Public & Private Universities in Thailand

This page containns useful information about universities, colleges, and technical schools in Thailand. Some of the names listed on this page are linked to corresponding websites, just pass your mouse over the names to see the links.


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Please note that some of these listings have links to the university website.

Public Universities

The public universities were formerly called government universities. They still receive some support from the government, but the staff are no longer civil servants. Admission is by an annual nationwide competitive examination.

  • King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi
  • Mae Fah Luang University
  • Maejo University
  • Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
  • Mahapanya Vidayalai
  • Mahamakut Buddhist University
  • Mahasarakham University
  • Mahidol University
  • Nakhonphanom University
  • Naresuan University
  • National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA)
  • Pathumwan Institute of Technology
  • Prince of Songkhla University
  • Princess of Naradhiwas University
  • Ramkhamhaeng University (open university)
  • Silpakorn University
  • Silpakorn University (ERA)
  • Srinakharinwirot University
  • Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University
  • Suranaree University of Technology
  • Thaksin University
  • Thammasat University
  • Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT)
  • Ubon Ratchathani University
  • Walailak University

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    Rajabhat Universities

    Over half of the provinces have a government Rajabhat University, formerly Rajabhat Institute, traditionally a Teacher Training College. There are 41 Rajabhat Universities.


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    Private universities

    Primary Source: WikipediA



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