CMKL University Competitors

The main mission of Chulalongkorn University is to be the center for academic learning and professional excellence. This is in line with the vision of the university’s founder, King Rama VI, who established the university as a tribute to his father, King Rama V. Through the pursuit, development, dissemination and application of knowledge, Chulalongkorn University works to educate students with professional know-how and research skills, as well as preserve the arts, culture, and values. In addition to academic knowledge and learning, the university hopes to instill in students a sense of morality, social responsibility, and public service.

Mahidol University (MU), an autonomous research institution in Thailand, had its origin in the establishment of Siriraj Hospital in 1888.

Thammasat University (TU), apart from being the second oldest university in Thailand, is also one of the best known and respected. Officially established on 27 June 1934, the University was initially named, by Dr. Pridi Banomyong, ‘Vichar Thammasat Lae Karn Muang' – ‘The University of Moral Science and Politics.' It had started out as an open university, with 7,094 people enrolled for its first academic year. The main goal of the University's foundation was “to teach students to love and cherish democracy.” In 1949, there was a change in the University's curriculum and academic structure. Essentially, four distinct faculties were created – the Faculties of Law, Political Science, Commerce and Accountancy, and Economics. Only in the year 1952 was the name ‘Vichar Thammasat Lae Karn Muang' changed to the present-day ‘Thammasat University.' Moreover, in 1960 the university ended its open-university status and has since required the national entrance examinations for admission. Thammasat University was also significant for being Thailand 's first university to incorporate a Faculty of Liberal Arts, thus introducing a liberal arts education in the country. This was a significant innovation in Thailand 's higher education system.