Academic Calendar

Intakes & Application Timelines in Thailand

Plan your application strategy with our guide to Thailand's university intake periods, application deadlines, and critical timelines for international students.

Thailand Academic Calendar

2026-27

Annual Intake Periods

August 2027 start (Mahidol University's Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and AIT's August semester (a half-year term).)

January 2027 start (AIT's January semester; MUIC Trimester 2 (one of MUIC's 3 terms a year).)

April 2027 start (MUIC Trimester 3, from 19 April 2027.)

Next Deadline

Apply for an AIT scholarship by 10 December 2026. This is earlier than the 20 December 2026 deadline to apply to AIT for January 2027 entry.

Thai universities start new students at different times of year. Many start in August. Mahidol University International College (MUIC) has three starts a year. Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) starts in January and August.

Intake Periods

When Courses Start in Thailand

When new students start at three universities.

Most common

August start

August

Key Information

Mahidol ICT bachelor's: semester starts August 2027.
AIT master's and doctoral: August semester.

Application Period

Mahidol ICT: four rounds (set periods to apply), 1 September 2026 to 15 May 2027

AIT: apply by 30 June 2027 if you apply from outside Thailand.

January start

January

Key Information

AIT January semester.
A 2-year AIT master's takes 24 months from January.

Application Period

AIT: apply by 20 December 2026 if you apply from outside Thailand

MUIC trimester starts

September, January, April

Key Information

Trimester 1: September to December.
Trimester 2: January to April.
Trimester 3: April to July.

Application Period

Trimester 3 (April 2027): apply 1 December 2026 to 8 January 2027

MUIC Trimester 3 results come out on 10 February 2027.

Tip

Each university runs its own admissions. Check the dates for students applying from outside Thailand on your programme's page.

Critical Timelines

Key Dates for 2027 Entry

Dates at three universities.

10 December 2026

AIT scholarships (January 2027)

Apply online by this date to be considered for an AIT scholarship. This is earlier than the 20 December 2026 deadline to apply to AIT.

31 December 2026

Mahidol ICT round 2 closes

For August 2027 entry.

20 December 2026

AIT, overseas (January 2027)

Last day to apply if you apply from outside Thailand.

8 January 2027

MUIC Trimester 3 closes

Classes start on 19 April 2027.

30 June 2027

AIT, overseas (August 2027)

Last day to apply if you apply from outside Thailand.

Then

• Accept your offer.
• Apply for the visa on thaievisa.go.th.

Dates Change

Universities set new dates each year. Check your programme's page before you plan.

Academic Structure

How the Year Is Split

Thai universities use semesters or trimesters.

Two semesters (AIT)

AIT's faculties teach in two semesters a year.

Key Dates

January semester

Starts in January

August semester

Starts in August

2-year master's

22 months from August, 24 months from January

Academic Structure

Master's: 4 semesters (48 credits). Doctorate: 7 semesters (84 credits).

Three trimesters (MUIC)

Each trimester has 12 weeks of classes.

Key Dates

Trimester 1

September to December

Trimester 2

January to April

Trimester 3

April to July

Summer session

August

Academic Structure

The academic year begins in September and ends in August.

Special Academic Periods & Considerations

Beyond the standard academic calendar, there are several special periods and features to be aware of

Preparatory programme (Mahidol ICT)

June and July 2027, before the August semester.

Summer session (MUIC)

A short summer session in August.

Tip

The year at MUIC begins in September and ends in August.

Application Planning

Bachelor's and Master's Compared

How the dates differ by level.

Application Process	Undergraduate Students	Graduate Students	International Students
Where to apply	MUIC or Mahidol ICT admission websites	AIT online application system	If you live outside Thailand, use the overseas applicants' dates.
Application fee	MUIC: THB 2,500	AIT: THB 800 or USD 25	AIT takes card or bank transfer
Interview	MUIC and Mahidol ICT: applicants the university picks	AIT: applicants from some countries	Ask the university how the interview runs