Domain · Life Sciences · Thailand
Life Sciences research in Thailand
Mahidol University ranks first in Thailand for Life Sciences research in 2022–2025 (#659 worldwide), followed by Chiang Mai University and Chulalongkorn University.
- Thailand's world rank
- #47 of 149 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 15k
- Top-10% rate
- 17.8%
- Ranked institutions
- 37
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Life Sciences in Thailand?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahidol UniversityBangkok | #659 | 27.6 | 18.3% | 1,246 |
| 2 | Chiang Mai UniversityChiang Mai | #660 | 27.6 | 24.7% | 1,240 |
| 3 | Chulalongkorn UniversityBangkok | #737 | 26.3 | 19.8% | 1,372 |
| 4 | Ministry of EducationBangkok | #893 | 24.2 | 33.3% | 212 |
| 5 | Prince of Songkla UniversitySongkhla | #1,360 | 19.5 | 18.7% | 907 |
| 6 | Kasetsart UniversityBangkok | #1,575 | 17.9 | 16.4% | 1,156 |
| 7 | Khon Kaen UniversityKhon Kaen | #1,601 | 17.7 | 18.7% | 885 |
| 8 | Siriraj HospitalBangkok | #1,980 | 15.3 | 14.6% | 262 |
| 9 | Walailak UniversityNakhon Si Thammarat | #2,458 | 12.9 | 20.9% | 286 |
| 10 | Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research UnitBangkok | #2,563 | 12.4 | 25.5% | 112 |
| 11 | National Science and Technology Development AgencyPathum Thani | #2,697 | 11.9 | 20.4% | 322 |
| 12 | Thammasat UniversityBangkok | #2,701 | 11.8 | 16.2% | 370 |
| 13 | Mahasarakham UniversityMaha Sarakham | #2,973 | 10.8 | 16.5% | 381 |
| 14 | Ramathibodi HospitalBangkok | #3,188 | 10.0 | 13.7% | 154 |
| 15 | Burapha UniversityChon Buri | #3,241 | 9.8 | 16.9% | 159 |
| 16 | Ubon Ratchathani UniversityUbon Ratchathani | #3,316 | 9.5 | 19.9% | 105 |
| 17 | Silpakorn UniversityBangkok | #3,415 | 9.2 | 12.9% | 208 |
| 18 | National Center for Genetic Engineering and BiotechnologyPathum Thani | #3,421 | 9.2 | 18.4% | 279 |
| 19 | King Chulalongkorn Memorial HospitalBangkok | #3,439 | 9.1 | 13.1% | 110 |
| 20 | Naresuan UniversityPhitsanulok | #3,465 | 9.1 | 14.4% | 251 |
| 21 | Mae Fah Luang UniversityChiang Rai | #3,915 | 7.7 | 21.0% | 325 |
| 22 | King Mongkut's Institute of Technology LadkrabangBangkok | #3,934 | 7.6 | 17.4% | 344 |
| 23 | Suranaree University of TechnologyNakhon Ratchasima | #3,946 | 7.6 | 20.2% | 267 |
| 24 | King Mongkut's University of Technology ThonburiBangkok | #4,054 | 7.3 | 18.4% | 231 |
| 25 | Asian Institute of TechnologyPathum Thani | #4,201 | 6.9 | 37.0% | 103 |
| 26 | University of PhayaoPhayao | #4,544 | 6.0 | 15.2% | 170 |
| 27 | Chulabhorn Research InstituteBangkok | #5,412 | 4.1 | 15.9% | 62 |
| 28 | Rangsit UniversityPathum Thani | #5,459 | 4.0 | 10.7% | 146 |
| 29 | Maejo UniversityChiang Mai | #5,484 | 3.9 | 17.3% | 154 |
| 30 | Rajamangala University of TechnologyThanyaburi | #5,524 | 3.8 | 14.7% | 127 |
| 31 | Srinakharinwirot UniversityBangkok | #5,557 | 3.8 | 12.3% | 171 |
| 32 | King Mongkut's University of Technology North BangkokBangkok | #5,773 | 3.4 | 16.2% | 161 |
| 33 | Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat UniversitySakon Nakhon | #6,048 | 2.8 | 14.3% | 81 |
| 34 | Rajamangala University of Technology IsanNakhon Ratchasima | #6,309 | 2.4 | 14.4% | 123 |
| 35 | Department of Livestock DevelopmentBangkok | #6,349 | 2.3 | 12.4% | 73 |
| 36 | Thaksin UniversitySongkhla | #7,156 | 96.0 | 11.7% | 69 |
| 37 | Suan Sunandha Rajabhat UniversityDusit | #7,292 | 75.0 | 14.8% | 61 |
Institutions in Thailand above the floor of 40 fractional works in Life Sciences, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Life Sciences researchers in Thailand?
Jian‐Kui Liu, Ruvishika S. Jayawardena and Sajeewa S. N. Maharachchikumbura rank highest among researchers based in Thailand.
- 1Jian‐Kui Liu#11,907 worldwide overall1.2k citations · 95 works
- 2Ruvishika S. Jayawardena#14,904 worldwide overall968 citations · 86 works
- 3Sajeewa S. N. Maharachchikumbura#17,733 worldwide overall1k citations · 134 works
- 4Ekachai Chukeatirote#19,425 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 79 works
- 5Ali H. Bahkali#27,451 worldwide overall1.9k citations · 193 works
- 6Kevin D. Hyde#28,272 worldwide overall4.8k citations · 706 works
- 7Saranyaphat Boonmee#38,034 worldwide overall929 citations · 68 works
- 8Saisamorn Lumyong#43,406 worldwide overall602 citations · 80 works
- 9Michaël Maes#63,676 worldwide overall851 citations · 74 works
- 10Chayanard Phukhamsakda#87,605 worldwide overall411 citations · 88 works
- 11Soottawat Benjakul#139,196 worldwide overall1.3k citations · 180 works
- 12Suleeporn Sangrajrang#216,322 worldwide overall355 citations · 89 works
- 13E.B. Gareth Jones#275,974 worldwide overall560 citations · 135 works
- 14Donаld L. J. Quicke#816,092 worldwide overall125 citations · 96 works
- 15S. Kanlayanarat#825,339 worldwide overall104 citations · 68 works