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Higher EducationThailand1001-5000 Employees
Chiang Mai University is a public higher education institution based in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, established in 1964 by royal charter. It is the first provincial university in Thailand, serving the northern community and the country through learning, research, and knowledge transfer. The university emphasizes academic freedom guided by ethics and excellence, with a focus on applying knowledge, advancing arts and culture, and developing graduates who are self-directed, ethical, and socially engaged. It pursues environmental and cultural objectives, aiming to be a Green and Healthy University while conserving Lanna heritage and fostering sustainable development, supported by initiatives like CMU Transformation and CMU New Step to promote lifelong learning and community-oriented technology. A notable recent development is a collaboration with IBM and the National University of Singapore to deepen regional tech research and development efforts.