On 23 April 2026, Mae Fah Luang University (MFU), led by the Global Relations Division, hosted a farewell party for 15 exchange students from eight partner institutions across Indonesia, the Philippines, France, Germany, and Austria, marking the completion of the second semester of Academic Year 2025.
This initiative aligns with the concept of "Internationalisation at Home," which aims to foster an international atmosphere within the university, allowing students to gain global perspectives without the need to travel abroad.
Held at the Food Maker Space in I-Park (M-Square), the event brought together international students, faculty, staff, and Thai students who shared classes with them throughout the semester to celebrate a period of shared learning and cross-cultural exchange. The program featured an "Experience Sharing Session," where exchange students reflected on their experiences of living and studying at MFU. This was followed by a "Feedback Session" to gather insights and suggestions for the future development of exchange programmes. The event also included a certificate presentation ceremony, the writing of souvenir postcards, and a networking lunch.
This event reflects MFU’s ongoing commitment to cultivating an international atmosphere by encouraging its various schools to welcome international students through exchange programmes. This serves as a vital mechanism for enhancing the global citizenship skills of Thai students while simultaneously building academic cooperation networks with leading international institutions.
As a public autonomous university with a distinct international identity located in Chiang Rai, Mae Fah Luang University places a strong emphasis on developing partnerships with countries in the Greater Mekong Subregion and beyond. Facilitating student exchange programmes—both hosting inbound international students and sending MFU students abroad—is one of the university's core missions. This dedication ensures that graduates are well-prepared with the global competencies required to meet the demands of the international labour market.
