Mahidol University

Coordinates: 13°47′36″N 100°19′21″E / 13.793406°N 100.322514°E / 13.793406; 100.322514
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Mahidol University
มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล
Former name
  • Bhatayakorn School
  • Royal Medical College
  • University of Medical Sciences
MottoAttānaṃ upamaṃ kare (in Pali)
Motto in English
Do unto others as you would have others do unto you
TypePublic research university, National
Established2 February 1943; 81 years ago (1943-02-02)
ChairmanPiyasakol Sakolsatayadorn [th]
PresidentBanchong Mahaisavariya
Students32,675 (2015 academic year)
Location
  • Salaya
  • Phaya Thai
  • Bangkok Noi
  • Kanchanaburi
  • Nakhon Sawan
  • Amnat Charoen
CampusUrban and rural (varies by campus)
ColorsDark blue
Affiliations
Websitemahidol.ac.th

Mahidol University is a public research university located in Bangkok, Thailand. It was established as part of Siriraj Hospital in 1888.[1]

History[change | change source]

It was established as a medical school called Bhatayakorn School in 1888 by King Chulalongkorn. It was part of Siriraj Hospital. In 1943, it became the University of Medical Sciences. In 1969, it was renamed Mahidol University in honor of Prince Mahidol.[2]

Academic programs[change | change source]

It offers undergraduate and graduate programs. It has programs in health sciences, science and technology, social sciences and humanities. It has over 70 research centers and labs.

References[change | change source]

  1. "สมเด็จพระมหิตลาธิเบศร อดุลยเดชวิกรม พระบรมราชชนก "พระบิดาแห่งการแพทย์แผนปัจจุบัน".
  2. "About Mahidol University". Mahidol.ac.th. Archived from the original on 2013-09-05. Retrieved 2013-08-19.

Other websites[change | change source]


13°47′36″N 100°19′21″E / 13.793406°N 100.322514°E / 13.793406; 100.322514