The International Student Service Center (ISSC), Chiang Mai University, participated in CMU First Meet First Step 2026, held on 20–21 June 2026 at the Multipurpose Ground of the Physical Education Building, Chiang Mai University. The annual event welcomed new students and provided them with an opportunity to explore university services, academic resources, student organizations, and extracurricular activities. More than 100 booths from faculties, colleges, university offices, student clubs, and activity groups were showcased throughout the two-day event. At the ISSC booth, visitors learned about the …

Chiang Mai University (CMU) organized the International Student Orientation 2026 on 19 June 2026 to officially welcome newly enrolled international students and help them transition smoothly into academic and campus life. The orientation was held at the Information Technology Service Center (ITSC), bringing together first-year international students on-site, while senior international students participated virtually via Zoom. The event aimed to provide essential information, support services, and opportunities for students to build connections as they begin their studies at CMU.  The program commenced with a welcome …

To realize its vision of becoming a “Leading University Responsible for Society for Sustainable Development, Using Innovation,” Chiang Mai University (CMU) has engineered a sophisticated and multi-tiered international strategy. This is not merely a collection of programs but a cohesive strategic architecture designed to drive ambitious institutional goals, such as breaking into the Top 50 of THE Impact Ranking and generating a 60,000 million Baht socio-economic impact. Each initiative—OFOM, Seed, Person to Organization, and Big Bang—functions as a distinct yet interconnected layer, creating a powerful pipeline that transforms initial contact …

Chiang Mai University (CMU) has been officially shortlisted for the International Strategy of the Year category at THE Awards Asia 2026, a prestigious recognition celebrating excellence and innovation in higher education across Asia. Organised by Times Higher Education, THE Awards Asia recognises institutions that demonstrate outstanding leadership, strategic vision and measurable impact. The International Strategy of the Year category highlights universities that have developed and implemented effective, sustainable approaches to global engagement. Institutional Mechanisms Driving CMU’s Expanded Global Engagement and Impact CMU’s shortlisting reflects its comprehensive and …