Chulalongkorn University facts for kids
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จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย (จุฬาฯ)
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emblem of Chulalongkorn University
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Former names
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Royal Pages School, Civil Service College of King Chulalongkorn |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | March 26, 1917 |
| President | Prof. Bundhit Eua-arporn, Ph.D. (บัณฑิต เอื้ออาภรณ์) |
| Students | 36,199 |
| Undergraduates | 22,575 |
| Postgraduates | 10,384 |
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13°44′18″N 100°31′57″E / 13.73826°N 100.532413°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Symbolic tree | Rain tree |
| Colours | Pink |
| Affiliations | ASAIHL, AUN, APRU |
| Website | www.chula.ac.th |
Chulalongkorn University (Thai: จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย) is the oldest university in Thailand. It has been ranked as the number 1 university in Thailand. It is in Bangkok (the capital city of Thailand). It was founded in 1917. Currently, there are about 30,000 students. The name of the university comes from the name of one of the kings of Thailand, Chulalongkorn (Rama V).
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Ranking
- In the QS Asia University Rankings 2016. Chulalongkorn has been ranked as the top Thai university and ranked 45th in Asia
- In the QS World University Rankings 2016/17. Chulalongkorn was ranked the 1st in national rankings and ranked 252nd in the world
- In the Center for World University Ranking or CWUR, Chulalongkorn was ranked the 1st in national rankings and 320th in world rankings in 2016, considered by alumni, researches, quality of curriculums and instructors.
- In the Round University Ranking. Chulalongkorn was ranked the 1st in national rankings and ranked 424th in the world.
- In the CWTS Leiden Ranking 2016. Chulalongkorn was ranked the 1st in national rankings and ranked 432nd in the world.
- In the THE World University Rankings 2016. Chulalongkorn was ranked 601- 800 in the world.
- In the SCImago institutions Ranking, which ranks international researches of universities. Chulalongkorn was ranked 475th in World rankings in 2016, up six places from last year.
- In the U.S. News. Chulalongkorn was ranked 579th in the world. considered by the university's reputation, medium, citations, international cooperation, quantity of PhD students, etc.
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| National Ranking | |
| QS Asia (2016) | 1 |
| QS World (2016) | 1 |
| QS GER (2017) | 1 |
| CWUR (2016) | 1 |
| RUR (2016) | 1 |
| CWTS (2016) | 1 |
| THE World (2016) | 2 |
| SIR (2016) | 2 |
| Nature Index (2016) | 1 |
| U.S. News (2016) | 2 |
| UI Green Metric (2015) | 1 |
| Global | |
| QS Asia (2016) | 45 |
| QS World (2016) | 252 |
| QS GER (2017) | 151-200 |
| CWUR (2016) | 320 |
| RUR (2016) | 424 |
| CWTS (2016) | 432 |
| THE World (2016) | 601 -800 |
| SIR (2016) | 475 |
| U.S. News (2016) | 579 |
| UI Green Metric (2015) | 30 |
QS World University Ranking by Subject 2016
| World rank | Subject |
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| 51 – 100 |
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| 101 – 150 |
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| 151 – 200 |
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| 201 – 300 |
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| 301 – 400 |
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27 subjects that CU tops in the country's list includes:
Arts & Humanities
- Anthropology
- English Language & Literature
- History
- Modern Languages
- Linguistics
- Philosophy
Engineering & Technology
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering
- Mineral & Mining Engineering
Life Sciences & Medicine
- Biological Sciences
- Dentistry
- Psychology
- Veterinary Science
Natural Sciences
- Physics & Astronomy
- Mathematics
- Environmental Sciences
- Earth & Marine Sciences
- Chemistry
- Materials Sciences
- Geography
Social Sciences & Management
- Accounting & Finance
- Communication & Media Studies
- Social Policy & Administration
- Economics & Econometrics
- Politics & International Studies
9 subjects that CU comes in second on the country's list includes:
Arts & Humanities
- Architecture / Built Environment
Engineering & Technology
- Engineering – Civil & Structural
Life Sciences & Medicine
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Pharmacy & Pharmacology
Social Sciences & Management
- Education
- Business & Management
- Sociology
- Statistics & Operational Research
3 subjects that CU ranks third in the country's list includes:
Arts & Humanities
- Performing Arts
Social Sciences & Management
- Development Studies
- Law
Other Rankings
- QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2017 indicates the impressive alumni outcomes or the strongest reputation among employers. Chulalongkorn University has been ranked as Number 1 in Thailand and 151-200 in the World.[22]
- In the Nature Index, the affiliations of high quality scientific articles. Chulalongkorn was ranked the 1st in Thailand in 2016.
- In the UI Green Metric, Chulalongkorn was ranked the 1st in national rankings and the 30th in world rankings. considered by Setting and Infrastructure, Energy and Climate Change, Waste, Water, Transportation and Education.
- The Webometric ranking indicates quantity and quality is the university's medium, considered by being searched by search engines, online documents and citations in Google Scholar. Chulalongkorn was ranked 407th in the world.
International Programs
International Programs offered at Chulalongkorn University
Undergraduate
| Faculty/College/School | Degree | Calendar System | Programs |
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| Architecture | B.Sc. | Semester | Architectural Design |
| B.A. | Semester | Communication Design | |
| Arts | B.A. | Semester | Language and Culture |
| Commerce and Accountancy | B.B.A. | Semester | Accounting |
| B.B.A. | Semester | International Business Management | |
| Communication Arts | B.A. | Semester | Communication Management |
| Economics | B.A. | Semester | Economics |
| Engineering | B.Eng. | Semester | Aerospace Engineering |
| B.Eng. | Semester | Automotive Design and Manufacturing Engineering | |
| B.Eng. | Semester | Information and Communication Engineering | |
| B.Eng. | Semester | Nano Engineering | |
| Psychology | B.Sc. | Semester | Psychological Science |
| Science | B.Sc. | Semester | Applied Chemistry |
Graduate
| Faculty/College/School | Degree | Calendar System | Programs | Faculty/College/School | Degree | Calendar System | Programs |
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| Allied Health Sciences | M.Sc./Ph.D. | Semester | Food and Nutrition | Nursing | Ph.D. | Semester | Nursing Science |
| Architecture | M.Arch. | Semester | Architectural Design | Pharmaceutical Science | M.Sc./Ph.D. | Semester | Pharmaceutical Technology |
| Arts | M.A./Ph.D | Semester | Thai Studies | M.Sc./Ph.D. | Semester | Social and Administrative Pharmacy | |
| Commerce and Accountancy | M.M. | Semester | International Business Management | Ph.D | Semester | Pharmaceutical Care | |
| M.Sc. | Trimester | Finance | Political Science | M.A. | Trimester | International Development Studies | |
| M.Sc. | Trimester | Financial Engineering | M.A. | Trimester | Governance | ||
| D.B.A. | Semester | Business Administration (Management/Finance/Marketing) | Science | M.Sc./Ph.D. | Semester | Computer Science and Information Technology | |
| Ph.D. | Semester | Information Technology in Business | M.Sc. | Semester | Food Science and Technology | ||
| Ph.D. | Semester | Quantitative Finance | M.Sc. | Trimester | Petroleum Geoscience | ||
| Communication Arts | M.A. | Semester | Strategic Communication Management | Graduate School | Grad.Dip. | Semester | Fashion Business |
| Dentistry | M.Sc. | Semester | Esthetic Restorative and Implant Dentistry | M.A. | Semester | Cultural Management | |
| Ph.D. | Semester | Dental Public Health | M.A./Ph.D. | Semester | English as an International Language | ||
| Economics | M.A. | Trimester | Business and Managerial Economics | M.A./Ph.D. | Trimester | European Studies | |
| M.A. | Trimester | International Economics and Finance | M.A./Ph.D. | Semester | Environment, Development, and Sustainability | ||
| M.A. | Trimester | Labour Economics and Human Resource Management | M.Sc./Ph.D. | Semester | Hazardous Substance and Environmental Management | ||
| M.Sc. | Trimester | Health Economics and Health Care Management | M.A. | Semester | Korean Studies | ||
| Ph.D. | Trimester | Economics | M.A. | Trimester | Russian Studies | ||
| Education | Higher Grad. Dip. | Semester | Higher Education Management | M.A. | Semester | Southeast Asian Studies | |
| M.Ed. | Semester | Teaching English as a Foreign Language | Ph.D | Semester | Agricultural Technology | ||
| Engineering | M.Eng | Semester | Engineering Management | Ph.D | Semester | Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management | |
| M.Eng | Semester | Petroleum Engineering | Ph.D | Semester | Nanoscience and Technology | ||
| M.Eng | Semester | Georesources and Petroleum Engineering | Public Health Sciences | M.P.H./Ph.D. | Trimester | Public Health | |
| D.Eng. | Semester | Civil Engineering | M.Sc./Ph.D. | Trimester | Public Health Sciences | ||
| Law | LL.M. | Trimester | Business Law | SASIN | M.B.A./M.Sc./Executive | Module | Business Administration |
| Medicine | M.Sc. | Semester | Health Development | Grad.Dip./M.Sc. | Module | Human Resource Management | |
| M.Sc./Ph.D. | Semester | Medical Sciences | Ph.D. | Quarters | Business Administration (Finance/Marketing) | ||
| M.Sc./Ph.D. | Semester | Clinical Sciences | Petroleum and Petrochemical | M.S | Semester | Petroleum Technology | |
| Ph.D. | Semester | Biomedical Sceince and Biotechnology | M.S./Ph.D. | Semester | Petrochemical Technology | ||
| M.S./Ph.D. | Semester | Polymer Science | |||||
Scholarships
Research Scholarships
- The 90th Anniversary of Chulalongkorn University Scholarship
- CU.Graduate School Thesis Grant
- Overseas Research Experience Scholarship for Graduate Student
- Overseas Academic Presentation Scholarship for Graduate Students
- Overseas Academic Presentation Scholarship Option II for Graduate Student's and Postdoctoral Fellow's Publication
- Domestic Academic Presentation Scholarship for Graduate Student
- Postdoctoral Fellowship
Education Scholarships
- The 100th Anniversary Chulalongkorn University for Doctoral Scholarship
- H.M. the King Bhumibhol Adulyadej's 72nd Birthday Anniversary Scholarship
- Thainess Study Schorlarship for Graduate Students
- 60/40 Support for Tuition Fee
- Teaching Assistant Scholarship
- Research Assistant Scholarship
- Tuition fees Scholarship for Master to Doctoral
- ASEAN Scholarship
- Scholarship for International Graduate Students
for more details see Graduate School, Chulalongkorn University.
Living in University
Normally, this university spends 4 years for studying the same as other universities but Faculty of Education, and Faculty of Architecture spends 5 years for studying. While Faculty of Veterinary Science, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Faculty of Dentistry spends 6 years.
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Images for kids
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Chulalongkorn University
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The university was named after King Chulalongkorn
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Statues of King Chulalongkorn and King Vajiravudh
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Chulalongkorn University Auditorium
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Pra Kiao model, CU Museum
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Rain Tree near CU Auditorium
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Chulalongkorn Business School
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Bundit Building
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Faculty of Communication Arts
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CU central campus
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Inside Chulalongkorn University Auditorium
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Chulalongkorn University dormitory
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See also
In Spanish: Universidad Chulalongkorn para niños
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