About
Mahidol University is an autonomous public research university in Thailand. The university was founded as part of Siriraj Hospital in 1888. It was first called the University of Medical Science in 1943, and has been recognized as Thailand's fourth public university. The university was renamed in 1969 by King Bhumibol Adulyadej for his father, Mahidol Adulyadej, known as the "Father of Modern Medicine and Public Health in Thailand".
Ranked Top 358 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 71 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
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Key Facts
Historical Trend
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Top Subjects
Subject Rankings
QS
31 subjectsUS News
17 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Infectious Diseases | 48 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Immunology | =105 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =123 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | 170 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =216 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =230 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | 233 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 273 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =331 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =331 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =372 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =372 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =376 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =380 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =449 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =740 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,306 | 49.7 | 2026 |
ARWU
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Education | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Food Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 126–150 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 201–250 | 46.6 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 27.5 | 2026 |