Chiang Mai University
(CMU)
About
Chiang Mai University is a national public research university in northern Thailand founded in 1964. It has a strong emphasis on engineering, science, agriculture, and medicine. Its instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, professional, and continuing education offered through resident instruction. Its main campus lies between central Chiang Mai and Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai province.
Ranking Overview
LatestRanked Top 526 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 60 subject rankings
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Key Facts
- Students
- 35,691
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 4%
- Female : Male
- 61 : 39
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant and Animal Science | 19 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Infectious Diseases | 106 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | 175 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =255 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =311 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | 390 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 443 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =485 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | 496 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =743 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =776 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Physics | =812 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =814 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =987 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,285 | 47.3 | 2026 |
QS
24 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Nursing | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Art & Design | 201-300 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =274 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 351-400 | - | 2025 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Sciences | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 501-575 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science & Information Systems | 701-750 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 501–600 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Education | 601–800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 1001+ | 11.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |