Bangkok University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3230 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1054 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #23 of 125 | In Thailand |
| #11 of 42 | In Bangkok |
| #986 of 1,089 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
Quick Review
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.bu.ac.th
- Languages
- Thai;English
- Acceptance rate
- 50%*
* Bangkok University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Mathayom 6) or equivalent, and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | June to March (June - October; November-March). For International College and Graduate School: August to May (August- December; January-May) |
Research profile
Bangkok University has published 2,067 scientific papers with 25,560 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, Business, Political Science, Chemistry, and Law.
Bangkok University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 4 |
| 1993 | 2 | 6 |
| 1994 | 1 | 3 |
| 1995 | 2 | 10 |
| 1996 | 2 | 10 |
| 1997 | 0 | 13 |
| 1998 | 7 | 10 |
| 1999 | 4 | 16 |
| 2000 | 5 | 19 |
| 2001 | 8 | 29 |
| 2002 | 15 | 47 |
| 2003 | 16 | 75 |
| 2004 | 15 | 85 |
| 2005 | 16 | 96 |
| 2006 | 11 | 120 |
| 2007 | 14 | 149 |
| 2008 | 26 | 180 |
| 2009 | 28 | 211 |
| 2010 | 39 | 243 |
| 2011 | 66 | 287 |
| 2012 | 64 | 356 |
| 2013 | 88 | 394 |
| 2014 | 143 | 584 |
| 2015 | 174 | 741 |
| 2016 | 140 | 945 |
| 2017 | 137 | 1215 |
| 2018 | 152 | 1451 |
| 2019 | 135 | 1692 |
| 2020 | 146 | 2267 |
| 2021 | 151 | 3294 |
| 2022 | 140 | 3493 |
| 2023 | 151 | 3616 |
| 2024 | 132 | 3630 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Bangkok University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Architecture, Business Administration, Cinema and Television, Communication Arts, Economics, Engineering, Fine Arts, Information Technology, Law, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Information Technology, Interior Design, Law, Management |
| Doctoral Degree | Business Administration, Communication Studies |
Bangkok University alumni
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Vachirawit Chiva-aree
- Occupations
- presentermodelsingeractor
- Biography
-
Vachirawit Chivaaree, known professionally as Bright Vachirawit or Bright (Thai: ไบร์ท), is a Thai actor, singer and entrepreneur. He is known for his role in the film Love You To Debt, Congrats My Ex!, in series F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers, 2gether: The Series, for show Toe Laew, for album Adolescent, and for song "Lost & Found". He is founder of ASTRO Stuffs merchandise and Cloud9 Entertainment agency. He got listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 under Asia Entertainment in 2024.
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Atthaphan Phunsawat
- Occupations
- actortelevision presenter
- Biography
-
Atthaphan Phunsawat, also known as Gun (Thai: กัน), is a Thai actor and host. He is best known for his role as Punn in The Gifted (2018), Third in Theory of Love (2019), and Black/White in Not Me (2021–2022).
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Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha
- Occupations
- businesspersonexecutive
- Biography
-
Aiyawatt "Top" Srivaddhanaprabha is a Thai businessman, the CEO and chairman of King Power, and the chairman of Leicester City and OH Leuven. On Forbes' 2020 World’s Billionaires List, he was one of the five youngest billionaires in Asia.
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Ann Thongprasom
- Enrolled in Bangkok University
- Graduated with bachelor's degree in communication studies
- Occupations
- television produceractorfilm actortelevision actorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Anne Thongprasom is a Thai actress, model and producer who was the lead actress in many Thai series during the 2000s. She had the lead role in the 2004 romantic melodrama The Letter: Jod Mai Rak.
Bangkok University faculties and divisions
| College : International | Business Administration, Communication Arts, Computer Graphics, English, Management, Marketing, Multimedia, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Accountancy | Accountancy |
| Faculty : Business Administration | Banking, Business Administration, Business Computing, Finance, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, Secretarial Studies |
| Faculty : Communication Arts | Advertising and Publicity, Communication Arts, Journalism, Performing Arts, Public Relations, Radio and Television Broadcasting |
| Faculty : Economics | Economics |
| Faculty : Engineering | Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering |
| Faculty : Fine and Applied Arts | Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Visual Arts |
| Faculty : Humanities | Arts and Humanities, English, Hotel and Restaurant, Thai Languages, Tourism |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Science and Technology | Computer Science, Information Sciences, Natural Sciences, Technology |
| School : Graduate Studies | Business Administration, Communication Arts, Information Management, Information Technology, Interior Design, International Business, Law, Management |
General information
| Alternative names | BU มหาวิทยาลัยกรุงเทพ |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1962 |
| Accreditation | Higher Education Commission, Ministry of Education |
| Motto | Knowledge with Virtue |
| Colors | orange, purple |
Location and contacts
| Address | Rama 4 Road, Klong-Toey Bangkok, 10110 Thailand |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,677,000 |