Quick Summary
Kasetsart University, founded in 1943 as Thailand's first agricultural university, is now the country's largest university by enrollment with roughly 68,000 students across four campuses. It retains strong programs in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and veterinary medicine alongside a broadened offering in engineering, science, and business.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Kasetsart University was formed in 1943 by merging the existing College of Agriculture with the Forestry School from Phrae Province, making it Thailand's first university dedicated specifically to agricultural science. It has since grown into the country's largest university by enrollment, with roughly 68,000 students spread across four physically separate campuses rather than one central site. Its Kamphaeng Saen campus, distinct from the main Bang Khen site in Bangkok, is built around agricultural research farms, giving agriculture and veterinary students direct access to field and farm facilities as part of coursework.
Subject Strengths
Agriculture & Forestry
Founded1943
TypePublic
Total Students68000
Intl StudentsNot Available
Faculty RatioNot Available
CampusMulti-campus: main Bang Khen campus in Bangkok plus Kamphaeng Saen, Sriracha, and Chalermphrakiat Sakon Nakhon campuses
Campus SizeNot Available
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationOffice of the Higher Education Commission, Thailand (Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#701-750
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1501+
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs across agriculture, science, engineering, humanities, social sciences, and business
Programs
Yes, doctoral programs are offered in agricultural sciences, engineering, and other fields
PhD Programs
Limited online and blended-learning options offered by individual faculties
Online Programs
Kasetsart Agricultural and Agro-Industrial Product Improvement Institute (KAPI)
Research Centers
Kasetsart University was established in 1943 by merging the College of Agriculture with the Forestry School, and its original four founding faculties were Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, and Cooperative Science, which remain among its most research-active units today. Its Kamphaeng Saen campus is dedicated substantially to agricultural and veterinary research and field trials, reflecting the university's origin as Thailand's first agricultural higher-education institution.
Research Output
Office of the Higher Education Commission, Thailand (Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance RateNot Available
IELTS5.5
TOEFL61
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
Application deadlines are being updated. Check the official website for current dates.
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International applicants should apply through the specific international program associated with a faculty rather than the general Thai-track admission system, since Kasetsart runs separate international program tracks for undergraduate applicants. Because the university is spread across four distinct campuses, applicants should confirm which physical campus their program is taught on, as agriculture- and veterinary-related programs are concentrated at Kamphaeng Saen rather than the main Bang Khen site in Bangkok. Applicants for English-medium international programs should check individual faculty pages for program-specific English proficiency cutoffs since requirements are not standardized university-wide.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Thai Baht
UG Tuition
เธฟ40,000,306,400/yr
per year ยท THB
Living Cost
เธฟ140,000/yr
per year ยท THB
PG Tuition
เธฟ50,000/yr
per year ยท THB
Total Estimated Annual Cost
เธฟ190,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials ยท THB
Scholarships AvailableYes, Kasetsart offers merit and faculty-specific scholarships, and international students may also apply for Thai government scholarships
Financial AidDomestic students may access government student loan schemes; international students are generally expected to self-fund tuition with limited faculty-level scholarship support
Work-StudyNot Available
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs across agriculture, science, engineering, humanities, social sciences, and business programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Fisheries | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Forestry | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Veterinary Medicine | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
Not Available
Average Salary After Graduation
Not Available
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementAgriculture, fisheries, and veterinary students complete field placements at the Kamphaeng Saen campus's research farms and affiliated agricultural stations as part of their curriculum
Industry Connections
The university maintains long-standing ties to Thailand's Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives and national agribusiness research through its founding facultiesreflecting its historical role as the country's primary agricultural training institution since 1943. Engineering and veterinary science graduates also feed into Thailand's manufacturing and animal-health sectors respectivelygiving the university a broader industry footprint than its agricultural origins alone suggest.
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Yes, university dormitories are available at the Bang Khen and regional campuses
Sports Facilities
Kasetsart University Stadium and Sports Complex on the Bang Khen campus
Student Clubs
Faculty-based student clubs and the Kasetsart University Student Union
Library Resources
Central Library (Bang Khen) plus faculty and campus libraries across the university's four campuses
Exchange Programs
Bilateral exchange agreements with partner universities in ASEAN, East Asia, Europe, and North America coordinated through the International Affairs Division
Summer Programs
Summer exchange and short-term study programs offered through the International Affairs Division