Chiang Mai Rajabhat University

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Chiang Mai Rajabhat University offers a unique educational experience rooted in Northern Thailand's rich culture, making it an appealing choice for international students seeking immersion. While primarily known for its strong programs in teacher education, humanities, and social sciences, the university also excels in management and science & technology, often with a focus on local development. The International Affairs Office provides support and facilitates various international programs, including exchange opportunities and short courses, though many degree programs are primarily taught in Thai. International students can expect a vibrant campus life within the cultural heart of Chiang Mai. A distinctive characteristic is its deep commitment to community engagement and the preservation of Lanna culture, offering international students a chance to contribute to and learn from the local heritage.

Background

Chiang Mai Rajabhat University (CMRU; Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏเชียงใหม่) is a university in the north of Thailand under the Royal Thai Ministry of Education. The university was founded in 1924 as an agricultural teacher training college. In 1948, it became Chiang Mai Teachers College and offered majors in a variety of subjects. On 14 February 1982, the year of King Rama IX's sixtieth birthday, the king proclaimed Thailand's 36 teacher's colleges to be Rajabhat Institutes. They then began offering majors and degree programmes in non-teaching fields. On 6 March 1985, the king granted the use of his royal crest as the Rajabhat Institute emblem. Rajabhat Institute Chiang Mai became Chiang Mai Rajabhat University in 2004. Enrolment is about 30,000. There are five faculties, one graduate school, one international college and one autonomous institute, employing about 500 faculty members.

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