QS World Ranking
#201
Acceptance Rate
12%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$5,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#36
Bangkok
Application Deadline
March 31
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
37,000
students
International Students
12%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Thailand's most prestigious university in the heart of Bangkok — Southeast Asia's most vibrant capital.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Thailand's most prestigious university. Growing English programs. Bangkok is a major SE Asian hub.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to Chulalongkorn University
Acceptance Rate
12%
Highly selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
March 31
Instruction Language
Thai/English
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$5,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply directly via Chulalongkorn's international programs office
- High school diploma with strong academic record
- IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL 79+ for English-language international programs
- ONET/PAT scores (Thai students) or international equivalent
- Personal statement for some programs
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- Thai/English
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$5,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- March 31
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 12%
- QS Best Student City (Bangkok)
- #36 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓ASEAN+3 Scholarship
- ✓Chulalongkorn Scholarship
Cost of Living — Bangkok, Thailand
Low CostEstimated monthly total
$850
vs. avg US college student
55% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Bangkok is one of the world's most affordable major cities. Street food meals cost $1–2. BTS Skytrain and MRT are efficient and cheap. Incredible food, culture, and lifestyle.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at Chulalongkorn University as a US Student
Chulalongkorn University is located in Bangkok, Thailand and is ranked #201in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Engineering, Medicine, Business, Sciences, Arts & Humanities, and more. Instruction is offered in Thai/English. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$5,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 12%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of March 31. Scholarships available include the ASEAN+3 Scholarship.