About CMU

Chiang Mai University was founded in 1958 and was the first government university to be established outside of Bangkok. Chiang Mai University is situated in the land of Lanna, a previous independent Kingdom dating back more than 700 years and lies at the foot of Doi Suthep Mountain. Today Chiang Mai University consists of 21 faculties, 4 colleges and 3 institutes. (https://www.cmu.ac.th/th/faculty/aboutus)

Landmarks in CMU

  • Sala Dham

Originally, Sala Dham was used for the Wai Kru ceremony, a ceremony where students pay respect to their teachers. This was then held in the Ang Kaew Pavilion upon its completion and Sala Dham became a reception for His Majesty and the royal family during CMU’s commencement ceremony. After the university’s auditorium was completed the commencement and Wai Kru ceremony was moved to the main auditorium and Sala Dham is now used for the university’s important occasions, including congratulatory ceremonies and holding receptions for the university’s honorable guests.

  • CMU Shrine

Chiang Mai University’s Shrine was completed on July 21, 1964 and is located in front of Sala Tham.

  • Ang Keaw Reservoir

Located on campus, Ang Keaw water reservoir is named after the Huay Kaew waterfall that is nearby. The reservoir is in a very scenic setting and offers a good view of the Wat (Temple) on top of Doi Suthep Mountain. In addition to being used to store water for usage within Chiang Mai University, it is also a resting place for students, staff and locals alike and is a popular place to run or walk in the cooler times of the day.

Event on Campus

CMU Trekking

Every year around September, Chiang Mai University organizes the CMU trek to Doi Suthep Mountain temple, starting from the university’s main entrance. The trek is more than 14 kilometers long and freshmen, students, and alumni come together in unity and re-kindle the university spirit as they walk up the mountain together.

For this occasion each faculty prepares ornamental objects that are used to pay respect to the Buddha image in the temple. Most of the trekkers will wear the Thai traditional costume or the faculty shirt or t- shirt as a reflection of unity. This trek is also one of the welcoming ceremonies for the 1st year students.

Sports Day and Spirit Night

Around October each year a Sports Day and Spirit Night is held. One of the highlights of this event is the cheer leader’s competition, where students show their creativity with their grand stand seating decorations, the cheer leader’s choreography and the chants used to cheer the athletes on.

CMU Book Fair

CMU Book fair is regularly hosted in February every year. A variety of books are on sale at a reasonable price, from academic to fantasy novels and popular authors are invited to give special interviews. The fair is not only for the bookworms but it is also popular for food buffs as there is a large number of food booths at the fair.

Wai Kru Ceremony

Wai Kru Ceremony is on the1st month of the 1st semester. The ceremony is for students to pay respect to their lecturers and is the day that the freshmen will give their vows to be good students and to be motivated in successfully advancing their education. At this ceremony the freshmen will be wearing their special occasion uniforms, women wear purple skirts while men wear purple neckties and white trousers. The students carry into the ceremony an elaborate display of flowers that is designed by each faculty and is used by the students to show their respect to the representative lecturers.

Facilities in CMU

Transportation

  1. Free shuttle bus

Chiang Mai University provides a free shuttle service for staff and students to travel within the main campus (Suan Sak Campus) and to the other 2 campuses, Suan Dok Campus and Mae Hia Campus.

Service hours

  • Main Campus: Everyday 7.00 am. – 10.00 pm.
  • Suan Dok Campus: Everyday 7.00 am. – 09.00 pm. (Every 15 minutes)
  • Mae Hia Campus: Everyday 7.00 am. – 08.30 pm. (Every 30 minutes)

Canteens

  1. STUDENT ACTIVITY BUILDING: AOR MOR CHORDORMITORY’S CANTEEN
  2. FACULTIES’ CANTEEN
  3. OFFICE OF THE UNIVERSITY’S CANTEEN
  4. FAI-HIN MARKET

CMU Clubs

Chiang Mai University provides numerous clubs to canter for a variety of student interests. Some of the clubs available include:

Academic

Democratic Club (Politics)https://www.facebook.com/DemocraticClubCMU/
Literature Clubhttps://www.facebook.com/wannasilpcmu
Human Rights Clubhttps://www.facebook.com/HumanRightsClubCMU/
Art and Design Clubhttps://www.facebook.com/artanddesigncmu/
Photo Clubhttps://www.facebook.com/clublensphotophilo/

Student affair and International relations

Ethnic Student Clubhttps://www.facebook.com/Ethnic-Student-Club-CMU-ชมรมนักศึกษาชาติพันธุ์-มหาวิทยาลัยเชียงใหม่-158551464550034/
Disabled Friends Clubhttps://www.facebook.com/DisabledFriendsCMU/
Rotary Clubhttps://www.facebook.com/rotaract.cmu/
International Student Clubhttps://www.facebook.com/CMUINTCLUB/

Religion and Culture

Lanna Folk Clubhttps://www.facebook.com/LannaFolkclubCMU
Muslim Clubhttps://www.facebook.com/MuslimClubCMU/
Buddhist Clubhttps://www.facebook.com/BuddhistClubCMU/
Christian Clubhttps://www.facebook.com/christianstudent.CMUClub
Music Clubhttps://m.facebook.com/cmusiclub/
Drama Clubhttps://www.facebook.com/cmudramaclub/videos/3473227119417112/
Environment Clubhttps://www.facebook.com/cmu.anurak/

Sports

Golf Clubhttps://www.facebook.com/CMU-GOLF-Team-2076963709228270
Karate Clubhttps://www.facebook.com/cmuWadoKarate
Thai Fencing Clubhttps://www.facebook.com/cmuthaifencing

Library & Working space

1. Main Library

  • Opening Hours:
    • Regular:
      • Mon. – Fri. 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
      • Sat – Sun 10:00 – 6:00 pm
    • Semester Break:
      • Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
      • Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays: Closed

2. ITSC Corner

Website https://itsc.cmu.ac.th/

ITSC Corner is an information center and learning resource for students and is responsible for the 1,090 computers that are available on campus for students, with each computer connected to the internet. The main center is located in front of the library, and a total of 45 smaller centers are scattered throughout the faculties and student dormitories, and supports the University’s goal in being a digital university and to facilitate student self-learning.

Open from 08.30 – 23.00 hrs. (Mon-Fri) and 8.30 – 18.00 hrs. (Sat-Sun)

3. CMU Learning Space

CMU learning space is for students and includes a study area, a conference table, a corner to relax and a space to sit and work privately. The design focuses on simplicity and comfort and in addition to students finding inspiration in new places, it also gives them an opportunity to meet and make new friends.

Open from 08.30 – 24.00 hrs. (Mon-Fri) and 8.30 – 18.00 hrs. (Sat-Sun)

Athletic and Recreational Facilities

Most facilities are free for students or charge a nominal fee, please show your student ID card at the door.

  1. Swimming Pool
    • Fee: 50 THB / person
    • Opening Hours:
    • Wednesday – Sunday : 10.00 – 12.00 and 13.30 – 17.45
    • Monday and Tuesday : Closed
  2. Main Stadium : Free
  3. CMU Gymnasium : Free
  4. Archery field : Free
  5. Rugby football field: Free
  6. Volleyball court: Free
  7. Tennis court: Free
  8. Basketball court: Free
  9. Table tennis court: Free
  10. Badminton court: Free
    • Fee 50 THB / person
    • Online booking is required

11. Post office
12. Banking / ATM

Health Center

  1. Clinic 108 and Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital
    110 Intawaroros Road, Si Phum, Muang, Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
    Tel: +66-5393-0300
    E-mail: hospital@med.cmu.ac.th
    Homepage: https://web.med.cmu.ac.th/index.php/th/med-suandok
    (Reception desk located at the Royal Golden Jubilee Building.)

2. On Campus Pharmacies

If you are facing difficulties or know a friend in distress, who can help? There are many departments in our university to help you and listen to anything that makes you feel uncomfortable.

  • CMU Mind Project
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CMUMind/
    Tel. 097 924 8000
    Opening Hours:
    Mon. – Fri. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • The “Second Home” Counselling Service
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CMUCounselingServices
      • Located at 1st floor HB1 building, Faculty of Humanities
      • Tel. 083 585 6046
      • Opening Hours:
        • Mon. – Fri. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Useful Phone Application
CMU Mobile
What’s on the app:

  • CMU News
  • CMU Transit : Track shuttle bus location in Real time
  • CMU Place : Search for dormitories, shops, ATMs, buildings, etc. on campus
  • Reg CMU : Registration office services brought to your fingertips.
  • CMU health passport : Closely track student health.
  • CMU Air Quality
  • Directory Information 

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/th/app/cmu-mobile/id946339651?l=th

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=th.ac.cmu.mobile.portal&hl=en_US

Emergency Contact

Tourist Police1155
Police (General Emergency Call)191
Ambulance and Rescue1554
Fire199
National Disaster Warning Centre1860
Medical Emergency Call1669

Social Media

  • Line: @CMUTHAILAND
  • Facebook: CMUOFFCIAL
  • Twitter: CMUOFFICIAL_TW
  • Instagram: CMUOFFICIAL_IG