Mahidol University
university in Thailand
(Redirected from Bhatayakorn School)
Mahidol University is a public research university located in Bangkok, Thailand. It was established as part of Siriraj Hospital in 1888.[1]
มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล | |
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Former name |
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| Motto | Attānaṃ upamaṃ kare (in Pali) |
Motto in English | Do unto others as you would have others do unto you |
| Type | Public research university, National |
| Established | 2 February 1943 |
| Chairman | Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn |
| President | Banchong Mahaisavariya |
| Students | 32,675 (2015 academic year) |
| Location |
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| Campus | Urban and rural (varies by campus) |
| Colors | Dark blue |
| Affiliations | |
| Website | mahidol |
History
changeIt was established as a medical school called Bhatayakorn School in 1888 by King Chulalongkorn. It was part of Siriraj Hospital. In 1943, it became the University of Medical Sciences. In 1969, it was renamed Mahidol University in honor of Prince Mahidol.[2]
Academic programs
changeIt offers undergraduate and graduate programs. It has programs in health sciences, science and technology, social sciences and humanities. It has over 70 research centers and labs.
References
change- ↑ "สมเด็จพระมหิตลาธิเบศร อดุลยเดชวิกรม พระบรมราชชนก "พระบิดาแห่งการแพทย์แผนปัจจุบัน".
- ↑ "About Mahidol University". Mahidol.ac.th. Archived from the original on 2013-09-05. Retrieved 2013-08-19.
Other websites
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