Mahidol University International College

Mahidol University International College
วิทยาลัยนานาชาติมหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล (มิวอิก หรือ เอ็มยูไอซี)
Motto Attānaṃ upamaṃ kare
(Pali)
Motto in English
 Do unto others as you would have others do unto you
Type Autonomous universities
Established 1986
Dean Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phitaya Charupoonphol
Location Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
Campus Salaya, Bangkok
Colours Purple
Nickname (MUIC)
Website http://www.muic.mahidol.ac.th

Overview

Mahidol University International College (Thai: วิทยาลัยนานาชาติ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล), also known as MUIC, is the International component of one of Thailand’s oldest universities. It resides in the larger campus, Salaya, located in the outskirts of Bangkok.

History

In March 1986 the Mahidol University Council officially endorsed the formation of a new international bachelor's degree program, the first of its kind at a public university, designated at that time as the International Students Degree Program (ISDP). Six months later, in September 1986, the program welcomed its first class of students. The beginning was a modest one – as most beginnings usually are. The facilities were situated on the second floor of the MU Social Science and Humanities Building, with 45 students, two full-time and 20 part-time instructors, a four-member support staff, seven major offerings in the Sciences and Travel Industry Management – and an abundance of hope and determination. During its initial years ISDP grew and flourished, so much so that it eventually required its own separate facilities. In 1992 ISDP officially dedicated its new building, which accommodated 486 students, and introduced two additional majors in Business Administration and Food Science and Technology. The year 1996 constituted an important milestone. With approval from the Mahidol University Council, ISDP was officially designated Mahidol University International College (MUIC), giving it the full weight and stature of a faculty. Two years later, a six-storey complex was completed in order to accommodate over 1,000 students. A new managerial style was introduced, in addition to an expansion of academic offerings, additional internships, including the Salaya Pavilion Hotel and Training Center, a pre-college program and the formation of offices that addressed both student and alumni needs. Over the ensuing years, there were additional developments in the college’s academic, physical and social landscapes: an ever-increasing student enrollment, new major programs, the promotion of a vibrant student exchange program and a further expansion of its physical facilities, including an eight-storey extension. After 26 years, MUIC currently offers 19 undergraduate majors and 22 minors in the Arts, Sciences and Management, along with two master's degree programs, for approximately 3,200 students. Furthermore, the college is anticipating even greater student enrollments in the future. It has recently commissioned the construction of a new building, to be completed in 2015. With this new addition MUIC will be able to accommodate up to 4,000 students.

Academic Divisions

MUIC’s graduate and undergraduate programs are administered by the academic divisions. Each division is responsible for their respective curriculum and faculty. Below are the list of divisions at MUIC.

MUIC offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate programs in the Arts, Sciences and Administration that are designed to develop a new generation of academics, international managers and industry professionals.

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.Sc.)

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (B.B.A.)

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (B.Eng.)

City Campus is located at Sathorn, Bangkok that offers 2 postgraduate programs:

MASTER OF MANAGEMENT (M.M.) in International Hospitality Management

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (M.B.A.) in Business Modeling and Development

Admissions

Students have to pass entrance examinations and an interview in order to get into the college. There is an English examination which utilizes TOEFL-style exam questions for four sections - Grammar, Writing, Reading and Listening.

Scholarships

Scholarships for high school potential students

1. ASEAN Students Scholarship.

MUIC offers a scholarship for ASEAN nationals (except Thais) who want to pursue their bachelor's degree at MUIC.

Qualifications

8 scholarships a year Duration 4 years

Scholarship details

2. MUIC Scholarship (Thai nationals)

This scholarship is awarded to potential students (Thai nationals) with limited finances resources who have completed Thai high school in Thailand and have achieved a cumulative 3.0 GPA or above for 5 terms in high school. The scholarship covers a tuition-fee waiver for 5 years, from PC to graduation. Four scholarships will be awarded every year for each of the four entrance examinations.

Criteria:

3. MUIC Scholarship for Science Majors (Thai nationals) This scholarship is awarded to potential students (Thai nationals) who have completed Thai high school in Thailand and have achieved a cumulative 3.5 GPA or above for 5 terms in high school. The scholarship covers a tuition-fee waiver for 5 years, from PC to graduation. Four scholarships will be awarded every year for each of the four entrance examinations.

Criteria:

Students must apply for a Science Major

Reputation

Mahidol University was one of the first universities in Thailand to offer liberal arts, international, English-based Bachelor programmes. The opportunity proved to be a success amongst Thai students looking for a leg up into studying further degrees abroad. Mahidol University, as a whole, has been ranked the best university in Thailand in various ranking methodologies. Although the international college is an autonomous element of the institution, it does not have its own academic ranking. However, the international college has benefited from the great availability resources, facilities, activities and teaching faculty provided by the university The college is said to be "one of the most successful international undergraduate degree programs in Thailand." [1] It claims to hold a strong focus on liberal arts and "the promotion of a learning culture that prepares its students to meet the challenges of living and working in the 21st century."

Mahidol University International College possesses strong extracurricular activities.[2] It has a competitive Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) programme which has won awards nationally. It has also a notably strong debate society. As of 2012, the debate club hash won 6 out of 8 national debate titles at the annual championship - European Union-Thailand Intervarsity Debate Championships and regularly top the rankings of Thai universities at international debating competitions.[3]

MUIC is one of only two higher education institutions (the other being with Chulalongkorn University’s Sasin Graduate School) to have received the 'Thailand Trust Mark' from the Thai Ministry of Commerce, indicating the high quality educational services that the college provides.

References

  1. ↑ "Mahidol University - Top Universities". QS Top Universities.
  2. ↑ "Student Activities at MUIC".
  3. ↑ Brockelman, Chariya Ratanarat. "Multiculturalism at Mahidol University, Thailand" (PDF).

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