Thammasat University

2 Prachan Road, Bangkok

#=596 QS Global World Ranking
PublicStatus
HighResearch Output
29,481Total Students
2,694Faculty
471Int'l Students

About

Thammasat University (TU) is the second oldest, leading comprehensive university in Thailand. Inaugurated in 1934 with social science and humanities to serve society’s thirst for modern knowledge. Thammasat, thus, has been known as “the university for the people”.

From the mid-1980s, TU has expanded to cover most disciplines, including science, technology, and health, so as to contribute more to society. Apart from teaching, Thammasat is an internationallyrenowned university, which emphasizes research and innovation. With the vision “Grooming the nextgeneration of leaders for...
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Thammasat University (TU) is the second oldest, leading comprehensive university in Thailand. Inaugurated in 1934 with social science and humanities to serve society’s thirst for modern knowledge. Thammasat, thus, has been known as “the university for the people”.

From the mid-1980s, TU has expanded to cover most disciplines, including science, technology, and health, so as to contribute more to society. Apart from teaching, Thammasat is an internationallyrenowned university, which emphasizes research and innovation. With the vision “Grooming the nextgeneration of leaders for Thailand and international communities”, Thammasat is bringing together students of all backgrounds to maximize their potential and be capable, innovative, caring and want to serve society. Through our multi-dimensional education, Thammasat has produced graduates with high skills, knowledge and adaptability, making Thammasat the university with highest employability rate and high employers’ satisfaction in Thailand.

National and International Collaborative educational network is increasingly flourishing. A collaboration with SkillLane, Thailand’s chief learning and digital training platform, resulted in a codesigned online master’s degree program. Knowledge and skills are delivered digitally, no longer restricted to traditional full-time students.

Thammasat Researchers has won numerous international awards for innovation, aiming to concretely improve standards of living in health, medicine, industry, and communication. These global acknowledgements are evidence of TU’s academic achievements and creativity.

International Students seeking an institution of higher learning with a global mindset will find that TU is ready to meet the challenge. It is well prepared to produce leaders for new generations in Thailand and overseas who are able to cope with increasingly complex demands of the contemporary world.

Thammasat offers world-class education; all of our curricula are adapted to respond to the country’s needs and the increasing significance of Asia and the ASEAN community. - We enhance our leadership role in various forms of academic collaborations with leading universities in ASEAN and Asia. - We promote involvement in spearheading and suggesting creative solutions to society through various media, particularly in issues within the context of the university’s academic expertise.
- We foster Thammasat’s spirit and advance society, democracy, morality, arts and culture for the public and society through our curricular and extra-curricular activities and academic services, along with regular holistic health services to society.

Social responsibility is always cherished in the heart of our students, as they say “I love Thammasat because Thammasat teaches me to love the people”.

Programs at Thammasat University are taught in both Thai and English (for International Program Courses).

LIST OF THAMMASAT INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

Take a look at Thammasat’s website and social media accounts to find out more: Facebook; Twitter.

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Facilities

Thammasat University has four campuses:

• Tha Prachan
• Rangsit
• Pattaya
• Lampang

Thammasat Rangsit Campus has a sports stadium and facilities that hosted the 1988 Asian Games. The...
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Student life

Thammasat has a total of 381 international students from 21 nationalities which represent around 1.4 percent of student body.
There are a number of sports, art and culture, and volunteer activities...
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Admission

For more information about admissions, contact the Office of the Registrar.

For more information on international admissions, contact Office of International Affairs. International students should...
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Careers

The percentage of graduates who find a job 12 months after graduation is around 96 percent which is ranked as number one in Thailand for “Graduate Employment Rate” in the 2020 QS Graduate...
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About

Thammasat University (TU) is the second oldest, leading comprehensive university in Thailand. Inaugurated in 1934 with social science and humanities to serve society’s thirst for modern knowledge. Thammasat, thus, has been known as “the university for the people”.

From the mid-1980s, TU has expanded to cover most disciplines, including science, technology, and health, so as to contribute more to society. Apart from teaching, Thammasat is an internationallyrenowned university, which emphasizes research and innovation. With the vision “Grooming the nextgeneration of leaders for...
Read more

Thammasat University (TU) is the second oldest, leading comprehensive university in Thailand. Inaugurated in 1934 with social science and humanities to serve society’s thirst for modern knowledge. Thammasat, thus, has been known as “the university for the people”.

From the mid-1980s, TU has expanded to cover most disciplines, including science, technology, and health, so as to contribute more to society. Apart from teaching, Thammasat is an internationallyrenowned university, which emphasizes research and innovation. With the vision “Grooming the nextgeneration of leaders for Thailand and international communities”, Thammasat is bringing together students of all backgrounds to maximize their potential and be capable, innovative, caring and want to serve society. Through our multi-dimensional education, Thammasat has produced graduates with high skills, knowledge and adaptability, making Thammasat the university with highest employability rate and high employers’ satisfaction in Thailand.

National and International Collaborative educational network is increasingly flourishing. A collaboration with SkillLane, Thailand’s chief learning and digital training platform, resulted in a codesigned online master’s degree program. Knowledge and skills are delivered digitally, no longer restricted to traditional full-time students.

Thammasat Researchers has won numerous international awards for innovation, aiming to concretely improve standards of living in health, medicine, industry, and communication. These global acknowledgements are evidence of TU’s academic achievements and creativity.

International Students seeking an institution of higher learning with a global mindset will find that TU is ready to meet the challenge. It is well prepared to produce leaders for new generations in Thailand and overseas who are able to cope with increasingly complex demands of the contemporary world.

Thammasat offers world-class education; all of our curricula are adapted to respond to the country’s needs and the increasing significance of Asia and the ASEAN community. - We enhance our leadership role in various forms of academic collaborations with leading universities in ASEAN and Asia. - We promote involvement in spearheading and suggesting creative solutions to society through various media, particularly in issues within the context of the university’s academic expertise.
- We foster Thammasat’s spirit and advance society, democracy, morality, arts and culture for the public and society through our curricular and extra-curricular activities and academic services, along with regular holistic health services to society.

Social responsibility is always cherished in the heart of our students, as they say “I love Thammasat because Thammasat teaches me to love the people”.

Programs at Thammasat University are taught in both Thai and English (for International Program Courses).

LIST OF THAMMASAT INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

Take a look at Thammasat’s website and social media accounts to find out more: Facebook; Twitter.

Read less

+46 More

Thammasat University has four campuses:

• Tha Prachan
• Rangsit
• Pattaya
• Lampang

Thammasat Rangsit Campus has a sports stadium and facilities that hosted the 1988 Asian Games. The campus houses an international convention center, theater, shops, shopping mall, canteens, parks, and the student activity complex with over 150 clubs and societies.

Special features include:
• An Indoor Climbing Gym
• Thammasat X-Treme Plaza
• Kayaking
• Aquatic Sport Center and Thammasat Stadium
• Thammasat Creative Spaces (TCS)

Other student services can be found here.

Support services available at the university include:

• Business Zone
• Disabled Students Service Center
• Office of Information and Communication Technology
• Office of International Affairs
• Property and Sports Management Office
• Thammasat Book Center
• Thammasat Convention...
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Thammasat has a total of 381 international students from 21 nationalities which represent around 1.4 percent of student body.
There are a number of sports, art and culture, and volunteer activities for the students to enjoy.

Students live both on campus and off campus. Find out more about Thammasat Rangsit Campus here.

For more information about admissions, contact the Office of the Registrar.

For more information on international admissions, contact Office of International Affairs. International students should check the Handbook for International Students.

Find out more about the Asian Development Bank/Japan Scholarship Program here. The guidelines to apply for ADB/JSP scholarship at Thammasat University can be found here.

The percentage of graduates who find a job 12 months after graduation is around 96 percent which is ranked as number one in Thailand for “Graduate Employment Rate” in the 2020 QS Graduate Employability Rankings.Students at Thammasat can utilize the Career Development Center that:

• Assist students to discover their career opportunities and prepare career planning
• Organize career preparation workshops and activities
• Provide career counseling services
• Channel news and job/internship opportunities

Thammasat also has a notable alumni network.

QS World University Ranking

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Data

2012
#551- 600
2014
#601-650
2015
#601-650
2016
#601-650
2017
#601-650
2018
#601-650
2019
#601-650
2020
#601-650
2021
#561-570
2022
#601-650
2023
#651-700
2024
#=600
2025
#=596

Ranking criteria

20.8

Overall

24.6

Academic Reputation

2.1

Citations per Faculty

84.6

Employment Outcomes

19.4

Employer Reputation

26.6

Faculty Student Ratio

9.1

International Faculty Ratio

41

International Research Network

1.7

International Students Ratio

33.6

Sustainability

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Student & Staff

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Data

Total students

29,481

PG students

6%

UG students

94%

International students

471

PG students

47%

UG students

53%

Total faculty staff

2,694

Int'l staff

190

Domestic staff

2504

Total students

29,481

PG students

6%

UG students

94%

International students

471

PG students

47%

UG students

53%

Total faculty staff

2,694

Domestic staff

2504

Int'l staff

190

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