Khon Kaen University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #994 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #231 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #5 of 125 | In Thailand |
| #1 of 2 | In Khon Kaen |
| #164 of 1,008 | For Veterinary |
| Top50% | For 48 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 8%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- kku.ac.th
- Languages
- Thai
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 8% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Mathayom 6) and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | June to March (June - September; October-March) |
We've calculated the 8% acceptance rate for Khon Kaen University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Khon Kaen University is a world-class research university with 13,188 scientific papers published and 211,745 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Demography.
Khon Kaen University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 44 | 102 |
| 1992 | 55 | 152 |
| 1993 | 39 | 143 |
| 1994 | 26 | 196 |
| 1995 | 32 | 196 |
| 1996 | 49 | 206 |
| 1997 | 56 | 241 |
| 1998 | 47 | 307 |
| 1999 | 47 | 325 |
| 2000 | 94 | 480 |
| 2001 | 122 | 624 |
| 2002 | 127 | 856 |
| 2003 | 156 | 1135 |
| 2004 | 185 | 1483 |
| 2005 | 231 | 1981 |
| 2006 | 314 | 2450 |
| 2007 | 328 | 3177 |
| 2008 | 386 | 4200 |
| 2009 | 449 | 5678 |
| 2010 | 583 | 7415 |
| 2011 | 756 | 8913 |
| 2012 | 1041 | 11803 |
| 2013 | 1129 | 13298 |
| 2014 | 1371 | 16273 |
| 2015 | 1231 | 17711 |
| 2016 | 1111 | 17679 |
| 2017 | 1124 | 20321 |
| 2018 | 1106 | 20994 |
| 2019 | 1101 | 24510 |
| 2020 | 1286 | 30800 |
| 2021 | 1431 | 38088 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Khon Kaen University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 15,000 THB |
| Master's Degree | 20,000 THB |
| Doctoral Degree | 25,000 THB |
The currency used is Thai Baht (THB).
Khon Kaen 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 Khon Kaen 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, Architecture, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Dentistry, Education, Nursing |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Dentistry, Education, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Marketing, Nursing |
| Higher Graduate Diploma | Dentistry |
| Doctoral Degree | Biology, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Dentistry, Development Studies, Educational Administration, Educational Technology, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Musicology, Nursing, Oral Pathology, Public Health, Rural Planning, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism |
Notable alumni
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Sukollawat Kanaros
- Occupations
- actortelevision producermodeltelevision actor
- Biography
-
Sukollawat Kanaros, nicknamed Weir, is a Thai actor, model and singer. He is seen on Thai television Channel 7.
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Apichatpong Weerasethakul
- Occupations
- film directorfilm producerscreenwriterinstallation artist
- Biography
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Apichatpong Weerasethakul is a Thai independent film director, screenwriter, and film producer. Working outside the strict confines of the Thai film studio system, Apichatpong has directed several features and dozens of short films. Friends and fans sometimes refer to him as "Joe" (a nickname that he, like many with similarly long Thai names, has adopted out of convenience).
Khon Kaen University faculties and divisions
| College : Graduate Studies | Management |
|---|---|
| College : Local Administration | Public Administration |
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Entomology, Fishery, Horticulture, Plant and Crop Protection, Plant Pathology |
| Faculty : Architecture | Architecture |
| Faculty : Associated Medical Sciences | Health Sciences, Medical Technology, Medicine, Physical Therapy |
| Faculty : Business Administration and Accounting | Accountancy, Business Administration, Management, Tourism |
| Faculty : Dentistry | Dentistry |
| Faculty : Education | Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Fine and Applied Arts | Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, Handicrafts, Music, Painting and Drawing, Sculpture |
| Faculty : Humanities and Social Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Chinese, English, Social Sciences, Thai Languages |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Management Science | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Management, Tourism |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medicine |
| Faculty : Nursing | Nursing |
| Faculty : Pharmaceutical Sciences | Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Public Health | Public Health |
| Faculty : Science | Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Microbiology, Natural Sciences, Physics, Statistics |
| Faculty : Technology | Biotechnology, Food Technology, Geological Engineering, Technology |
| Faculty : Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Science |
| School : Graduate Studies | Biomedicine, Public Health, Rural Planning |
General information
| Alternative names | KKU มหาวิทยาลัยขอนแก่น |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1964 |
| Accreditation | Higher Education Commission, Ministry of Education |
| Motto | Knowledge, Virtues, Wisdom |
| Colors | red clay |
Location and contacts
| Address | 123 Moo Mitrapap Road, Nai-Muang, Muang District Khon Khaen, 40002 Thailand |
|---|---|
| City population | 116,000 |