Study in Thailand:

Inexpensive, exciting, globally recognized
International programs at Thai universities and colleges

international university degree programs conducted in either English or Chinese. It is made by students and lecturers of international programs at Thai universities and their international colleges and graduate schools. In this friendly and warm Asian country and culture, you will have a great time. All university programs are accredited and globally recognized, from regional universities with a more Thai character to globally competitive programs. You are very welcome to study for a full degree or just a semester abroad in Thailand!

Cost of living is very affordable on an international scale, and so is cost of study (tuition fee) at most Thai universities. Thailand is not really a 'cheap' country, however. As it is anywhere else, you get what you pay for. Prices vary widely, and so does quality, from 'Asian style' (rote textbook learning) to 'western style' (understanding and skills). This Web site aims to be your guide to making a qualified decision and a discussion forum for your questions independend of whether you want to study a degree program, just spend one semester abroad as an exchange student, or take continuing education in the friendliest country in Asia. By the way, any foreign student is called an 'exchange student'. It does not need a formal exchange agreement with your university back home to study one semester abroad in Thailand.

English programs cover a wide range of academic fields, such as accounting, architecture, arts, biotechnology, business administration (marketing, finance & banking, general management, hotel & tourism, international business, and more majors), applied chemistry, economics, education, engineering (as well as nano, aerospace, automotive, manufacturing engineering), information technology, law, mass communications and journalism, medicine, music, nursing science, risk management, science and technology, and many more.

The grades offered follow the US system with Bachelor (B.A., B.B.A., B.Ed., B.Eng., B.Sc. etc.) in undergraduate studies, and Graduate Diploma, Master (M.A., M.B.A., M.Ed., M.Eng., M.Sc., LL.M. etc.), and doctoral degrees (D.B.A., D.Eng., E.D., LL.D., Ph.D. etc.) on graduate and post-graduate level. The terms 'international college' and 'international graduate school' are not clearly differentiated. Some international colleges only offer graduate studies. The same one can say about 'international program' and 'English program', which are often used synonymously. That is misleading, since some universities offer international studies in a 'Chinese program', conducted in Chinese/Mandarin, as well.

University Study in Thailand

Thailand’s first private institution for higher education, Payap Univ., located in Chiang Mai, maintains an international orientation.

“Last year over 50 foreign students from 18 different countries were either attending one of our special programs or pursuing regular undergraduate studies,’’ says Peggy Imai of the University’s Office of International Programs, which coordinates study and research opportunities for students and scholars from abroad.

Currently, Payap Univ. is offering two programs specifically designed for overseas students: Intensive Thai language courses, taught at three levels, start eight times a year. The more extensive semester-long Thai Studies Certificate Program includes courses on Thailand’s history, religious traditions, politics, anthropological and ethnic issues, and the fine arts.

All courses are taught in English. Participants can also propose subjects for independent research. For the academic year 2001-2002 the program’s focus will be extended to the Southeast Asian region as a whole.

The Office of International Programs helps visiting students obtain an entry visa to Thailand and find accommodations. A program orientation covers the cross-cultural aspects of studying in Thailand.

For further information contact: Payap Univ., Office of International Programs, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand; 011-66-53-304805 (#250 or 251), fax 011-66-53-245-353; intprogs@payap.ac.th, www.payap.ac.th.