International Visitors

On January 23, 2025, a delegation from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand visited National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) with the primary objective of gaining insights into the university’s strategies and practices in finance, fundraising, and management. The visiting delegation included Vice President for Finance, Dr. Kriengkrai Boonlert-U-Thai, Vice President for Property Management, Dr. Sittidaj Pongkijvorasin, and Assistant to the President for Property Management, Dr. Charasphat Preuksarattanawut.

 

The Chulalongkorn University delegation was welcomed by NTNU President Cheng-Chih Wu, Vice President for General Affairs Professor Horng-Sheng Mii, Associate Vice President for International Affairs Professor Hsiu-Mei Hsieh, and Secretary for NTNU Center of Public Affairs Ms. Li-Chun Teng.

 

The discussion focused on the property management strategies employed by both universities. Vice President Kriengkrai Boonlert-U-Thai shared that Chulalongkorn University, facing limited annual funding from the Thai government, must explore alternative income sources. One of the university's key assets is its significant land holdings, and Vice President Sittidaj Pongkijvorasin shared that rental income from these properties plays a crucial role in the university's financial framework. However, the university is also actively seeking new avenues for revenue generation beyond rental streams.

 

President Wu expressed that as an institution rooted in teacher education, NTNU established the Mandarin Training Center as a leading institution for Mandarin instruction in the country. Vice President Horng-Sheng Mii noted that, similar to Chulalongkorn University, NTNU generates a portion of its revenue from its parking facilities. Additionally, as NTNU is a national university that maintains government-mandated reasonable tuition fees, the university leverages the NTU system, a system created by the three universities: National Taiwan University, National Taiwan Normal University, and National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, to share resources with NTU and NTUST. This collaboration expands the range of course offerings available to students and is regarded as one of the most successful models among Taiwanese higher education institutions. The system optimizes resource utilization, reducing the financial burden required to provide diverse class options.

 

In conclusion, the visit fostered a productive exchange of strategies between Chulalongkorn University and NTNU, focusing on resource management and financial sustainability.