Study in Thailand

Study in Thailand

On this page, we are going to talk about studying in Thailand. We will cover everything you need to know about coming to study in Thailand as an international student from the basics.

Fact about Thailand

Country name: The Kingdom of Thailand

Capital city: Bangkok

Population: 70.1 million

Location: Located in southeast Asia sharing a border with Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia.

Language: Thai

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Popular study programs in Thailand

There are a lot of international universities in Thailand offering international study programs in 100% English. Here is the list of popular study programs:

  • Business, Economics
  • Engineering, Technology
  • Design, Arts, Architecture
  • Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing
  • Language, Communication, Journalism

Universities that offer international programs:

There are a lot of universities that offer international programs. Some of the universities are located in Bangkok and neighboring provinces like Pathum Thani but a lot of universities are located in other provinces of Thailand too such as Phuket, Khon Kaen, Ubon, and so on. 

Here a complete list of universities offering international prorgams:

  • Assumption University
  • Rangsit University
  • Bangkok University
  • Asian Institute Of Technology (Ait)
  • Asia-pacific International University (Formerly Mission College)
  • Siam University
  • International Buddhist College
  • Kasem Bundit University (Phatthanakan Campus)
  • (Kmutnb) King Mongkut’s University Of Technology North Bangkok
  • Mae Fah Luang University
  • Mahidol University International College-music
  • Payap University
  • Shinawatra University
  • Stamford-international-university
  • Theresa International College
  • Thongsook College
  • Webster University Thailand – Bangkok
  • Sripatum University
  • University Of The Thai Chamber Of Commerce
  • Huachiew Chalermprakiet University
  • Chiang Mai University
  • Khon Kaen University
  • Walailak University
  • Chulalongkorn University

Cost of study in Thailand

Thailand is very affordable place to study abroad as compare to other study abroad destinations. The tuition fee in Thai universities varies university to university but it is mostly between 40,000 to 100,000 Thai baht per semester.study-abroad

Apart from the tuition fee, the students have to bare a few more costs like applying for student visa in their home country, buying flight ticket to Thailand, paying visa extension fee in Thailand and baring rent and food cost. Here is details on these cost:

  • Thailand student visa application fee in India: Rs 5000.
  • Visa extension fee in Thailand: 1900 Thai baht.
  • Flight ticket: search it on Skyscanner, approx Rs 12000 to 15000 from India.
  • Rent: It depends on the type of accommodation you book, generally 3000 to 5000 Thai baht per month for apartments, 6000 to 15000 Thai Thai baht for condominiums, and 1000 to 2000 Thai baht for electricity bills.
  • Food cost: again, it depends on what you eat. If someone eats Thai food thrice + fruits and vegetables once, it is between 150 to 250 baht per day.

How to get admission into a Thai University?

To get admission into Thai universities, you need to visit the university’s website to find out the following details first:

  • Whether they have the program you’re looking to study.
  • There are two intakes; January and August. A few universities offer summer semester which May intake also. Check whether the admission is open.
  • Check the tuition and application.
  • Check the admission requirements, the GPA and language requirement.

If everything above align with your current profile, find the application portal of the university or their contact email and submit your admission application and pay the application fee.

The university will contact you for any admission test or interview they wants to take before accepting the admission application, once you’re done with this process, you will get the admission acceptance letter or admission offer letter. 

The next step is to pay the first semester’s tuition fee from your bank to directly in the university’s bank account. After this, read the details on visa below and apply for the student visa.

How to get a Thai student visa

To apply for a Thai student visa, one has to first apply for admission into a Thai university, get admission, and pay the at least first semester’s tuition fee. After this, the student has to prepare other required documents, here is the complete list:

  • Passport
  • Two passport-size of size 3.5 * 4.5 mm and white background.
  • 6 months attested bank statement showing you have enough money to pay the next semester’s tuition fee and 1 year of living cost.
  • Admission offer letter, visa invitation letter, and first-semester tuition fee receipt from the university.
  • A cover letter explaining your motivation to study in Thailand and your plans.’
  • Accommodation booking.
  • Visa application form.

After preparing these documents, contact the Thai visa office in your jurisdiction and ask for a date and time you can go to submit your visa application. 

Total cost to study in Thailand

Admission Cost:
Tuition Fee: Contact via WhatsApp and share photos of your results to know the details.
Application Fee: Contact via WhatsApp and share photos of your results to know the details.

Visa Cost:
Visa Fee: Rs 5000 + Rs 1000 passport courier.
Apostille: Rs 3000 per doc (3 docs).

After Visa Cost:
Flight ticket: Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000

Consultancy Fee: (No Advance)
After admission & visa: Rs 40,000

Conclusion

Thailand is a good place to study abroad because of its good quality education, friendly people, and good living standard. There are tons of universities and programs option to study abroad in Thailand. The cost of studying and living in Thailand is very affordable as compared to other destinations. Students has to check the admission deadline and requirements before appying and once they complete the admission process, the next step is to prepare the required documents for the student visa and apply. After getting a Thai student visa, the student can travel to Thailand to experience a new chapter of their life.

About Author

The author himself has been an international student in Thailand for many years and has traveled to different provinces of Thailand to experience the real culture and explore the beauty of the wonderful country. With his experience of studying in Thailand, he believes that Thailand is one of the best countries in the world to live in because of its good living standard, friendly & welcoming people, and quality education.