Special Feature Welcoming MCU's 2026 Commencement Ceremony EP. 1

By Assistant Rector for Public Relations

MCU to Hold Its 2026 Convocation Ceremony on December 6–7

Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU) is preparing to hold its 2026 Convocation Ceremony on 6-7 December 2026. A total of 5,597 graduates have completed their studies at all academic levels this year, comprising 2,330 monastic graduates and 3,267 lay graduates. This milestone represents an important moment of academic achievement and pride for the University, its graduates, administrators, faculty members, staff, and the families who have supported them throughout their educational journeys.

5,597 Achievements: From Education to the Development of Wisdom

Academic achievement is more than receiving a degree or a formal recognition of success. It represents commitment, perseverance, and personal growth throughout the educational journey. At Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, each graduating class also reflects the University's mission to integrate Buddhadhamma with modern disciplines in order to develop individuals equipped with knowledge, competence, moral values, and wisdom who can contribute meaningfully to society.

According to the official graduation statistics certified by the Registrar’s Office of MCU on 1 November 2026, the University has a total of 5,597 graduates for Academic Year 2026. The figures are as follows:

Bachelor's Degree: A total of 3,221 graduates, comprising 1,350 monastic graduates and 1,871 lay graduates. They are the University's 71st graduating class.

Master's Degree: A total of 1,659 graduates, comprising 731 monastic graduates and 928 lay graduates. They are the University's 36th graduating class.

Doctoral Degree: A total of 717 graduates, comprising 249 monastic graduates and 468 lay graduates. They are the University's 22nd graduating class.

These figures demonstrate the University's educational provision across all academic levels, from bachelor's to doctoral programs. The graduates include both monastic and lay graduates who have completed their respective programs through sustained learning, academic training, and personal development in their chosen fields of study.

More Than Degrees: Educating People with Knowledge and Moral Values

Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University's mission extends beyond producing graduates with academic knowledge. The University also seeks to cultivate moral values, ethical awareness, and social responsibility, drawing upon Buddhadhamma as a foundation for the development of wisdom while integrating knowledge from modern academic disciplines.

MCU therefore serves as a learning environment in which the Buddha’s teachings are connected with various fields of study. This approach enables students to apply their knowledge to everyday life, professional practice, social engagement, and initiatives that benefit the nation and the international community.

For this year's graduates, the degrees they receive are not merely symbols of personal accomplishment. They mark the beginning of a new responsibility: putting their knowledge, abilities, and moral values into practice for the greater good of society.

6–7 December: A Proud Occasion for the MCU Community

The 2026 Convocation Ceremony, scheduled for 6-7 December 2026, will be an important occasion for the University to recognize and celebrate the achievements of graduates at all academic levels: the 71st bachelor's graduating class, the 36th master's graduating class, and the 22nd doctoral graduating class.

It will be a moment of great pride for the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral graduates, as well as for the University's administrators, faculty members, staff, families, and relatives who join in celebrating their academic achievements. This accomplishment is not solely an individual success; it is also a shared achievement made possible through the encouragement of families, the dedication of faculty members and staff, and the University's commitment to education.

From Knowledge to Wisdom: From MCU to Society

The achievement of 5,597 graduates in 2026 reflects Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University's continuing commitment to an educational approach that connects Buddhism with modern academic disciplines and develops graduates who combine academic knowledge with moral values.

As they move beyond the University, graduates will follow different professional paths and life journeys. Yet they share something valuable from their years of study: knowledge, experience, wisdom, and moral principles that can guide them in making meaningful contributions to themselves, society, and the nation.

Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University extends its heartfelt congratulations to all graduates and invites readers to follow MCU Convocation 2026: From Knowledge to Wisdom, From Thailand to the World special feature series. The series will highlight stories of achievement, the University's identity, and its role in various dimensions of education in the lead-up to the 2026 Convocation Ceremony on 6-7 December.

Source: Office of Registration and Evaluation, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. Figures certified as of November 1, 2026.