Study Abroad in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang Mai is nestled in the northern hills of Thailand and considered to be the cultural heart of the country, a true blend of traditional life and modernity. Explore some of the 300 temples, practise your Thai with some friendly bartering at the Chiang Mai’s famous night market or simply unwind with a traditional Thai massage. Your weekends can be spent trekking the mountains that surround Chiang Mai, visiting one of the many traditional hill-tribes in the region or taking in a live rock band at a local disco. Chiang Mai is a vibrant destination with all the modern attractions of a big city combined with the graces of traditional Thai life. View our video on living in Chiang Mai.

Program Highlights

Study at Payap University in Chiang Mai, the cultural heart of Thailand, home to many traditional Thai festivals
Live with a Thai student roommate in modern, on-campus housing
Innovative academic program includes overnight field trips to traditional hill-tribe villages
Volunteer opportunities at a local orphanage or teaching English to young Buddhist monks
Learn the Thai language at Payap University’s beautiful campus
Study with students and professors from all over Southeast Asia in Thailand’s cultural capital
Safety, stability, and a low cost of living make Chiang Mai a desirable location
Comprehensive three-day orientation in Bangkok, including a visit to the Grand Palace and other cultural activities
Explore the historic kingdoms of Thailand with an excursion to Sukhothai, Ayuttay and Bangkok

Don’t Leave Chiang Mai without …

Trying your hand at bartering at Chiang Mai's night bazaar and Sunday night walking street.
Learning to Thai dance at a traditional Khantoke dinner.
Viewing a sunset over Chiang Mai from the famous Wat Doi Suthrep (Temple on the Mountain).
Cuddling a baby tiger at the Chiang Mai Tiger Sanctuary.
Learning the secrets of Pad Thai with a Thai cooking course.
Climbing aboard a friendly pachyderm (elephant) for the jungle ride of your life.