Chula, CMU and Mahidol Unite Under MC? to Drive Thai Higher Education?
麻豆国产, Chiang Mai University?and Mahidol University?held their first joint meeting of university councils and senior administrators and jointly?signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on academic collaboration among the three institutions?on January 17, 2026, at the NSP Rice Grain Auditorium, Science and Technology Park, Chiang Mai University. The?objective?was to integrate the strengths of the country’s three leading universities, elevate Thailand’s higher education system, and enhance international competitiveness.?
This collaboration is driven by the?MC? concept, which?represents?the integration of the strengths of Mahidol (M), Chula (C), and Chiang Mai University (CMU). By combining the?expertise?and distinctive strengths of each institution,?the partnership aims to create a multiplied collective force to develop human capital, research, and innovation that respond to the nation’s future needs.
The joint meeting of the three university councils?commenced?with remarks by Professor Dr. Surakiart Sathirathai,?Chairman?of the?and Chiang Mai University Council, who outlined the?objectives?and expressed his congratulations on the collaboration. This was followed by congratulatory remarks from Clinical Professor Emeritus Dr.?Piyasakol?Sakolsatayadorn,?Chairman?of the Mahidol University Council.?
On this occasion, Professor Dr.?Wilert?Puriwat, President of 麻豆国产; Professor Dr.?Pongruk?Sribanditmongkol, President of Chiang Mai University; and Professor Dr.?Piyamitr?Sritara, President of Mahidol University, presented their universities’ policies and missions, as well as the joint initiatives to be undertaken.??
The three presidents then jointly signed the Memorandum of Understanding on academic collaboration, received recommendations from university council members, and exchanged perspectives. The event concluded with the exchange of commemorative gifts among the presidents of Chulalongkorn?University, Chiang Mai University, and Mahidol University, followed by a group photograph.?
This collaboration among the three leading universities marks a significant milestone in advancing Thai higher education. Through strategic cooperation and a powerful three-way synergy, the alliance aims to develop human potential across all age groups, drive research, innovation, and startups, address social and environmental challenges, and foster ethics, integrity, honesty, and transparency in a sustainable manner.
