CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY

'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.

Contents

Academics

Notable Faculty and Alumni

Traditions

Student activities and clubs

Notes

See also

External links

Academics

Chulalongkorn University consists of 20 faculties 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 of Economics ★ Faculty of Education ★ Faculty of Engineering ★ Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts

★ Faculty of Law ★ Faculty of Medicine ★ Faculty of Nursing ★ Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences ★ Faculty of Political Science ★ Faculty of Psychology ★ Faculty of Science ★ Faculty of Veterinary Science ★ Graduate School ★ School of Sport Sciences

Other institutions which are associated with the university include The Petroleum and Petrochemical College and Sasin 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.
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.
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.
Chulalongkorn University is an academic partner of Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Global Perspective's Program.

Notable Faculty and Alumni

★ HRH Prince Mahidol Adulyadej of Songkhla father of King Ananda Mahidol and King Bhumibol Adulyadej

★ HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana, princess of Narathiwat, Thailand

★ HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, princess of Thailand

★ HRH Princess Siriwannawari Nariratana, princess of Thailand

★ Thanpuying Dhasanawalaya Sornsongkram, daughter of HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana

★ Surakiart Sathirathai, former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand

★ 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, former Thailand's Minister of Agriculture

★ Banjong Pisanthanakun, a Thai film director and screenwriter, notable for his films Shutter and Alone.

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 festival celebrations in the main campus. It is held on every year in full moon day of November or December.

★ Chulalongkorn Academic Exhibition: The three-day academic and research exhibition is held every three years.

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 Football Club annually organizes the Chula-Thammasat Traditional Football Match.

Notes

1. History of Chulalongkorn University
2. THES World University Rankings
3. Chulalongkorn University, Student Clubs

See also

★ Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University

★ Education in Thailand

External links

★ Chulalongkorn University Official Website