Prince of Songkla University (PSU) has been awarded a prestigious 4-star rating in the QS Stars Rankings for 2025, a renowned global university assessment system. Notably, PSU received a 5-star rating in Teaching, Facilities, Employability, and Environmental Impact, underscoring its excellence in these key areas.
PSU received a 4-star rating in Good Governance, Global Engagement, Hospitality & Leisure Management, and Innovation & Knowledge Transfer. Meanwhile, in the area of Research, it has received a 3-star rating.
The detailed ratings and scores across the nine assessed categories are as follows:
- Teaching: 5 stars, with a score of 118 out of 150
- Facilities: 5 stars, with a score of 79 out of 100
- Employability: 5 stars, with a score of 124 out of 150
- Environmental Impact: 5 stars, with a score of 73 out of 100
- Good Governance: 4 stars, with a score of 64 out of 100
- Global Engagement: 4 stars, with a score of 85 out of 150
- Programme Strength (Hospitality & Leisure Management): 4 stars, with a score of 34 out of 50
- Innovation & Knowledge Transfer: 4 stars, with a score of 34 out of 50
- Research: 3 stars, with a score of 84 out of 150
The overall score is 4 stars, with a total of 695 out of 1,000 points.
Launched in 2009, the QS Stars university ranking system evaluates educational institutions across various dimensions, offering a more comprehensive assessment than traditional rankings. Currently, over 700 institutions worldwide have been assessed, with many collaborating with local governments in various countries. QS Stars is widely recognized as a leading provider of international rankings, awarding star ratings in at least nine categories while providing an overall evaluation of institutions. The QS Stars system allows universities to clearly highlight their strengths and identify areas for improvement, supporting their ongoing development.
