22 Best universities for Earth science / Geoscience / Geophysics in Thailand

Updated: February 29, 2024

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Thailand ranked based on their research performance in Earth science and Geophysics. A graph of 117K citations received by 8.46K academic papers made by 22 universities in Thailand was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. Chulalongkorn University

Thailand | Bangkok

For Earth science and Geophysics

#180 in Asia

#652 in the World

Founded: 1917

2. Asian Institute of Technology

Thailand | Klong Luang

For Earth science and Geophysics

#205 in Asia

#716 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1959

3. Chiang Mai University

Thailand | Chiang Mai

For Earth science and Geophysics

#274 in Asia

#881 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1964

4. King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang

Thailand | Bangkok

For Earth science and Geophysics

#395 in Asia

#1176 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1996

5. King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi

Thailand | Bangkok

For Earth science and Geophysics

#413 in Asia

#1205 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 15,364
Founded: 1960

6. Mahidol University

Thailand | Nakhon Pathom

For Earth science and Geophysics

#415 in Asia

#1213 in the World

Enrollment: 6,332
Founded: 1888

7. Prince of Songkla University

Thailand | Hat Yai

For Earth science and Geophysics

#424 in Asia

#1231 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1967

8. Kasetsart University

Thailand | Bangkok

For Earth science and Geophysics

#430 in Asia

#1249 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1943

9. Suranaree University of Technology

Thailand | Nakhon Ratchasima

For Earth science and Geophysics

#488 in Asia

#1353 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 11%
Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1990

10. Khon Kaen University

Thailand | Khon Kaen

For Earth science and Geophysics

#496 in Asia

#1370 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 8%
Founded: 1964

11. Thammasat University

Thailand | Bangkok

For Earth science and Geophysics

#641 in Asia

#1673 in the World

Founded: 1934

12. King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok

Thailand | Bangkok

For Earth science and Geophysics

#774 in Asia

#1938 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1959

13. Mahasarakham University

Thailand | Maha Sarakham

For Earth science and Geophysics

#848 in Asia

#2114 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1968

14. Srinakharinwirot University

Thailand | Bangkok

For Earth science and Geophysics

#923 in Asia

#2262 in the World

Founded: 1949

15. Naresuan University

Thailand | Phitsanulok

For Earth science and Geophysics

#976 in Asia

#2363 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1969

16. Burapha University

Thailand | Chonburi

For Earth science and Geophysics

#1282 in Asia

#3007 in the World

Founded: 1955

17. Silpakorn University

Thailand | Bangkok

For Earth science and Geophysics

#1301 in Asia

#3058 in the World

Founded: 1943

18. Mae Fah Luang University

Thailand | Chiang Rai

For Earth science and Geophysics

#1302 in Asia

#3063 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 22%
Founded: 1998

19. Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi

Thailand | Thanyaburi

For Earth science and Geophysics

#1309 in Asia

#3079 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1975

20. Ubon Ratchathani University

Thailand | Ubon Ratchathani

For Earth science and Geophysics

#1434 in Asia

#3319 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1987

21. Walailak University

Thailand | Nakhon Si Thammarat

For Earth science and Geophysics

#1457 in Asia

#3361 in the World

Founded: 1992

22. Maejo University

Thailand | Chiang Mai

For Earth science and Geophysics

#1537 in Asia

#3508 in the World

Founded: 1996

The best cities to study Earth science and Geophysics in Thailand based on the number of universities and their ranks are Bangkok, Klong Luang, Chiang Mai, and Nakhon Pathom.