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General Information
  • Study Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
  • Total Credits: 48 credits
  • Language of Instruction: Thai and English
  • Tuition Fee: 40,000 THB/semester
  • Number of Students Accepted: 20 students per academic year
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Program Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy Program in Community Energy and Environment is an interdisciplinary program focused on developing researchers, academics, developers, leaders, and administrators with knowledge and vision in innovation, energy management, and environmental sustainability. Graduates will be equipped to lead the development of innovative energy and environmental technologies integrated with information technology to improve community quality of life under the sufficiency economy philosophy and toward a sustainable global society, while also emphasizing ethics and morality at both national and international levels.

Program Highlights
  • Focus on experiential learning through real community engagement
  • Joint research projects with communities and external organizations
  • Faculty expertise in renewable energy and environment
  • Opportunities for domestic and international field visits
  • Partnerships with international universities
Curriculum Structure and Courses

CEN 6901: Dissertation 1.1 – 48 credits (48(2160))

CEN 6902: Dissertation 2.1 – 36 credits (36(1620))

CEN 6903: Seminar 1 – 1(0-3-1)

CEN 6904: Seminar 2 – 1(0-3-1)

CEN 6905: Seminar 3 – 1(0-3-1)

CEN 6906: Seminar 4 – 1(0-3-1)

CEN 6907: Seminar 5 – 1(0-3-1)

ENG 6101: English for Graduate Studies – 3(3-0-6)

Core Courses (6 credits)

  • CEN 6103: Community Project Development and Management – 3(3-0-6)
  • CEN 6104: Policy and Planning for Sustainable Development Goals – 3(3-0-6)

Electives (at least 6 credits)

  • CEN 6201: Solar Cell Systems for Communities
  • CEN 6202: Biomass Energy Technology
  • CEN 6203: Smart Grids
  • CEN 6205: Advanced Biogas Production Technology
  • CEN 6206: Advanced Biodiesel Production Technology
  • CEN 6207: Nanotechnology for Energy and Environment
  • CEN 6303: Climate Change and Carbon Footprint
  • CEN 6304: Advanced Environmental Pollution Control
  • CEN 6402: Advanced Smart Community
  • CEN 6403: English for Community Energy and Environment
  • CEN 6501: Selected Topics in Community Energy
  • CEN 6502: Selected Topics in Community Environment

Graduate Admission Schedule (2nd Round, Academic Year 2025)

No. Activity Date / Time Venue / Channel
1 Online application submission and payment of application fee Now – May 13, 2025 www.graduate.cmru.ac.th
2 Announcement of qualified applicants for admission examination May 15, 2025
4:00 PM		 www.graduate.cmru.ac.th
3 Admission examination May 17, 2025
9:00 AM		 Chiang Mai Rajabhat University
- Chiang Mai Campus (Wieng Bua Area)
4 Announcement of examination results May 20, 2025
4:00 PM		 www.graduate.cmru.ac.th
5 Online student record registration May 22 – 24, 2025 www.reg.cmru.ac.th
6 Submission of new student registration documents May 24, 2025
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM		 Chiang Mai Rajabhat University
- Chiang Mai Campus (Wieng Bua Area)
7 Fundamental Course Test for Master Degree May 24, 2025
- Computer: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- English: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 Chiang Mai Rajabhat University
- Chiang Mai Campus (Wieng Bua Area)
8 Payment of tuition fees and other fees May 27 – 30, 2025 - Mobile Banking Applications
- All branches of banks and Counter Services
9 Announcement of Fundamental Course Test results (for Master Degree) May 30, 2025
4:00 PM		 www.graduate.cmru.ac.th
10 Subject enrollment June 6 – 13, 2025 www.reg.cmru.ac.th
11 Class Attendance - Regular Program: June 16, 2025
- Weekend Program: June 21, 2025 		Chiang Mai Rajabhat University
- Chiang Mai Campus (Wieng Bua Area)
12 Student Orientation June 21, 2025 Time & Venue to be announced