List of universities and colleges in Thailand

This is a categorized listing of universities in Thailand.

Public universities and colleges

The public universities were formerly called government universities and fully supported by the government. Currently they are independent as government supported public universities. However, their staff are no longer civil servants. Application is by annual nationwide competitive admission examination or occasionally by special direct application.

Mor Nor Niwet, Naresuan University

University	Nick	Founded	Location (Main Campus)	Website
Maejo University	MJU	1996	Chiang Mai	[1]
Mahasarakham University	MSU	1994	Maha Sarakham	[2]
Nakhon Phanom University	NPU	2005	Nakhon Phanom	[3]
Naresuan University	NU	1990	Phitsanulok	[4]
National Institute of Development Administration	NIDA	1966	Bangkok	[5]
Pathumwan Institute of Technology	PTWIT	1999	Bangkok	[6]
Prince of Songkla University	PSU	1967	Songkhla	[7]
Princess of Naradhiwas University	PNU	2005	Narathiwat	[8]
Ramkhamhaeng University	RU	1971	Bangkok	[9]
Silpakorn University	SU	1943	Bangkok	[10]
Srinakharinwirot University	SWU	1949	Bangkok	[11]
Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University	STOU	1978	Bangkok	[12]
Ubon Ratchathani University	UBU	1990	Ubon Ratchathani	[13]

Autonomous universities

Autonomous universities have their own administrative structure and budgeting system for self-governance and full autonomy, allowing decision making on administrative and management matters to be handled by the university itself.

Main Auditorium, Chulalongkorn University

Sithan gate, Khon Kaen University

Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

	University	Nick	Founded	Location (Main Campus)	Website
1	Burapha University	BUU	1955	Chonburi	[14]
2	Chiang Mai University	CMU	1964	Chiang Mai	[15]
3	Chulalongkorn University	CU	1917	Bangkok	[16]
4	Kasetsart University	KU	1943	Bangkok	[17]
5	Khon Kaen University	KKU	1964	Khon Kaen	[18]
6	King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang	KMITL	1960	Bangkok	[19]
7	King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok	KMUTNB	1959	Bangkok	[20]
8	King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi	KMUTT	1960	Bangkok	[21]
9	Mae Fah Luang University	MFU	1998	Chiang Rai	[22]
10	Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University	MCU	1887	Bangkok	[23]
11	Mahamakut Buddhist University	MBU	1893	Bangkok	[24]
12	Mahidol University	MU	1943	Bangkok	[25]
13	Navamindradhiraj University	NMU	2011	Bangkok	[26]
14	University of Phayao	UP	2010	Phayao	[27]
15	Suan Dusit University	SDU	1934	Bangkok	[28]
16	Suranaree University of Technology	SUT	1990	Nakhon Ratchasima	[29]
17	Thaksin University	TSU	1968	Songkhla	[30]
18	Thammasat University	TU	1934	Bangkok	[31]
19	Walailak University	WU	1992	Nakhon Si Thammarat	[32]

Rajabhat Universities system

Uttaradit Rajabhat University

Uttaradit Rajabhat University

Ubon Ratchathani University

Thammasat University

Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University

Silpakorn University

Walailak University

Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University

There are 39 universities in the Rajabhat Universities system. The universities are designed to provide higher education to regional provinces. They were formerly called Rajabhat Institutes and originally emerged as colleges of education. Admission is by competitive direct application. Some Rajabhat Universities have several campuses such as Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University.

	University	Nick	Founded	Location (Main Campus)	Website
1	Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University	BSRU	1896	Bangkok	[33]
2	Buri Ram Rajabhat University	BRU	1971	Buriram	[34]
3	Chaiyaphum Rajabhat University	CPRU	1997	Chaiyaphum	[35]
4	Chandrakasem Rajabhat University	Chandra	1940	Bangkok	[36]
5	Chiang Mai Rajabhat University	CMRU	1924	Chiang Mai	[37]
6	Chiang Rai Rajabhat University	CRU	1973	Chiang Rai	[38]
7	Dhonburi Rajabhat University	DRU	1948	Bangkok	[39]
8	Kalasin Rajabhat University	KSU		Kalasin	[40]
9	Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University	KPRU	1973	Kamphaeng Phet	[41]
10	Kanchanaburi Rajabhat University	KRU	1973	Kanchanaburi	[42]
11	Lampang Rajabhat University	LPRU	1971	Lampang	[43]
12	Loei Rajabhat University	LRU	1973	Loei	[44]
13	Maha Sarakham Rajabhat University	RMU	1925	Maha Sarakham	[45]
14	Muban Chom Bung Rajabhat University	MCRU	1954	Ratchaburi	[46]
15	Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University	NPRU	1936	Nakhon Pathom	[47]
16	Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University	NRRU	1913	Nakhon Ratchasima	[48]
17	Nakhon Sawan Rajabhat University	NSRU	1922	Nakhon Sawan	[49]
18	Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University	NSTRU	1957	Nakhon Si Thammarat	[50]
19	Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University	VRU	1932	Bangkok	[51]
20	Phetchabun Rajabhat University	PCRU	1973	Phetchabun	[52]
21	Phetchaburi Rajabhat University	PBRU	1926	Phetchaburi	[53]
22	Phranakhon Rajabhat University	PNRU	1892	Bangkok	[54]
23	Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University	ARU	1985	Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya	[55]
24	Phuket Rajabhat University	PKRU	1971	Phuket	[56]
25	Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University	PSRU	1926	Phitsanulok	[57]
26	Rajanagarindra Rajabhat University			Chachoengsao
27	Rambhaibarni Rajabhat University	RBRU	1972	Chantaburi	[58]
28	Roi Et Rajabhat University	RERU	2001	Roi Et	[59]
29	Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University	SNRU	1964	Sakon Nakhon	[60]
30	Sisaket Rajabhat University	SSKRU	1997	Sisaket	[61]
31	Songkhla Rajabhat University	SKRU	1919	Songkhla	[62]
32	Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University	SSRU	1937	Bangkok	[63]
33	Suratthani Rajabhat University	SRU		Surat Thani	[64]
34	Surin Rajabhat University	SRRU	1973	Surin	[65]
35	Thepsatri Rajabhat University	TRU	1920	Lopburi	[66]
36	Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University	UBRU	1947	Ubon Ratchathani	[67]
37	Udon Thani Rajabhat University	UDRU	1923	Udon Thani	[68]
38	Uttaradit Rajabhat University	URU	1936	Uttaradit	[69]
39	Yala Rajabhat University	YRU	1934	Yala	[70]

Rajamangala Universities of Technology system

The Rajamangala University of Technology system includes nine schools. It was formerly a polytechnic institute system and then was renamed "Rajamangala Institute of Technology" before being granted university status. Admission is by direct application.

	University	Nick	Founded	Location (Main Campus)	Website
1	Rajamangala University of Technology Isan	RMUTI	1975	Nakhon Ratchasima	[71]
2	Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep	RMUTK	1975	Bangkok	[72]
3	Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna	RMUTL	1975	Chiang Mai	[73]
4	Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon	RMUTP	1975	Bangkok	[74]
5	Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin	RMUTR	1975	Bangkok	[75]
6	Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya	RMUTRV	1975	Songkhla	[76]
7	Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi	RMUTSB	1975	Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya	[77]
8	Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok	RMUTTO	1975	Chonburi	[78]
9	Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi	RMUTT	1975	Pathum Thani	[79]

Colleges and institutes

	University	Nick	Founded	Location (Main Campus)	Website
1	Bunditpatanasilpa institute	BPI	1998	Bangkok	[80]
2	Civil Aviation Training Center	CATC	1961	Bangkok	[81]
3	Phramongkutklao College of Medicine	PCM	1975	Bangkok	[82]
4	Police Nursing College	PNC	1969	Bangkok	[83]
5	Praboromarajchanok Institute	PI	1993	Bangkok	[84]
6	Royal Thai Army Nursing College	RTANC	1963	Bangkok	[85]
7	Royal Thai Navy College of Nursing	RTNCN	1968	Bangkok	[86]
8	The Royal Thai Air Force Nursing College	RTAFNC	1958	Bangkok	[87]
9	Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy	CRMA	1887	Nakhon Nayok	[88]
10	Royal Thai Navy Academy	RTNA	1898	Samut Prakan	[89]
11	Royal Thai Air Force Academy	RTAFA	1952	Bangkok	[90]
12	Royal Police Cadet Academy	RPCA	1902	Nakhon Pathom	[91]

Private universities and colleges

Universities

Assumption University

Kasem Bundit University

Shinawatra University

Shinawatra University

The MUA's directory of Schools and Universities is now available in Word (English) and Excel (Thai) formats. The link above no longer works.

	University	Nick	Founded	Location (Main Campus)	Website
1	Asia-Pacific International University	APIU	1947	Saraburi	[92]
2	Asian University		1993	Chonburi	[93]
3	Assumption University	AU	1969	Bangkok	[94]
4	Bangkok University	BU	1962	Bangkok	[95]
5	Bangkokthonburi University	BTU	2002	Bangkok	[96]
6	Chaopraya University	CPU	1995	Nakhon Sawan	[97]
7	Christian University	CTU	1983	Nakhon Pathom	[98]
8	Dhurakij Pundit University	DPU	1968	Bangkok	[99]
9	E-sarn University	ESU	2002	Khon Kaen	[100]
10	Eastern Asia University	EAU	1996	Pathumthani	[101]
11	Hatyai University	HU	1996	Songkhla	[102]
12	Huachiew Chalermprakiet University	HCU	1941	Bangkok	[103]
13	Kasem Bundit University	KBU	1987	Bangkok	[104]
14	Krirk University		1952	Bangkok	[105]
15	Mahanakorn University of Technology	MUT	1990	Bangkok	[106]
16	North Eastern University	NEU	1988	Khon Kaen	[107]
17	North Chiang Mai University	NCU	1999	Chiang Mai	[108]
18	Pathumthani University	PTU	1999	Pathum Thani	[109]
19	Payap University		1974	Chiang Mai	[110]
20	The University of Central Thailand	TUCT	1986	Nakhon Sawan	[111]
21	Ratchathani University	RTU	1993	Ubon Ratchathani	[112]
22	Rattana Bundit University	RBAC	1997	Bangkok	[113]
23	Saint John's University	SJU	1989	Bangkok	[114]
24	Shinawatra University	SIU	1999	Pathumthani	[115]
25	Siam University	SU	1965	Bangkok	[116]
26	South-East Asia University	SAU	1976	Bangkok	[117]
27	Sripatum University	SPU	1970	Bangkok	[118]
28	Stamford International University	STIU	1995	Phetchaburi	[119]
29	Rangsit University	RSU	1985	Pathumthani	[120]
30	The Far Eastern University	FEU	1999	Chiang Mai	[121]
31	University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce	UTCC	1940	Bangkok	[122]
32	Vongchavalitkul University	VU	1984	Nakhon Ratchasima	[123]
33	Webster University Thailand	WUTC	1999	Phetchaburi	[124]
34	Westhern University	WTU	1997	Kanchanaburi	[125]
35	Yala Islamic University	YIU	1998	Pattani	[126]
36	Nation University (Yonok University)
37	The Eastern University of Management and Technology	UMT	1999	Ubon Ratchathani	[127]
38	Thonburi University	ThonburiU	1998	Bangkok	[128]
39	North Bangkok University	NBU	2001	Bangkok	[129]

Institutes

Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University

Kasetsart University

Mae Fah Luang University

Asian Institute of Technology

	Colleges and Institutes	Nick	Founded	Location (Main Campus)	Website
1	Arsom Silp Institute of the Arts	AIT	2006	Bangkok	[130]
2	Bangkok School of Management	BSM	1998	Bangkok	[131]
3	Chulabhorn Graduate Institute	CGI	2005	Bangkok	[132]
4	Institute of Technology Ayothaya	ITA	2007	Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya	[133]
5	Kantana Institute	KI	2010	Bangkok
6	Learning Institute For Everyone	LIFE	2010	Samut Songkram	[134]
7	Panyapiwat Institute of Management	PIM	2007	Nonthaburi	[135]
8	Rajapark Institute	RI	1993	Bangkok	[136]
9	SAE Institute Bangkok	SAE	2002	Bangkok	[137]
10	Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology	TNI	2005	Bangkok	[138]

Colleges

	Colleges and Institutes	Nick	Founded	Location (Main Campus)	Website
1	Bangkok Suvarnabhumi College	BSC	2006	Bangkok	[139]
2	Bundit Boriharnthurakit College	BBC		Khon Kaen
3	Cambridge College (Thailand)	CCT	2011	Phitsanulok	[140]
4	Chalermkarnchana College	CKC	2004	Sisaket	[141]
5	Chiangrai College	CRC	2003	Chiang Rai	[142]
6	College of Asian Scholars	CAS	1999	Khon Kaen	[143]
7	Dusit Thani College	DTC	1993	Bangkok	[144]
8	International Buddhist College	IBC	2005	Songkhla	[145]
9	Lampang Inter-Tech College	LITC	2004	Lampang	[146]
10	Lumnamping College	LPC	1998	Tak	[147]
11	Nakhonratchasima College	NMC	2002	Nakhon Ratchasima	[148]
12	Phanomwan College	PLC	2007	Nakhon Ratchasima	[149]
13	Phitsanulok College	PLC	2002	Pitsanulok	[150]
14	Raffles International College		1993	Bangkok	[151]
15	Saengtham College		1975	Nakhon Pathom	[152]
16	Saint Louis College	SLC	1985	Bangkok	[153]
17	Santapol College	STU	1998	Udon Thani	[154]
18	Siam Technology College	STC	2005	Bangkok	[155]
19	Southeast Bangkok College	SBC	1999	Bangkok	[156]
20	Southern College of Technology	SCT	1999	Nakhon Sri Thammarat	[157]
21	St Theresa International College	STIC	2000	Nakhon Nayok	[158]
22	Tapee College	TC	1999	Surat Thani	[159]
23	Thongsuk College		1994	Bangkok	[160]

Intergovernmental institute

	Colleges and Institutes	Nick	Founded	Location (Main Campus)	Website
1	Asian Institute of Technology	AIT	1959	Pathum Thani	[161]

Joint schools

• Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment (JGSEE)
• Thailand Graduate Institute of Science and Technology (TGIST)

Groups of universities

• LAOTSE
• Greater Mekong Sub-region Academic and Research Network

See also

• List of colleges and universities by country
• List of colleges and universities
• Education in Thailand
• List of schools in Thailand

External links

• Thailand Colleges and Universities
• Colleges and Universities in Thailand at DMOZ