Chulalongkorn University
Chulalongkorn University
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Established:
March 26, 1917
Type:
Public
President:
Prof. Pirom Kamol-
Ratanakul, M.D., Ph.D.
Undergraduates: 19,313
Postgraduates:
11,485 (2004 academic
year)
Location:
Bangkok, Thailand
Campus:
Urban, 2.09 square
kilometres (520 acres)s
Anthem:
Maha Chulalongkorn
Colours:
Pink
Mascot:
Rain tree
Affiliations:
ASAIHL, AUN
Website:
www.chula.ac.th
Chulalongkorn
University
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is
the oldest uni-
versity in Thailand[1] and has long been con-
sidered the country’s most prestigious uni-
versity.[2] 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 estab-
lished by his son and successor King
Vajiravudh (Rama VI) in 1917 by combining
the Royal Pages School and the College of
Medicine.
Its campus occupies a vast area in down-
town Bangkok, just next to the popular teen-
agers hangout Siam Square and a few steps
away from the most prestigious and private
sports club, The Royal Bangkok Sports Club.
The symbol of the University is the Phra Kiao,
a royal insignia. Diplomas were traditionally
handed out at graduation by the King of Thai-
land, 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.
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 al-
ways studied abroad.
Academics
Chulalongkorn University main auditorium
Chulalongkorn University consists of 20 fac-
ulties and schools:
• Faculty of Allied
Health Sciences
• Faculty of
Architecture
• Faculty of Arts
• Faculty of
Commerce and
Accountancy
• Faculty of
Communication
Arts
• Faculty of
Dentistry
• Faculty