On 27 February 2024, Mae Fah Luang University had the great honour of receiving Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, who on behalf of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, presided over MFU’s commencement ceremony for the Academic Year 2022 at the C4 Princess Mother Auditorium. This commencement marked the graduation of MFU’s 21st class of students.
This year, MFU presented an Honorary Doctorate in Cosmetic Science to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Panvipa Krisdaphong in recognition of her outstanding expertise in cosmetic science and her contributions to the establishment of the School of Cosmetic Science, MFU as the first Dean. The University also presented an Honorary Doctorate in Social Science to Assoc. Prof. Napalai Suwannathada in recognition of her expertise in Thai language and contributions to the advancement of Thai language instruction. Moreover, MFU presented the Golden Tung awards to Mr. Sirichai Manoch to recognize his invaluable support in the implementation of MFU Medical Centre and to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suriyapong Wattanasak to recognize his significant contributions to the establishment of Mae Fah Luang University.
In the academic year 2022, 2,927 graduates including 2,827 Thai graduates and 100 international graduates were eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony. In total, 2,169 Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree and Doctoral degree graduates (including 60 international graduates from Bangladesh, Bhuatan, China, Japan, Laos, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nigeria, the Philippines, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, UK, USA, and Yemen) from the School of Agro-Industry, the School of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, the School of Cosmetic Science, the School of Dentistry, the School of Health Science, the School of Information Technology, the School of Integrative Medicine, the School of Law, the School of Liberal Arts, the School of Management, the School of Medicine, the School of Nursing, the School of Sinology, the School of Science, and the School of Social Innovation attended the degree presentation ceremony.
On this occasion, HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn delivered a royal address, stating that the degree certificate serves as a proof of successful graduation from the university. However, the word ‘graduate’, in fact, has a deeper meaning. Graduate refers to someone who has not only acquired academic knowledge but also need to possess virtuous attributes such as integrity, honesty, and dignity in order to become a positive role model. All graduates are encouraged to work hard to gain all characteristics that make them truly deserve the title “graduate”. Furthermore, HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn wished success and prosperity to every graduate and all the people who attended the ceremony.
After conferring the degrees, HRH Princess Sirindhorn was given a special tour of the exhibition of “University for Well-being and Sustainability” by Prof. Dr. Vanchai Sirichana, Chairmen of the University Council; and Asst. Prof. Dr. Matchima Naradisorn, President of Mae Fah Luang University at Vanchai Sirichana building. The exhibition displayed three areas of MFU operation: career development, education, and healthcare. MFU has propelled the career development of communities in Chiang Rai province and Northern Thailand through research in order to improve the well-being and sustainable future of the people. In addition, MFU, as the university of opportunity, provides scholarships for students. The University has also developed the MFU Medical Centre Hospital to provide the medical treatment and care to people at all level. This hospital is expected to become the modern education hub for not only MFU students of the School of Medicine, School of Nursing and related Schools but also students of the Greater Mekong Sub-region.
Now, Mae Fah Luang University offers 69 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programmes in 15 Schools. In the academic year 2023, the university has welcomed 14,488 students from all regions across Thailand and 47 countries around the world. Since the establishment, the University has produced 39,612 graduates who are now working in both Thailand and overseas. With the policy of using English language as the main medium of instruction and promoting Chinese language teaching, MFU graduates have been equipped with skills and competencies to contribute to the development of the country while being the responsible global citizens.
