Universities in Thailand climb global rankings
Thailand and Malaysia Universities Boost Global Competitiveness
Chulalongkorn University in Thailand and Universiti Malaya in Malaysia are making strides in the global education market, with both institutions aiming to improve their rankings and attract more international students.
According to the QS World University Rankings, Chulalongkorn University placed 117th in Asia, followed closely by Mahidol University and King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi. To boost its standing, Chulalongkorn University is increasing its international student population through diversifying its programs and enhancing research institutes. The university offers a wide range of international Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral programs across various faculties such as Engineering, Science, Architecture, Business, Economics, Political Science, and Communication Arts.
In addition, Chulalongkorn University is focusing on research in areas like biotechnology, energy, environment, and Asian studies to maintain its academic prestige. The university has also been the top institution in Thailand for academic reputation for 14 consecutive years.
Meanwhile, Universiti Malaya, the oldest higher-education institution in Malaysia, is aiming to provide financial assistance to encourage students to go abroad and exchange staff more frequently with Chulalongkorn University. The university ranked globally for the first time in the 2014 edition of the QS World University Rankings and has since broken into the Top 60.
Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand and Malaysia, is emerging as a serious contender in the global education market. Other universities in the region are also adopting similar strategies to boost their global competitiveness. For instance, Universiti Putra Malaysia aims to improve its ranking, currently at 148th, by the QS World University Rankings, and projects it will be ranked 134th next year. Over 1,900 UPM students traveled abroad this year for exchanges, internships, research, and conferences.
In addition, universities in Southeast Asia are collaborating with various industries to increase their presence in high-impact academic journals and build strategic partnerships at home and abroad. Singapore, for example, launched an initiative in the early 2000s to make the country a leading education hub by creating top global universities and attracting international students.
The region also benefits from a strong intra-Asean flow of students, with countries like Singapore and Malaysia attracting many Chinese students due to classes offered in English and a wide use of Mandarin. This trend is reflected in the number of foreign students at Chulalongkorn University, which currently stands at about 3,200, representing a growing share of the university's total student population of over 41,000.
In a bid to foster leadership and independence, Universiti Putra Malaysia gives students ownership of their experiences, while Chulalongkorn University is committed to welcoming even more students from around the world. For instance, Chulalongkorn University has held talks featuring world-renowned academic figures like Andrew Ng to maintain its reputation for academic excellence.
In conclusion, Chulalongkorn University and Universiti Malaya, along with other universities in Southeast Asia, are making significant strides in the global education market. Through diversifying their programs, enhancing research institutes, and collaborating with various industries, these universities are attracting international students and increasing their global competitiveness.
Read also:
- Early Onset Puberty: Its Definition, Triggers, Risks, and Managing Strategies
- Critics Among Influencers: Championing 'Natural' Birth Control Methods. Essential Information Explained
- Underground Geek Movements Triumphed in 2025: The Emergence of Mainstream Acceptance for Niche Subcultures
- Unbelievable! Such insanity.
