MFU Retains Top Spot in ‘THE’ 2023 World University Rankings

     Mae Fah Luang University tops the ranking for the fourth consecutive year in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023. Out of 1,799 universities across 104 countries and regions, MFU was ranked in the 801-1000 tier alongside Chulalongkorn University, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi and Mahidol University in the latest THE 2023 World University Rankings, released on 12 October 2022. 

     The overall score of MFU was 29.8-33.9. Specially, the University performed the strongest in Thailand in citations at 58.8 and international outlook at 47.0. The President of Mae Fah Luang University, Assoc. Prof. Dr.Chayaporn Wattanasiri stated that “This ranking reflects the competitive situation and impact of COVID-19 that have challenged universities in Thailand. We have to adapt ourselves to the new normal and meet the expectation of society in producing high quality works and playing vital roles in regional and international levels. Although Mae Fah Luang University is still the Young University, we have outstanding performance in citations and international outlook aspects. Moreover, the scores for teaching, research and industry income have increased from the last year. The higher scores indicate the strong effort and hard work of the university community in achieving our vision to become a leading university in asean with international recognition.”

     The Times Higher Education World University Rankings are the only global performance tables that judge research-intensive universities across all their core missions: teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook. The performance indicators are grouped into five areas: Teaching 30% (the learning environment); Research 30% (volume, income and reputation); Citations 30% (research influence); International outlook 7.5% (staff, students and research); and Industry Income 2.5% (knowledge transfer).

Ranking of Universities in Thailand

• 801–1000    Chulalongkorn University
• 801–1000    King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi
• 801–1000    Mae Fah Luang University
• 801–1000    Mahidol University
• 1001–1200    Chiang Mai University
• 1201–1500    Khon Kaen University
• 1201–1500    King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok
• 1201–1500    Prince of Songkla University
• 1201–1500    Suranaree University of Technology
• 1201–1500    Thammasat University
• 1501+        Burapha University
• 1501+        Kasetsart University
• 1501+        King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
• 1501+        Mahasarakham University
• 1501+        Naresuan University
• 1501+        Silpakorn University
• 1501+        Srinakharinwirot University
• 1501+        Walailak University

     This year, out of 71 universities in ASEAN, Mae Fah Luang University was ranked in the joint 14^th alongwith other ASEAN universities in 801-1000 group.

Ranking of Universities in ASEAN

• 1    National University of Singapore (Singapore)    19
• 2    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (Singapore)    36
• 3    Universiti Brunei Darussalam (Brunei Darussalam)    301–350
• 4=    Ateneo de Manila University (Philippines)    351–400
• 4=    University of Malaya    (Malaysia)    351–400
• 6=    Duy Tan University (Vietnam)    401–500
• 6=    Universiti Teknologi Petronas (Malaysia)    401–500
• 6=    Ton Duc Thang University (Vietnam)    401–500
• 6=    Universiti Utara Malaysia (Malaysia)    401–500
• 10=    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (Malaysia)    601–800
• 10=    Universiti Putra Malaysia (Malaysia)    601–800
• 10=    Universiti Sains Malaysia (Malaysia)    601–800
• 10=    Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (Malaysia)    601–800
• 14=    Chulalongkorn University (Thailand)    801–1000
• 14=    King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (Thailand)    801–1000
• 14=    Mae Fah Luang University (Thailand)    801–1000
• 14=    Mahidol University (Thailand)    801–1000
• 14=    Universiti Malaysia Pahang (Malaysia)    801–1000
• 14=    Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris  (Malaysia)    801–1000
• 14=    University of the Philippines (Philippines)    801–1000
• 14=    Sunway University (Malaysia)    801–1000
• 14=    Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) (Malaysia)    801–1000

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