Mahidol University is the oldest institution of higher learning in Thailand and one of the most prestigious in Southeast Asia.
Founded in 1890 by H.M. King Chulalongkorn as the first medical school in Thailand, it has since evolved into a multi-disciplinary university -- recognized for its outstanding achievements in teaching, research and professional services.
Mahidol professors and alumni have been the recipients of many prestigious national and international honors, including Magsaysay Awards, Outstanding Scientist Awards, Outstanding Invention Awards, Outstanding Research Awards, and Rockefeller Foundation grants, to name just a few.
Approximately 12,000 undergraduate and 6,200 graduate students study and learn from more than 6,300 professors, lecturers, researchers and academic staff at Mahidol University.
Mahidol is one of Thailand's leaders in the "internationalization" of higher education, collaborating with numerous universities from around the world, as well as many international organizations.
Students from 45 different countries are currently enrolled in various programs at the university.
Did you know… Mahidol University was named after Prince Mahidol of Songkla, the Father of His Majesty the King of Thailand and the “Father of Modern Medicine in Thailand.”
KEI students take courses at the Mahidol University International College (MUIC). MUIC offers more than 200 courses in a wide variety of disciplines. Courses are taught in English.
MUIC is located in Salaya, a residential neighborhood on the outskirts of Bangkok.
Salaya is 45 minutes by bus from downtown Bangkok and 10 minutes from the Buddhist Park, the largest city public park in Southeast Asia.
Degree students at MUIC are required to wear a uniform of a white blouse/shirt, black pants or skirt, and a MUIC belt buckle.
As a visiting student, you are not required to wear the uniform, but in the interest of group dynamics, we ask that you consider it.
What makes MUIC different?
Founded: 1990s
Oldest and considered the best English-language college in Thailand
140 professors and lecturers from Thailand, Australia, UK and other countries throughout the world
Enrollment: 2,000 students
90% of student body is Thai; 10% is international, representing 20 countries
Mahidol University is situated on four campuses throughout the Bangkok metropolitan area, allowing the University to capitalize on the rich educational, historical, cultural and social infrastructure of the City.
All the campuses are electronically linked by a state-of-the-art computer network, providing academic, research and administrative computing services.
The Bangkok Noi Campus, situated on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, and the Phayathai Campus, situated in central Bangkok, specialize in medicine and health-related disciplines.
These campuses are home to the following faculties, institutes and centers.
Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital (the original medical school)
Faculty of Nursing
Faculty of Medical Technology
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Medicine at Ramathibodi Hospital
Faculty of Pharmacy
Faculty of Public Health
Faculty of Tropical Medicine
Faculty of Dentistry
Mahidol University Computing Center
National Doping Control Center
Institute for Innovation and Development of Learning Process
Siriraj Medical Library, with the largest medical and public health collection in Thailand
The Salaya Campus is newer and located 10 km outside Bangkok.
The campus is situated on 520 acres of lush tropical scenery with landscaped gardens, ponds and streams.
The relaxing semi-rural setting, within easy reach of central Bangkok, makes it an ideal setting for studying in tranquility, while still being able to access the myriad opportunities available in Bangkok.
This campus has a full range of support facilities, including the Central Library, computer labs, MU administration building, indoor stadium, 5 swimming pools, Student Union, shops and restaurants, and student dormitories and condominiums.
The Salaya campus houses the majority of academic departments, research facilities, institutes and centers, and administrative units of the University.
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Faculty of Veterinary Science
Institute of Nutrition
Institute of Language and Culture for Rural Development
Institute of Science and Technology for Research and Development
Institute for Population and Social Research
Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics
National Institute for Child and Family Development
ASEAN Institute for Health Development
Mahidol University International College
Ratchasuda College
College of Music
College of Sports Science and Technology
College of Religious Studies
Mahidol University Library and Information Center
National Laboratory Animal Center
Salaya Centre
Office of the President
In 1999, Mahidol University International College opened the Salaya Pavilion Hotel Training Center, a four-star facility operated by the college's Travel Industry Management Program.
Located on the Salaya campus, the hotel caters to the needs of the university and the local business community. It features a 350-seat auditorium, a 120-seat conference room, and a 150-seat banquet room.
The Kanchanaburi Campus in western Thailand was opened in mid-2002 with the main objective of expanding higher education in the upcountry region, in order to create occupational opportunities and improve the quality of life of rural people. In addition, the University plans to open two new campuses in the north and northeast provinces of Thailand, to increase higher education opportunities in those areas.
The teaching style at MUIC is similar to universities in the USA.
Most courses will have a syllabus.
Professors utilize lecture, discussion, and/or hands-on teaching, depending on the subject.
Typical methods of assessment are essays and short answer questions, although mutliple-choice exams are also used by some professors
The language of instruction at MUIC is English.
What makes MUIC different from universities in the USA is the classroom experience.
Since the majority of students and professors are from Thailand and other countries around the world, students will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of views, interpretations and discussion from different cultures and nationalities.
Students are graded based on performance in class and ability to complete required coursework on time.
Regular attendance is expected and students are responsible for all work missed during an absence.
If a student has to miss large portions of class, due to illness or other problems, he/she may receive an Incomplete grade for the course.
Grading at MUIC is the same as at U.S. universities.
An “A” is superior, a “B+” is very good, a “B” is above average, a “C+” is average, a “C” is satisfactory, a “D+” and a “D” are below average, and of course, and “F” is for failure.
The school also implements the same four-point GPA system that is used by most universities in the U.S.
The final grade is usually based on several assessments, although it is entirely normal and acceptable for your entire grade to be based on just one final exam or project.
(The US is just about the only country in the world where continuous assessment is the norm.)
MUIC has a diverse and international body of faculty and lecturers.
AGARWAL, Ruchi
MA International Economics & Finance: Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, TH BBA General Management: MUIC
ALLAN, Laird
MSc Marine Biology: University of Delaware, USA BSc Biology: Baites College, Maine, USA
AMARTAYAKUL LIM, Orawan
MBA, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), TH BA Business Administration, ISDP, TH
AMNUAY-NGERNTRA, Sompong
PhD candidate: Architectural Heritage Management and Tourism, Silpakorn University, TH Master of International Tourism Management, Southern Cross University, AUS Bachelor of Journalism and Communications, Thammasat University, TH
BAEUCHL, Ute
MEd: H.H. University of Dusseldorf, Germany Certificate in teaching German as a foreign language
BHATIASEVI, Veera
PhD Candidate: National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), TH MSc Information Systems, Hawaii Pacific University, USA BSc Computer Science, Hawaii Pacific University, USA
BHEGANAN, Poramin
MSc Information Management BO, Zhang BA Japanese: Beijing Haidian Day University, PR China
BOONRATANA, Ramesh
PhD Biology: Mahidol University, TH MSc (Hons): Anthropology, Panjab University, India BSc (Hons): Anthropology, Panjab University, India
BOVONSOMBAT, Pakorn
Postdoctoral Photochemistry: Rockefeller University, USA Postdoctoral: New York University, USA PhD Organic Chemistry: New York University, USA MA Chemistry: Columbia University, USA BA-MA Chemistry: Vassar College, NY, USA
CHAIMAHAVONG, Vanvisa
Master of Commerce: Specialization in Finance: The University of New South Wales, AUS BBA: MUIC
CHAIVISUTTANGKUN, Sirithida
Candidate of MSc Economics and Finance: The University of York, UK BBA Finance: MUIC BBA Accountancy and Commerce (International Transportation, Supply Chain and Logistics Management) Thammasat University, TH
CHANTRADOAN, Naphawan Jane
MSc in Tourism and Hospitality Management (Event Management): Graduate Business School Gothenburg University, Sweden BA Travel Industry Management: MUIC Interior Design Certificate: University of Kentucky, USA
CHIARAVUTTHI, Yingyot
PhD Economics, GPA 3.98: University of South Carolina, USA MBA Finance with Distinction, GPA 4.00: Hawaii Pacific University, USA BBA General Management Summa Cum Laude, GPA 3.83: Assumption University, TH
CLEMENTS, Barry John
BA (Hons) Accounting/Law (2.ii), University of Kent, Canterbury, UK Post-Graduate Teaching Certificate in Business Education Garnett Teachers Training College, London
COPELAND, Dr. Matthew
PhD Asian Studies: Australia National University MA History and Chinese Studies, University of Colorado, USA
FAUCHER, Dr. Carole
PhD Sociology: National University of Singapore MSc Anthropology: Université de Montréal, Canada
FERRIMAN, Nicholas
BSc (Hons): Loughborough University, UK
FOUQUET, Gérard
PhD Oriental studies: Paris VII University, Paris, France DEA Oriental studies: Paris VII University, Paris, France CAPES Secondary school teacher diploma in French language and literature: CPR, Orléans-Tours, France MA French language and literature: Aix-en-Provence, France BA French language and literature: Orléans-Tours, France
FREELAND, Charles Earl
BA Philosophy: University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, USA PhD Philosophy: Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
FUJIWARA, Takayoshi
MA Social Psychology: Hitotsubashi University, Japan
BA Mass Communication: University of Tsukuba, Japan
BA Linguistics: University of Tsukuba, Japan
GALLAGHER, Sean Andrew
BA: Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada MBA: Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland
GREEN, Jonathan Henry
EdD Candidate: University of Southern Queensland, AUS MEd: University of Southern Queensland, AUS BA English, Law: University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
GREEN, Orie
BA English: Kanda University of International Studies, Japan
HARVEY, Euan
MA Applied Linguistics: Macquarie University, Australia
HEIKKILA-HORN, Dr. Marja-Leena
PhD Philosophy and Comparative Religions MA History: Abo Akademi University, Finland Licentiate of Philosophy: Abo Akademi University, Finland
HURT, Michael
PhD Biomedical Sciences
IEMUBOL, Arpaporn
MA English Language Studies and Methods: University of Warwick, UK BA (2nd Class Honour) English: Thammasat University
JANTARAT, Jaratchwahn
MBA Management: College of Management, Mahidol University BBA (First-class honor): MUIC
JONES, Eugene F.
PhD Social and Political Philosophy: University of Missouri, USA MA Philosophy: University of Missouri, USA BA History: University of Missouri, USA
KREY, Thomas
MA German Language and Literature/Educational Science: Albertus Magnus University, Cologne, Germany
KRUATRACHUE, Maleeya
PhD Botany: University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA
LAOHAPRASIT, Nirutchara
PhD Food Science and Technology: University of New South Wales, AUS MSc Food Science and Technology: University of New South Wales, AUS BSc Food Technology: Chulalongkorn University, TH
LEELAWONG, Krittaya
PhD Computer Science: Vanderbilt University, USA MS Computer Science: Vanderbilt University, USA BSc Applied Mathematics: King Mongkut Institute of Technology, TH
MACKAY-CRUISE, Lenard
Cambridge University BA (HONS) (CANTAB) Company Director's Diploma (AUS) FAICD. Dip. Institute of Bankers' Diploma (UK) AIB
MAHON, Bruno
MBA: University of Bordeaux, France BA French as a Foreign Language: University of Grenoble, France
MCNULTY, John
MBA: Hariot-Watt University CELTA-Cambridge BS Marketing, University of Oregon, USA
MELENDY, Galon Antony
MA Education: California State University, San Bernardino, USA BS Mechanical Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology, USA AA Engineering, Palm Beach Junior College, USA RSA CELTA Certification
MUANGASAME, Kaewta
MSc International Hospitality Management
NAGLIS, Michael
MBA Assumption University BA Mahidol University International College
NATHAPHAN, Sarayut
DBA Candidate: JDBA, TH MSc Finance: University of Denver, Colorado, USA BBA Finance: Thammasat University, TH
OMODA, Kanokvorn
MBA Finance (English Program): National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), TH BA Public Administration (Political Science) Int. Relation Minor: Thammasat University, Bangkok, TH
PETCHDAKUL, Natcha
DBA International Business, Thammasat University (JDBA), TH MBA, Georgia State University, USA BSc, Chulalongkorn University, TH
PHILLIPS, Brian
MBA: Colorado State University-Pueblo, USA BSc with distinction, Journalism/English Composite major with Speech Minor: Colorado State University-Pueblo, USA
PHILLIPS, Wayne
PhD Biology: Essex University, UK
POKETHITIYOOK, Prayad
PhD Chemical Engineering: University of Melbourne, AUS
PONGJIT, Chompunuch
MBA, Willamette University, USA BBA, Western Oregon University, USA
PRATOOMSUWAN, Thanyawee
Candidate of Master of Commerce (Accounting): The University of Sydney, AUS BBA (Finance): MUIC
RHEIN, Douglas Lee
MA Mass Communications: Leicester University, UK BA Psychology: Eastern Michigan University, USA
RODELL, Mark
MA: Syracuse University, USA BA: San Francisco State University, USA
ROREX, Dale
PhD Latin-American Studies, minor in Chicano Studies: University of North Texas, USA MA: National University, Mexico
SCHOONMAKER, Cristina
MA French Literature: UCLA, USA MA Applied Linguistics/TEFL: UCLA, USA
SINSAWASDI, Valeeratana
MSc Food Science: University of Hawaii, USA
SMITH, Dr. Peter
PhD Sociology of Religion: University of Lancaster, England BEd Geography with Honors, University of Bristol, England Certificate in Education, with distinction in Geography: University of Bristol, England
SRIRATANAVIRIYAKUL, Narumon
PhD Candidate Business Informatics: Dhurakij Pundit University, TH MSc Internet & E-Commerce Technology: Assumption University, TH BA Travel Industry Management: MUIC
STEINS, Phillip
BA: University of Wales PGCE: Exeter University
SUTTHIRAT, Jiranart
DBA Finance, Thammasat University, TH Ms Finance, University of Colorado, USA BBA, Chiang Mai University, TH
TEMAISMITHI, Varumpa
MBA (English Program) Finance Major: National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), TH BA Finance: MUIC
THANASUTA, Kandapa
MBA: Sasin Graduate Institute of BA, Chulalongkorn University, TH BSc International Business Management: Georgetown College, Kentucky, USA
TIN, Myat Thander
MSc (Information Management) Computer Science and Information Management: School of Engineering and Technologies, Asian Institute of Technology, TH Bachelor of Computer Science (B.C.Sc: Honors): University of Computer Studies Mandalay, Myanmar BA (Business Management), Qualified to Proceed Honors Class: University of Distance Education, Mandalay, Myanmar Diploma in Business Administration (Distinction), Thames Management Centre, member of Informatics Group (validated by University of Cambridge)
WINDISH, Charles Edward
PhD Philosophy: Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA MA French: Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA BA French and History: Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA
WIRAKOTAN, Kurniati Ailing
MBA, Griffith University, Queensland, AUS Bachelor of Educational Psychology, Atma Jaya Catholic University, Jakarta, Indonesia
WONGVERAYUT, Prateep
MA Politics: Chulalongkorn University, TH BA Political Science: Chulalongkorn University, TH
YEOU, Ignatius Tan Yih
Candidate of Postgraduate Program in Communications, Bangkok University, TH Bachelors of Information Technology (BIT) in Data Communication, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, AUS
YUWANOND, Pisut
PhD Candidate Administration with a Management Emphasis: Southern California University for Professional Studies, USA MSc Information Systems, Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu, USA BSc Business Administration, Travel Industry Management and International Marketing: Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu, USA Certified Hospitality Educator: American Hotel & Lodging Association, Washington DC, USA Diploma in Hotel Management: Hotel Management School "Les Roches", Bluche, Switzerland Diploma in Travel and Tourism: Australian Business College, Perth, AUS
