Campus tour
Come with us on a tour of Payap University’s Chiang Mai campus as ELers (Ph.D. candidates from the Educational Leadership Department) share the beauty, peace, and inspiration of learning at Payap.
About the department
Educational Leadership at Payap University
A graduate department of the International College, serving Master’s and Ph.D. students in Chiang Mai while building an international academic profile.
Campus visit
Dr. Chi Che, Head of the Educational Leadership Program, warmly welcomed a visiting group of students from Polus International College, Chengdu, China for a campus tour at Payap University. The visit offered a meaningful opportunity to explore the beauty of the Chiang Mai campus, experience the spirit of Payap, and strengthen educational connection across borders.
Campus introduction
Join Dr. Chi Che on a special Payap campus tour as he introduces the history, spirit, and academic heart of Payap University — from the Henry Luce Chapel to the International College and the Educational Leadership Department.
Future-ready leaders
At Payap EL, we prepare future-ready leaders for meaningful change, impactful research, and global education. Join us in shaping the future with purpose and vision.
Join us
Payap EL is waiting for you!
Payap University
Payap University was established on 21 March 1974 as a private, non-profit institution founded by the Foundation of the Church of Christ in Thailand. The university motto is Truth – Service (สัจจะ-บริการ). The larger Mae Khao campus lies east of Chiang Mai and houses classrooms, administrative offices, the University Central Library, Luce Chapel, and the International College.
The International College
The International College is a faculty-level college of Payap University. It aspires to be the premier international college in Southeast Asia by 2028, recognized for academic excellence and for cultivating global citizens. Published college values include Academic Excellence, Resilience, Respect for Diversity, and Community Service. Students come from nearly 30 countries, and instruction in IC programs is in English (the Educational Leadership M.A. also offers a Chinese international-language track).
The Educational Leadership Department
The department offers the Master of Arts and the Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership (International Program). Dr. Chi Che is Head of the Educational Leadership Department. At Payap EL, he leads graduate programs serving Master’s and Ph.D. students while expanding the department’s international academic profile. The work is framed around Payap University’s commitment to Truth and Service — turning international partnerships into learning opportunities for students, educators, and institutions in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and Southeast Asia.
Mission and Vision
