Mahidol University : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About Mahidol University

Mahidol University has its origins in the establishment of Siriraj Hospital in 1888 by His Majesty King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), and the hospital’s medical school is the oldest institution of higher learning in Thailand, granting its first medical degree in 1893. Later becoming the University of Medical Sciences in 1943, Mahidol University was renamed with great honor in 1969 by H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej , after his Royal Father, H.R.H Prince Mahidol of Songkla , who is widely known as the ‘ Father of Modern Medicine and Public Health in Thailand ‘. Mahidol University has since developed into one of the most prestigious universities in Thailand, internationally known and recognized for the high caliber of research and teaching by its faculty, and its outstanding achievements in teaching, research, international academic collaboration and professional services. This diversified institution now offers top quality programs in numerous social and cultural disciplines, including the most doctoral programs of any institution in Thailand, yet has maintained its traditional excellence in medicine and the sciences.

About Mahidol University

Mahidol University has its origins in the establishment of Siriraj Hospital in 1888 by His Majesty King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), and the hospital’s medical school is the oldest institution of higher learning in Thailand, granting its first medical degree in 1893. Later becoming the University of Medical Sciences in 1943, Mahidol University was renamed with great honor in 1969 by H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej , after his Royal Father, H.R.H Prince Mahidol of Songkla , who is widely known as the ‘ Father of Modern Medicine and Public Health in Thailand ‘. Mahidol University has since developed into one of the most prestigious universities in Thailand, internationally known and recognized for the high caliber of research and teaching by its faculty, and its outstanding achievements in teaching, research, international academic collaboration and professional services. This diversified institution now offers top quality programs in numerous social and cultural disciplines, including the most doctoral programs of any institution in Thailand, yet has maintained its traditional excellence in medicine and the sciences.

University information

Students & Staff

Total students

26,602

UG students

78%

PG students

22%

International students

1,153

UG students

42%

PG students

58%

Total faculty staff

3,954

Domestic staff

96%

Int'l staff

4%

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

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Mahidol University is one of the top public universities in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. It is ranked #=256 in QS World University Rankings 2023.

QS World University Rankings

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2012
#255
2014
#283
2015
#=257
2016
#=295
2017
#=283
2018
#=334
2019
#380
2020
#314
2021
#252
2022
#=255
2023
#=256

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