Chulalongkorn University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #443 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #60 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #1 of 125 | In Thailand |
| #1 of 42 | In Bangkok |
| #60 of 2,928 | For Radiochemistry |
| Top50% | For 199 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 42,782
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- chula.ac.th
- Languages
- English;Thai
- Acceptance rate
- 53%*
* Chulalongkorn 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 | Undergraduate: Secondary school certificate (Mathayom 6/Grade 12) or recognized equivalent, and entrance examination. Graduate: Completion of a Bachelor/Master degree or the equivalent from an accredited university, English proficiency test, and one year of work experience for those who apply for curriculum B |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | June to March (June - October; November-March); International Programme: August to May (August-December; January-May) |
| Enrollment | 42,782 |
Research profile
Chulalongkorn University is a world-class research university with 60,855 scientific papers published and 1,190,278 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Genetics, Organic Chemistry, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Chulalongkorn University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 132 | 471 |
| 1994 | 147 | 630 |
| 1995 | 141 | 650 |
| 1996 | 190 | 765 |
| 1997 | 199 | 813 |
| 1998 | 267 | 1066 |
| 1999 | 281 | 1172 |
| 2000 | 360 | 1565 |
| 2001 | 515 | 1781 |
| 2002 | 715 | 2386 |
| 2003 | 795 | 3258 |
| 2004 | 925 | 4514 |
| 2005 | 1056 | 6247 |
| 2006 | 1347 | 8418 |
| 2007 | 1305 | 11021 |
| 2008 | 1437 | 14025 |
| 2009 | 1514 | 16720 |
| 2010 | 1717 | 20649 |
| 2011 | 1744 | 24444 |
| 2012 | 2063 | 29199 |
| 2013 | 2065 | 33824 |
| 2014 | 2300 | 39222 |
| 2015 | 2438 | 44168 |
| 2016 | 2578 | 49268 |
| 2017 | 2755 | 53615 |
| 2018 | 3028 | 58989 |
| 2019 | 3419 | 69314 |
| 2020 | 3770 | 88397 |
| 2021 | 4271 | 107846 |
| 2022 | 4553 | 118697 |
| 2023 | 4555 | 128212 |
| 2024 | 4313 | 132969 |
| 2025 | 3532 | 129420 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | National students : Undergraduate: Thai Students, 14,500-18,000 per semester. Foreign students: 59,000-62,500; Graduate Thai students: 19,000-26,000; Foreign: 76,000-81,500 (THB) (THB) |
|---|
Chulalongkorn University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
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 Chulalongkorn 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 | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Communication Arts, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Landscape Architecture, Law, Linguistics, Medicine, Pharmacy, Statistics, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma | Dentistry, Health Sciences, Higher Education, Human Resources, Veterinary Science |
| Master's Degree | Administrative Law, Architecture, Asian Religious Studies, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Communication Arts, Comparative Literature, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, Finance, Fine Arts, French, Geography (Human), Haematology, Health Sciences, History, Japanese, Laboratory Techniques, Landscape Architecture, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Marketing, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Regional Planning, Sanskrit, Spanish, Sports Medicine, Statistics, Thai Languages, Theatre |
| Doctoral Degree | Accountancy, Agricultural Engineering, Architecture and Planning, Asian Religious Studies, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Botany, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Communication Arts, Comparative Literature, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Engineering, Finance, Fine Arts, Food Technology, Geology, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Law, Linguistics, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Medicine, Microbiology, Nursing, Nutrition, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Regional Planning, Sanskrit, Sports, Thai Languages, Veterinary Science |
Chulalongkorn University alumni
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Sirindhorn, Princess Royal
- Occupations
- linguisthistorianenvironmentalistcomposerwriter
- Biography
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Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, The Princess Royal is a member of the Thai royal family. She is the second daughter of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and Queen Sirikit, and the younger sister of King Vajiralongkorn (Rama X).
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Urassaya Sperbund
- Occupations
- modelactor
- Biography
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Urassaya Sperbund, nicknamed Yaya (Thai: ญาญ่า), is a Thai actress and model. She is the recipient of numerous accolades including; two Suphannahong National Film Awards, a TV Gold Award, a Nataraj Award, and three Mekhala Awards.
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Paetongtarn Shinawatra
- Enrolled in Chulalongkorn University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Political Science
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- Biography
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Paetongtarn Shinawatra is a Thai politician and businesswoman who served as the 31st prime minister of Thailand from 2024 until her removal from office in 2025. She led the Pheu Thai Party from 2023 until her resignation in 2025.
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Princess Sirivannavari of Thailand
- Occupations
- military officerbadminton playerwriterfashion designerjockey
- Biography
-
Sirivannavari is a Thai princess and the second daughter of King Vajiralongkorn by his former consort Sujarinee Vivacharawongse (commonly known as Yuvadhida Polpraserth). She is also the only one of their children in the line of succession and to bear royal titles. She has produced works as a fashion designer, and competed in sports as an equestrian and badminton player.
Chulalongkorn University faculties and divisions
| College : Petroleum and Petrochemistry | Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology |
|---|---|
| College : Population Studies | Demography and Population |
| College : Public Health Sciences | Health Administration, Medicine, Public Health |
| Faculty : Allied Health Sciences | Chemistry, Dietetics, Health Sciences, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Radiology |
| Faculty : Architecture | Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Regional Planning, Town Planning, Urban Studies |
| Faculty : Arts | Arts and Humanities, Asian Religious Studies, Comparative Literature, English, European Languages, French, Geography (Human), History, Japanese, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Sanskrit, South and Southeast Asian Languages, Spanish, Thai Languages, Theatre |
| Faculty : Commerce and Accountancy | Accountancy, Banking, Business and Commerce, Finance, Information Sciences, Insurance, Management, Marketing, Statistics |
| Faculty : Communication Arts | Advertising and Publicity, Communication Arts, Communication Studies, Film, Journalism, Mass Communication, Performing Arts, Photography, Public Relations, Speech Studies, Visual Arts |
| Faculty : Dentistry | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Health, Dentistry, Microbiology, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Pharmacology, Physiology, Radiology, Surgery |
| Faculty : Economics | Development Studies, Economics, Finance, Health Administration, Human Resources, International Economics, Labour and Industrial Relations |
| Faculty : Education | Art Education, Computer Education, Curriculum, Dance, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Educational Research, Educational Technology, Music Education, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Technology Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Fine and Applied Arts | Dance, Fine Arts, Music, Visual Arts |
| Faculty : Law | Administrative Law, Civil Law, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Criminology, International Law, Law |
| Faculty : Medicine | Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Laboratory Techniques, Medicine, Microbiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Parasitology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social and Preventive Medicine, Sports Medicine, Surgery |
| Faculty : Nursing | Nursing |
| Faculty : Pharmaceutical Sciences | Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physiology |
| Faculty : Political Science | Anthropology, Government, International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Sociology |
| Faculty : Psychology | Developmental Psychology, Psychology, Social Psychology |
| Faculty : Science | Agricultural Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Food Technology, Geology, Marine Science and Oceanography, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Measurement and Precision Engineering, Microbiology, Natural Sciences, Photography, Physics, Printing and Printmaking |
| Faculty : Sports Science | Sports |
| Faculty : Veterinary Science | Anatomy, Animal Husbandry, Cattle Breeding, Medicine, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Public Health, Surgery, Veterinary Science |
| Graduate School : Sasin Business Administration | Business Administration, Management |
| Institute : Asian Studies | Asian Studies |
| Institute : Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering | Biotechnology, Genetics |
| Institute : Languages | English, Modern Languages |
| Institute : Thai Studies | Asian Studies, Thai Languages |
| Institute : Transportation | Transport Engineering, Transport Management |
| Research Division : Aquatic Resources | Aquaculture, Natural Resources |
| Research Division : Energy | Energy Engineering |
| Research Division : Environmental Research | Environmental Studies |
| Research Division : Metallurgy and Materials Science Research | Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering |
| Research Division : Social Research | Social Studies |
| School : Graduate Studies | Biomedical Engineering, Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, European Studies, Fashion Design, Korean, Social Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, Transport Management |
General information
| Alternative names | CU จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1917 |
| Accreditation | Higher Education Commission, Ministry of Education |
| Motto | ความรู้คู่คุณธรรม |
| Colors | pink |
Location and contacts
| Address | 254 Phayathai Road, Pathumwan Bangkok, 10330 Thailand |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,677,000 |