Universities & Courses in Thailand
Your guide to finding the best universities and courses in Thailand tailored to your academic and career goals.
How to Choose
Questions to ask about each programme.
A simple way to shortlist.
- List programmes in your subject at AIT, MUIC, Mahidol and Chula.
- Check entry rules and English scores.
- Compare fees and deadlines.
Fee pages of each university.
- AIT tuition and fees: Fees and living costs for every AIT programme.
- MUIC tuition and fees: Fees for all MUIC bachelor's majors.
Compare programmes on the same points.
- Fees for international students
- English score needed
- Next deadline
Tips
Check the programme is taught fully in English.
Compare the full cost, not only tuition.
Check the application dates for international students.
Where English-Taught Degrees Are
Three kinds of places teach full degrees in English.
Key Characteristics:
- Master's, MPhil (a research master's degree) and doctoral degrees.
- January and August starts.
Best For:
Master's and doctoral students
Examples:
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
Key Characteristics:
- 17 bachelor's majors.
- Trimesters.
Best For:
Bachelor's students
Examples:
Mahidol University International College (MUIC)
Key Characteristics:
- Each programme runs its own admissions.
Best For:
Bachelor's and graduate students
Examples:
Chula BBA InternationalChula International School of EngineeringMahidol University Faculty of ICT
English-Taught Programmes
Programmes at universities students from India and Pakistan often choose.
MUIC: Computer Science, Computer Engineering
Mahidol ICT: B.Sc. in ICT, M.Sc. in Cyber Security
Chula: International School of Engineering
AIT: Advanced Science and Technology department
Many English-taught options at all levels.
Why Thailand?
- AIT scholarships for master's and doctoral students.
MUIC: Business Economics, Finance, International Business, Marketing
Chula: BBA International
AIT School of Management: MBA
MUIC: MBA, MM (another master's programme)
Bachelor's and MBA programmes.
Why Thailand?
- AIT's School of Management has 5 start dates a year (January, March, June, August and October). Most of AIT starts in January and August.
AIT: Civil and Environmental Engineering department
AIT: Climate Change and Sustainability department
AIT: Public Policy and Sustainable Development department
AIT: Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources department
Graduate study at AIT.
MUIC: Media and Communication
MUIC: Communication Design
MUIC: Creative Technology
Bachelor's programmes at MUIC.
How Thai Degrees Are Built
Bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees taught in English.
Bachelor's degree
Common Examples
- MUIC: Computer Science, Business Administration, International Relations
- Mahidol University Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (ICT, a school inside Mahidol University): B.Sc. in ICT, B.Sc. in DST (a second bachelor's there)
- Chula: BBA International
Program Structure
thesis
credits
MUIC lists a price for each credit: THB 5,700 for a lecture credit, for students from outside Thailand.
defense
research
coursework
internships
supervision
specialization
You choose a major when you apply at MUIC.
The first university degree.
Master's degree
Common Examples
- AIT: MSc (Master of Science), MEng (Master of Engineering), MBA (Master of Business Administration)
- Mahidol ICT: M.Sc. in Computer Science, Cyber Security and Information Assurance, Game Technology and Gamification
- MUIC: MBA, MM (another master's programme)
Program Structure
thesis
AIT MPhil (a research master's degree) applicants send a short plan of their research.
credits
AIT 2-year master's: 48 credits.
defense
research
coursework
internships
supervision
specialization
Taught or research master's degrees.
Doctoral degree
Common Examples
- AIT doctoral programmes
- Mahidol ICT: Ph.D. in Computer Science
- Chula Electrical Engineering PhD
Program Structure
thesis
A dissertation (a long research paper).
credits
AIT: 84 credits.
defense
research
coursework
internships
supervision
specialization
The highest degree.
The Year
Semesters (half a year) at AIT and Chula; trimesters (one of MUIC's 3 terms a year) at MUIC
AIT semesters
January and August
Two main starts a year
MUIC trimesters
September, January, April
12 weeks each
Grades at MUIC
At MUIC, an A is 90% to 100%. Some grades in between are not shown here.
Scale: A grade scale up to 4.0 (A = 4.0)
Study and Career
Think about what you will do after your degree.
Strategic Career Planning
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Three Universities in Focus
Universities that teach full degrees in English.
Established
1959
Specializations
- Engineering
- Environment and climate
- Management
Highlights
- Founded in 1959.
- All teaching in English.
- Scholarships for all nationalities.
Specializations
- Science
- Business
- Media and design
Highlights
- 17 bachelor's majors in English.
- Three trimesters a year.
Specializations
- Business
- Engineering
Highlights
- BBA International programme.
- International School of Engineering.
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