About Us — Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mahidol University

Our History

History of the Faculty

Present-day Mahidol University originated from the University of Medical Sciences, established in 1943 (B.E. 2486). The transformation began in 1964 (B.E. 2507) when faculty members and administrators envisioned expanding the medical university into a comprehensive institution to serve the needs of society and the nation.

1969 (B.E. 2512)

Royal Name Bestowed & Faculty Founded

His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej bestowed the name "Mahidol University" in honor of Prince Mahidol of Songkla. This marked the official establishment of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities as the 12th faculty of Mahidol University.

1972 (B.E. 2515)

Faculty Administration Begins

The university began administrative preparations, appointing Professor Dr. Chatchawan Osathanon, former Rector, as the first Acting Dean. The urgent initial mission was to organize General Education courses for undergraduate students.

1974 (B.E. 2517)

Formal Administrative Structure

The faculty was formally organized into 3 departments: Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education, along with the Dean's Office. Graduate-level education began the following year.

1982 (B.E. 2525)

Relocation to Salaya Campus

The faculty relocated from Phayathai Campus to Salaya Campus in Phutthamonthon, Nakhon Pathom — becoming the first faculty at Salaya to offer graduate-level education.

Present

4 Departments & 3 Offices

Today, the Faculty comprises 4 departments and 3 offices, offering programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels in both Thai and international programs.

Organization

4 Departments

Core academic units responsible for teaching and research

Department of Social Sciences

Responsible for teaching and research in social sciences, comprising 10 fields of study.

Ph.D. 3 M.A. 6 B.A. 2

Criminology Public Admin Env. Social Sci. Medical Records Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Department of Education

Responsible for teaching and research in population studies, environment, educational management, sports management, and social project evaluation.

Ph.D. 5 M.A. 4

Population Education Mgmt Sports Mgmt Project Eval.

Department of Humanities

Responsible for teaching and research in religion and ethics, specializing in Religion and Development.

Ph.D. 1 M.A. 1

Religion Ethics Development

Department of Society and Health

Responsible for teaching and research in society and health, medicine, and public health.

Ph.D. 2 M.A. 2 Intl. 2

Society & Health Public Health International

Offices

3 Offices

Administrative units supporting faculty management, education, and research

Dean's Office

Supports academic and administrative functions of the faculty, comprising 4 key divisions.

General Administration
Finance & Assets
Human Resources
Strategy & Budget

Education Administration & Learning Innovation Office

Drives education at both undergraduate and graduate levels for the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Education Admin & Student Affairs
Flexible Education & Skills Development

Research & Academic Services Office

Manages 4 missions supporting quality research production and innovation aligned with the faculty's strategic goals.

Research & Academic Services
Interdisciplinary Journal
Social Sciences Research Ethics Board
Library

Faculty of Social Sciencesand Humanities