Mahidol University

For over 130 years, Mahidol University has been guided by the philosophy of our namesake, H.R.H. Prince Mahidol of Songkla, “True success is not in the learning, but in its application to the benefit of mankind.” Our world-renowned institutes, academics and researchers focus on translational research to make a difference to people’s lives on a local and global level. Our historical strengths in Medicine and Health Sciences and our modern experience as a comprehensive university has led to expertise in a range of cutting-edge interdisciplinary areas, from medical robotics to health social-science.

Our research excellence has been recognized through international rankings, being ranked as Number 1 in Thailand by Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020; NTU Rankings 2019; and SCImago Institutions Ranking 2020, which ranks intellectual property innovation; and through the development of our many longstanding research partnerships and joint research units with universities around the world.