Thailand

Chulalongkorn University, Bankok

thaibangkok Chulalongkorn University sees its mission in producing graduates who can meet the challanges facing their country with a high degree of knowledge and social commitment. The main mission of Chulalongkorn University is to be the center for academic learning and professional excellence. This is in line with the vision of the university's founder, King Rama VI, who established the university as a tribute to his father, King Rama V. Through the pursuit, development, dissemination and application of knowledge, Chulalongkorn University works to educate students with professional know-how and research skills, as well as preserve the arts, culture, and values. In addition to academic knowledge and learning, the university hopes to instill in students a sense of morality, social responsibility, and public service.

Approximate Semester Dates

August - December; Arrival: 14 days before start of the semester for orientation and search for accommodation

Travel

There is no pich up service provided, for information including schedules and costs, visit the homepage of the International Airport.

Accommodation

The university resident house I House is located just by the campus. Exchange students are welcome.

Accommodation in Bangkok takes place outside the university. The university has made special arrangements with some providers who usually offer special rates for Chula students.

Please contact the International Office of Chula (commarts.mhmk@gmail.com), if you need help in finding accommodation. Helpful hints can also be found on the page "Study in Thailand" with numerous links to apartments and housing search engines.
According to this source, it is quite possible to look for an apartment on the spot. This type of accommodation is very common in Bangkok and there are many places on offer. If you want to look for your own accommodation, please arrive a few days before classes begin. Rent a room in a hostel or boarding house and then take your time while looking for the right accommodation.

Health Insurance

You will need a certificate of health issued by a physician in English. You will need this to enroll at the partner university. The certificate must show that you are in good health and nothing would prevent a stay of several months in Thailand. The form must be stamped by Macromedia.

Academic Matters

Students might attend courses only with Macromedia students (tbc). Students are expected to attend at the lessons regularly and to arrive on time. If you fail three times without excuse, you will get the note „F" for having failed the course.

Further Information

At Chulalongkorn University it is compulsory to wear a uniform. Macromedia-Students are not obliged to wear one but in the past our students have done it and you can purchase low priced uniforms.

At the university smoking and alcohol are forbidden. Please follow the Thai Law and respect the Thai Culture.