Mahidol University
Nakhon Pathom, Thailand • Founded 1888 • QS 2027 #345 =
Updated May 2026 · Source: mahidol.ac.th
Overview
Established in 1888, the Mahidol University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Nakhon Pathom (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants).
Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand, Mahidol University (MU) is a large-sized coeducational Thai higher education institution. Mahidol University (MU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
This 136-year-old Thai higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
MU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
Address, phone, email, and online links for Mahidol University are listed below.
Academic Details
A snapshot of Mahidol University's academic profile — enrolment, staffing, and recognition.
Academic Structures
The academic units through which Mahidol University delivers teaching are listed below.
Unit 22 items
- College of Music
- College of Religious Studies
- College of Sports Science and Technology
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies
- Faculty of Graduate Studies
- Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
- Faculty of Liberal Arts
- Faculty of Medical Technology
- Faculty of Medicine Ramthibodi Hospital
- Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
- Faculty of Nursing
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Physical Therapy
- Faculty of Public Health
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
- Faculty of Tropical Medicine
- Faculty of Veterinary Science
- Mahidol University International College
- Ratchasuda College
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand.
Contemplative Education (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
International (College) 25 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Mathematics
- Arts and Humanities
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biology
- Biomedicine
- Chemistry
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- E-Business/Commerce
- Economics
- Environmental Studies
- Finance
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Hotel Management
- International Business
- International Studies
- Management
- Marketing
- Media Studies
- Nursing
- Physics
- Social Sciences
- Southeast Asian Studies
- Tourism
Management (College) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- E-Business/Commerce
- Educational Administration
- Human Resources
- Management
- Marketing
Music (College) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Conducting
- Jazz and Popular Music
- Music
- Music Theory and Composition
- Musical Instruments
- Musicology
Ratchasuda (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Education of the Handicapped
Religious Studies (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Religious Studies
Sports Science and Technology (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Sports
Dentistry (Faculty) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dental Hygiene
- Dental Technology
- Dentistry
- Oral Pathology
- Orthodontics
- Periodontics
- Stomatology
Engineering (Faculty) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Soil Science
- Surveying and Mapping
Environment and Resources Studies (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Ecology
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Natural Resources
- Waste Management
Graduate Studies (Faculty) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- English
- Health Administration
- Human Rights
- Information Management
- Information Technology
- Science Education
- Thai Languages
Information and Communication Technology (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Information Technology
- Telecommunications Engineering
Liberal Arts (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
- English
- Thai Languages
Medical Technology (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Medical Technology
Medicine (Faculty) 14 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anaesthesiology
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedics
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Paediatrics
- Pathology
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Radiology
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
- Surgery
- Toxicology
Medicine (Faculty) 26 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anaesthesiology
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Dermatology
- Epidemiology
- Forensic Medicine and Dentistry
- Genetics
- Immunology
- Medical Technology
- Medicine
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedics
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Paediatrics
- Parasitology
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Radiology
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
- Social and Preventive Medicine
- Surgery
Nursing (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Nursing
Pharmacy (Faculty) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biochemistry
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Food Science
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Physiology
- Traditional Eastern Medicine
Physical Therapy (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physical Therapy
Public Health (Faculty) 16 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Behavioural Sciences
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Chemistry
- Community Health
- Engineering
- Entomology
- Epidemiology
- Health Administration
- Health Education
- Microbiology
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Occupational Health
- Parasitology
- Public Health
- Statistics
Science (Faculty) 20 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anatomy
- Applied Linguistics
- Aquaculture
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Foreign Languages Education
- Genetics
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Modern Languages
- Molecular Biology
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physics
- Physiology
- Plant and Crop Protection
Social Sciences and Humanities (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
- Education
- Health Administration
- Social Sciences
Tropical Medicine (Faculty) 12 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Entomology
- Food Science
- Hygiene
- Immunology
- Microbiology
- Nutrition
- Paediatrics
- Parasitology
- Pathology
- Social and Preventive Medicine
- Tropical Medicine
- Zoology
Veterinary Science (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Animal Husbandry
- Veterinary Science
- Wildlife
Child and Family Development (Institute) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Behavioural Sciences
- Child Care and Development
- Family Studies
Health Development (Institute) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Child Care and Development
- Health Administration
Human Rights and Peace Studies (Institute) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Human Rights
- Peace and Disarmament
Innovative Learning (Institute) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Curriculum
- Educational Sciences
Molecular Biosciences (Institute) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Botany
- Embryology and Reproduction Biology
- Genetics
- Laboratory Techniques
- Medical Technology
- Molecular Biology
- Neurology
- Pharmacology
- Plant and Crop Protection
Nutrition (Institute) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Behavioural Sciences
- Chemistry
- Community Health
- Food Science
- Microbiology
- Nutrition
- Physiology
- Toxicology
Population and Social Research (Institute) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Demography and Population
- Social Studies
Languages and Cultures of Asia (Research Division) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Cultural Studies
- Development Studies
- Native Language
- Rural Studies
- South and Southeast Asian Languages
- Southeast Asian Studies
Programs Offered
All active programmes at Mahidol University are listed by degree level.
391 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Thailand
Bachelor's Degree 106 programmes
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Master's Degree 173 programmes
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Doctorate 100 programmes
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Postgraduate Diploma 12 programmes
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How to apply to Mahidol University
What applying to Mahidol University involves, in five steps.
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Browse the programme catalogue
Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Mahidol University offers 391 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.
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Check eligibility for your chosen programme
Each programme at Mahidol University has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.
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Get your documents ready
Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.
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Apply through the official channel
Apply directly via Mahidol University's online portal at mahidol.ac.th. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.
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Reach out and track your application
After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at +66 (2) 849 6000. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mahidol University
Quick reference for Mahidol University: founding, control type, and recognition status.
When did Mahidol University open?
Mahidol University traces its founding to 1888 (approximately 138 years ago).
Where is Mahidol University located?
Mahidol University is located in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.
Is Mahidol University public or private?
Mahidol University operates as a public institution.
What is the student enrolment at Mahidol University?
Student enrolment at Mahidol University is around 6,332.
Where does Mahidol University stand in university rankings?
Mahidol University holds rank QS 2027 #345 =.
What qualification levels does Mahidol University offer?
Programmes at Mahidol University cover bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
How many faculties does Mahidol University have?
Mahidol University has 22 academic units.
Is Mahidol University officially recognised?
Yes, Mahidol University is recognised by Higher Education Commission, Ministry of Education.
Where can I learn more about Mahidol University?
You can find Mahidol University online at mahidol.ac.th.
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