List of 100 best universities in Thailand

Ranking by academic field

We ranked 100 best universities in Thailand based on their reputation, research performance, and alumni impact. We processed 2.93M citations received by 164K publications made by 125 universities in Thailand, measured the popularity of 232 recognized alumni, and utilized the largest available links database to account for non-academic prominence.

1. Chulalongkorn University

#74 in Asia

#487 in the World

Enrollment: 37,500
Founded: 1917

2. Mahidol University

#77 in Asia

#505 in the World

Enrollment: 6,332
Founded: 1888

3. Chiang Mai University

#164 in Asia

#813 in the World

Enrollment: 37,500
Founded: 1964

4. Kasetsart University

#212 in Asia

#940 in the World

Enrollment: 45,000
Founded: 1943

5. Khon Kaen University

#233 in Asia

#994 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 5%
Enrollment: 42,500
Founded: 1964

6. Prince of Songkla University

#254 in Asia

#1066 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 65%
Enrollment: 32,500
Founded: 1967

7. Thammasat University

#305 in Asia

#1197 in the World

Enrollment: 32,500
Founded: 1934

8. Asian Institute of Technology

#372 in Asia

#1363 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 24%
Enrollment: 1,500
Founded: 1959

9. King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang

#516 in Asia

#1807 in the World

Founded: 1996

10. Srinakharinwirot University

#575 in Asia

#1956 in the World

Enrollment: 27,500
Founded: 1949

11. Silpakorn University

#612 in Asia

#2085 in the World

Founded: 1943

12. Mahasarakham University

#696 in Asia

#2335 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 95%
Enrollment: 42,500
Founded: 1968

13. King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi

#698 in Asia

#2337 in the World

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

14. Burapha University

#735 in Asia

#2447 in the World

Enrollment: 45,000
Founded: 1955

15. Assumption University

#737 in Asia

#2455 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Founded: 1969

16. King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok

#852 in Asia

#2759 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Enrollment: 2,500
Founded: 1959

17. Naresuan University

#901 in Asia

#2878 in the World

Founded: 1969

18. Ramkhamhaeng University

#973 in Asia

#3060 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Enrollment: 1,500
Founded: 1971

19. Rangsit University

#981 in Asia

#3079 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1985

20. Suranaree University of Technology

Nakhon Ratchasima

#1010 in Asia

#3161 in the World

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

21. Walailak University

Nakhon Si Thammarat

#1130 in Asia

#3474 in the World

Founded: 1992

22. Bangkok University

#1154 in Asia

#3529 in the World

Enrollment: 27,500
Founded: 1962

23. Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi

#1192 in Asia

#3612 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 45%
Enrollment: 27,500
Founded: 1975

24. Ubon Ratchathani University

Ubon Ratchathani

#1229 in Asia

#3701 in the World

Founded: 1987

25. National Institute of Development Administration

#1241 in Asia

#3729 in the World

Enrollment: 7,500
Founded: 1966

26. Dhurakij Pundit University

#1305 in Asia

#3899 in the World

Founded: 1968

27. University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce

#1324 in Asia

#3938 in the World

Enrollment: 22,500
Founded: 1984

28. Mae Fah Luang University

#1377 in Asia

#4060 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 25%
Enrollment: 5,500
Founded: 1998

29. Sripatum University

#1384 in Asia

#4072 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 85%
Enrollment: 22,500
Founded: 1970

30. Maejo University

#1557 in Asia

#4476 in the World

Enrollment: 12,500
Founded: 1996

31. Siam University

#1661 in Asia

#4712 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 45%
Enrollment: 17,500
Founded: 1965

32. Songkhla Rajabhat University

#1823 in Asia

#5090 in the World

Founded: 1919

33. Thaksin University

#1878 in Asia

#5201 in the World

Founded: 1968

34. Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University

#1890 in Asia

#5219 in the World

Founded: 1926

35. Mahanakorn University of Technology

#1907 in Asia

#5255 in the World

Founded: 1990

36. Chiang Rai Rajabhat University

#1940 in Asia

#5319 in the World

Founded: 1992

37. Buriram Rajabhat University

#1961 in Asia

#5369 in the World

Founded: 1971

38. Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University

Ubon Ratchathani

#2061 in Asia

#5618 in the World

Founded: 1947

39. Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna

#2098 in Asia

#5706 in the World

Enrollment: 22,500
Founded: 2005

40. Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya

#2174 in Asia

#5877 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 65%
Enrollment: 17,500
Founded: 2005

41. Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon

#2266 in Asia

#6096 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1975

42. Nakhon Phanom University

#2275 in Asia

#6110 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 55%
Enrollment: 9,500
Founded: 2005

43. Chiang Mai Rajabhat University

#2336 in Asia

#6258 in the World

Founded: 1924

44. Payap University

#2382 in Asia

#6368 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 85%
Enrollment: 5,500
Founded: 1974

45. Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University

#2405 in Asia

#6411 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 55%
Enrollment: 12,500
Founded: 1925

46. Surindra Rajabhat University

#2449 in Asia

#6502 in the World

Founded: 1973

47. Huachiew Chalermprakiet University

#2481 in Asia

#6557 in the World

Founded: 1981

48. Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin

#2530 in Asia

#6663 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 65%
Founded: 2005

49. Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University

#2572 in Asia

#6772 in the World

Founded: 1964

50. Kasem Bundit University

#2640 in Asia

#6902 in the World

Enrollment: 12,500
Founded: 1987

51. Thepsatri Rajabhat University

#2679 in Asia

#6987 in the World

Founded: 1920

52. Yala Rajabhat University

#2693 in Asia

#7019 in the World

Founded: 1934

53. Chandrakasem Rajabhat University

#2727 in Asia

#7085 in the World

Founded: 1940

54. Uttaradit Rajabhat University

#2816 in Asia

#7261 in the World

Founded: 1936

55. Navamindradhiraj University

#2833 in Asia

#7293 in the World

Founded: 2010

56. Stamford International University

#2840 in Asia

#7308 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 65%
Enrollment: 1,500
Founded: 1995

57. Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University

#2842 in Asia

#7312 in the World

Enrollment: 12,500
Founded: 1936

58. Lampang Rajabhat University

#2854 in Asia

#7345 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 55%
Enrollment: 12,500
Founded: 1971

59. Kanchanaburi Rajabhat University

#2916 in Asia

#7479 in the World

Founded: 1973

60. Pathumwan Institute of Technology

#2958 in Asia

#7571 in the World

Founded: 1999

61. Vongchavalitkul University

Nakhon Ratchasima

#2977 in Asia

#7622 in the World

Founded: 1984

62. Princess of Naradhiwas University

#2997 in Asia

#7660 in the World

Founded: 2005

63. Shinawatra University

#2999 in Asia

#7662 in the World

Founded: 1999

64. Pathumthani University

#3044 in Asia

#7755 in the World

Founded: 1999

65. Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University

#3093 in Asia

#7863 in the World

Founded: 1887

66. North Chiang Mai University

#3126 in Asia

#7961 in the World

Founded: 1999

67. Webster University Thailand

#3178 in Asia

#8089 in the World

Enrollment: 375
Founded: 1997

68. Rajamangala University of Technology Isarn

Nakhon Ratchasima

#3203 in Asia

#8167 in the World

Founded: 2005

69. Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

#3277 in Asia

#8361 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 25%
Enrollment: 22,500
Founded: 1940

70. Asian University

#3423 in Asia

#8768 in the World

Founded: 1997

71. Suan Dusit University

#3440 in Asia

#8801 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 55%
Enrollment: 12,500
Founded: 1934

72. Rajanagarindra Rajabhat University

#3521 in Asia

#8993 in the World

Founded: 1996

73. Mahamakut Buddhist University

#3539 in Asia

#9028 in the World

Enrollment: 7,500
Founded: 1945

74. Phetchaburi Rajabhat University

#3574 in Asia

#9089 in the World

Founded: 1926

75. Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University

#3608 in Asia

#9174 in the World

Founded: 1973

76. Nakhon Sawan Rajabhat University

#3610 in Asia

#9178 in the World

Founded: 1922

77. North Eastern University

#3611 in Asia

#9179 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 21%
Founded: 1988

78. Udon Thani Rajabhat University

#3614 in Asia

#9182 in the World

Founded: 1923

79. Chulabhorn Royal Academy

#3653 in Asia

#9254 in the World

Founded: 2016

80. Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep

#3703 in Asia

#9358 in the World

Founded: 2006

81. Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok

#3704 in Asia

#9359 in the World

Founded: 1958

82. Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University

#3730 in Asia

#9420 in the World

Founded: 1896

83. Chaiyaphum Rajabhat University

#3731 in Asia

#9424 in the World

Founded: 1994

84. Rattana Bundit University

#3740 in Asia

#9442 in the World

Founded: 1997

85. University of Phayao

#3783 in Asia

#9550 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Enrollment: 4,500
Founded: 2010

86. University of Central Thailand

#3788 in Asia

#9560 in the World

Founded: 1986

87. Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University

Nakhon Ratchasima

#3845 in Asia

#9695 in the World

Founded: 1913

88. Suratthani Rajabhat University

#3849 in Asia

#9704 in the World

Founded: 1973

89. Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University

#3851 in Asia

#9710 in the World

Founded: 1932

90. Bangkok Thonburi University

#3855 in Asia

#9716 in the World

Founded: 2002

91. Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University

#3920 in Asia

#9868 in the World

Founded: 1985

92. Fatoni University

#3988 in Asia

#10036 in the World

Founded: 1998

93. Rajapruk University

#4000 in Asia

#10057 in the World

Founded: 2006

94. Loei Rajabhat University

#4052 in Asia

#10138 in the World

Founded: 1973

95. Krirk University

#4100 in Asia

#10221 in the World

Founded: 1970

96. Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University

Nakhon Si Thammarat

#4102 in Asia

#10225 in the World

Founded: 1957

97. Roi-et Rajabhat University

#4107 in Asia

#10233 in the World

Founded: 2001

98. Thonburi University

#4112 in Asia

#10243 in the World

Founded: 1998

99. Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi

#4148 in Asia

#10322 in the World

Founded: 2005

100. Phuket Rajabhat University

#4190 in Asia

#10416 in the World

Enrollment: 12,500
Founded: 1971

The best cities to study in Thailand based on the number of universities and their ranks are Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Chiang Mai, and Khon Kaen.

Average cost of living for students in Thailand is $423 + $45-321 for rent (depends on where to live: dormitory, renting with a roommate or solo).