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. Future Leaders

We aim to create the new generations who, after their graduation, are able to succeed in an international arena. Before that, they must be endowed with social conscience, making them aware of and care about social issues and wish to use their knowledge and experience to bring solutions to social problems.

2. Impactful Research and Innovation 

We encourage our lecturers, researchers and students to conduct research and create innovations that have been aligned with the demands of local and global society.

3. Sustainability

We contribute to sustainability by proactively engage in social impact projects. We also collaborate with local and international organizations to support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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 Educational Staff Exchange Programs – Joint Academic Programs/Double Degree Programs – Exchange of academic resources and learning materials with international partners/networks – Opportunity for international students to attend a 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 2020 Program, Thai-UK Newton Fund, 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