Exchange programs are a key component of Chiang Mai University’s internationalization strategy, as they help prepare students and staff to work effectively in international settings. In recognition of this, Chiang Mai University has established student and staff exchange agreements with universities in Australia, China, Japan, and North America. The university actively supports interactions between students and international academic institutions.

The Student Exchange Program allows approximately 900 students from over 20 countries to study at Chiang Mai University. Participants in these programs make valuable contributions to the university community, bringing global perspectives into both academic and social contexts. These programs also offer CMU students the opportunity to earn academic credit while studying at world-renowned institutions.

The number of CMU students participating in overseas exchange programs continues to grow. Recently, more than 100 CMU students have studied at 10 universities abroad.

In addition to long-standing exchange agreements with around 30 institutions worldwide (see more details at https://ird.oou.cmu.ac.th/, there are numerous other programs that support international students and exchange staff, such as:

• ASEAN-European Academic University Network (ASEAN-UNINET)
• Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM)-DUO Fellowship Program
• Asian University Network (AUN)
• Erasmus Mundus Program (European Union)
• Faculty and Student Exchange Programs between Thailand and Neighboring Countries (THAI-ASEAN)
• University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP)