National University of Laos: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5720 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2103 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #1 of 1 | In Laos |
| #2043 of 2,632 | For Forestry |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- nuol.edu.la
- Languages
- Lao
- Acceptance rate
- 24%*
* The National University of Laos 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 Requirements | Upper secondary school Certificate or equivalent and entrance examination (for non-quota system) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; February-June) |
Research profile
National University of Laos has published 1,087 scientific papers with 15,503 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Geography and Cartography, Engineering, Geology, Chemistry, Physics, and Computer Science.
National University of Laos majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 3 |
| 2004 | 6 | 14 |
| 2005 | 6 | 27 |
| 2006 | 14 | 47 |
| 2007 | 14 | 70 |
| 2008 | 21 | 121 |
| 2009 | 15 | 166 |
| 2010 | 30 | 203 |
| 2011 | 31 | 254 |
| 2012 | 38 | 298 |
| 2013 | 37 | 371 |
| 2014 | 57 | 453 |
| 2015 | 45 | 525 |
| 2016 | 49 | 600 |
| 2017 | 53 | 646 |
| 2018 | 84 | 808 |
| 2019 | 67 | 1065 |
| 2020 | 95 | 1335 |
| 2021 | 90 | 1700 |
| 2022 | 102 | 2042 |
| 2023 | 124 | 2270 |
| 2024 | 93 | 2297 |
Tuition
The tuition table for National University of Laos 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 (LAK) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in Education | 12,000,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | 15,000,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering | 20,000,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | 18,000,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 22,000,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science | 16,000,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Technology | 18,000,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering | 22,000,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 14,000,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Public Health | 14,000,000 |
| Master of Business Administration | 30,000,000 |
| Master of Education | 25,000,000 |
| Master of Science in Agriculture | 35,000,000 |
| Master of Science in Civil Engineering | 40,000,000 |
| Master of Science in Computer Science | 35,000,000 |
| Master of Science in Electrical Engineering | 45,000,000 |
| Master of Science in Environmental Science | 30,000,000 |
| Master of Science in Information Technology | 35,000,000 |
| Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering | 45,000,000 |
| Master of Science in Nursing | 25,000,000 |
| Master of Science in Public Health | 25,000,000 |
The National University of Laos has 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 National University of Laos.
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 | No |
| 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 | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
National University of Laos faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Architecture | Architecture |
| Faculty : Economics and Business Administration | Business Administration, Economics, Management |
| Faculty : Education | Curriculum, Education, Pedagogy, Psychology |
| Faculty : Engineering | Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Irrigation, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Environment and Development Studies | Development Studies, Environmental Engineering |
| Faculty : Forestry | Forestry |
| Faculty : Letters | Arts and Humanities, English, French, German, Literature |
| Faculty : Medical Science | Dentistry, Health Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Sciences | Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics, Science Education |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Administration, Development Studies, Geography, History, Hotel Management, Political Sciences, Social Welfare, Tourism |
| Faculty : Sports | Sports |
| Faculty : Water Resources | Water Science |
| Institute : Confucius | Chinese |
General information
| Alternative names | NUOL |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education and Sports |
Location and contacts
| Address | PO Box 7322 Vientiane Laos |
|---|---|
| City population | 948,000 |