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Top research institutions in Thailand

Chulalongkorn University ranks first in Thailand on research quality in 2022–2025 (#699 worldwide), followed by Mahidol University and Chiang Mai University.

Ranked by research quality, 2022–2025

#InstitutionWorld rankTop-10% rateWorksAll time
1Chulalongkorn UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #699 18.7% 8,118 #1
2Mahidol UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #751 19.7% 6,740 #2
3Chiang Mai UniversityUniversity · Chiang Mai #979 20.0% 6,382 #3
4Prince of Songkla UniversityUniversity · Songkhla #1,485 17.4% 4,569 #5
5Kasetsart UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #1,678 15.0% 4,206 #7
6Khon Kaen UniversityUniversity · Khon Kaen #1,716 18.8% 4,455 #4
7Ministry of EducationGovernment institution · Bangkok #1,987 30.6% 535 #13
8Thammasat UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #2,188 16.9% 3,527 #9
9King Mongkut's University of Technology North BangkokUniversity · Bangkok #2,267 15.2% 2,655 #10
10Mahasarakham UniversityUniversity · Maha Sarakham #2,371 18.5% 2,165 #19
11King Mongkut's University of Technology ThonburiUniversity · Bangkok #2,489 16.8% 2,020 #6
12Walailak UniversityUniversity · Nakhon Si Thammarat #2,567 25.0% 1,374 #20
13King Mongkut's Institute of Technology LadkrabangUniversity · Bangkok #2,870 13.6% 2,688 #8
14Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and TechnologyUniversity · Rayong #2,980 12.8% 505 #18
15National Science and Technology Development AgencyGovernment institution · Pathum Thani #3,922 17.0% 1,154 #17
16Siriraj HospitalHospital / health system · Bangkok #4,015 13.4% 1,671 #15
17Suranaree University of TechnologyUniversity · Nakhon Ratchasima #4,036 16.3% 1,464 #12
18Silpakorn UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #4,238 12.2% 1,089 #23
19Burapha UniversityUniversity · Chon Buri #4,645 13.5% 952 #29
20Ramathibodi HospitalHospital / health system · Bangkok #4,656 13.4% 1,169 #24
21Asian Institute of TechnologyUniversity · Pathum Thani #4,862 24.1% 844 #11
22Ubon Ratchathani UniversityUniversity · Ubon Ratchathani #4,927 17.9% 466 #32
23Naresuan UniversityUniversity · Phitsanulok #5,020 13.4% 1,204 #22
24Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research UnitResearch facility · Bangkok #5,054 28.6% 386 #14
25Krirk UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #5,574 13.7% 941 #51
26Srinakharinwirot UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #5,612 13.5% 1,339 #28
27Synchrotron Light Research InstituteResearch facility · Nakhon Ratchasima #5,803 14.8% 358 #31
28Rajamangala University of TechnologyUniversity · Thanyaburi #6,004 13.8% 1,023 #41
29University of PhayaoUniversity · Phayao #6,101 18.1% 998 #34
30King Chulalongkorn Memorial HospitalHospital / health system · Bangkok #6,165 13.9% 838 #36
31Mae Fah Luang UniversityUniversity · Chiang Rai #6,676 19.9% 957 #38
32Rangsit UniversityUniversity · Pathum Thani #6,692 14.2% 1,001 #45
33National Center for Genetic Engineering and BiotechnologyResearch facility · Pathum Thani #7,658 17.3% 465 #27
34National Institute of Development AdministrationUniversity · Bangkok #7,705 25.6% 508 #42
35Shinawatra UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #7,907 21.2% 308 #59
36Joint Graduate School of Energy and EnvironmentUniversity · Bangkok #8,075 23.8% 126 #43
37National Nanotechnology CenterResearch facility · Pathum Thani #8,150 17.4% 313 #33
38Rajamangala University of Technology IsanUniversity · Nakhon Ratchasima #8,477 13.5% 894 #35
39Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Nakhon Pathom #8,699 9.1% 218 #30
40Maejo UniversityUniversity · Chiang Mai #8,821 13.9% 496 #47
41Thai Red Cross SocietyInstitution · Bangkok #9,051 15.8% 326 #46
42Ministry of Public HealthFunder · Nonthaburi #9,538 15.7% 386 #21
43Suan Sunandha Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Dusit #9,671 12.0% 828 #26
44Assumption UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #10,265 12.6% 462 #60
45Bangkok UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #10,293 16.2% 463 #37
46Dhurakij Pundit UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #10,446 13.6% 493 #57
47Chulabhorn HospitalHospital / health system · Bangkok #10,463 14.0% 352 #66
48Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Nakhon Si Thammarat #10,834 13.1% 182 #77
49Ramkhamhaeng UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #11,291 12.4% 364 #56
50The Royal College Of Anesthesiologists Of ThailandUniversity · Bangkok #11,863 21.6% 196 #62
51Chulabhorn Research InstituteResearch facility · Bangkok #12,056 16.9% 157 #52
52Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Sakon Nakhon #12,076 11.5% 361 #67
53Chiang Mai Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Chiang Mai #12,545 13.6% 183 #76
54Rajamangala University of Technology RattanakosinUniversity · Nakhon Pathom #12,594 17.1% 296 #78
55Phramongkutklao HospitalHospital / health system · Bangkok #12,810 8.9% 412 #54
56Navamindradhiraj UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #12,864 12.3% 337 #73
57Boromarajonani College of NursingUniversity · Chiang Mai #13,066 14.1% 107 #90
58National Electronics and Computer Technology CenterGovernment institution · Pathum Thani #13,097 11.3% 258 #39
59Thaksin UniversityUniversity · Songkhla #13,438 8.2% 451 #53
60Thailand Center of Excellence in PhysicsResearch facility · Chiang Mai #13,613 12.8% 126 #55
61National Astronomical Research Institute of ThailandGovernment institution · Chiang Mai #13,659 11.5% 116 #72
62Siam UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #13,999 11.8% 225 #71
63PTT Public Company Limited (Thailand)Company · Bangkok #14,127 6.4% 290 #64
64Phuket Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Phuket #14,366 22.1% 177 #87
65Food and Drug AdministrationGovernment institution · Nonthaburi #14,371 13.0% 163 #16
66Bangkok HospitalHospital / health system · Bangkok #14,589 8.2% 232 #61
67Chulabhorn Graduate InstituteUniversity · Bangkok #14,592 12.7% 104 #69
68Bangkokthonburi UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #14,634 4.8% 465 #113
69Rajamangala University of Technology LannaUniversity · Chiang Mai #15,063 10.6% 316 #84
70PetromatNonprofit · Bangkok #15,140 13.5% 171 #50
71Vajira HospitalHospital / health system · Bangkok #15,633 11.9% 183 #93
72Rajamangala University of Technology KrungthepUniversity · Bangkok #15,829 11.2% 484 #70
73Stamford International UniversityUniversity · Phetchaburi #15,838 13.1% 201 #121
74Thailand National Metal and Materials Technology CenterResearch facility · Pathum Thani #16,272 12.9% 90 #44
75Rajamangala University of Technology SrivijayaUniversity · Songkhla #16,278 8.5% 297 #75
76Rajavithi HospitalHospital / health system · Bangkok #16,647 11.5% 150 #68
77Muban Chombueng Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Ratchaburi #16,706 25.6% 73 #101
78Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-okUniversity · Chon Buri #16,909 10.8% 266 #119
79Yala Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Yala #16,986 3.7% 507 #112
80UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional OfficeNonprofit · Bangkok #17,151 27.7% 66 #82
81Suan Dusit UniversityUniversity · Dusit #17,217 16.4% 144 #81
82Pathumthani UniversityUniversity · Pathum Thani #17,520 19.3% 102 #98
83Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #17,622 10.2% 203 #83
84Centre of Excellence in MathematicsUniversity · Bangkok #18,205 12.5% 64 #80
85Department of Livestock DevelopmentGovernment institution · Bangkok #18,248 11.3% 112 #118
86Kanchanaburi Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Kanchanaburi #18,383 16.8% 105 #95
87Nakhon Phanom UniversityUniversity · Nakhon Phanom #18,558 12.8% 199 #116
88Thai Health Promotion FoundationGovernment institution · Bangkok #18,746 14.3% 121 #102
89Sirindhorn College of Public HealthUniversity · Chon Buri #18,774 13.4% 98 #137
90Department of Disease ControlGovernment institution · Nonthaburi #18,965 19.4% 77 #49
91Thammasat University HospitalHospital / health system · Pathum Thani #19,017 7.9% 163 #88
92Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Pathum Thani #19,065 8.1% 227 #141
93Institute of DermatologyUniversity · Bangkok #19,100 7.7% 160 #40
94Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological ResearchResearch facility · Khlong Luang #19,232 10.3% 119 #105
95Pibulsongkram Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Phitsanulok #19,242 9.8% 158 #128
96Chonburi HospitalHospital / health system · Chon Buri #19,362 12.3% 70 #115
97Rajamangala University of Technology Phra NakhonUniversity · Bangkok #19,591 10.5% 193 #106
98Naresuan University HospitalHospital / health system · Phitsanulok #19,661 9.5% 222 #91
99Suratthani Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Surat Thani #19,697 11.6% 165 #120
100North Chiang Mai UniversityUniversity · Chiang Mai #19,996 14.8% 134 #126
101Kalasin UniversityUniversity · Kalasin #20,102 17.0% 200 #135
102Rajabhat Maha Sarakham UniversityUniversity · Maha Sarakham #20,233 11.1% 232 #127
103Fatoni UniversityUniversity · Pattani #20,369 16.9% 140 #158
104Bumrungrad International HospitalHospital / health system · Bangkok #20,493 11.4% 67 #130
105Phetchaburi Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Phetchaburi #20,728 14.9% 102 #151
106Ministry of Agriculture and CooperativesGovernment institution · Phra Nakhon #20,854 11.3% 122 #109
107Phetchabun Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Phetchabun #20,987 12.7% 98 #150
108Udon Thani Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Udon Thani #21,030 9.0% 155 #131
109Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Nakhon Ratchasima #21,182 12.3% 158 #124
110University of the Thai Chamber of CommerceUniversity · Bangkok #21,250 16.8% 150 #92
111Loei Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Loei #21,525 8.4% 74 #161
112Center of Excellence on Hazardous Substance ManagementUniversity · Bangkok #21,741 19.4% 63 #74
113Charoenkrung Pracharak HospitalHospital / health system · Bangkok #21,909 12.2% 74 #123
114Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Ubon Ratchathani #21,952 9.8% 147 #134
115Nation UniversityUniversity · Lampang #22,111 12.0% 91 #79
116Mahanakorn University of TechnologyUniversity · Bangkok #22,118 7.6% 127 #58
117Payap UniversityUniversity · Chiang Mai #22,459 14.6% 133 #138
118Buriram Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Buriram #22,922 8.6% 149 #172
119Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima HospitalHospital / health system · Nakhon Ratchasima #23,095 4.5% 144 #122
120Songklanagarind HospitalHospital / health system · Hat Yai #23,293 13.1% 66 #139
121Sukhothai Thammathirat Open UniversityUniversity · Nonthaburi #23,336 13.8% 189 #142
122Rajamangala University of Technology SuvarnabhumiUniversity · Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya #23,364 12.6% 141 #111
123Huachiew Chalermprakiet UniversityUniversity · Samut Prakan #23,480 10.3% 91 #159
124Social Security Office (Thailand)Company · Bangkok #23,651 9.7% 67 #89
125Princess of Naradhiwas UniversityUniversity · Narathiwat #23,923 6.2% 87 #132
126Chiang Rai Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Chiang Rai #24,221 10.8% 124 #146
127Lampang Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Lampang #24,234 13.0% 108 #140
128Sripatum UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #24,337 10.5% 133 #162
129Uttaradit Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Uttaradit #24,376 8.7% 77 #169
130Asia Pacific International UniversityUniversity · Saraburi #24,550 13.1% 72 #168
131Electricity Generating Authority of ThailandGovernment institution · Bang Kruai #24,562 11.9% 88 #155
132Department of National Parks Wildlife and Plant ConservationGovernment institution · Bangkok #24,711 12.3% 66 #156
133Phranakhon Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #24,733 9.2% 83 #85
134Police General HospitalHospital / health system · Bangkok #24,968 4.0% 132 #107
135Mahamakut Buddhist UniversityUniversity · Salaya #25,057 28.2% 78 #186
136Asia CentreNonprofit · Bangkok #25,367 14.4% 70 #103
137Bhumibol Adulyadej HospitalHospital / health system · Bangkok #25,454 6.9% 69 #180
138Songkhla Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Songkhla #25,562 8.0% 137 #99
139Roi et Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Roi Et #25,582 13.6% 75 #182
140Nakhon Sawan Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Nakhon Sawan #25,588 8.2% 94 #164
141Far Eastern UniversityUniversity · Chiang Mai #25,591 4.5% 170 #166
142Southeast Asia UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #25,593 6.3% 66 #149
143Court of AppealGovernment institution · Chatuchak #25,631 9.5% 138 #96
144Thepsatri Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Lopburi #25,847 4.6% 82 #174
145Thai-Nichi Institute of TechnologyUniversity · Bangkok #26,216 4.9% 152 #160
146Rajabhat Rajanagarindra UniversityUniversity · Chachoengsao #26,249 5.8% 75 #165
147Hatyai HospitalHospital / health system · Songkhla #26,265 6.8% 74 #170
148Hatyai UniversityUniversity · Songkhla #26,421 9.5% 63 #185
149Prapokklao HospitalHospital / health system · Chanthaburi #26,539 6.4% 64 #153
150Asian UniversityUniversity · Bang Lamung #26,993 4.8% 82 #136
151Central Chest Institute of ThailandResearch facility · Nonthaburi #27,013 9.9% 66 #181
152Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #27,313 8.1% 67 #133
153Lampang HospitalHospital / health system · Lampang #27,593 2.6% 87 #171
154Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #27,705 7.2% 67 #190
155Kasem Bundit UniversityUniversity · Bangkok #27,709 6.5% 61 #163
156Rambhai Barni Rajabhat UniversityUniversity · Chanthaburi #27,752 3.8% 62 #167

Institutions above the volume floor, ranked within Thailand on the quality composite for 2022–2025; research measures only, not teaching. The tick on each rate track is the world’s rate in this record, 16.5% — teal above it, red below; bars are scaled to the largest institution on this page.

Size against quality inside Thailand

The upper left is the interesting corner: institutions that publish less than the national giants and land more of it in the world top 10%.

0%20%40%mean 13.0564%fractional works (log) →share in the world top 10% →Chulalongkorn University: 8,118, 18.7%Mahidol University: 6,740, 19.7%Chiang Mai University: 6,382, 20.0%Prince of Songkla University: 4,569, 17.4%Kasetsart University: 4,206, 15.0%Khon Kaen University: 4,455, 18.8%Ministry of Education: 535, 30.6%Thammasat University: 3,527, 16.9%King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok: 2,655, 15.2%Mahasarakham University: 2,165, 18.5%King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi: 2,020, 16.8%Walailak University: 1,374, 25.0%King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang: 2,688, 13.6%Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology: 505, 12.8%National Science and Technology Development Agency: 1,154, 17.0%Siriraj Hospital: 1,671, 13.4%Suranaree University of Technology: 1,464, 16.3%Silpakorn University: 1,089, 12.2%Burapha University: 952, 13.5%Ramathibodi Hospital: 1,169, 13.4%Asian Institute of Technology: 844, 24.1%Ubon Ratchathani University: 466, 17.9%Naresuan University: 1,204, 13.4%Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit: 386, 28.6%Krirk University: 941, 13.7%Srinakharinwirot University: 1,339, 13.5%Synchrotron Light Research Institute: 358, 14.8%Rajamangala University of Technology: 1,023, 13.8%University of Phayao: 998, 18.1%King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital: 838, 13.9%Mae Fah Luang University: 957, 19.9%Rangsit University: 1,001, 14.2%National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology: 465, 17.3%National Institute of Development Administration: 508, 25.6%Shinawatra University: 308, 21.2%Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment: 126, 23.8%National Nanotechnology Center: 313, 17.4%Rajamangala University of Technology Isan: 894, 13.5%Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University: 218, 9.1%Maejo University: 496, 13.9%Thai Red Cross Society: 326, 15.8%Ministry of Public Health: 386, 15.7%Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University: 828, 12.0%Assumption University: 462, 12.6%Bangkok University: 463, 16.2%Dhurakij Pundit University: 493, 13.6%Chulabhorn Hospital: 352, 14.0%Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University: 182, 13.1%Ramkhamhaeng University: 364, 12.4%The Royal College Of Anesthesiologists Of Thailand: 196, 21.6%Chulabhorn Research Institute: 157, 16.9%Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University: 361, 11.5%Chiang Mai Rajabhat University: 183, 13.6%Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin: 296, 17.1%Phramongkutklao Hospital: 412, 8.9%Navamindradhiraj University: 337, 12.3%Boromarajonani College of Nursing: 107, 14.1%National Electronics and Computer Technology Center: 258, 11.3%Thaksin University: 451, 8.2%Thailand Center of Excellence in Physics: 126, 12.8%National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand: 116, 11.5%Siam University: 225, 11.8%PTT Public Company Limited (Thailand): 290, 6.4%Phuket Rajabhat University: 177, 22.1%Food and Drug Administration: 163, 13.0%Bangkok Hospital: 232, 8.2%Chulabhorn Graduate Institute: 104, 12.7%Bangkokthonburi University: 465, 4.8%Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna: 316, 10.6%Petromat: 171, 13.5%Vajira Hospital: 183, 11.9%Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep: 484, 11.2%Stamford International University: 201, 13.1%Thailand National Metal and Materials Technology Center: 90, 12.9%Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya: 297, 8.5%Rajavithi Hospital: 150, 11.5%Muban Chombueng Rajabhat University: 73, 25.6%Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok: 266, 10.8%Yala Rajabhat University: 507, 3.7%UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office: 66, 27.7%Suan Dusit University: 144, 16.4%Pathumthani University: 102, 19.3%Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University: 203, 10.2%Centre of Excellence in Mathematics: 64, 12.5%Department of Livestock Development: 112, 11.3%Kanchanaburi Rajabhat University: 105, 16.8%Nakhon Phanom University: 199, 12.8%Thai Health Promotion Foundation: 121, 14.3%Sirindhorn College of Public Health: 98, 13.4%Department of Disease Control: 77, 19.4%Thammasat University Hospital: 163, 7.9%Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University: 227, 8.1%Institute of Dermatology: 160, 7.7%Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research: 119, 10.3%Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University: 158, 9.8%Chonburi Hospital: 70, 12.3%Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon: 193, 10.5%Naresuan University Hospital: 222, 9.5%Suratthani Rajabhat University: 165, 11.6%North Chiang Mai University: 134, 14.8%Kalasin University: 200, 17.0%Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University: 232, 11.1%Fatoni University: 140, 16.9%Bumrungrad International Hospital: 67, 11.4%Phetchaburi Rajabhat University: 102, 14.9%Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives: 122, 11.3%Phetchabun Rajabhat University: 98, 12.7%Udon Thani Rajabhat University: 155, 9.0%Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University: 158, 12.3%University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce: 150, 16.8%Loei Rajabhat University: 74, 8.4%Center of Excellence on Hazardous Substance Management: 63, 19.4%Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital: 74, 12.2%Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University: 147, 9.8%Nation University: 91, 12.0%Mahanakorn University of Technology: 127, 7.6%Payap University: 133, 14.6%Buriram Rajabhat University: 149, 8.6%Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital: 144, 4.5%Songklanagarind Hospital: 66, 13.1%Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University: 189, 13.8%Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi: 141, 12.6%Huachiew Chalermprakiet University: 91, 10.3%Social Security Office (Thailand): 67, 9.7%Princess of Naradhiwas University: 87, 6.2%Chiang Rai Rajabhat University: 124, 10.8%Lampang Rajabhat University: 108, 13.0%Sripatum University: 133, 10.5%Uttaradit Rajabhat University: 77, 8.7%Asia Pacific International University: 72, 13.1%Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand: 88, 11.9%Department of National Parks Wildlife and Plant Conservation: 66, 12.3%Phranakhon Rajabhat University: 83, 9.2%Police General Hospital: 132, 4.0%Mahamakut Buddhist University: 78, 28.2%Asia Centre: 70, 14.4%Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital: 69, 6.9%Songkhla Rajabhat University: 137, 8.0%Roi et Rajabhat University: 75, 13.6%Nakhon Sawan Rajabhat University: 94, 8.2%Far Eastern University: 170, 4.5%Southeast Asia University: 66, 6.3%Court of Appeal: 138, 9.5%Thepsatri Rajabhat University: 82, 4.6%Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology: 152, 4.9%Rajabhat Rajanagarindra University: 75, 5.8%Hatyai Hospital: 74, 6.8%Hatyai University: 63, 9.5%Prapokklao Hospital: 64, 6.4%Asian University: 82, 4.8%Central Chest Institute of Thailand: 66, 9.9%Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University: 67, 8.1%Lampang Hospital: 87, 2.6%Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University: 67, 7.2%Kasem Bundit University: 61, 6.5%Rambhai Barni Rajabhat University: 62, 3.8%Chiang Mai UniversityMahidol UniversityChulalongkorn Univer…Prince of Songkla Un…
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