Universities in Bangkok, Thailand
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Bangkok
  • 06 Mar, 2024: Scimago Institutions Rankings updated with Chulalongkorn University ranked highest among 13 listed universities in Bangkok.
  • 19 Dec, 2023: Urap published most recent results of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Includes 9 universities from Bangkok.
  • 05 Dec, 2023: Latest QS World University Rankings: Sustainability from British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK. 5 universities from Bangkok appear in this ranking.
  • 08 Nov, 2023: QS University Rankings: Asia updated with Chulalongkorn University ranked highest among 13 listed universities in Bangkok.

Rankings of universities in Bangkok, Thailand 2024

  • #1 
  • #601 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #1 
  • #211 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #1 
  • #452 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 18 more rankings of Chulalongkorn University and subject specific rankings for 9 subjects

  • #4 
  • #801 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #8 
  • #951 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #8 
  • #1582 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 14 more rankings of King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi and subject specific rankings for 5 subjects

  • #8 
  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #4 
  • #600 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #9 
  • #1872 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 15 more rankings of Thammasat University and subject specific rankings for 7 subjects


  • #12 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #5 
  • #751 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #5 
  • #1114 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 15 more rankings of Kasetsart University and subject specific rankings for 7 subjects

  • #11 
  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #12 
  • #1201 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #15 
  • #2361 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 10 more rankings of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects

  • #13 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #11 
  • #1201 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #13 
  • #2274 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 11 more rankings of King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects

  • #17 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #9 
  • #1201 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #22 
  • #2954 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 7 more rankings of Silpakorn University and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

  • #18 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #17 
  • #2395 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #18 
  • #601 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
Show 7 more rankings of Srinakharinwirot University and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

#9
Thailand

Krirk University

  • #30 
  • #4425 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #4 
  • #130 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
  • #45 
  • #6000 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#10
Thailand

Ramkhamhaeng University

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  • #21 
  • #2906 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #26 
  • #2937 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#11
Thailand

Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

  • #25 
  • #3357 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #17 
  • #1737 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
  • #27 
  • #1001 
THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]

#12
Thailand

Mahanakorn University of Technology

  • #32 
  • #4526 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#13
Thailand

Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University

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  • #42 
  • #5823 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
  • #36 
  • #1001 
THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]

#14
Thailand

Kasem Bundit University

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  • #53 
  • #6835 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#15
Thailand

Dhonburi Rajabhat University

  • #70 
  • #9193 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
  • #28 
  • #1001 
THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]

#16
Thailand

Mahamakut Buddhist University

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  • #73 
  • #11539 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #13 
  • #551 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
  • #13 
  • #1088 
RUR Academic Rankings
[Published 25 May, 2023]
  • #7 
  • #616 
RUR Reputation Ranking
[Published 25 May, 2023]
Show 2 more rankings of University of Thai Chamber of Commerce

#18
Thailand

National Institute of Development Administration

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  • #27 
  • #4031 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #24 
  • #2725 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
  • #13 
  • #401 
THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]

#19
Thailand

Siam University

  • #12 
  • #501 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
  • #36 
  • #5078 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
  • #22 
  • #801 
THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]

#20
Thailand

Bangkok University

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  • #21 
  • #701 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
  • #28 
  • #3728 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#21
Thailand

Dhurakij Pundit University

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  • #22 
  • #751 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]

#22
Thailand

Stamford International University

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  • #34 
  • #4729 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#23
Thailand

Sripatum University

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  • #47 
  • #6148 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#24
Thailand

Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon

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  • #49 
  • #6447 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#25
Thailand

Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep

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  • #51 
  • #6659 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
  • #43 
  • #1001 
THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]

#26
Thailand

Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University

  • #52 
  • #6698 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
  • #18 
  • #601 
THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]

  • #1 
  • #273 
Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings
[Published 14 September, 2021]
  • #7 
  • #1519 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #10 
  • #1597 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
Show 3 more rankings of Saint John's University and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

#28
Thailand

Suan Dusit Rajabhat University


#29
Thailand

Webster University Thailand


#30
Thailand

South-East Asia University

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Highest subject rankings of universities in Bangkok

Dentistry QS World University Rankings By Subject
#51 
Chulalongkorn University
Law GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#101 
Saint John's University
Anthropology QS World University Rankings By Subject
#101 
Chulalongkorn University
Linguistics QS World University Rankings By Subject
#151 
Chulalongkorn University
Biotechnology GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#201 
Chulalongkorn University
Chemistry QS World University Rankings By Subject
#201 
Chulalongkorn University
Education QS World University Rankings By Subject
#201 
Chulalongkorn University
Mathematics GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#201 
King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi
Computer Science THE World University Rankings by Subject
#501 
Chulalongkorn University
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#516 
Chulalongkorn University

Bangkok Key Facts for International Students

27 out of 30 Universities in Bangkok Ranked in at least one ranking

23 Different Rankings list Universities in Bangkok (18 institution and 5 subject rankings)

6 Global Rankings rank Universities in Bangkok Among TOP 200

Population: 5105000

Time: GMT +7

District/province: Bangkok,

Living costs for students in Bangkok:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 68* (32% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 58* (42% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 91* (9% cheaper than London)
  • Average Big Mac price 128.46 THB
  • Plug Type A
    • Residential voltage: 220 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz
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Chulalongkorn University ranks #1 in Bangkok in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Bangkok Chulalongkorn University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 26 rankings where Chulalongkorn University is listed.

Chulalongkorn University is ranked best in Bangkok for Medicine & Health (Dentistry). See all rankings for the Chulalongkorn University.

Saint John's University is ranked best in Bangkok for Law (Law). See all rankings for the Saint John's University.

Chulalongkorn University is ranked best in Bangkok for Social Studies & Humanities (Anthropology). See all rankings for the Chulalongkorn University.

Chulalongkorn University is ranked best in Bangkok for Languages & Literature (Linguistics). See all rankings for the Chulalongkorn University.

Chulalongkorn University is ranked best in Bangkok for Engineering (Biotechnology). See all rankings for the Chulalongkorn University.

Chulalongkorn University is ranked best in Bangkok for Natural Sciences (Chemistry). See all rankings for the Chulalongkorn University.

Chulalongkorn University is ranked best in Bangkok for Education (Education). See all rankings for the Chulalongkorn University.

King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi is ranked best in Bangkok for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi.

Chulalongkorn University is ranked best in Bangkok for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the Chulalongkorn University.

Chulalongkorn University is ranked best in Bangkok for Agriculture (Agriculture). See all rankings for the Chulalongkorn University.

Ranking publishers

British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:

Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: Asia:

Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 10% International research network 10% Citations per paper 10%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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Kiplinger

Criteria used in ranking -Kiplinger's Best College Values:

Quality Criteria 55% Cost Criteria 45%

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NTU ranking

Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:

Research Productivity: 25%

  • # Articles last 11 years: 10%
  • # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

  • # Citations last 11 years: 15%
  • # Citations last 2 years: 10%
  • Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

  • H-index last 2 years: 10%
  • # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
  • # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:

Employability (survey) 100%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Asia University Ranking:

Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% Teaching 25% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 7.5%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 20% International outlook (staff, students, research) 10% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 10%

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Urap

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Us News

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Wallstreet Journal USA & THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings:

Outcomes 40% (employability) Resources 30% Engagement 20% (teaching) Environment 10% (diversity)

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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