Chiang Rai Rajabhat University was established in 1992 as Chiang Rai University, a non-profit public higher education institution. In 2004 it became a Rajabhat University and was renamed Chiang Rai Rajabhat University.
The university is officially recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand.
As its name suggests, the university is located in Chiang Rai, the northernmost major city in Thailand.
The university is organised into four faculties: faculty of education, faculty of science and technology, faculty of humanities and social sciences, and the faculty of management science. Each faculty is divided into different departments, offering a range of both undergraduate and graduate degree programmes.
There are several different clubs, societies and organisations on offer for students to participate in such as football and basketball. Sports teams often compete at national and international level throughout the year. These clubs are managed by the Student Affairs Office.
The Centre for Research and Education is responsible for overseeing the university’s various research projects. Research is carried out in a range of areas but is primarily focused on community development within the Chiang Rai Province. The university hosts a number of events, lectures and seminars throughout the year to share its research with other institutions.
