Walailak University

What Walailak University does

Walailak University (มหาวิทยาลัยวลัยลักษณ์) is a public Thai university established in 1991 and named in honor of Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana. It operates under the supervision of Thailand's Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation and is headquartered on a single campus in Tha Sala District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, approximately 800 km south of Bangkok. The university is organized into 22 schools and colleges delivering 235 academic programs across four clusters: Health Sciences, Science and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, and International Programs. With 16,259 enrolled students (including a record 4,556-strong Chorpradu 29 freshman cohort) and 3,375 total staff, it functions as a comprehensive teaching and research institution for both Thai and international students.

Core academic infrastructure includes a 426-bed Medical Center Hospital plus three affiliated teaching hospitals (Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, Small Animal, and Livestock/Wildlife), a physiotherapy clinic, and the Institute of Research Promotion and Innovation Excellence. Supporting digital platforms comprise the WU Intranet, WU Visit campus-tour booking system, Walailak Channel (YouTube media), WU Blog, an international application portal, and a centralized complaint management system. Faculty hold UKPSF certifications from Advance HE (824 Fellows across three tiers), and the university maintains quality assurance under the ASEAN University Network (AUN-QA) and the Dental Council of Thailand.

Revenue is derived from three streams: tuition and educational fees across undergraduate, postgraduate, and international programs; healthcare services generated by the university's teaching hospitals; and research grants from the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), other universities, and international partners. Recruitment is primarily sales-led through Thailand's centralized TCAS system, the university's dedicated international application portals, and outreach programs such as 'Walailak to School.' The institution's standing was reinforced by its THE Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026 placement of 47th worldwide (up from 93rd) and 3rd in Thailand.

Name

Walailak University

Legal name

Walailak University

Website

https://wu.ac.th

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Major Extension & Outreach Missions (EDAHAAAG), STEM-Focused Public Research Universities (EDAHAAAE)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University degree programs
• Postgraduate education
• Healthcare education services
• Academic research programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Nakhon Si Thammarat

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and postgraduate tuition fees across various programs including international programs
2. Healthcare Services: Medical services revenue from university hospital and affiliated medical facilities including tertiary care, Thai traditional medicine, veterinary hospital, and physiotherapy clinics
3. Research Grants and Funding: Government and external research funding from NRCT, universities, and international partnerships

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Walailak University is a public Thai university delivering higher education programs across four academic clusters (Health Sciences, Science and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, and International Programs) through 22 schools/colleges offering 235 programs to 16,259 students. The university supplements its core education services with operating healthcare facilities including a 426-bed tertiary care medical center, Thai traditional medicine hospital, and veterinary hospitals.

Product overview

Walailak University operates as a comprehensive public university offering educational programs across four academic divisions: Health Sciences, Science and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, and International Programs. The university's product portfolio consists primarily of educational services supplemented by supporting digital platforms and institutional services. Key offerings include Walailak Channel (digital media), WU Visit (campus tour booking), WU Book Center (retail), Complaint Center (administrative), Medical Services (healthcare with 426-bed hospital), WU Intranet (internal platform), and Academic Services Center (community engagement). The university also operates research excellence institutes, 22 schools/colleges offering 235 courses, serving 16,259 students with 3,375 staff members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Walailak Channel: University's official media channel for news and content distribution
• Walailak University International Day (WUiDAY)
• Walailak to School

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Undergraduate education across four academic clusters: Health Sciences, Science and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, and International Programs. Recruited via Thailand's centralized TCAS (Thai University Central Admission System) with Portfolio, Quota, and Direct Admission rounds.
• Postgraduate Degree Programs Master's and doctoral programs offered through the Graduate School (บัณฑิตวิทยาลัย) with strategic enrollment targets focused on research output and internationalization. Recruited via the Graduate School application process.
• Nursing Assistant Certificate Program Vocational certificate program for Nursing Assistants with a separate application process, online registration, and 200 baht application fee. Targets individuals seeking entry-level healthcare qualifications.
• Walailak University Medical Center Hospital 426-bed tertiary care medical center (โรงพยาบาลศูนย์การแพทย์ มวล.) providing comprehensive medical services to the southern Thailand region. Functions as a teaching hospital supporting medical education.
• Applied Thai Traditional Medicine Hospital Traditional Thai medicine hospital providing applied Thai traditional medicine services and supporting traditional medicine education programs at the university.
• Small Animal Hospital Veterinary hospital (โรงพยาบาลสัตว์เล็ก) providing small animal veterinary care services and supporting veterinary education.
• Livestock and Wildlife Hospital Veterinary hospital (โรงพยาบาลปศุสัตว์และสัตว์ป่า) providing veterinary care for livestock and wildlife while supporting veterinary education and research.
• Physiotherapy Clinic Physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinic providing physical therapy services and supporting related health science education.
• Academic Services Center Academic service center providing community engagement programs, agricultural extension services, language testing, analytical testing services, and entrepreneur incubation programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• THE Sustainability Impact ranking: 47th worldwide (up from 93rd), Rank 3 in Thailand among 69 universities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ASEAN University NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2026AUN-QA external quality assessment involving eight international assessors evaluating four academic programs over three days (July 7-9), first on-site AUN-QA review at the university.
• Three Rajabhat Universities (Southern Thailand)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2026MOU partnership to establish 'Regional Science Park - Upper Southern Thailand' to elevate innovation for sustainable regional economic development.
• James Cook University AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2026Deepened partnership through scholarships, fieldwork opportunities, and cultural exchange programs. JCU students visited Walailak for two weeks including classroom sessions in Nakhon Si Thammarat and coastal areas of Krabi.
• Hungkuang University (Taiwan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026Partnership resulted in three key agreements: Double Degree program development, overseas cooperative education placements in Taiwanese industry, and research collaboration.
• National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Phase II RUSH Program collaboration with Thammasat University to enhance humanities and social sciences researchers in Southern Thailand, transforming research into practical applications for communities and policy.
• Thammasat UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Joint implementation of RUSH Program Phase II to strengthen social science research capabilities across five higher education institutions in Southern Thailand.
• 33 Leading Organizations (Thailand)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026MOU partnerships to enhance eight-month Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education (CWIE) program, producing graduates meeting industry and labor market needs.
• Bank of ThailandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026MOU to promote financial literacy and strengthen financial resilience among youth, educational personnel, and communities in Southern Thailand for long-term financial well-being.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Chiang Mai University: Major Thai public research university serving northern Thailand with broad faculties, medical school, and research output. Comparable institutionally but larger and more established than Walailak.
• Khon Kaen University: Flagship public research university in northeastern Thailand with medical, dental, and engineering schools and a similar regional-access mission. Direct institutional comparator for Walailak's regional university role.
• Thammasat University: Major Thai public university with extensive graduate programs, social sciences focus, and RUSH Program Phase II collaboration partner with Walailak. Comparable comprehensive public university in a different region.
• Mahidol University: Thailand's top-ranked public university, strong in medicine, health sciences, and research. Sets the benchmark for medical/health education and research that Walailak's 426-bed hospital and health sciences cluster also pursue.
• Chulalongkorn University: Thailand's most prestigious public research university with comprehensive programs, especially in sciences and engineering. Represents the top-tier competitor for faculty, research grants, and high-achieving students.

Direct peers

• Suranaree University of Technology: Public research university in Nakhon Ratchasima with STEM focus and research output emphasis. Comparable orientation toward research excellence and graduate programs.
• University of Phayao: Newer Thai public university in northern Thailand with similar structure to Walailak as a regional comprehensive university with health sciences and research ambitions.
• Naresuan University: Public university in Phitsanulok with similar multi-disciplinary structure, medical school, and regional research focus. Comparable scale and operational model to Walailak.
• Prince of Songkla University: Thailand's oldest and largest public university in southern Thailand, with comparable multi-disciplinary structure, medical/dental schools, and regional research mandate. Walailak's closest geographic and structural peer.
• Burapha University: Thai public university in eastern Thailand with comparable comprehensive faculties, health sciences, and regional university mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@WalailakChannel
• Facebookfacebook.com/WalailakUniversity
• Xx.com/Walailak_U

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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