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2 Best PhD Universities in Thailand

Dhurakijpundit University tops our list of 2 PhD universities in Thailand on research impact (18,954 citations). Krirk University (#33 in Thailand) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 15 courses to choose from.

2 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
DU Dhurakijpundit University logo
#32 in Thailand Thailand

Dhurakijpundit University

Public University · 11 courses in PhD

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#32 in Thailand · by research impact
18,954 citations · h-index 57
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2Top pick
KU Krirk University logo
#33 in Thailand Thailand

Krirk University

Public University · 4 courses in PhD

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—International
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#33 in Thailand · by research impact
17,607 citations · h-index 50
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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Dhurakijpundit University has the largest research record in this group, with 18,954 citations and an h-index of 57.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 2 public to 0 private institutions.

What the courses look like

The most common subjects are Business & Management (6), Medicine & Health Sciences (3), Engineering (2) and Professional Accounting & Finance (1). The usual length is 3 years and 3 or 4 years full-time. 100% are full-time. Dhurakijpundit University offers the widest choice, with 11 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for PhD in Thailand?

Dhurakijpundit University (#32 in Thailand) and Krirk University (#33 in Thailand) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer PhD in Thailand?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a PhD course take in Thailand?

Most listed courses run 3 years, with 3 or 4 years full-time the next most common.

Which university has the most PhD courses in Thailand?

Dhurakijpundit University, with 11, ahead of Krirk University (4).

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