Student Uniform

A total of six uniforms were used during this period. These were the uniforms that King Chulalongkorn granted permission for the royal pages to wear, and they were also adopted by students of the Royal Court School. These uniforms were originally royal attire for the sons of King Chulalongkorn. Because the curriculum at that time focused solely on public administration, the uniforms featured only fuchsia epaulets on the shoulders.

When King Vajiravudh graciously elevated the Civil Service School to Chulalongkorn University, students continued to receive royal permission to wear the royal uniform—a tradition that remains today.

During this period, several uniforms were discontinued following an announcement by the University Department on October 10, 1934. Adjustments were then made to modernize the attire. Eventually, only the second uniform remained, and it was later adapted into the style used from 1946 onward. The first uniform is believed to have been abolished to avoid the continued use of short trousers, while uniforms 4 through 6 were discontinued because they were no longer needed for royal ceremonies as in earlier times.

In 1949, a new male student uniform was introduced, and student clubs were asked to support the policy by wearing it to class every day. This decision followed a 1948 government regulation requiring university students to undertake territorial defense training.

The following year, the government mandated that students wear the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) uniform to class. The student club objected, arguing that Chulalongkorn University already had a royally bestowed uniform. The government responded that the royal uniform was worn only about three times a year—on graduation day, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Day, and Vajiravudh Day—and that students should wear a regular uniform for daily order and discipline. This led the student club to formalize the Chulalongkorn University uniform.

Later, the University issued Chulalongkorn University Order No. 71/2507 on February 17, 1964, specifying the standard uniforms for male and female students. This order affirmed the Chulalongkorn uniform as the official attire for male students and introduced a navy blue tie embroidered with the University emblem for special events, to be worn only during ceremonies designated by the government.

Details of the Dress Code for Male Students’ Regular Uniform

• Necktie: Features the University’s official emblem (Phra Kiao).
• Shirt: Plain white shirt, neatly tucked into the trousers.
• Belt: Black leather belt, 3 cm wide, with a silver square buckle embossed with the royal crown.
• Trousers: Long trousers in a standard style, made of navy blue or black fabric.
• Socks: Black socks.
• Shoes: Black leather, closed‑toe shoes.

In 1934, when Chulalongkorn University admitted its first cohort of female students to the Faculty of Medicine, the University established an official uniform consisting of a long‑sleeved white shirt reaching the wrists, a blue sarong, and black shoes.

On September 16, 1938, the university introduced two types of uniforms for female students: the First Class regular uniform and the Second Class regular uniform.

The standard First Class uniform is used for special occasions or important ceremonies.

1. A long‑sleeved white shirt made of a coarser fabric than the inner layer, decorated with pink trim at the collar, chest, and hem. The front featured two rows of three silver “Mahadlek” buttons embossed with the royal emblem, with three additional Mahadlek buttons on each cuff.
2. For the inner layer, a regular uniform is worn.

The Second Class uniform, used for daily wear on campus, and includes:

1. A natural-colored hat made from palm fronds or sugar palm fronds, with a navy blue band tied in a bow.
2. For the inner layer, a regular uniform is worn.
3. A black belt on one side, and a burnt brown belt on the other. The buckle is a silver square metal embossed with the royal crown.
4. A navy blue sarong-style skirt, with the hem reaching midway between the ankle and the knee.
5. White short socks, folded up slightly at the ankle, or nude-colored long socks.
6. Black, white, or plain-colored low-heeled shoes without patterns.

In 1940, an additional uniform for female youth trainees was introduced, which students were required to wear during training and drill sessions. Later, Chulalongkorn University issued Order No. 71/1964 on male and female student uniforms, dated February 17, 1964.

Over time, several announcements and regulations were revised or supplemented to reflect changing needs and circumstances. Most recently, the university issued regulations on standard student uniforms, establishing official dress guidelines that have been in effect since 1990 and continue to the present day.

Details of the dress code regulations for female students’ regular uniforms.

Shirt

• Plain white fabric of moderate thickness with a pointed collar.
• Length extends slightly below the waist for proper tucking.
• Shoulder plackets and a 3‑centimeter back pleat below the placket.
• Straight front opening with a 3‑centimeter placket and five small silver buttons embossed with the royal crown.
• Short sleeves ending 2 centimeters above the elbow, with folded cuffs (3 centimeters underneath, 6 centimeters at the back).
• All seams double‑stitched.

Belt

• Dark brown felt or suede belt, 3.5 centimeters wide, drawstring style with a pointed end.
• Silver square buckle, 4 centimeters in diameter, embossed with the royal crown.
• Worn over the seam where the shirt meets the skirt; no other belts permitted.

Emblem

• Silver metal emblem featuring the royal crown, 3 centimeters in height.
• Worn on the right side of the chest.

Skirt

• Navy blue or black fabric, non‑shiny, without patterns.
• Modest, neatly knee‑length.
• Denim, felt, corduroy, and lace prohibited.

Shoes

• Formal closed‑toe or strap shoes.
• Black, white, brown, navy, or gray.

Note: White socks are preferred, although socks are not specified in the official announcement.

Female Student Uniform – Shirt

1. Plain white shirt with no patterns, with a hem that extends slightly below the waist.
2. Pointed collar with a relatively long collar length.
3. Straight, open front fastened with four silver metal buttons embossed with the royal crown.
4. Visible stitching along the edges of the shirt.
5. Moderately sized back strap.
6. Sleeves finished with an additional folded fabric piece: 3 cm wide on the forearm side and 5 cm on the back of the arm.
7. Decorative pleats resembling wide fin-like shapes, 2.5 cm in diameter.

Female Student Uniform – Skirt (Styles permitted within regulations)

1. Wraparound skirt without a slit.
2. Twisted pleat in two directions (no slit).
3. Center twisted pleat (no slit).
4. Fabric gathered around the body.
5. Fully gathered designs (no pleats or “flakes”).
6. Folded or gathered styles used for decorative purposes.

Note: Each skirt style may include pleats at the front, back, or sides, and pleat length may be adjusted for aesthetics and ease of movement. Skirts with slits, added reinforcement panels, or draped designs are not permitted.