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มหาวิทยาลัยพายัพ

Payap University

country rank  52
world rank  5720

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University Overview

Founded in 1974, Payap University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Chiang Mai (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Payap University (PYU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Thai higher education institution officially affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Payap University (PYU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 51-year-old Thai higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Thai higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. PYU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Payap University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Payap University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Payap University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Payap University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name (Non Latin) มหาวิทยาลัยพายัพ
Name
Name (English)
Acronym PYU
Founded 1974
Motto Truth and Service
Colours Light blue
Mascot
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University Location

Address Superhighway Chiang Mai-Lampang, Road, Muang
Chiang Mai
50000 Chiang Mai
Thailand
Payap University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Payap University Phone Number (53) 851 478
Payap University Fax Number (53) 245 353
Other locations

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Recognition and Accreditation

Payap University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Payap University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1984


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Payap University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Payap University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Payap University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Payap University's academic range and degree level offering.



Payap University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

Payap University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Payap University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Payap University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Payap University.



Payap University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Payap University's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Payap University Admission Info


Payap University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

มหาวิทยาลัยพายัพ is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Payap University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

มหาวิทยาลัยพายัพ has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

มหาวิทยาลัยพายัพ's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Payap University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Payap University's Admission Office Admission Office

Superhighway Chiang Mai-Lampang, Road, Muang
Chiang Mai 50000
(53) 851 478 x241


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Payap University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Payap University Size and Profile


Payap University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

มหาวิทยาลัยพายัพ has a student enrollment ranging from 5,000 to 5,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Payap University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

มหาวิทยาลัยพายัพ's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.


Payap University's Control Type Control Type

มหาวิทยาลัยพายัพ is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Payap University's Entity Type Entity Type

มหาวิทยาลัยพายัพ is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Payap University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

มหาวิทยาลัยพายัพ's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Payap University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

มหาวิทยาลัยพายัพ adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Payap University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Payap University is Christian-Protestant Religious Affiliation

Christian-Protestant.



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Facilities and Services

Payap University Facilities


Payap University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Payap University's Library


Payap University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Payap University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Payap University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Payap University Services


Payap University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Payap University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Payap University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Payap University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Payap University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Payap University Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Payap University's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Payap University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Payap University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)
  • Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia (ACUCA)
  • Association of Private Higher Education Institutions of Thailand (APHEIT)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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X X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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