Mae Fah Luang University
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Mae Fah Luang University, situated in the province of Chiang Rai
in northern Thailand
, is named after Her Royal Highness the Princess Mother (Somdet Yah)
, the beloved mother of the current king of Thailand. Mae Fah Luang was the name given to her by the local people in Chiang Rai. It is an autonomous public university
, established on September 25th, 1998. Initially it offered only two majors, (English being one of them). It now offers more, such as: Biotechnology, Cosmetic Science, Engineering, Aviation Business Management, and Agro-Industry. Now that the University Hospital is completed, the School of Medicine should also be available soon.
The beautiful and large campus is situated in Tambon Tasood, Mueang District
and consists mainly of hills with only a small area of plain. Construction took many years, as the campus was mostly built on hillsides. Work was completed in 2004.
The university strives to be an international institution, using English as the primary medium of instruction. However, this is slightly hindered by the inadequate language skills of a few members of the Thai teaching staff, but the university also has a large number of native English-speaking teachers. As it is a new university, the top students in Thailand seldom apply here, but it is on the path to becoming one of the top universities.
The People's Republic of China
built the Sirindhorn Chinese Language and Cultural Center on the campus as a gift to Thailand, equipping it with computers with Chinese programs and textbooks. The center is built to resemble a traditional Chinese house, complete with courtyards, gardens, and a pond.
There are currently over 5,000 students in the undergraduate program.
Chiang Rai Province
Chiang Rai is the northernmost province of Thailand. Neighbouring provinces are Phayao, Lampang and Chiang Mai. In the north it borders Shan State of Myanmar and Bokeo of Laos.-Geography:...
in northern Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
, is named after Her Royal Highness the Princess Mother (Somdet Yah)
Srinagarindra
Srinagarindra was a member of the Thai Royal Family and was a member of House of Mahidol, which is descended from Chakri Dynasty, originated by Prince Mahidol Adulyadej, the Prince of Songkla, son of King Chulalongkorn...
, the beloved mother of the current king of Thailand. Mae Fah Luang was the name given to her by the local people in Chiang Rai. It is an autonomous public university
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
, established on September 25th, 1998. Initially it offered only two majors, (English being one of them). It now offers more, such as: Biotechnology, Cosmetic Science, Engineering, Aviation Business Management, and Agro-Industry. Now that the University Hospital is completed, the School of Medicine should also be available soon.
The beautiful and large campus is situated in Tambon Tasood, Mueang District
Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai
Mueang Chiang Rai is the capital district of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.-Geography:Neighboring districts are Mae Fa Luang, Mae Chan, Wiang Chiang Rung, Wiang Chai, Thoeng, Pa Daet, Phan, Mae Lao, Mae Suai of Chiang Rai Province and Mae Ai of Chiang Mai Province.The important water...
and consists mainly of hills with only a small area of plain. Construction took many years, as the campus was mostly built on hillsides. Work was completed in 2004.
The university strives to be an international institution, using English as the primary medium of instruction. However, this is slightly hindered by the inadequate language skills of a few members of the Thai teaching staff, but the university also has a large number of native English-speaking teachers. As it is a new university, the top students in Thailand seldom apply here, but it is on the path to becoming one of the top universities.
The People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
built the Sirindhorn Chinese Language and Cultural Center on the campus as a gift to Thailand, equipping it with computers with Chinese programs and textbooks. The center is built to resemble a traditional Chinese house, complete with courtyards, gardens, and a pond.
There are currently over 5,000 students in the undergraduate program.