Independent applicant guide · Updated October 2026
A practical application walkthrough for international students: prepare the documents on SIU’s form, confirm program-specific conditions, and know what to verify before paying.
The official form linked here is dated 2025, and the university’s accessible international fee page links 2024 schedules. These are useful document references, not confirmation that a form, fee, program list or deadline is still current. Ask Admissions to confirm the exact version before applying.
Application steps
Check that the program is open for your intended intake. Ask which campus, teaching language and study mode apply, and what academic background is accepted.
Email the Admissions Division to confirm deadlines, entry criteria, application fee, current tuition schedule, notarization, translations and how documents should be submitted.
Complete the current university form and assemble the required academic documents, passport copy and any program-specific material. Use legible files and matching name spellings.
Use the submission address or portal confirmed on SIU’s official website. Keep a copy of every file and the date and method of submission.
If SIU asks for clarification, translated records or another document, ask for the deadline and whether certified copies or originals are required.
Before paying, check that the offer names your program, intake, campus and fee breakdown. Verify the payment beneficiary using an official SIU channel.
Documents
The 2025 SIU international application form provides this baseline checklist. It is not a guarantee that every item is sufficient for every degree or intake; confirm graduate-level and program-specific requirements with Admissions.
| Document | What the form says | Check with SIU |
|---|---|---|
| Completed application form | Listed on the official document checklist. | Current form version, signature requirements and submission method. |
| Passport copy | A copy of passport is listed. | Which pages are needed and validity requirements for your intake. |
| Academic transcript and graduation certificate | The form says notarized transcript and graduation certificate. | Which prior qualification applies, notarization rules, English translation and whether scans are accepted initially. |
| English-language evidence | The form lists proof of English competency “if any.” | Accepted tests, minimum score, exemption or placement-test route for your program. |
Check that your full name is consistent across your passport, form and academic records. If a document is not in English, ask SIU whether it needs a certified translation and notarization, and whether the translation should be attached to the original-language document.
Eligibility and timing
An independent guide summarizing archived SIU pages describes completed upper-secondary education for bachelor’s study and a bachelor’s degree for master’s study. Ask SIU what credential, subject background, GPA and equivalency are accepted for your chosen program. Doctoral entry details should be requested from the relevant faculty.
The 2025 form says English proof “if any.” VNIS’s summary of older SIU admissions information says tests may not be mandatory in every case and an English placement test may be used. Confirm accepted evidence, minimum scores and exemptions for your program.
Current deadlines and decision service levels were not verified. Older SIU pages summarized by VNIS refer to January and August intakes and a one-to-two-week review, but dates can vary and archived calendars may conflict. Request dates for your target intake and leave time for document checks and visa processing.
Fees
SIU’s programs-and-fees page links international schedules labeled 2024. We could not verify a current application fee or 2026–27 fee schedule in accessible official material. Some third-party pages list a specific application charge, but those claims are not consistent enough to treat as authoritative. Ask SIU for an itemized written quote for your exact degree and intake.
Request separate amounts and due dates for any application, registration, administration, tuition, interview or other mandatory fees. Also ask which charges are refundable if an application is unsuccessful or you withdraw.
View SIU’s fee informationAfter an offer
After an offer, ask SIU which acceptance and enrolment documents it can provide for your visa application. Check the Thai embassy or consulate responsible for you and the official e-Visa portal for current category, document, timing and payment rules. Requirements depend on nationality and where you apply; a university offer does not guarantee visa approval.
FAQs
Choose the current program and intake, request the latest eligibility and fee checklist from SIU, complete its international application form, and submit the required documents through the channel confirmed by the Admissions Division. The 2025 SIU form lists an application form, passport copy, notarized transcript and graduation certificate, and English-language proof if any. Requirements can vary by program and intake.
The 2025 official international application form checklist names the completed application form, a passport copy, notarized transcript and graduation certificate, and proof of English-language competency if available. Ask SIU which academic records apply to your level, whether certified translations are required, and whether it needs any additional program-specific items.
We could not confirm a current application fee from an accessible current official fee schedule. SIU’s website links international fee tables marked 2024, and third-party sources report different fee information. Request a current itemized fee quote for your exact program and intake before paying.
A current universal application deadline was not verified. Intake dates and document cutoffs may depend on the program and visa processing time. Ask the Admissions Division for the deadline and latest date to submit a complete application for your chosen intake.
The SIU 2025 form includes English-language evidence as ‘if any.’ A third-party guide summarizing older SIU admissions information says IELTS or TOEFL may not be required in every case and that students without a score may take an English placement test. Confirm the current rule for your program in writing; a language condition can vary by course or admission decision.
We could not verify a current service timeframe from a current official admissions page. An independent guide has cited one to two weeks based on older SIU information, but incomplete documents, credential checks and intake schedules may affect timing. Apply early and ask SIU for a current estimate.
No. Admission and immigration permission are separate decisions. After receiving an offer, use the current instructions from the Thai embassy or consulate responsible for your application and the official Thai e-Visa system where applicable. Visa documents and procedures depend on the applicant and location.
The 2025 SIU international application form names the Admissions Division, Office of President and lists amd@siu.ac.th and the Pathum Thani address. Before sending personal or academic records, confirm the correct current email or submission portal directly through SIU’s official website.
Sources and transparency
Admissions Division, Office of President · amd@siu.ac.th · +66 2 599 0000 · 99 Moo 10, Bangtoey, Sam Khok, Pathum Thani 12160, Thailand. Confirm these details on SIU’s official website before sending documents.
VideshGuru is an independent education guidance platform. It is not Shinawatra University and is not affiliated with SIU. We distinguish SIU’s published form and fee page from older third-party summaries; verify current requirements, deadlines and charges directly with the university.
Official form and document checklist. It lists the Admissions Division contact and advises that submitted credentials/documents become university property.
Official university page; confirm current steps, eligibility, deadlines and submission route directly with SIU.
The accessible page links international fee schedules identified as 2024. Request current charges for your program and intake.
Verify the official admissions contact and current program information before submitting personal documents or paying fees.
Independent guide summarizing older SIU admissions pages; used only where clearly labeled as historical context.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal for current visa category information and application process.
Example of official embassy guidance; requirements may differ by jurisdiction. Follow the Thai mission responsible for your application.
Guide reviewed October 18, 2026. Application forms, programs, entry rules, dates, fees and visa instructions may change.
VideshGuru can help you prepare a program shortlist and document checklist. Confirm official application requirements and payments directly with SIU.
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