Chulalongkorn University

Chulalongkorn University

Brief Description

Chulalongkorn University is the first institution for higher learning established in Thailand. Founded by King Vajiravudh (King Rama VI) in March 1917. Located in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, Chulalongkorn University covers a tract of land covering approximately two million square meters (494 acres), of which about 50% is dedicated solely to academic activities. Currently, we offer more than 400 academic programs, of which approximately 25% are international programs using English as the medium of instruction. We have played a leading role in national and international development as we move towards the second century. Our graduates have served the people by applying their knowledge and expertise for the advancement and prosperity of society and contributing toward the development of the nation in all areas.

VISION 2021-2024 “LEADER CREATING KNOWLEDGE AND INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY”


Campuses and Locations

Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Thailand

Number of Academic Staff

3,000

Library Collections

CU’s main library holds one of the largest collections in Thailand, with over a million books, 339,000 e-books, 42,000 e-thesis, 16,000 e-journals, 200 databases, 4,000 journals and a number of rare publications.



  • Undergraduate Programs

    Number of Registered Students (Both Domestic and International)

    26,000

    Academic Programs Open for International Students

    https://www.chula.ac.th/en/academics/programs/international-programs/

    Application Fee

    30 USD - 45 USD

    Application Period

    August intake only

    Early Admission: December – February

    Admission: March - May

    Tuition for International Students

    1. Fee

        8,000 - 12,000 USD / Year

        39,000 USD / Year (MD)


    2. Payment Period

        Per Semester

    Financial Aid

    There are partial and full scholarship available and offered in some program, please kindly ask the program coordinator for more information.

    https://www.chula.ac.th/en/academics/admissions/scholarships/ 

    On-Campus Accommodation

    1. Payment Period
        CU iHouse by reservation. First come, first served.


    2. Room Types

        Studio 25 sq. m. (5ft. x 1 bed)

        Studio 25 sq. m. (5ft. x 2 bed)

        1 Bedroom 50 sq. m. (6ft x 1 bed)


    3. Fees
        ≈400-640 USD / Month

    Meal Expenses at Campus Canteens

    On Campus ≈4-6 USD / Day (3 meals)

    Off Campus ≈4-6 USD / Day (3 meals)

    Campus Life Guide

    https://www.chula.ac.th/en/academics/life-at-cu/

    Contact  

    Contact Person: Ms. Sukalin Wanakasemsan

    Title: Director, Division of Global Academic Affairs

    Telephone: (66)-2-2183332  

    Email: int.off@chula.ac.th

    Website: https://www.chula.ac.th/en/academics/undergraduate-admissions



  • Postgraduate Programs

    Number of Registered Students (Both Domestic and International)

    11,000

    Academic Programs Open for International Students

    https://www.chula.ac.th/en/academics/programs/international-programs/

    Application Fee

    15 USD - 30 USD

    Application Period

    August intake: February - May

    January intake: September - October

    Tuition for International Students

    1. Fee

        6,000 - 17,000 USD / Year

        23,000-62,000 USD / Year (SASIN)

        31,000 USD / Year (Orthodontics)


    2. Payment Period

        Per Semester

    Financial Aid

    Chulalongkorn University has a number of scholarships available for CU graduate students.

    https://www.chula.ac.th/en/academics/admissions/scholarships/

    On-Campus Accommodation

    1. Provided or Not
        CU iHouse by reservation. First come, first served.


    2. Room Types
        Studio 25 sq. m. (5ft. x 1 bed)

        Studio 25 sq. m. (5ft. x 2 bed)

        1 Bedroom 50 sq. m. (6ft x 1 bed)


    3. Fees
        ≈400-640 USD / Month

    Meal Expenses at Campus Canteens
    On campus
    ≈4-6 USD / Day (3 meals)
    Off campus
    ≈8-12 USD / Day (3 meals)
    Campus Life Guide

    https://www.chula.ac.th/en/academics/life-at-cu/

    Contact

    Contact Person: Ms. Sukalin Wanakasemsan

    Title: Director, Division of Global Academic Affairs

    Telephone: (66)-2-2183332

    Email: int.off@chula.ac.th, sukalin.w@chula.ac.th

    Website: https://www.chula.ac.th/en/academics/admissions/graduate-admissions/



  • Short-term Programs

    Chulalongkorn University offers diverse short-term programs across various faculties, institutes, and centers. For example:

    Center for Thai as a Foreign Language, Faculty of Arts

    The Center for Thai as a Foreign Language provides Thai language and culture courses for both Chula students and the general public. The courses are open both online and onsite platforms, provide prospective learners with the flexibility to choose from different options that match their specific interests such as Online/On-site Intensive Thai Course, Communicative Thai for Beginners, Reading and Writing Thai Course, and et cetera.

    For more information:https://www.arts.chula.ac.th/CTFL/


    ISE Summer School, Faculty of Engineering

    ISE Summer School provides a great opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the international environment and to learn more about emerging science and engineering topics of the 21stcentury such as Robotics Technologies and Chemistry of Evert day Life & Sustainable Engineering

    For more information:http://www.ise.eng.chula.ac.th/news/detail?id=1597&gid=1-008-002-001


    Connecting Asia for a Sustainable Future Joint Summer Camp, Office of International Affairs and Global Network

    Chulalongkorn University, the University of Hong Kong, and Hokkaido University collaborated in organizing a new learning opportunity for university students selected from all over the world – ‘Connecting Asia for A Sustainable Future Joint Summer Camp (JSC) – Unique Experience in Thailand, Hong Kong and Japan.’ This JSC took twelve students through an eye-opening journey across Thailand, Hong Kong, and Japan, under the theme of sustainability, focusing on Industry 4.0, Circular Economy, and One Health.

    For more information:https://cusi.chula.ac.th/