Mahidol University

Mahidol University originates from Thailand?s first hospital, Siriraj Hospital, founded in 1888, and the hospital?s medical school is the oldest institution of higher learning in Thailand, granting its first medical degree in 1893. Later becoming the University of Medical Sciences in 1942, the University was renamed in 1969 by H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej to honor his own father, H.R.H. Prince Mahidol of Songkla, who is widely regarded as the father of modern medicine and public health in Thailand. Since then, Mahidol University has diversified from its original strengths in medicine and science, so it now also excels in social sciences, arts and humanities. The university has always placed strong emphasis on research and also has the most international degree programs in Thailand.

MU is organized into 17 Faculties, 6 Colleges, 7 Research Institutes and 4 Centers and has 3,652 academic staff, with 154 being full professors, the most at a Thai university. MU serves the nation in producing graduates in diverse disciplines, including medicine-related fields, science and technology, social sciences, arts and humanities. Its 28,377 students are enrolled in some 526 academic programs, with 18,702 students at Undergraduate level, 6,879 students at Masters level, 1,709 students at Doctoral level, and 1,037 students at Diploma/ Higher Diploma/ Certificate level. Of these programs, some 150 programs are international programs, attracting students from 57 countries. MU is a leader in Thailands scientific and medical research, and its staff have won many awards at national and international level. With its motto of attanam uppamam kare, which means `One should care about others as one cares about oneself`, the university aims to imbue graduates with the conviction that, apart from academic achievement, they have equal responsibility to improve the quality of life of their fellow human beings and make this world a better place to live in.

Foundation year: 1943
Short name: MU
Type: Public, National
Students: 28610
Faculty: 2800
Faculty/Students Ratio: 10:1
Region: Asia
Location: Bangkok