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Chulalongkorn University
จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย

Established: March 26, 1917
Type: Public
President: Pirom Kamol-Ratanakul
Undergraduates: 19,313
Postgraduates: 11,485 (2004 academic year)
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Campus: Urban, 2.09 km²/518 acres
Anthem: Maha Chulalongkorn
Colours: Pink
Mascot: Rain tree
Affiliations: ASAIHL, AUN
Website: www.chula.ac.th

Chulalongkorn University is the oldest university in Thailand [1] and has long been considered one of the country's most prestigious universities. It now has eighteen faculties and a number of schools and institutes. Regarded as the best and most selective university of Thailand, it normally attracts top students around the country. It is named after King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), and was established by his son and successor King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) in 1917 by combining the Royal Pages School and the College of Medicine. Image File history File links Prakeaw Logo File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... The date of establishment or date of founding of an institution is the date on which that institution chooses to claim as its starting point. ... March 26 is the 85th day of the year (86th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1917 (MCMXVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar (see: 1917 Julian calendar). ... This does not cite its references or sources. ... University President is the title of the highest ranking officer within a university, within university systems that prefer that appellation over other variations such as Chancellor or rector. ... In some educational systems, undergraduate education is post-secondary education up to the level of a Bachelors degree. ... Degree ceremony at Cambridge. ... Location Coordinates: , Country Settled Ayutthaya Period Founded as capital 21 April 1782 Government  - Type Special administrative area  - Governor Apirak Kosayothin Area  - City 1,568. ... Cities with at least a million inhabitants in 2006 An urban area is an area with an increased density of human-created structures in comparison to the areas surrounding it. ... This article is about the unit of measurement. ... School colors are the colors chosen by a school to represent it on uniforms and other items of identification. ... Millie, once mascot of the City of Brampton, is now the Brampton Arts Councils representative. ... Binomial name Samanea saman (Jacq. ... The Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning or ASAIHL is a non-governmental organization founded in 1956 to assist higher learning institutions in strengthening themselves through a mutual self help and to achieve international distinction in teaching, research and public service. ... Ane, On, One, Auchun or Aun the Old (Audhun, the same name as the A-S name Edwin) was the son of Jorund and one of the Swedish kings of the House of Yngling, the ancestors of Norways first king, Harald Fairhair. ... A website (alternatively, web site or Web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos or other digital assets that is hosted on one or more web servers, usually accessible via the Internet. ... For the community in Florida, see University, Florida. ... King Chulalongkorn the Great or Rama V (royal name: Phra Chula Chomklao Chaoyuhua; Thai: ) (September 20, 1853 – October 23, 1910) was the fifth king of the Chakri dynasty of Thailand. ... Vajiravudh (January 1, 1881 – November 25, 1925) (Rama VI, reigning title Phra Mongkut Klao Chaoyuhua; Thai: ) was King of Siam (now Thailand) from 1910 until his death. ...


Its campus occupies a vast area in downtown Bangkok, just next to the popular teenagers hangout Siam Square. The symbol of the University is the Phra Kiao, a royal insignia. Diplomas were traditionally handed out at graduation by the King of Thailand, created and begun by King Prajadhipok (Rama VII). But at present, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) delegates the role to one of his daughters, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Location Coordinates: , Country Settled Ayutthaya Period Founded as capital 21 April 1782 Government  - Type Special administrative area  - Governor Apirak Kosayothin Area  - City 1,568. ... Siam Square is a shopping and entertainment area in Bangkok, Thailand. ... Phra Kiao replica on display at Chulalongkorn University Memorial Hall Phra Kiao (Thai: ), the Thai equivalent of the coronet, is a headgear traditionally worn by young princes and princesses. ... His Majesty King Prajadhipok (Rama VII, Thai: Phra Pokklao Chaoyuhua) (November 8, 1893 - May 30, 1941) was the seventh king of the Chakri dynasty. ... Bhumibol Adulyadej (Thai: ; IPA: ; Royal Institute: Phumiphon Adunyadet;  ) (born Saturday,December 5, 1927 in the Year of the Rabbit), is the current King of Thailand. ... HRH Maha Chakri Sirindhorn HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (Thai: ; Som det phra thep phra rat raat cha su daa Chao fa Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Ratha si ma ku na korn pi ya chat Siam ba rom ma raat cha ku maa ree) is an extremely popular princess of Thailand...


During the years 1973-1977 Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn was a student at the University, becoming the first member of the Thai Royal Family to graduate from a Thai university. Prior to that, Thai royals had always studied abroad. HRH Maha Chakri Sirindhorn HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (Thai: ; Som det phra thep phra rat raat cha su daa Chao fa Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Ratha si ma ku na korn pi ya chat Siam ba rom ma raat cha ku maa ree) is an extremely popular princess of Thailand... The Chakri dynasty have ruled Thailand since king Taksin was declared mad in 1782. ...

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Academics

Chulalongkorn University main auditorium
Chulalongkorn University main auditorium

Chulalongkorn University consists of 20 faculties and schools: Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ...

  • Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
  • Faculty of Architecture
  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy
  • Faculty of Communication Arts
  • Faculty of Dentistry
  • Faculty of Economics
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts

Other institutions which are associated with the university include The Petroleum and Petrochemical College, The College of Public Health Science, College of Population Studies, Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institite, The Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Aquatic Resources Research Institute, Environmental Research Institute, Social Research Institute, Institute of Asian Studies, Transportation Institute and Sasin Business School (Sasin Business School was founded by Chulalongkorn University with the support and collaboration of the Kellogg School of Management and the Wharton Business School.) Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University (Sasin) was founded by Chulalongkorn University with the support and collaboration of the Kellogg School of Management and the Wharton Business School. ...


In the Times Higher Education Supplement World University Rankings 2004, the university was ranked 46th in the world for social sciences and 60th for biomedicine. The Times Higher Education Supplement, known as The Times Higher for short, is a newspaper based in London, United Kingdom, that reports specifically on issues related to education. ...


In October 2005, the university was ranked at 121st in the World University Rankings 2005 by the Times Higher Education Supplement[2]. Excluding North American and European institutions, it was ranked at 35th. It was also ranked 46th in the world for social sciences, 82nd for biomedicine, and 100th for technology. The social sciences are a group of academic disciplines that study human aspects of the world. ... See drugs, medication, and pharmacology for substances that treat patients. ... By the mid 20th century humans had achieved a mastery of technology sufficient to leave the surface of the Earth for the first time and explore space. ...


In 2006, The university was ranked at 161st in the Times Higher World University Rankings 2006. It was also ranked 80th for biomedicine and 95th for technology.


In September 2006, three universities in Thailand were ranked "Excellent" in both academic and research areas by Commission on Higher Education. Those universities are Chiang Mai University, Chulalongkorn University, and Mahidol University. Chiang Mai University (Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยเชียงใหม่) was the first provincial university established in Thailand and the first to be named after the city it is in. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


Chulalongkorn University is an academic partner of Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Global Perspective's Program. Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a private university located in Worcester, Massachusetts, in the United States. ...


Notable Faculty and Alumni

HRH Prince Mahidol Adulyadej of Songkla (Somdej Chao Fa Mahidol Adulyadej Kromma Luang Songkla Nakarin - สมเด็จฯ เจ้าฟ้ามหิดลอดุลยเดช กรมหลวงสงขลานครินทร) (January 1, 1892 - September 24, 1929) was the father of King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII) and King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) of Thailand. ... Ananda Mahidol (Thai: ) or Rama VIII (long royal name: Phrabat Somdej Phra Paramenthara Maha Ananda Mahidol Phra Athama Ramathibodinthra Thai: (roughly HM King Ananda Mahidol, the Eighth Ruler) (September 20, 1925 – June 9, 1946) was the eighth king of the Chakri dynasty of Thailand. ... Bhumibol Adulyadej (Thai: ; IPA: ; Royal Institute: Phumiphon Adunyadet;  ) (born Saturday,December 5, 1927 in the Year of the Rabbit), is the current King of Thailand. ... A picture of HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana at Siriraj Hospital, Thailand. ... Narathiwat (Thai นราธิวาส) is one of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. ... HRH Maha Chakri Sirindhorn HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (Thai: ; Som det phra thep phra rat raat cha su daa Chao fa Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Ratha si ma ku na korn pi ya chat Siam ba rom ma raat cha ku maa ree) is an extremely popular princess of Thailand... The Ramon Magsaysay Award was established in April 1957 by the trustees of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF) based in New York City. ... Bangjong Pisanthanakun (Thai: ) is Thai film director and screenwriter. ... Shutter (Thai: ชัตเตอร์ กดติดวิญญาณ) is a 2004 horror film from Thailand starring Ananda Everingham, Natthaweeranuch Thongmee, and Achita Sikamana. ... Alone (Thai: , or Fad, literally twin) is a 2007 Thai horror film directed by Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom, a duo whose debut film, Shutter, was a box-office smash in Thailand and other Asian countries. ... Surakiart Sathirathai (Thai: สุรเกียรติ์ เสถียรไทย, born June 7, 1958, Bangkok) is a Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand oversseing Foreign Affairs, Education and Culture. ... Win Lyovarin (born 1956 in Amphoe Hat Yai, Songkhla province) is a Thai writer. ... The S.E.A. Write Award, or Southeast Asian Writers Award, is an award that has been presented annually since 1979 to poets and writers in Southeast Asia. ... Binlah Sonkalagiri (Thai: , RTGS: Binla Sankalakhiri) is the pen-name of Thai author Wuthichat Choomsanit (วุฒิชาติ ชุ่มสนิท, born 1965). ... The S.E.A. Write Award, or Southeast Asian Writers Award, is an award that has been presented annually since 1979 to poets and writers in Southeast Asia. ... Sudarat Keyuraphan (born May 1, 1961, Thai: สุดารัตน์ เกยุราพันธ์ ) is a Thai politician and the deputy leader of the Thai Rak Thai party. ... Thai Rak Thai Logo Thai Rak Thai (Thai: , lit. ... Thanpuying Dhasanawalaya Sornsongkram (born 11 November 1945 in Switzerland), is the only daughter of HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana of Thailand and Colonel Aram Rattakun Serireongrit. ... Her Royal Highness Princess Siriwannawari Nariratana (born 8 January 1987), is the only daughter of HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajralongkorn and Mom Sujarini Mahidol (Wiwatcharawong) or commonly known as Yuvadhida Polpraserth. ...

Honorary Degrees

The University has given honorary degrees to heads of state and other international dignitaries, including two US Presidents: For the pop band, see Presidents of the United States of America. ...

LBJ redirects here. ... William Jefferson Bill Clinton (born William Jefferson Blythe III[1] on August 19, 1946) was the 42nd President of the United States, serving from 1993 to 2001. ...

Traditions

Chulalongkorn University student traditions include:

  • Chula–Thammasat Traditional Football Match: The annual football match between Chulalongkorn University and Thammasat University in January at Suphashalasai Stadium. It first started in 1934.
  • Loy Krathong: an annual celebration of the full moon night, which usually falls on the first full moon day in November. Since the festival is open to the public, it attracts many people, especially Chulalongkorn students and faculty and those who live in downtown Bangkok, to come to the university to float their Krathongs on the university's pond.
  • Chulalongkorn Academic Exhibition: a triennial academic and research exhibition presented by Chulalongkorn University's students and faculty. It is regarded as one of the most important academic fairs in Thailand.

The Chula–Thammasat or Thammasat–Chula Traditional Football Match (the name alternating, with the hosts appearing first) is a football match between Chulalongkorn University and Thammasat University. ... Soccer redirects here. ... Thammasat redirects here. ... Suphachalasai Stadium, also known as the National Stadium, is a multi-use stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. ... Fireworks and large rafts on the Chao Phraya River, Loy Krathong Festival of Light, Bangkok, November 2004 Loy Krathong (or Loi Kratong, Thai ลอยกระทง) is a festival celebrated annually throughout Thailand. ...

Student activities and clubs

The University is host to 40 student clubs, including the Buddhism and Tradition Club, the Religious Studies Club, the Mind Study Club, and the Thai Classical Music Club.[3] Chulalongkorn also has a Morals Network, which actively campaigns to protect student activities from damaging the university's reputation. The University's Cheer Club annually organizes the Chula-Thammasat Traditional Football Match.


Notes

See also

Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University (Sasin) was founded by Chulalongkorn University with the support and collaboration of the Kellogg School of Management and the Wharton Business School. ... Educational oversight Minister of education Ministry of Education Somchai Wongsawat National education budget ฿262,938. ...

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