Prince of Songkla University is a public comprehensive university in Hat Yai, Thailand, with a regional science park, affiliated hospitals, research facilities, and technology-transfer support. Its southern location connects R&D with regional industry and health networks.
Prince of Songkla University is a large public comprehensive university with 36,666 students, 2,558 academic staff, and campuses across southern Thailand. Its industry-facing model combines the Southern Thailand Science Park with research, testing, technology-transfer, and entrepreneurship functions, giving companies routes to identify expertise, validate technologies, and pursue commercialization. Affiliated hospitals, including Songklanagarind Hospital, extend collaboration into clinical and applied settings, while the university’s regional presence supports engagement with industry partners. Research is supported through Thailand’s national funding ecosystem, including the National Research Council and the Thailand Science Research and Innovation system, alongside other national agencies.