History
Mahidol University has its origins in the establishment of Siriraj Hospital in 1888 by His Majesty King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). Later, the king founded the “Bhatayakorn School” (School of Medical Practitioners) there to provide medical education, making it one of Thailand’s oldest higher education establishments, with its first batch of graduates completing their degrees in 1983. Then, the medical school was named by King Rama V “Royal Medical College”.
The College later evolved into the Faculty of Medicine—the first institution in Thailand to offer graduate medical education—and then, in 1942, the “University of Medical Sciences” was established. After being completely renovated into a university in 1969, the University of Medical Sciences was renamed with great honor by H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, after his Royal Father, H.R.H. Prince Mahitala Dhibesra Adulyadej Vikrom, who is widely known as the ‘Father of Modern Medicine and Public Health in Thailand’, thus becoming “Mahidol University”.
At present, Mahidol University has 17 faculties, 6 colleges, 8 research institutions, 5 affiliated hospitals, and numerous research institutes. Its inner-city campuses in the Bangkok metropolitan area include Phaya Thai campus, Bangkok Noi campus, Salaya campus, as well as the “MU” Building, a downtown high-rise campus located on Vipawadee Rangsit Road. The university also has 3 provincial campuses, including Kanchanaburi Campus, Nakhon Sawan Campus, and Amnat Charoen Campus.
Symbols
University Emblem:
The Great Crown of Victory behind a chakra and a trident, with the letter “ม”
Granted by H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej on July 29, 1969, Mahidol University uses the emblem of H.R.H. Prince Mahitala Dhibesra Adulyadej Vikrom, the Prince Father, as the university emblem.
The Symbolic Color
The Dark Blue Color was granted by H.R.H. Princess Srinagarindra, the Princess Mother, on June 23, 1969, as the university’s symbolic color.
The Symbolic Plant: Kan phai Mahidol
H.R.H. Princess Galyani Vadhana Krom Luang Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra named Kan phai Mahidol the symbolic plant of Mahidol University on the 30th Anniversary of the University on March 2, 1999.
Motto
Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.
Philosophy
True success is not in the learning, but in its application to the benefit of mankind.
Determination
Wisdom of the Land
Vision
Mahidol University is determinated to be a World Class University.
Mission
To excel in health, sciences, arts, and innovation with integrity for the betterment of Thai society and the benefit to mankind.
MAHIDOL Core Values
M - Mastery
A - Altruism
H - Harmony
I - Integrity
D - Determination
O - Originality
L - Leadership
