Context of OIR

Background

The Office of International Relations, under the Office of the President, was first established at Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna on 1 October 2006. It is responsible for coordinating and implementing activities that promote international relations, fostering international cooperation projects, and providing support, coordination, and services related to scholarships, training, seminars, study visits, and overseas activities. These efforts aim to enhance the capabilities of students and staff and to advance academic development toward internationalization.
The Office has been officially placed under the Office of the President since 12 October 2023.

Vision

“Driving the University toward sustainability through a results-oriented administrative ecosystem.”

Core Values

SPIRIT = Service Mind

Smile – Friendly and welcoming
Power – Performing with full dedication
Innovative – Creative and proactive
Response – Timely and effective responsiveness
Integration – Collaborative synergy
Teams and Technology – Teamwork and technological competence

Mission

To support and promote academic cooperation with institutions and universities both domestically and internationally, in collaboration with faculties, institutes, and colleges.
To support and promote student and staff exchange programs in academic and research fields with international partner institutions.
To support and encourage students and staff to obtain scholarships and participate in training programs offered by international institutions and universities.

Strategic Issues of the Office of International Relations

Develop academic cooperation projects and activities with domestic and international institutions.
Support the development of international programs and foreign language instruction.
Promote and implement student and staff exchange programs.

Goals

The quality of education at RMUTL is recognized internationally.
Establish international programs jointly with foreign universities and ASEAN+3 countries.
Increase the number of international students at RMUTL.
Increase the number of RMUTL students participating in international exchange programs.
Enhance students’ foreign language competencies to be competitive in the ASEAN labor market.
Strengthen staff capacity, knowledge, and expertise.

Strategies

Support the development of international programs by faculties, colleges, and the School of General Education and Electronic Learning (SUK. Lampang).
Strengthen existing networks and expand new networks to support staff training, internships, and further studies.
Support continuous collaborative activities and projects with partner universities.
Promote the development of foreign language skills for students and staff.

Roles and Responsibilities

Serve as the central unit for communication with domestic and international organizations, coordinating and implementing cooperation projects involving education, training, faculty and student exchanges, study visits, academic conferences, and cultural exchanges.
Serve as the central unit responsible for protocol services, including receiving foreign guests and organizing study visits for international delegations.
Provide consultation and coordination regarding scholarships, training programs, research grants, and study visit opportunities offered by partner universities.
Assist and facilitate international experts, students, and visitors in matters related to accommodation, study, living arrangements, work permits, and visas.
Develop and maintain a database of international cooperation to support partnership-building and to showcase university activities and information to international audiences.
Monitor and evaluate international cooperation projects, scholarship allocations, and other international activities to support university planning.

Location

Office of International Relations
4th Floor, Classroom Building
Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna
128 Huay Kaew Road, Chang Phueak Subdistrict,
Mueang District, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand

Tel: +66 53 921 444 ext. 1015, 1016
Email: oir@edu.rmutl.ac.th
Website: oir.rmutl.ac.th
Facebook: oir rmutl