Chulalongkorn University
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| Established | 1917 |
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| Type | Public |
| President | Professor Khunying Suchada Kiranandana |
| Undergraduates | 19,313 |
| Postgraduates | 11,485 (2004 academic year) |
| Location | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Campus | Urban, 2.09 km²/518 acres |
| Colours | Pink |
| Mascot | Rain tree |
| 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.
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 the 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 always studied abroad.
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[edit] Academics
Chulalongkorn consists of 18 faculties:
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Other institutions which are associated with the university include The Petroleum and Petrochemical College and Sasin Business School.
In October 2005, the university was ranked at 121st in the Times Higher World University Rankings 2005[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.
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.
[edit] Notable Faculty and Alumni
- HRH Prince Mahidol Adulyadej of Songkhla father of King Ananda Mahidol and King Bhumibol Adulyadej
- Galyani Vadhana, princess of Thailand
- Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, princess of Thailand
- Siriwannawari Nariratana, princess of Thailand
- Surakiart Sathirathai, minister of Thailand overseeing Foreign Affairs, Education and Culture
- Prawes Wasi, a winner of the Ramon Magsaysay Award
- Win Lyovarin, a Thai writer, two-time winner of the S.E.A. Write Award
- Binlah Sonkalagiri, a winner of the S.E.A. Write Award
- Sudarat Keyuraphan, the deputy leader of the Thai Rak Thai party
[edit] Traditions
Chulalongkorn University student traditions include:
- Chula-Thammasat Traditional Football Match: The annual soccer match between Chulalongkorn University and Thammasat University in January at Suphashalasai Stadium. It first started in 1934.
- Loy Krathong festival celebrations in the main campus.
- Chulalongkorn Academic Exhibition: The three-day academic and research exhibition is held every three years.
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[edit] See also
- Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University
- Education in Thailand
[edit] External links
- Chulalongkorn University Official Website
- Maps and aerial photos from Google Maps
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