Maejo University

Maejo University (MJU) is one of the 26 state universities under the Commission on Higher Education of the Ministry of Education. It is located in Chiang Mai, considered the capital of the northern region of Thailand. Part of its glorious past was MJU's establishment in 1934 based on a major concept of HM The King, thus becoming one of the oldest degree-granting agricultural institutions in the country. Since then, it has rapidly progressed from being a teachers' training school to become one of the most prominent state universities in Thailand. Today, as MJU continued to carve a niche in the country's educational system, it is prepared to face many challenges caused by many changes in the global world. As the new head of this reputable university, I foresee greater significance of its role as leader in agricultural excellence in the Asian region. Based on our culture and traditions, our graduates truly reflect the quality of education Maejo University continues to offer. They occupy important positions in various organizations especially those that relate and are based in agriculture. Most of them have become leaders of communities, spearheading rural and agricultural development that lead to nation building. As it strives to fulfill this mission, Maejo University also hopes to provide enthusiasm to strengthen its international relations by striving to promote academic internationalization without sacrificing its distinct character.