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Walailak University has been ranked at 601+ out of 669 universities across 31 territories in Asia, according to the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2023, which were released on 22 June 2023 at 14.00 BTS or at 20.00 Thailand local time. This achievement positions Walailak University in joint 13^th out of 18 universities ranked in Thailand. 

This is the first year Walailak University has been ranked in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings after attaining reporter status in last year's rankings. The THE Asia University Rankings employ the same 13 indicators as the THE World University Rankings, but the weightings were adjusted to align with the priorities of Asian institutions. 

Among the five assessed areas-teaching (25%), research (30%), citations (30%), international outlook (7.5%), and industry income (7.5%); Walailak University has the highest score in industry income, with a score of 37.2; followed by international outlook (36), teaching (21), citations (14.5), and research (13).

In comparison to other Thai universities in each assessed area, Walailak University is ranked 6^th in international outlook, 11^th in citations, 13^th in research and teaching, and 18^th in industry income.
 
Tsinghua University in China tops the rankings this year, achieving the No.1 position in Asia. The National University of Singapore is ranked No.1 in ASEAN, and 3^rd in Asia. Meanwhile, Chulalongkorn University, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, and Mahidol University share the joint No.1 spot in Thailand and are ranked 201-250 in Asia.

Professor Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, President of Walailak University, said, "This is the first time Walailak University has achieved the THE Asia University Ranking. Through dedicated development efforts, the university has become known and recognized globally. Parents and students who come to study here can be confident in our standards and take pride in the university's reputation. With the implementation of our strategic plans to propel the university towards global rankings, we are confident that our global and other rankings will continuously improve."

Previously, THE World University Rankings 2023 placed Walailak University at 1501+ among 1,799 universities ranked worldwide. The university was also placed at 401-600 by THE Impact Rankings for its global contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and excelled among the top 100 globally in 4 SDGs: SDG2 Zero Hunger, SDG6 Clean Water and Sanitation, SDG11 Sustainable Cities and Communities, and SDG14 Life Below Water. Additionally, QS Asia University Rankings 2023 placed Walailak University at 551-600 among 760 Asian universities.

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