Field · Social Sciences · Thailand
Social Sciences research in Thailand
Mahidol University ranks first in Thailand for Social Sciences research in 2022–2025 (#513 worldwide), followed by Chulalongkorn University and Walailak University.
- Thailand's world rank
- #46 of 151 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 9.2k
- Top-10% rate
- 20.7%
- Ranked institutions
- 42
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Social Sciences in Thailand?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahidol UniversityBangkok | #513 | 28.8 | 30.5% | 513 |
| 2 | Chulalongkorn UniversityBangkok | #723 | 24.8 | 20.9% | 633 |
| 3 | Walailak UniversityNakhon Si Thammarat | #859 | 22.9 | 36.7% | 177 |
| 4 | Mahasarakham UniversityMaha Sarakham | #924 | 22.0 | 27.0% | 421 |
| 5 | Chiang Mai UniversityChiang Mai | #934 | 21.9 | 24.5% | 454 |
| 6 | Khon Kaen UniversityKhon Kaen | #965 | 21.5 | 24.5% | 363 |
| 7 | King Mongkut's Institute of Technology LadkrabangBangkok | #1,072 | 20.3 | 29.5% | 163 |
| 8 | Krirk UniversityBangkok | #1,126 | 19.8 | 15.4% | 206 |
| 9 | Prince of Songkla UniversitySongkhla | #1,487 | 16.6 | 28.8% | 347 |
| 10 | King Mongkut's University of Technology North BangkokBangkok | #1,522 | 16.3 | 20.6% | 122 |
| 11 | Thammasat UniversityBangkok | #1,530 | 16.3 | 22.4% | 393 |
| 12 | Kasetsart UniversityBangkok | #1,589 | 15.8 | 23.6% | 292 |
| 13 | Silpakorn UniversityBangkok | #1,651 | 15.4 | 13.8% | 143 |
| 14 | Srinakharinwirot UniversityBangkok | #1,722 | 14.9 | 24.5% | 159 |
| 15 | National Institute of Development AdministrationBangkok | #1,976 | 13.4 | 28.8% | 111 |
| 16 | Rangsit UniversityPathum Thani | #2,262 | 11.8 | 17.9% | 113 |
| 17 | Rajamangala University of TechnologyThanyaburi | #2,810 | 9.3 | 24.9% | 103 |
| 18 | Suan Sunandha Rajabhat UniversityDusit | #2,909 | 8.9 | 14.6% | 211 |
| 19 | King Mongkut's University of Technology ThonburiBangkok | #2,965 | 8.7 | 28.7% | 122 |
| 20 | Suranaree University of TechnologyNakhon Ratchasima | #3,162 | 8.0 | 36.2% | 68 |
| 21 | Dhurakij Pundit UniversityBangkok | #3,269 | 7.6 | 22.4% | 97 |
| 22 | Asian Institute of TechnologyPathum Thani | #3,510 | 6.8 | 31.2% | 92 |
| 23 | Bangkok UniversityBangkok | #3,533 | 6.7 | 20.9% | 110 |
| 24 | Burapha UniversityChon Buri | #3,724 | 6.1 | 19.0% | 87 |
| 25 | Assumption UniversityBangkok | #3,765 | 6.0 | 12.7% | 120 |
| 26 | Ramkhamhaeng UniversityBangkok | #3,768 | 6.0 | 11.8% | 98 |
| 27 | Shinawatra UniversityBangkok | #3,793 | 5.9 | 22.4% | 70 |
| 28 | Thaksin UniversitySongkhla | #3,825 | 5.8 | 8.8% | 100 |
| 29 | Rajamangala University of Technology RattanakosinNakhon Pathom | #3,909 | 5.6 | 24.9% | 62 |
| 30 | University of PhayaoPhayao | #3,981 | 5.4 | 27.8% | 69 |
| 31 | Mae Fah Luang UniversityChiang Rai | #4,188 | 4.8 | 23.9% | 89 |
| 32 | Fatoni UniversityPattani | #4,330 | 4.4 | 20.4% | 83 |
| 33 | Rajamangala University of Technology IsanNakhon Ratchasima | #4,332 | 4.4 | 26.3% | 64 |
| 34 | Rajamangala University of Technology KrungthepBangkok | #4,362 | 4.3 | 18.4% | 102 |
| 35 | Naresuan UniversityPhitsanulok | #4,387 | 4.2 | 24.6% | 69 |
| 36 | Bangkokthonburi UniversityBangkok | #4,963 | 2.8 | 6.6% | 88 |
| 37 | Yala Rajabhat UniversityYala | #5,179 | 2.3 | 4.2% | 204 |
| 38 | Court of AppealChatuchak | #5,201 | 2.3 | 10.2% | 86 |
| 39 | Naresuan University HospitalPhitsanulok | #5,318 | 2.0 | 13.0% | 65 |
| 40 | Stamford International UniversityPhetchaburi | #5,617 | 143.0 | 11.1% | 72 |
| 41 | Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat UniversityPathum Thani | #5,627 | 141.0 | 12.5% | 64 |
| 42 | Far Eastern UniversityChiang Mai | #6,147 | 40.0 | 5.1% | 69 |
Institutions in Thailand above the floor of 40 fractional works in Social Sciences, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Social Sciences researchers in Thailand?
이재호, 이주현 and 김원태 rank highest among researchers based in Thailand.
How Thailand compares with other countries in Social Sciences