The Chiang Mai University School of Public Policy is the first school of public policy established in Thailand. It is located in the Northern Capital, nestled between picturesque mountains and the old city. The school is made up of four centers, including Unit for Social and Environmental Research, Excellence Center in Urban Study and Public Policy, Center for ASEAN Studies, and Centre for Digital Society. Aside from conducting high quality research and providing consultations to governments, the school also offers graduate programs in public policy for academically ambitious students from within the region and beyond.