Chulalongkorn University

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Chulalongkorn University, Thailand's oldest and one of its most prestigious institutions, offers a comprehensive academic experience, particularly excelling in fields like Medicine, Engineering, Business, and the Arts. For international students, Chula provides a vibrant environment with a growing number of English-taught programs, especially at the graduate level, and a dedicated Office of International Affairs that facilitates exchange programs, summer schools, and provides extensive support services. The university's beautiful, centrally located campus in Bangkok fosters a rich cultural immersion, making it a top choice for those seeking a high-quality education in Southeast Asia. Its distinctive characteristic is its royal patronage and historical significance as the nation's first university.

Background

Chulalongkorn University (CU; Thai: จฬ.; Thai: จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย, RTGS: Chulalongkon Mahawitthayalai) is a public autonomous research university in Bangkok, Thailand. The university was originally founded during King Chulalongkorn's reign as a school for training royal pages and civil servants in 1899 (B.E. 2442) at the Grand Palace. It was later established as a national university in 1917, making it the oldest institute of higher education in Thailand. During the reign of Chulalongkorn's son, King Vajiravudh, the Royal Pages School became the Civil Service College of King Chulalongkorn. The Rockefeller Foundation was instrumental in helping the college form its academic foundation. On 26 March 1917, King Vajiravudh renamed the college "Chulalongkorn University". Chulalongkorn University is one of the National Research Universities and supported by the Office of Nation Education Standards and Quality Assessment of Thailand. Moreover, CU is the only Thai university which...

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