SUT Ranks Among Top 3 Science and Technology Universities
in U.S. News Best Global Rankings 2026-2027, Securing 11th Domestically

 

 

    Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) reinforces its position as a national leader in science, technology, and innovation, having been ranked among the top 3 science and technology universities in Thailand in the Best Global Universities Rankings 2026–2027 by U.S. News & World Report. This prestigious ranking focuses on evaluating research potential and international academic reputation.

 

 

This year's rankings encompass 2,250 leading universities across 105 countries worldwide, utilizing data from Clarivate™—a Web of Science platform—as a primary source for evaluating research performance, academic citations, and international research collaborations.

 

Overall University Rankings in Thailand

Regarding the overall rankings in Thailand, SUT continues to maintain its strong academic standards, securing the 11th position domestically and the 1,823rd position globally.

 

Prominence Among Science and Technology Universities

When considering specifically the group of institutions whose primary missions are dedicated to science, engineering, and technology (Science & Technology Universities), SUT has sustained its outstanding performance, ranking 3rd in the country.

 

 

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/search?region=asia&country=thailand

 

This ranking reflects SUT's core strengths in producing high-quality research, generating knowledge that addresses national development needs, and fostering collaborative partnerships with the industrial sector and international research networks.

 

It should be noted that the overall rankings in such evaluations do not solely reflect the quality of teaching and learning. Rather, they are influenced by global university research outputs, the institutional growth of other universities, as well as modifications to the evaluation criteria and databases utilized for the rankings.

 

 

 

SUT remains steadfast in driving its development toward becoming a leading research university at both the national and regional levels. The university is deeply committed to its mission of creating knowledge, fostering innovation, and developing a high-quality workforce to support sustainable economic and social development.