Administrative Organization Information
History
University Overview
Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL) is a higher education institution located in the Upper Northern Region of Thailand. Originating from the former Institute of Technology and Vocational Education, RMUTL aims to produce skilled professional graduates by integrating science and technology as the foundation of practical learning. It also develops laboratories and professional excellence centers, incorporating real-world practice into its teaching and learning processes.
History
Established under the Rajamangala University of Technology Act on January 18, 2005, RMUTL is a science-and-technology-based institution that integrates learning with hands-on practice (Work-Integrated Learning; WIL). It strives to produce graduates with professional skills, strong ethics, and public-mindedness. The university operates across six campuses and one institute: Chiang Rai,
Tak, Nan, Phitsanulok , Northern Campus (Chiang Mai), Lampang, Institute of Agricultural Technology Research
RMUTL is a leading institution in producing “hands-on” professionals and aims to become an innovation university for community development.
Vision / Mission / Goals
Vision
“A leading university in professional education, technology, and innovation, producing skilled practitioners, innovators, and entrepreneurs to sustainably improve the quality of life in society and local communities.”
Philosophy
“Focus on producing professional practitioners to create sustainable technology and innovation for the community.”
Mission
1. Produce professional graduates with technological and innovative competencies to become entrepreneurs.
2. Conduct research to develop suitable technologies and innovations to meet the needs of society and local communities.
3. Provide academic services through the application of technology and innovation.
4. Preserve and promote arts, culture, and environmental sustainability.
University Emblems and Symbols
University Seal
The seal features a royal crown atop a lotus with eight petals, symbolizing wisdom. At the center is the royal emblem granted by His Majesty the King. The lotus is adorned with divine flowers representing prosperity and beauty. This emblem signifies RMUTL’s commitment to advancing professional education under royal patronage.
University Color
Golden Brown – symbolizing sustainable prosperity and academic excellence rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Lanna.
University Tree
Kasalong Tree (White Orchid Tree) – a native Lanna species known for its elegant white fragrant blossoms, representing the ideal qualities of RMUTL graduates: virtue, knowledge, and skill.
University Identity
University Identity
“Professional graduates with technology-based expertise.”
University Character
RMUTL’s identity includes promoting innovation-based and grassroots economy, agricultural industry, biodiversity, food innovation, and sustainable development through local wisdom and advanced logistics.
The university aims to be a “Professional, Technological, and Innovative University for Economy, Society, and Environment.”
RMUTL Core Values
Core Values are of utmost importance and must be consistently and clearly communicated to all personnel within the organization. These values should be practiced continuously until they become a unique identity of the university. To ensure they are easy to remember and convenient to implement, the core values have been derived from the English abbreviation of the university’s name: Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL).
Derived from the university's English acronym:
(Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna
- R – Responsibility: Commitment to duty and society
- M – Morality: Integrity and righteousness
- U – Unity: Unity and collaboration
- T – Technology: Innovation as the foundation
- L – Learning Society: Lifelong learning community