Chulalongkorn University: Statistics

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#459 of 14,131 In the World
#69 of 5,830 In Asia
#1 of 125 In Thailand
#1 of 42 In Bangkok
#61 of 2,913 For Radiochemistry
Top50% For 196 other topics
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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 RequirementsUndergraduate: 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 CalendarJune to March (June - October; November-March); International Programme: August to May (August-December; January-May)
Enrollment42,782

Research profile

Chulalongkorn University is a world-class research university with 58,042 scientific papers published and 1,084,899 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.

Publications
58,042
Citations
1,084,899

Chulalongkorn University majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
40,173 / 827,958
Chemistry
33,504 / 733,947
Medicine
29,874 / 561,279
Engineering
27,164 / 555,269
Physics
24,750 / 519,417
Environmental Science
24,387 / 480,993
Biochemistry
22,498 / 514,021
Genetics
20,595 / 428,564
Organic Chemistry
19,539 / 457,883
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
17,501 / 283,883
Computer Science
17,188 / 276,322
Materials Science
15,485 / 360,276
Pathology
15,240 / 308,281
Quantum and Particle physics
15,139 / 328,825
Geology
12,817 / 255,170
Psychology
11,530 / 185,441
Ecology
11,211 / 229,772
Mathematics
9,926 / 164,571
Surgery
9,295 / 159,327
Paleontology
9,119 / 181,418
Immunology
9,051 / 206,031
Geography and Cartography
8,771 / 157,701
Statistics
8,385 / 148,072
Chemical Engineering
7,771 / 206,785
Metallurgical Engineering
7,503 / 184,503
Political Science
7,388 / 98,428
Sociology
7,197 / 108,191
Law
7,113 / 96,111
Philosophy
6,819 / 88,153
Psychiatry
6,655 / 118,860
Business
6,654 / 83,332
Botany
5,825 / 113,342
History
5,811 / 106,616
Optical Engineering
5,785 / 125,730
Physical chemistry
5,617 / 148,786
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
5,526 / 61,670
Archaeology
5,279 / 100,605
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
4,893 / 70,942
Economics
4,780 / 66,302
Virology
4,665 / 109,857

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 126 505
1993 132 468
1994 147 626
1995 141 647
1996 190 759
1997 199 809
1998 267 1068
1999 281 1171
2000 359 1562
2001 514 1777
2002 716 2377
2003 793 3250
2004 924 4505
2005 1058 6233
2006 1346 8406
2007 1304 10992
2008 1436 13966
2009 1511 16622
2010 1717 20548
2011 1743 24345
2012 2063 29039
2013 2061 33644
2014 2301 38985
2015 2445 43904
2016 2580 49050
2017 2750 53401
2018 3028 58764
2019 3416 69140
2020 3762 87999
2021 4267 107380
2022 4544 118201
2023 4549 127490
2024 4263 131291
Academic rankings

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

  1. Sirindhorn, Princess Royal

    Sirindhorn, Princess Royal
    Born in
    Thailand Flag Thailand
    Years
    1955-.. (age 70)
    Occupations
    diplomatuniversity teacherchildren's writerinstrumentalistphotographer
    Biography

    Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Princess Royal is a member of the Thai royal family. She is the second daughter of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit, and the younger sister of King Vajiralongkorn.

  2. Urassaya Sperbund

    Urassaya Sperbund
    Born in
    Thailand Flag Thailand
    Years
    1993-.. (age 32)
    Occupations
    modelactor
    Biography

    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 Maya Awards, a TV Gold Award, a Nataraj Award, and three Mekhala Awards.

  3. Suppasit Jongcheveevat

    Suppasit Jongcheveevat
    Born in
    Thailand Flag Thailand
    Years
    1991-.. (age 34)
    Occupations
    modelsinger-songwriterproduceractor
    Biography

    Suppasit Jongcheveevat, nicknamed Mew (Thai: มิว, RTGS: Mio), is a Thai actor, singer-songwriter, model, producer and CEO. He is known for his role as Tharn in TharnType: The Series. He is the first Thai artist to have entered Billboard's World Digital Song Sales chart, with five of his songs making it to the top ten.

  4. Sirivannavari of Thailand

    Sirivannavari of Thailand
    Born in
    Thailand Flag Thailand
    Years
    1987-.. (age 38)
    Occupations
    fashion designerjockeymilitary officerbadminton playerwriter
    Biography

    Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya is a Thai princess and the only 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.

All 100 notable alumni

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

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