Walailak University Ranked 2nd in Thailand for Arts and Humanities in SCImago Institutions Rankings 2025

Walailak University has achieved an impressive milestone by being ranked 2nd in Thailand in the field of Arts and Humanities according to the SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR) 2025. The university also placed 63rd in Asia and 579th globally in this category. In the overall rankings, Walailak University was ranked 12th in Thailand, out of 33 Thai universities included, 641st in Asia, and 1,854th in the world, among 5,051 higher education institutions globally.

Recently, SCImago Institutions Rankings announced the 2025 results via www.scimagoir.com. The rankings assess research institutions worldwide based on performance across three key dimensions: Research (50%), Innovation (30%), and Societal Impact (20%).

In addition to its strong performance in Arts and Humanities, Walailak University also ranked prominently in several other subject areas:

1. Arts and Humanities – 2nd in Thailand, 63rd in Asia, 579th in the world
2. Economics, Econometrics, and Finance – 3rd in Thailand, 195th in Asia, 746th in the world
3. Veterinary Science – 8th in Thailand, 143rd in Asia, 530th in the world
4. Business, Management, and Accounting – 8th in Thailand, 274th in Asia, 1,066th in the world
5. Social Sciences – 8th in Thailand, 276th in Asia, 1,142nd in the world

In terms of specific ranking dimensions:

• Research Rank: Improved to 6th in Thailand, up from 7th last year
• Innovation Rank: Rose to 23rd in Thailand, up from 27th
• Societal Rank: Placed 15th in Thailand

SCImago Institutions Rankings is a globally recognized system for evaluating research institutions across six sectors: Government, Health, Universities, Companies, Non-profit, and All sectors. In 2025, a total of 9,756 institutions were ranked worldwide, including 5,051 universities.

This recognition highlights Walailak University’s growing reputation in research and academic excellence, and its contributions to innovation and societal development both nationally and internationally.