Chulalongkorn University (Thai: จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย, English: Chulalongkorn University) is the oldest university in Thailand, founded in 1917. It is respected as the most prestigious university in the country. The University has 19 faculties, 2 graduate schools, 1 branch, 11 research institutes, 2 education centers and 3 affiliated schools.