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Chulalongkorn University (CU) is a public autonomous research university located in Bangkok, Thailand.

Chulalongkorn University Auditorium High View
Chulalongkorn University Auditorium High View

It holds the distinction of being the oldest institute of higher education in the nation. The university serves as a major center for academic learning and professional excellence. It focuses on the pursuit of knowledge and the application of learned concepts to society. Beyond teaching, the institution aims to empower students with research skills and professional expertise. It also works to preserve arts, culture, and traditional values.

Logo of Chulalongkorn University Colored
Logo of Chulalongkorn University Colored

The university functions through a complex academic structure designed for diverse study. It currently comprises nineteen faculties and three colleges. Additionally, it includes ten research institutes, a School of Agricultural Resources, and two other schools. This structure allows for specialized training across many different fields. The university is also a member of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU). It is recognized as a National Research University in Thailand. This status is supported by the Office of Nation Education Standards and Quality Assessment.

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Faculty's Felt Strip CU

The history of the institution began with the reforms of King Chulalongkorn. These reforms aimed to transform Thailand into a modern state. In 1899, the King founded a school to train royal pages and civil servants. This original school was located near the north gate of the Grand Palace. In 1902, it was renamed the Royal Pages School. Later, on January 1, 1911, King Vajiravudh renamed it the Civil Service College of King Chulalongkorn. This change served as a memorial to his father.

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CUMonument56

In 1917, the college underwent a major transformation into a national university. On March 26, King Vajiravudh officially named it Chulalongkorn University. This upgrade expanded education to all people rather than just bureaucrats. The original schools were reorganized into four specific faculties. These included the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Faculty of Public Administration, the Faculty of Engineering, and the Faculty of Medicine. The Rockefeller Foundation later helped reorganize the curriculum for the Faculty of Medicine. By 1923, the medical faculty became the first to accept secondary school graduates.

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Today, the university manages a very large and diverse population. As of the 2026 academic cycle, there are 34,173 students enrolled. Approximately 76% of these students, or over 26,000 people, are undergraduates. Postgraduate students, including Master's and Doctoral candidates, make up about 24% of the body. The gender ratio is 55% female and 45% male. The university employs 8,138 academic staff members. This results in a student-to-staff ratio of approximately 12:1. International diversity is also present, with international students accounting for about 4% of enrollment.

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CUAuditorium (II)

Chulalongkorn University is also deeply committed to global sustainability and social impact. It follows a "4I Growth Strategy" involving International, Impactful, Internal, and Integrated growth. The university aims to achieve Carbon Neutrality by the year 2040. To support this, the campus uses "Smart Mobility" solutions like the CU Pop Bus and electric tuk-tuks. These systems support over 5 million passenger trips every year. The university also manages the CU Centenary Park, an 11-acre urban ecological hub. This park contains over 250 plant species and helps manage water runoff.

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RaintreeCU

Research at the university provides real-world solutions to complex global challenges. For example, the DMIND project uses AI to detect early signs of depression. This tool has reduced triage time for high-risk individuals by approximately 70%. In agriculture, the School of Agricultural Resources helps cacao farmers. This project helped over 300 farming households increase their incomes by an average of 72%. In marine biology, researchers use 3D-printed "Innoreefs" to help coral grow. These structures can accelerate coral growth to three or four times the natural rate.

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