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Founded in March 1917, Chulalongkorn University is Thailand’s first institution of higher learning. The groundwork and preparation for the university’s establishment, however, took place almost half a century earlier.
- Introduction to Chula
Chulalongkorn University is Thailand’s first institution of...
- Introduction to Chula
The university was originally founded during King Chulalongkorn's reign as a school for training royal pages and civil servants in 1899 (B.E. 2442) at the Grand Palace. It was later established as a national university in 1917, making it the oldest institute of higher education in Thailand.
Chulalongkorn University is Thailand’s first institution of higher learning, dedicating itself as a center for academic learning and professional excellence. The university’s mission and commitment to public service uphold the visions of the university’s founder, King Rama VI, who established Chulalongkorn University as a tribute to his ...
In 1917 he founded Chulalongkorn University, the first in Siam, and in 1921 he made universal primary education free and compulsory. His attempts to close gambling houses and opium dens, however, met with popular resistance.
The university’s mission and commitment to public service are in line with the visions of the university’s founder, King Rama VI, who established the Chulalongkorn University as a tribute to his father, King Rama V.
Founded in March 1917, Chulalongkorn University is Thailand’s first institution of higher learning. The groundwork and preparation for the university’s establishment, however, took place almost half a century earlier.
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An academic jewel in the heart of Bangkok, Chulalongkorn University is Thailand’s first and most prestigious university. Founded in 1917 by King Vajiravudh, in honour of his father, King Chulalongkorn, the University has, since its inception, been renowned for its academic excellence.
