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Studying in Thailand

Thailand's oldest and most prestigious university. Low tuition and living costs. Bangkok is a world-class city for food, culture, and nightlife at an incredibly low price.

1 School in DirectoryThai / EnglishEnglish Programs

Schools

1

Lowest Tuition

$5,000

per year

Avg Acceptance Rate

25%

English Programs

Yes

Essentials for US Students

Visa / Permit

US students need a Thai Non-Immigrant ED (Education) visa, applied for at the Thai consulate before departure. After arrival, report to immigration every 90 days and convert to an annual student visa with the assistance of your university.

Application Tip

Chulalongkorn is Thailand's most prestigious university, located in the heart of Bangkok. English-medium programs are available through the International School of Engineering and the Faculty of Commerce. Bangkok is one of Asia's most exciting student cities.

Tuition Overview

Chulalongkorn University charges approximately THB 60,000–120,000/semester (~$1,700–$3,400 USD per semester) for international students — competitive for Southeast Asia's most prestigious university.

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Scholarships to Explore

ASEAN + 3 scholarships support students from the region. Chulalongkorn University offers international scholarships through its international programs office. The Royal Thai Government Scholarship supports graduate-level study.

  • ASEAN+3 Scholarship
  • Chulalongkorn Scholarship

About Studying in Thailand as a US Student

There is 1 university in Thailand featured in this directory, led by Chulalongkorn University (ranked #201 globally by QS). Tuition for international students starts at $5,000/yr, with an average acceptance rate of approximately 25% across all schools. English-medium programs are available, making Thailand accessible without prior language training for many degrees.