Graduates with Green Jobs

Total number of graduates with green jobs (for the last 3 years)

Table 1. Total number of graduates with green jobs (2023-2025)

Data Source: Division of Educational Services

Table 2. Total number of graduates with green jobs (2025)

Data Source: Division of Educational Services University of Phayao offers sustainability education and produces graduates who are aware, understand and apply sustainability management practices. After graduation, students work in environmentally friendly jobs, which are jobs that are suitable for conserving or restoring the environment, whether in traditional sectors such as manufacturing and construction or in emerging green sectors such as renewable energy and energy efficiency, which will help improve energy and raw material efficiency, limit greenhouse gas emissions, reduce waste and pollution to a minimum, and protect and restore ecosystems, which support adaptation to the impacts of climate change. Green jobs are careers that have a primary purpose in driving the green economy and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. From now on into the future, green workers will play a significant role in the sustainable business world. The total number of graduates with green jobs in the past 3 years is 5,040 people.

Total number of graduates with green jobs (for the last 3 years)

Percentage of number of graduates with green jobs: (Total number of graduates with green jobs / Total number of graduates) x 100% = (5,040 / 13,684) x 100% = 36.83% Percentage of number of graduates with green jobs (for the last 3 years) = 36.83% The total number of graduates with green jobs reported in this section reflects data from the past three consecutive cohorts. For the most recent batch, Academic Year 2025, the students officially graduated in March 2026. At the time of this UI Green Metric submission cycle, the university's annual Graduate Employment Survey for this latest cohort is actively underway and has currently achieved a data collection/response rate of approximately 75–80%. Consequently, the reported green job statistics for this year represent a preliminary and conservative baseline. The actual number and percentage of graduates entering green jobs are highly anticipated to increase further once the remaining 20–25% of the survey data is fully captured and finalized. University of Phayao is a university that places a strong emphasis on producing high-quality graduates in all fields. The university is dedicated to generating new knowledge through research and development, as well as providing academic services through knowledge exchange, experience sharing, and technology transfer to communities, society, and the nation's industrial sectors. Throughout more than one decades, University of Phayao has continuously carried out its mission across generations, producing outstanding achievements in graduate education and research. These accomplishments have been widely recognized and acknowledged in both academic and social spheres. The university's commitment to learning in collaboration with society and conducting research that addresses community and social needs has contributed significantly to the nation's economic and social development. However, during the past decade, rapid changes have occurred domestically and globally across multiple dimensions — economic, social, scientific, technological, and educational. These changes have had significant impacts, requiring the university to adapt its mission to align with new challenges. University of Phayao is therefore committed to preparing and developing high-level personnel who are equipped to become leaders of societal transformation, creating meaningful and valuable impacts on communities, society, and the nation.

Example of a Graduate Employment Data Collection System

(Separated by school) The annual graduate employment survey for the Academic Year 2025 cohort currently boasts a strong response rate of approximately 75–80%. The compiled dataset provides a comprehensive overview of graduates' employment status and occupational classifications, segmented by their respective schools and faculties.

Total number of graduates (for the last 3 years)

His Majesty the King graciously appointed Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to represent Him in presiding over the Royal Graduation Ceremony of the University of Phayao for the Academic Year 2024, held on 11 March 2026 at Phaya Ngam Muang Auditorium, University of Phayao, Phayao Province. A total of 4,388 graduates received their degrees during the ceremony. On this auspicious occasion, two Honorary Doctoral Degrees were also conferred upon Professor Dr. Sujin Jinayon and Mr. Withee Phanichpan in recognition of their distinguished contributions to society. In addition, the University presented one Outstanding Teaching Award for 2025 and four Outstanding Researcher Awards for 2024 to honor exemplary academic achievements. During the ceremony, Her Royal Highness delivered a royal address to the graduates, emphasizing the importance of applying the knowledge and skills gained through education for the benefit of society and the nation. The graduates were encouraged to uphold virtue, integrity, and lifelong self-development in order to contribute to sustainable progress for themselves and the broader community. Reflecting its vital role in regional human capital development, the University of Phayao recorded an average annual intake of 6,799 first-year students recruited from the secondary education (Mathayom 6) tier in 2025. Concurrently, the institution successfully channels an average of 5,305 graduates into the workforce annually. This output represents a commendable 78.02% workforce entry yield relative to baseline cohort admissions, underscores the high market relevance of the university's academic programs, and highlights its efficiency in supply-side economic development.

Graduation Schedule University of Phayao Academic Year 2024 (March 11, 2025)