Chulalongkorn University
Bangkok, Thailand
ABOUT CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY:
Chulalongkorn University is the oldest and one of the most prestigious universities in Thailand. Founded in 1917 by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), the university was named as a tribute to the king's royal father, King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). Over a period of time, Chulalongkorn University, or Chula for short, has grown to become a full-fledged university. Today, Chula has eighteen faculties, a graduate school, eleven research institutes, three teaching institutes, and four affiliated institutions with more than 2,800 faculty members. The Chulalongkorn University campus covers 500 acres in the heart of Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. The campus is within reach of the major business and financial district, as well as various other facilities.
TERM DATES:
APPROXIMATE LIVING COSTS:
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION:
English
COURSE OFFERINGS:
Please click here for a list of Chula courses approved by Stern and taken by past IBEX students. Please note: every course may not be offered during the particular semester you are abroad. Once admitted to the program, you may send additional course syllabi to the International Programs Office for evaluation.
STUDENT SERVICES AVAILABLE:
Chulalongkorn has a Friendship Club that arranges a buddy program for exchange students.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Students Must: Attend 80% of their classes, wear proper Chula uniform inside and outside the classroom, and abide by Chulalongkorn’s regulations.
Chulalongkorn University is the oldest and one of the most prestigious universities in Thailand. Founded in 1917 by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), the university was named as a tribute to the king's royal father, King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). Over a period of time, Chulalongkorn University, or Chula for short, has grown to become a full-fledged university. Today, Chula has eighteen faculties, a graduate school, eleven research institutes, three teaching institutes, and four affiliated institutions with more than 2,800 faculty members. The Chulalongkorn University campus covers 500 acres in the heart of Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. The campus is within reach of the major business and financial district, as well as various other facilities.
TERM DATES:
- Fall Semester: Mid-August to Mid-December
- Spring Semester: Mid-January to Mid-May
APPROXIMATE LIVING COSTS:
- Per Semester: 65,000 baht
- Accommodation: 11,500 – 27,500 Baht/month (4 students share a private apartment)
- Food: 100 – 500 Baht/day
- Transportation: 50 – 100 Baht/day
- Textbooks: 1,000 Baht/book
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION:
English
COURSE OFFERINGS:
Please click here for a list of Chula courses approved by Stern and taken by past IBEX students. Please note: every course may not be offered during the particular semester you are abroad. Once admitted to the program, you may send additional course syllabi to the International Programs Office for evaluation.
STUDENT SERVICES AVAILABLE:
Chulalongkorn has a Friendship Club that arranges a buddy program for exchange students.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Students Must: Attend 80% of their classes, wear proper Chula uniform inside and outside the classroom, and abide by Chulalongkorn’s regulations.