Mae Fah Luang University (MFU) was established as an autonomous public university, under the Royal Charter, in 1998, with generous support from the Royal Thai Government. The University was established to meet the needs of people in the north of Thailand, and to commemorate the gracious contributions of the King's Mother, Her Royal Highness Princess Srinagarindra, lovingly known to her subjects as "Mae Fah Luang." From its inaugural class of 64 students in 1998, MFU has become Thailand's fastest growing post-secondary institution with an enrollment of just under 15,000 students. After little over a decade of operation, MFU is already well known for its high-quality teaching, research, and service to the people of the north, as well as Thailand.

Mae Fah Luang Unviersity's campus consists of a large complex of modern, state-of-the-art buildings, spanning more than 800 hectares. The campus is located in a spectacular setting of mountains and trees, an environment conducive to teaching and learning in a clean, inviting setting. As both a regional and national university, MFU provides high-quality education services and resources for the neighboring countries of the Greater Mekhong Sub-region (GMS), and reaches out to all of Southeast Asia.

Attractions

Inside MFU Campus

Sirindhorn Chinese Language and Culture Center: Established through the cooperation of Mae Fah Luang University and the People’s Republic of China, the center was built as a memorial to honor the Princess mother as a symbol of friendship between the two nations. The center's design adheres to Chinese principles. The architecture replicates the Suzhou Chinese structure, building decorations and the garden ornaments by complying with the design layouts and using authentic materials shipped from China. The roofing tiles, the doors and the marble tiles laid at the entrance are all examples of a few of the materials brought from China.

 


Mekong Basin Civilization Museum: This is a small on-campus museum that showcases the arts and cultures of the Greater Mekong Subregion. Contact staff before visiting: Tel. +66(0)5391 7067 / mekong-museum@mfu.ac.th.


MFU Botanical Garden: The whole MFU campus is conceived as a botanical garden managed by the team of university gardeners. The landscape gardens are open to visitors and feature various thematic areas, such as a Medicinal Plant Garden, Buddhist Garden, Ethnobotany Garden, Flower Garden, etc.