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PSU ranked #6 among Thailand’s top universities in QS World University Rankings 2027




Prince of Songkla University (PSU) has been ranked 6th among Thailand’s leading universities and placed in the 851–900 band globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027: Top Global Universities. The University received an overall score of 20.6, according to the rankings announced on 18 June 2026.



The QS World University Rankings 2027 are based on nine performance indicators with the following weightings:

Academic Reputation – 30%
Citations per Faculty – 20%
Employer Reputation – 15%
Employment Outcomes – 5%
Faculty-to-Student Ratio – 10%
International Faculty – 5%
International Research Network – 5%
International Students – 5%
Sustainability – 5%



The latest results place Prince of Songkla University among 13 Thai institutions featured in the rankings, reflecting the University’s continued commitment to academic excellence, impactful research, and international engagement.


Compiled by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), the QS World University Rankings are widely recognized as one of the world’s most influential and respected higher education ranking systems, providing comprehensive assessments of leading universities across the globe.