As a comprehensive research university in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Walailak University (WU) aims at connecting Thai scholars with peers all over the world through 14 schools of multiple disciplines (including science, engineering, medical and pharmaceutical sciences, nursing, public and allied health, arts & humanities, informatics, management, architecture, law and political science), three international colleges and a graduate school. In total, there are 46 degree programmes available through the 14 faculties and three international colleges. WU is committed to excellence in teaching with the highest number of over 92.62% or 435 fellows, senior fellows and principle fellows certified by a globally-recognised higher education framework of the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) in Thailand and in South-East Asia. Close to 9,000 students from 19 different countries both in full-time and various short visit programs make up our broad and inclusive student body.
At the postgraduate level, the University offers more than 20 degrees in science, engineering, agriculture, biotechnology, management and liberal arts. All our WU postgraduate studies, in which graduate candidates will be working closely with leading WU researchers, are designed to enhance your intellect, enliven your curiosity and fuel your passion to effectively and efficiently meet your professional goals.
Our teaching is also informed by high quality research to ensure quality learning that meets the real world theoretical and practical needs. As one of Thailand’s 14 Global and Frontier Research universities, WU, currently establishing 23 centers of excellence, is working with research partners in over 70 countries worldwide. All the students at WU are encouraged to participate in a research project in their final year to develop creative thinking, analysis, communication and digital skills.
WU is well-equipped with research facilities, including, to name just a few, high end equipment, workshops by world-leading experts, and also overseas research internships. WU is committed to students’ access to the state of the arts in their fields of study, so they are best prepared for their future careers. WU success is clearly evidenced by our strong performance in the SciMago Institutional Rankings where we are ranked at the 11th in Thailand. Besides, WU is also currently ranked in the top 4 leading research universities in sciences in Thailand in the Nature Index. WU’s ongoing journey to success is further marked by its current level of 601-800 ranking by the Time Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings.
As a campus university, WU fully supports its students with a well-equipped sports center, a modernized library, a lively student union and safe and luxurious accommodation on campus. Students are also provided with access to a full range of medical facilities and learning supports. With our guaranteed teaching quality, research excellence, and rich supports of students’ lifestyle on campus, it is no surprise that more than 90% of WU graduates are employed or can pursue their higher education within 6 months after graduation.
Website: http://www.wu.ac.th