Mahidol University: Statistics

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#476 of 14,131 In the World
#67 of 5,830 In Asia
#2 of 125 In Thailand
#1 of 4 In Nakhon Pathom
#39 of 1,026 For Cosmetology
Top50% For 168 other topics
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Enrollment
6,332
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
mahidol.ac.th
Languages
English
Acceptance rate
55%*

* Mahidol 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 RequirementsSecondary school certificate with entrance examination, and TOEFL (550), SAT (1100) or IELTS (6.0)
Academic CalendarInternational College: Trimester 1: September - December; Trimester 2: January - March; Trimester 3: April - July. Other faculties, colleges and institutes: Semester 1: mid-August to mid-December; Semester 2: mid-January to end of May
Enrollment6,332
Full time employee3,979
Student:staff ratio2:1

Research profile

Mahidol University is a world-class research university with 65,983 scientific papers published and 1,453,334 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Genetics, Pathology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, and Computer Science.

Publications
65,983
Citations
1,453,334

Mahidol University majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
50,909 / 1,242,773
Medicine
50,298 / 1,161,941
Chemistry
33,946 / 829,476
Genetics
30,958 / 797,584
Pathology
29,555 / 783,830
Biochemistry
27,059 / 708,557
Environmental Science
22,992 / 499,807
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
20,900 / 433,906
Engineering
20,052 / 421,176
Computer Science
18,745 / 402,246
Immunology
18,561 / 557,239
Physics
17,643 / 349,085
Psychology
17,362 / 332,698
Surgery
16,917 / 329,021
Organic Chemistry
15,460 / 373,038
Psychiatry
11,947 / 242,476
Geology
11,943 / 268,597
Mathematics
11,852 / 228,362
Sociology
10,822 / 255,805
Statistics
10,747 / 215,269
Ecology
10,264 / 239,986
Paleontology
10,087 / 230,877
Virology
8,953 / 282,756
Political Science
8,888 / 176,887
Materials Science
8,804 / 184,743
Law
8,588 / 172,875
Public Health
8,409 / 226,931
Quantum and Particle physics
8,235 / 160,327
Geography and Cartography
8,177 / 154,266
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
7,917 / 123,239
Philosophy
6,925 / 117,663
Demography
6,919 / 192,088
Botany
6,626 / 147,916
Microbiology
6,609 / 209,129
Pharmacology
6,010 / 171,137
Anatomy and Physiology
5,877 / 112,738
Business
5,813 / 94,264
History
5,358 / 99,828
Neuroscience
5,281 / 94,168
Economics
5,261 / 103,448

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 289 1379
1994 254 1598
1995 290 1719
1996 309 1987
1997 326 2394
1998 413 2769
1999 510 3586
2000 608 4366
2001 610 5040
2002 719 5808
2003 800 7234
2004 884 8957
2005 1062 11391
2006 1158 14382
2007 1316 16502
2008 1334 20251
2009 1552 24630
2010 1693 29405
2011 1772 33779
2012 2185 39253
2013 2193 44193
2014 2402 50754
2015 2485 53451
2016 2711 58012
2017 3092 63743
2018 3264 71255
2019 3367 82244
2020 4216 107934
2021 4558 127593
2022 4790 135196
2023 4685 140991
2024 4454 145206
2025 3962 138169
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Mahidol 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 ฿ 60,000
Master's Degree ฿ 80,000
Doctoral Degree ฿ 100,000

The currency used is Thai Baht (฿).

Mahidol 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 Mahidol 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 Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering
Graduate Diploma Biomedicine, Tropical Medicine
Master's Degree Anatomy, Applied Linguistics, Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Demography and Population, Dentistry, Educational Administration, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Genetics, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Human Rights, Management, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Natural Resources, Neurosciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Oral Pathology, Organic Chemistry, Orthodontics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physical Chemistry, Physical Therapy, Physics, Physiology, Public Health, Radiology, Toxicology, Tropical Medicine, Veterinary Science
Higher Graduate Diploma Dentistry, Medicine
Doctoral Degree Analytical Chemistry, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Demography and Population, Dentistry, Environmental Studies, Genetics, Health Administration, Inorganic Chemistry, Mathematics, Medical Technology, Medicine, Microbiology, Neurosciences, Nursing, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Physical Therapy, Physics, Physiology, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Public Health, Religious Studies, Sports, Technology Education, Toxicology, Tropical Medicine

Mahidol University alumni

  1. Srinagarindra, Princess Mother

    Srinagarindra, Princess Mother
    Born in
    Thailand Flag Thailand
    Years
    1900-1995 (aged 95)
    Occupations
    military personnelnursesocial workerpolitician
    Biography

    Srinagarindra born Sangwan Talapat (Thai: สังวาลย์ ตะละภัฏ; RTGS: Sangwan Talaphat) was a member of the Royal Thai Family. She was part of the House of Mahidol, which is descended from the Chakri dynasty and was founded by Prince Mahidol Adulyadej. She was the mother of Princess Galyani Vadhana, King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII), and King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and was the paternal grandmother of King Vajiralongkorn (Rama X).

  2. Chulabhorn, Princess Srisavangavadhana

    Chulabhorn, Princess Srisavangavadhana
    Born in
    Thailand Flag Thailand
    Years
    1957-.. (age 69)
    Enrolled in Mahidol University
    Studied in 1985
    Occupations
    veterinariancomposerinstrumentalistuniversity teacherhealth professional
    Biography

    Chulabhorn Walailak, Princess Srisavangavadhana is a Thai princess. She is the youngest daughter of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and Queen Sirikit, and the younger sister of King Vajiralongkorn (Rama X).

  3. Chanon Santinatornkul

    Chanon Santinatornkul
    Born in
    Thailand Flag Thailand
    Years
    1996-.. (age 30)
    Occupations
    actor
    Biography

    Chanon Santinatornkul, nicknamed Non and also known by the alias Nonkul, is a Thai actor. He is best known for starring in the 2017 film Bad Genius, as well as various television roles with Nadao Bangkok.

  4. Naphat Siangsomboon

    Naphat Siangsomboon
    Born in
    Thailand Flag Thailand
    Years
    1996-.. (age 30)
    Occupations
    actortelevision actormodel
    Biography

    Naphat Siangsomboon is a Thai actor and model. He made his first on-screen appearance in Nivea For Men TV commercial, and came to public attention in King Power commercial. His debut drama is Rak Kan Panlawan (2015).

All 15 notable alumni

Mahidol University faculties and divisions

College : International Applied Mathematics, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedicine, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, E-Business/Commerce, Economics, Environmental Studies, Finance, Food Science, Food Technology, Hotel Management, International Business, International Studies, Management, Marketing, Media Studies, Nursing, Physics, Social Sciences, Southeast Asian Studies, Tourism
College : Management E-Business/Commerce, Educational Administration, Human Resources, Management, Marketing
College : Music Conducting, Jazz and Popular Music, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Musicology
College : Ratchasuda Education of the Handicapped
College : Religious Studies Religious Studies
College : Sports Science and Technology Sports
Faculty : Dentistry Dental Hygiene, Dental Technology, Dentistry, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Stomatology
Faculty : Engineering Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Soil Science, Surveying and Mapping
Faculty : Environment and Resources Studies Ecology, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources, Waste Management
Faculty : Graduate Studies English, Health Administration, Human Rights, Information Management, Information Technology, Science Education, Thai Languages
Faculty : Information and Communication Technology Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering
Faculty : Liberal Arts Arts and Humanities, English, Thai Languages
Faculty : Medical Technology Medical Technology
Faculty : Medicine Anaesthesiology, Medicine, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Surgery, Toxicology
Faculty : Medicine Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Dermatology, Epidemiology, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Genetics, Immunology, Medical Technology, Medicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Parasitology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social and Preventive Medicine, Surgery
Faculty : Nursing Nursing
Faculty : Pharmacy Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physiology, Traditional Eastern Medicine
Faculty : Physical Therapy Physical Therapy
Faculty : Public Health Behavioural Sciences, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Community Health, Engineering, Entomology, Epidemiology, Health Administration, Health Education, Microbiology, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Health, Parasitology, Public Health, Statistics
Faculty : Science Anatomy, Applied Linguistics, Aquaculture, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Foreign Languages Education, Genetics, Mathematics, Microbiology, Modern Languages, Molecular Biology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physics, Physiology, Plant and Crop Protection
Faculty : Social Sciences and Humanities Arts and Humanities, Education, Health Administration, Social Sciences
Faculty : Tropical Medicine Entomology, Food Science, Hygiene, Immunology, Microbiology, Nutrition, Paediatrics, Parasitology, Pathology, Social and Preventive Medicine, Tropical Medicine, Zoology
Faculty : Veterinary Science Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Wildlife
Institute : Child and Family Development Behavioural Sciences, Child Care and Development, Family Studies
Institute : Health Development Child Care and Development, Health Administration
Institute : Human Rights and Peace Studies Human Rights, Peace and Disarmament
Institute : Innovative Learning Curriculum, Educational Sciences
Institute : Molecular Biosciences Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Embryology and Reproduction Biology, Genetics, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Technology, Molecular Biology, Neurology, Pharmacology, Plant and Crop Protection
Institute : Nutrition Behavioural Sciences, Chemistry, Community Health, Food Science, Microbiology, Nutrition, Physiology, Toxicology
Institute : Population and Social Research Demography and Population, Social Studies
Research Division : Languages and Cultures of Asia Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Native Language, Rural Studies, South and Southeast Asian Languages, Southeast Asian Studies

General information

Alternative names MU
มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล
Founded 1888
Accreditation Higher Education Commission, Ministry of Education
Motto Attana? upama? kare
Wisdom of the Land
Colors dark blue

Location and contacts

Address 999 Phuttamonthon 4 Road Salaya
Nakhon Pathom, 73170
Thailand
City population 79,000

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