Khon Kaen University ranked 6th in Thailand, 1061st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 140 research topics. Khon Kaen University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 26,979 academic publications and 466,590 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 4 notable alumni.
Khon Kaen University ranked 5th for Biology in Thailand and 791st in the World with 19,571 publications made and 371,939 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Immunology, Botany.
Khon Kaen University ranked 4th for Medicine in Thailand and 708th in the World with 15,277 publications made and 280,366 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Psychiatry, Public Health.
Khon Kaen University ranked 5th for Chemistry in Thailand and 919th in the World with 14,889 publications made and 294,915 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Chemical Engineering.
Khon Kaen University ranked 6th for Environmental Science in Thailand and 896th in the World with 12,670 publications made and 225,487 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Khon Kaen University ranked 9th for Engineering in Thailand and 1178th in the World with 10,981 publications made and 194,553 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Khon Kaen University ranked 7th for Physics in Thailand and 1214th in the World with 9,749 publications made and 174,674 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Khon Kaen University ranked 4th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Thailand and 1350th in the World with 9,262 publications made and 144,546 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, History.
Khon Kaen University ranked 5th for Computer Science in Thailand and 1287th in the World with 7,819 publications made and 108,842 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Telecommunications.
Khon Kaen University ranked 4th for Mathematics in Thailand and 966th in the World with 6,010 publications made and 87,019 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research.
Khon Kaen University ranked 4th for Psychology in Thailand and 1002nd in the World with 5,810 publications made and 77,442 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Khon Kaen University ranked 7th for Business in Thailand and 1363rd in the World with 3,240 publications made and 31,826 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Khon Kaen University ranked 6th for Economics in Thailand and 1147th in the World with 2,624 publications made and 38,367 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Agricultural Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
