Chulalongkorn University Council Approves Bachelor of Nursing Science Program (Thailand, June 2026)
Chulalongkorn University Council approved the opening of a Bachelor of Nursing Science program. The university will proceed with professional standards accreditation before the first planned intakes.
Chulalongkorn University Council approved the opening of a Bachelor of Nursing Science program. The university will proceed with professional standards accreditation before the first planned intakes.
What Changed?
The university council approved a new nursing bachelor's program with two planned admission routes: a degree-holder route and a Mathayom 6 route.
Old System vs New System
Chulalongkorn University did not have this approved Bachelor of Nursing Science program as part of its active undergraduate program structure.
The approved program will move toward Thai Nursing Council standards accreditation, with the degree-holder track planned for first intake in the 2027 academic year and the Mathayom 6 track planned for the 2029 academic year.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Prospective students gain a new future pathway into nursing education at Chulalongkorn University, subject to professional accreditation and admission schedules.
Parent / Family Impact
Families planning healthcare-related study routes can include the new program in medium-term education planning once accreditation and admissions details are confirmed.
School / Institution Impact
The university must complete accreditation, develop admissions procedures, and prepare teaching, clinical, and administrative capacity for the new program.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Academic and clinical teaching staff may be recruited, assigned, or trained to support the new nursing curriculum.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-25: University Council approval
- 2026-06-26: public announcement
- 2027 first semester: planned first intake for degree-holder route
- 2029 first semester: planned first intake for Mathayom 6 route.
What To Do
- Prospective applicants should monitor Chulalongkorn University and Thai Nursing Council updates before preparing applications for the planned intake years.
What To Watch Next
The next major step is Thai Nursing Council education standards accreditation and publication of detailed admissions criteria.
Global Context
The program is relevant to international observers because nursing workforce development and aging-society planning are major higher education priorities across Asia.
Source Record
Source type: Official announcement
Source name: Chulalongkorn University