Consistently ranked as the country’s top institution and is located in the Pathum Wan district of Bangkok, Chulalongkorn University is Thailand’s oldest and most prestigious university, founded in 1917 by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) and named in honor of his father King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). It offers a wide range of programs, hosts over 37,000 students, and plays a leading role in research, innovation, and international collaboration.