Mission Statement

Internationalization of a Higher Education Institution (HEI): Chulalongkorn University, THAILAND

Nowadays, an international dimension of a Higher Education Institution (HEI) has become increasingly important not only for a single country but worldwide.

Chulalongkorn University’s International Policy can be reflected through the University’s current main strategies as the following:

1. International Growth

The quality and standards of Chulalongkorn University are being elevated so as to be able to compete at the global level. Students are provided with opportunities to develop their potentials and to gain international experiences in a globally-minded learning environment.

2. Impactful Growth

Chulalongkorn University is a leading institution in creating models for sustainable development of Thai society. Students are instilled with strong spiritual values through playing a key role in driving models for sustainable development of Thai society.

3. Internal Growth

Chulalongkorn University is the most desired educational organization where people wish to work, featuring a more flexible and efficient work structure. This leads to students receiving better and more personalized support and encouragement.

4. Integrated Growth

Chulalongkorn University strengthens its alumni network and external partnerships, continuously creating new collaborations. Students are developed to become well-rounded and fully prepared through hands-on experiences within the university.

The Chulalongkorn Comprehensive Approaches to Internationalization through its mission areas are shown in the table below.

Chulalongkorn University’s Strategic Mission Areas	Approaches to Internationalization
Academic and Learning	-Recruitment of International Students & Instructors -Student and Academic Staff Exchange Programs -Joint Academic Programs/Double Degree Programs -Exchange of Curriculum Resources and Learning Materials with International Partners/Networks -Opportunity for International Students to Attend the Summer or Internship program at Chulalongkorn University
Research and Innovation	-Research Collaboration and Partnership -Publication with International Research Partners -Participation in Global Research Programs, e.g. EU Horizon Europe, UK International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF), e-ASIA Joint Funding Scheme, Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS), etc. -Participation in Global Innovation Exhibitions & Competitions, e.g. Falling Walls Thailand and International, FameLab Thailand and International, International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, Switzerland, etc.
Sustainability	-Strategic alliance and partnership with oversea institutions and international organizations to support the SDGs -Support for the engagement of international students in the community/society -Consultancy and development of social impact projects