List of 100 best universities in Thailand

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

10. Srinakharinwirot University

#575 in Asia
#1956 in the World
Enrollment
27,500
Founded
1949

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

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

#1010 in Asia
#3161 in the World
Acceptance Rate
15%
Enrollment
15,000
Founded
1990

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

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

40. Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya

#2174 in Asia
#5877 in the World
Acceptance Rate
65%
Enrollment
17,500
Founded
2005

42. Nakhon Phanom University

#2275 in Asia
#6110 in the World
Acceptance Rate
55%
Enrollment
9,500
Founded
2005

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

50. Kasem Bundit University

#2640 in Asia
#6902 in the World
Enrollment
12,500
Founded
1987

56. Stamford International University

#2840 in Asia
#7308 in the World
Acceptance Rate
65%
Enrollment
1,500
Founded
1995

58. Lampang Rajabhat University

#2854 in Asia
#7345 in the World
Acceptance Rate
55%
Enrollment
12,500
Founded
1971

67. Webster University Thailand

#3178 in Asia
#8089 in the World
Enrollment
375
Founded
1997

69. Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

#3277 in Asia
#8361 in the World
Acceptance Rate
25%
Enrollment
22,500
Founded
1940

71. Suan Dusit University

#3440 in Asia
#8801 in the World
Acceptance Rate
55%
Enrollment
12,500
Founded
1934

73. Mahamakut Buddhist University

#3539 in Asia
#9028 in the World
Enrollment
7,500
Founded
1945

77. North Eastern University

#3611 in Asia
#9179 in the World
Acceptance Rate
21%
Founded
1988

85. University of Phayao

#3783 in Asia
#9550 in the World
Acceptance Rate
35%
Enrollment
4,500
Founded
2010

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).