Mahidol University: Statistics

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#475 of 14,131 In the World
#73 of 5,830 In Asia
#1 of 125 In Thailand
#1 of 4 In Nakhon Pathom
#53 of 1,011 For Cosmetology
Top50% For 163 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
53%*

* 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 53,442 scientific papers published and 969,704 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 Immunology.

Publications
53,442
Citations
969,704

Mahidol University majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
42,222 / 851,731
Medicine
41,072 / 784,427
Chemistry
28,791 / 586,829
Genetics
26,177 / 573,288
Pathology
24,884 / 540,874
Biochemistry
23,276 / 509,408
Environmental Science
18,977 / 334,819
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
16,996 / 276,868
Engineering
16,755 / 290,988
Immunology
15,988 / 404,608
Computer Science
15,352 / 257,929
Physics
14,629 / 237,527
Psychology
14,229 / 214,123
Surgery
14,087 / 229,533
Organic Chemistry
13,445 / 270,476
Mathematics
10,406 / 161,223
Geology
10,152 / 188,986
Psychiatry
9,808 / 157,050
Statistics
9,568 / 154,110
Sociology
9,046 / 174,136
Paleontology
8,619 / 165,203
Ecology
8,448 / 154,371
Materials Science
7,501 / 130,897
Virology
7,339 / 200,117
Political Science
7,117 / 98,696
Public Health
7,064 / 155,147
Law
6,927 / 97,163
Quantum and Particle physics
6,824 / 104,087
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
6,623 / 83,870
Geography and Cartography
6,573 / 94,690
Demography
6,092 / 138,568
Microbiology
5,626 / 152,255
Philosophy
5,544 / 71,791
Botany
5,520 / 100,569
Pharmacology
5,098 / 118,866
Anatomy and Physiology
4,919 / 75,863
Business
4,832 / 53,887
History
4,449 / 63,371
Neuroscience
4,376 / 62,741
Economics
4,232 / 58,820

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 283 1029
1992 279 1180
1993 277 1151
1994 239 1304
1995 275 1354
1996 286 1622
1997 298 1900
1998 379 2226
1999 463 2879
2000 572 3410
2001 550 3952
2002 645 4416
2003 683 5638
2004 796 6740
2005 945 9066
2006 1037 11113
2007 1185 13185
2008 1201 15899
2009 1414 19472
2010 1574 23357
2011 1615 27168
2012 1973 31452
2013 1960 35590
2014 2189 40790
2015 2199 44597
2016 2521 47087
2017 2841 51518
2018 3017 57652
2019 3161 66562
2020 3856 83588
2021 4195 101509
2022 4449 111202
2023 4084 113258
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 personnelpoliticiansocial workernurse
    Biography

    Princess 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 originated by Prince Mahidol Adulyadej. She was the mother of Princess Galyani Vadhana, the Princess of Naradhiwas, 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 67)
    Enrolled in Mahidol University
    Studied in 1985
    Occupations
    university teacherinstrumentalistcomposerveterinarianmilitary officer
    Biography

    Princess Chulabhorn of Thailand, the Princess Srisavangavadhana is a princess of Thailand, the youngest daughter of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit, and the younger sister of King Vajiralongkorn. She is officially styled Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn, which corresponds to her full Thai title Somdet Phrachao Nong Nang Thoe Chaofa Chulabhorn Walailak Agrarajakumari (Thai: สมเด็จพระเจ้าน้องนางเธอ เจ้าฟ้าจุฬาภรณวลัยลักษณ์ อัครราชกุมารี). In 2019, she was bestowed the second-highest of royal ranks by appointment – "Krom Phra" by King Vajiralongkorn. She also received a first-class King Rama X Royal Cypher Medal.

  3. Chanon Santinatharakul

    Chanon Santinatharakul
    Born in
    Thailand Flag Thailand
    Years
    1996-.. (age 28)
    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 28)
    Occupations
    actormodeltelevision actor
    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 13 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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