CHITRALADA TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE

What CHITRALADA TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE does

Chitralada Technology Institute (สถาบันเทคโนโลยีจิตรลดา, CDTI) is a Thai government state higher-education institution operating under the Bureau of the Royal Household (สำนักพระราชวัง), with its main campus located within the Royal Palace grounds in the Dusit district of Bangkok and a secondary campus dedicated to innovative agriculture in Rayong province. The institution follows the royal educational philosophy 'Study and Work — Work and Study' (เรียนคู่งาน งานคู่เรียน) and offers three qualification levels — Vocational Certificate (ปวช.), High Vocational Certificate (ปวส.), and Bachelor's degree — organized across four academic units: the Faculty of Business Administration (Food Innovation Management, Food Business Entrepreneurship, Innovative Entrepreneurship), the Faculty of Industrial Technology (Industrial Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electric Vehicles, Embedded Systems, IoT, Smart Building Systems), the Faculty of Digital Technology (Computer Engineering with IoT/Data Engineering specializations, Digital Design and Technology), and the School of Innovative Agriculture.

The core academic product is a work-integrated curriculum in which bachelor's students complete three years on campus followed by one year of internship, and high-vocational students complete one year on campus followed by one year of apprenticeship at partner companies. Programs leverage IoT, embedded systems, computer networking, wireless communications (Zigbee, NFC), CNC machinery, microcontroller programming, and EV/battery technologies as the technical backbone. Supporting infrastructure includes on-campus dormitories, physical and digital libraries, internal MIS, e-document, HR, and online registration (REG) systems, plus an active digital presence across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LINE, and X. R&D output includes a National Research Award (2022) from the National Research Council of Thailand for an IoT-Controlled Hybrid Disinfection Cabinet and a registered design patent (Design Patent 87798).

The business model is tuition-driven (subscription-style per-semester fees of approximately 29,500 baht, ~$830, for the Food Business Entrepreneurship program, varying by program level), supplemented by government funding as a state entity. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The customer base is B2C — Thai secondary-school graduates enrolling individually — while the institution's competitive advantage is structurally anchored by its royal patronage, a network of 80+ leading corporate partners (including BMW, Honda, Nestlé, SCG, S&P, Betagro, BJC, Thai Airways, and True) for practical training and dual-education pathways, and a recent internationalization push via dual-degree and research partnerships with Technical University of Munich (Germany) and three Chinese vocational colleges (Tianjin Bohai, Guizhou Light Industry, Leshan).

Name

CHITRALADA TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE

Legal name

Chitralada Technology Institute (สถาบันเทคโนโลยีจิตรลดา)

Website

https://cdti.ac.th

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Chitralada Technology Institute (CDTI) is a Thai state higher-education institution under the Bureau of the Royal Household, offering vocational and bachelor's degree programs in technology, food business, digital design, and innovative agriculture through work-integrated curricula with 80+ industry partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF), Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Technical training
• Higher education
• Food technology
• Agricultural education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangkok

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Fees: CDTI generates revenue through tuition fees charged to students across vocational certificate, high vocational certificate, and bachelor's degree programs. Fees vary by program level and are collected per academic semester.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Chitralada Technology Institute (CDTI) is a state higher education institution operating under Thailand's Bureau of the Royal Household, delivering three levels of vocational-technical education: Vocational Certificate (ปวช.), High Vocational Certificate (ปวส.), and Bachelor's Degree programs. The institute operates across four main faculties (Business Administration, Industrial Technology, Digital Technology) plus the School of Innovative Agriculture and Chitralada Vocational School, following the royal philosophy of 'Study and Work - Work and Study' that integrates classroom learning with practical industry apprenticeships at leading companies.

Product overview

CHITRALADA TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE (CDTI) is a state higher education institute under Thailand's Bureau of the Royal Household, operating under the royal initiative 'Study and Work – Work and Study' (เรียนคู่งาน งานคู่เรียน). The institution offers three levels of vocational-technical education: Vocational Certificate (ปวช.), High Vocational Certificate (ปวส.), and Bachelor's Degree programs across four main faculties—Faculty of Business Administration, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Faculty of Digital Technology, and School of Innovative Agriculture—plus Chitralada Vocational School. Programs focus on applied technology and industry-specific skills in areas including food business management, digital technology, industrial engineering, electronics, embedded systems, electric vehicles, and innovative agriculture. The institution provides supporting services including student dormitories, library facilities (physical and digital), and e-service systems for registration and academic management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs Four-year bachelor's degree programs offered across four faculties: Faculty of Business Administration (Food Innovation Management, Food Business Entrepreneurship), Faculty of Industrial Technology (Industrial Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology), Faculty of Digital Technology (Computer Engineering, Digital Design and Technology), and School of Innovative Agriculture (Innovative Agricultural Technology). Programs follow the 'Study and Work' methodology with 3 years campus study and 1 year industry internship.
• High Vocational Certificate (ปวส.) Programs Two-year high vocational certificate programs covering Industrial disciplines (Mechanical Power Technology, Production Techniques, Electrical Power, Industrial Electronics, Mechatronics and Robotics), Business Administration (Marketing), Food Industry (Food and Nutrition, Thai Food Chef), Digital Industry and Information Technology, Entertainment and Music Industry, and Agriculture. Follows a 2+1 study-work structure.
• Vocational Certificate (ปวช.) Programs Three-year vocational certificate programs covering Industrial Trades (Automobile, Machine Shop, Electrical Power, Electronics, Embedded Systems Technology), Commerce (Marketing), Home Economics (Food and Nutrition), Agriculture (Innovative Agriculture), Information Technology and Communications, and Entertainment and Music Industry.
• Computer Engineering Program (Bachelor of Engineering) Bachelor of Engineering program covering computer fundamentals, electronics for I/O interfacing, computer organization, embedded systems, operating systems, and networking. Offers specializations in Internet of Things (IoT) or Data Engineering after two years. Electives include Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Big Data, and Smart Cities technologies.
• Digital Design and Technology Program (Bachelor of Arts) Bachelor's degree program focusing on digital design and technology applications including digital service innovation design, web/mobile application design, digital marketing planning, multimedia development, UX/UI design, digital asset management, and digital entrepreneurship. Emphasizes 'Digital Product Design' methodology.
• Industrial Technology Program (Bachelor of Technology) Two-year bachelor's technology program with work-study approach focusing on: Engineering Technology for Smart Building Systems (electrical systems, fire alarm, air conditioning, renewable energy), Engineering Technology for Electric Vehicles (EV systems, control units, charging systems, battery technology), and Engineering Technology for Automatic Industry Systems (SCADA, industrial robots, IoT).
• Electrical Engineering Technology Program (Bachelor of Technology) Four-year bachelor's technology program organized around study and work strategy. Program includes 3 years of campus study and 1 year of training at networking companies. Covers electrical engineering with emphasis on learning by doing and collaborative classes with entrepreneurs.
• Innovative Agriculture Technology Program (ปวส.) High vocational certificate program in innovative agriculture following a dual education system with study-work approach. Students study at CDTI for 1 year and undergo vocational training at business establishments for 1 year. Covers modern agricultural technology, crop cultivation, livestock farming, aquaculture, and agricultural business management.
• School of Innovative Agriculture Academic unit offering innovative agriculture programs at vocational, high vocational, and bachelor's degree levels. Produces 'Smart Farmers' with competencies in agriculture, technology and machinery, digital technology, and communication and management skills. Located at Wang Chan, Rayong province.
• Chitralada Vocational School Vocational education unit offering vocational and high vocational certificate programs across agriculture, business administration, entertainment and music industry, home economics, industry, and information and communication technology. Features integrated teaching methodologies and practical training in leading companies.
• Student Dormitory On-campus student dormitory facilities available for students. Annual selection process conducted for eligible students for academic year 2569 (2026).
• Library Services Comprehensive library services including physical library (OPAC catalog), digital library (E-Library), and online newspapers and magazines. Separate libraries for CDTI and Chitralada Vocational School.
• Educational Service Registration System (REG) Online educational service registration system (REG) at reg.cdti.ac.th for application and enrollment processes for CDTI programs. Includes application home for prospective students to apply online.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students complete internships with leading organizations for 12+ months
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Technical University of Munich (TUM) - School of Life SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2026Collaboration focusing on collaborative research, research internship opportunities for faculty members and researchers, and development of innovation ecosystems in food and modern agriculture. Visit to CDTI's School of Innovative Agriculture in Rayong, Kubota Farm, and EECi research facilities. Discussions on Agricultural Systems Engineering, Smart Farming, and Plant Factory technologies. TUM's Prof. Dr. Heinz Bernhardt provided guidance on research question development and applied research design.
• Tanaka Educational Group (TEG) / Kokusai Confectionary CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 January 2022Sister School Agreement signed for student exchange programs and knowledge sharing on food and culture between Thailand and Japan. TEG planned to send 25 high school students and teachers to visit CDTI in November 2022 to exchange Thai and Japanese cooking arts. CDTI to provide accommodation via host families and student dormitory, with plans to send CDTI students to TEG for reciprocal cultural exchange.
• Various Industry PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of over 80 leading companies providing practical training opportunities for students including: BJC, Betagro, BMW, CP Land, Honda, Interlink, Nestlé, Panus, S&P, SCG, Thai Airways, True. These partnerships enable dual education programs and internship opportunities across various programs.
• Tianjin Bohai Vocational Technical College (China)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual degree program in Mechatronics and Robotics at high vocational education level. Students receive high vocational certificates from both Tianjin Bohai Vocational Technical College and CDTI upon completion.
• Guizhou Light Industry Technical College (China)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual degree program in Embedded System Software at high vocational education level. Students receive high vocational certificates from both Guizhou Light Industry Technical College and CDTI upon completion.
• Leshan Vocational and Technical College (China)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShort-term program exchange in food and nutrition conducted for over 10 years, facilitating cultural and educational exchange between institutions.
• Wang Chan Wittaya School (Rayong, Thailand)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual education program in innovative agriculture for vocational certificate level. Students gain knowledge and skills through integrated teaching and learning methodology supported by experts from National Science and Technology Development Agency, Petroleum Authority of Thailand, Department of Agricultural Extension, and Kamnoetvidya Science Academy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Singapore Polytechnic: Singapore's largest government polytechnic offering diploma and applied degree programs across engineering, business, digital, and food sciences. Comparable institutional model with international standing and broad applied curriculum.
• Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT): Singapore's applied-degree university emphasizing industry-integrated learning across engineering, food technology, and digital disciplines. Strong comparability on the cooperative/cooperative-education model.

Direct peers

• Mahanakorn University of Technology: Private Thai technology-focused university offering engineering, business, and digital programs — a competing technical-education provider in the same Bangkok market as CDTI.
• King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL): Large Thai government polytechnic/technical university offering vocational certificates through doctoral programs across engineering, agriculture, and technology. Directly comparable in mission, government status, and applied-science focus.
• King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB): Thai state technical university providing vocational and bachelor's-to-doctoral programs in industrial technology, engineering, and applied sciences. Strongest direct peer given curriculum overlap in technology, business, and agriculture.
• Pathumwan Institute of Technology: Thai vocational and technical institute providing certificate, diploma, and bachelor's programs in industrial technology, business, and IT — overlapping program mix and Bangkok-based footprint.
• Rajamangala University of Technology (RMUTR / network): Thai network of state polytechnic-style universities offering vocational certificates, high vocational certificates, and bachelor's degrees in industrial technology, business, and agriculture — competing directly for the same Thai student segments.

Emerging players

• Far East University (Vietnam) — Korean/Vietnamese vocational model peers: Vietnamese private university with strong applied technology programs and industry integration — relevant comparable for emerging Asian technical-education delivery models.

Regional players

• Penang Skills Development Centre (PSDC): Malaysia-based industry-driven vocational training center serving manufacturing, food, and electronics sectors. Comparable on dual-education and corporate partner network approach.

Others

• Tanaka Educational Group / Kokusai Confectionary College: Japanese culinary and confectionary vocational institution with which CDTI has a Sister School Agreement. Relevant ecosystem peer given the partnership relationship on food and culture exchange.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cdtiofficial
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cdtichannel5411
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChitraladaTechnologyInstitute
• Instagraminstagram.com/cdtiofficial
• TikToktiktok.com/@cdtiofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chitralada-technology-college

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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