About
Located in the mountainous Chiang Rai province of Thailand, Mae Fah Luang University (MFU) is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on science, technology, health sciences, and international business. As Thailand's premier English-medium university, MFU conducts nearly all of its undergraduate and postgraduate instruction in English, making it a uniquely accessible hub for scholars from across the globe. The campus boasts a dedicated International Affairs Division that facilitates seamless student exchanges, visa processing, and cultural integration events for its diverse student body representing over 60 countries. What truly sets MFU apart is its stunning, eco-friendly green campus nestled amidst the northern hills, providing a tranquil and immersive natural setting for cross-cultural academic inquiry. International students here benefit from modern residential facilities, affordable living costs, and a globally minded curriculum designed to prepare graduates for careers across the ASEAN region and beyond.
Background
Mae Fah Luang University (MFU), situated in Chiang Rai Province in northern Thailand, is named after the Princess Mother (Somdet Yah), Mae Fah Luang was the name given to her by the local people in Chiang Rai. It is an autonomous public university that was established under the Royal Charter, in 1998. The university is also known as an international university in Thailand. Mae Fah Luang University was ranked 1st in Thailand by Times Higher Education in 2021. All of its programmes are taught in English. It now has 11 schools namely, the School of Science, School of Liberal Arts, School of Management, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Agro-Industry, School of Information Technology, School of Cosmetic Science, School of Health Science, School of Nursing and School of Anti-Ageing and Regenerative Medicine and in 2012 offers over 72 programmes such as: Biotechnology, Cosmetic Science, Engineering, Aviation Business Management, Agro-Industry, Medicine and many more. The university hospital has been completed, and was formally opened in September 2012. The School of Medicine has also been established and began offering M.D. degrees in the 2013 Academic Year...
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