Mae Fah Luang University (MFU) maintains its number one position in Thailand for the 5th consecutive year in the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2024, released on 14 May 2024. This ranking listed the world’s best universities that are 50 years old or younger.
Out of 673 universities from 79 territories (up from 605 in 2023), MFU ranked 1st in Thailand, joint 16th in ASEAN and within the 401 - 500 band globally. This year, five Thai universities participated in the ranking: Mae Fah Luang University, Naresuan University, Suranaree University of Technology, University of Phayao, and Walailak University. Four additional Thai universities are listed with “reporter” status, meaning they provided data but did not meet ranking eligibility criteria.
The list of top universities in ASEAN countries in THE Young University Rankings 2024:
Ranked 1st (1) Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Ranked 2nd (32) Universiti Teknologi Petronas
Ranked 3rd (71) Universiti Utara Malaysia
Ranked 4th (89) Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Ranked 5th (146) Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)
Ranked 6th (159) Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Ranked 7th (179) Ton Duc Thang University
Ranked 8th (189) Sunway University)
Ranked 9th (198) Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
Ranked 10th (201 - 250) Duy Tan University
Ranked 11th (251 - 300) Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
Ranked joint 12th (301 - 350) Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Ranked joint 14th (351 - 400) BINUS University and Universiti Malaysia Perlis
Ranked joint 16th (401 - 500) Mae Fah Luang University, Multimedia University, Suranaree University of Technology, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), and Vietnam National University
THE Young University Rankings 2024 are based on the same 18 performance indicators as THE World University Rankings to assess research-intensive universities across all their core missions: teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook. However, the weightings are recalibrated to reflect the profile of missions of young universities. The rankings include institutions that were founded between 1974 and the present. The performance indicators are grouped into five areas: Teaching 29.5% (the learning environment); Research Environment 29% (volume, income and reputation); Research Quality 30% (citation impact, research strength, research excellence and research influence); International outlook 7.5% (staff, students and research); and Industry Income 4% (income and patents).
MFU's remarkable achievement reflects its dedication to developing high-quality research, fostering international student and researcher exchange programmes, supporting researchers in publishing in leading academic journals, and building collaborations with public and private sectors. MFU remains committed to collaborating across sectors to drive Thai education forward. This includes supporting technology transfer and innovation to the private sector in order to ultimately generate economic, social, and cultural value for the country, aligning with its vision: "A Leading University in ASEAN with International Recognition Strives for Well-being and Sustainable Future."
For more information:
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2024/young-university-rankings
