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Chulalongkorn University
(CU)
About
Chulalongkorn University is a public autonomous research university in Bangkok, Thailand. The university was originally founded during King Chulalongkorn's reign as a school for training royal pages and civil servants in 1899 at the Grand Palace. It was later established as a national university in 1917, making it the oldest institute of higher education in Thailand.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 212 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 84 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 34,173
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 4%
- Female : Male
- 55 : 45
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
46 subjectsARWU
18 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Science | 43 | 165.7 | 2025 |
| Dentistry | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
US News
28 subjectsTHE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 251–300 | 44.1 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 251–300 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Chulalongkorn University?
Chulalongkorn University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 212, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 601-700, US News Rank =491.
When was Chulalongkorn University founded?
Chulalongkorn University was founded in 1917.
What are the top subjects at Chulalongkorn University?
Top subjects at Chulalongkorn University include: Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Performing Arts, Petroleum Engineering, Mineral & Mining Engineering.
Where is Chulalongkorn University located?
Chulalongkorn University is located in Bangkok, Thailand.