faculty of Engineering should be located in Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province.

In 1968 the National Assembly of Thailand passed the Prince of Songkla University Act, which became effective on 13 March of that year.

On 5 July 1971 when it was partially completed, about two hundred students and staff members of the Faculty of Engineering were moved to the new campus at Hat Yai.

For the present, CENE consists of two groups of faculties from Science and Engineering who both focus on the theme of "Micro- and Nanoscale Energy".

The objectives and ultimate goals of CENE are: 1) to develop the materials and systems for energy conversion without using external power supply and no combustible fuels.

3) to develop the nanomaterials for color and multifunctional films coated on window glasses for long-life using in buildings and cars.

By the objectives and goals described above, it is believed that CENE achievement would lead to "Clean Energy for Green City".