Chulalongkorn University
Chulalongkorn University
- About
- Overview
- Academic Details
- Area(s) of study
- Useful information
- How to apply
- Student Testimonial
Chulalongkorn University (Chula) is the oldest university in the Thai modern educational system, having been established in 1917 by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) to promote education as a means of adapting to the developing world and avoiding colonisation. It has around 35,000 students enrolled in more than 500 programs.
Academic Highlights
Chula has 19 faculties, gathered into three colleges – Health Sciences, Sciences and Technologies and Social Sciences and Humanities – one school, Agriculture, and many institutes which function as teaching and research units. All of the courses at Chula are taught with an overriding mission to promote sustainable development.
Location
Chula’s campus occupies and vast area of a vibrant quarter of downtown Bangkok, on the right bank of the Chao Phraya River.
Did you know?
Chula was the first Thai university to graduate a member of the Thai Royal Family. HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graduated with a BA with First Class Honours and a gold medal in history in 1976.
Language of Instruction | English (limited in some areas), Thai | |||||
Program Duration | 1 semester, 2 semesters | |||||
Academic Level | Undergraduate, Postgraduate | |||||
Minimum Result Required | 2.75 GPA | |||||
Previous Round Cut-off (WAM% or GPA) | 3.0 GPA | |||||
Anticipated Places in Semester 1, 2027 | 2-3 places | |||||
Green | ||||||
Eligible Monash Campus | Monash Australia and Monash Malaysia | |||||
Handbook/Catalogue
See here (under "Programs offered") for the list of available programs for inbound students at Chula. You will have to select one program for your exchange application. Each proram page has its own list of available units (called "courses" at Chula).
- It is important for students to ensure that the program they select aligns with their interests and preferences. Prior to the nomination and application process, students must decide which program/faculty they wish to apply to. Once accepted, they must enroll in the courses offered by that program.
- Please note that taking courses outside the student's major or host program is generally not recommended at Chulalongkorn University. While it may be possible for exchange students to enroll in courses from other programs, most programs do not permit this. Students must discuss this with their program coordinator after acceptance, as it depends on individual program policies.
The year level can be determined by looking at the fifth digit in the 7-digit unit code. For example, a unit code of format xxxx3xx would be a third year unit. See here for more details.
Full-time Credit Load Equivalents
Semester | |
|---|---|
Min. 18 Monash points | Max. 24 Monash points |
12 credits | 15 credits |
Year | |
|---|---|
Min. 36 Monash points | Max. 48 Monash points |
24 credits | 30 credits |
Academic Calendar
Chula First semester (Monash Semester 2): mid-August – mid-December
Chula Second semester (Monash Semester 1): mid-January – mid-May
Chula's Academic Calendar
Note the trimester system is only used for some international graduate programs.
Accounting | Architecture | Banking and finance | Biological sciences |
Business law and taxation | Chemistry | Chinese languages & culture studies | Communications and media studies |
Earth, atmosphere and environmental sciences | Economics | Engineering - chemical | |
Engineering - electrical and computer systems | Engineering - mechanical and aerospace | English as an international language | French language & culture studies |
German language & culture studies | Information technology | Italian language & culture studies | Japanese language & culture studies |
Korean language & culture studies | Law | Management | Marketing |
Mathematical sciences | Medical imaging and radiation sciences | Philosophy | Physics and astronomy |
Politics and international relations | Psychological sciences | Public health and preventive medicine | Science |
Spanish and Latin American languages & culture studies | Theatre and performance |
Note
- The listed disciplines are not necessarily exhaustive and other fields of study might also be available at the institution.
- Approval to study particular subjects at any institution is always at the discretion of the departmental/discipline and faculty advisers in your managing faculty(ies) and subject to available places at the host.
Accommodation
Chulalongkorn University International House (CU iHouse) is a 26-storey, 846-unit, on-campus residence for international students and lecturers.
Visas
All students require a non-immigrant visa for study. For more information on visas, please refer to the Royal Thai Consulate-General here.
Health and insurance
When travelling on a Monash Abroad approved program, you are automatically covered under the Monash University Student Travel Insurance policy. This will provide cover to and from your exchange.
Orientation and extra-curricular
As an exchange students, you may be required to wear the University uniform.
Cost of living
Bangkok on the Expatistan site (this is a website external to the University and intended to be indicative only)
Funding
For information about funding available to support study on exchange overseas, see the Financial Information page on the Monash Abroad website.
Students on exchange at Chulalongkorn University may be eligible for the New Colombo Plan scholarship.
To begin your application and study plan, click the button below.
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