Studying in Bangkok
Thailand has hundreds of universities all over the country, and Bangkok has almost all of the best in it. Make the right choice when choosing as Thailand has some of the most of the high-ranking universities in the world.
Universities, colleges, medical schools, engineering schools, and law schools are all highly respected and well-known in Thailand for their academic excellence and prestigious programs. There are plenty of top-ranked universities in the country, specifically in Bangkok, that are popular for their competitiveness, and modern education.
Below is a comprehensive list of the top universities in Bangkok:
Chulalongkorn University
It is the first institution in the country that started in March 1917 and is thought to be the best among the rest as it is the first university in Thailand to have a member of the Royal family graduate from it. In Thailand, it belongs in the top universities excelling in the line of Accounting and Finance. The university has established quality graduates that land jobs in the high institution.
Expatriates planning to enrol are much welcome as the institution is recognised for giving importance to internationalisation and has taken a lead role in implementing interactive collaboration with the international community. ASEAN and international students may check the Chulalongkorn University website for the application form.
Thammasat University
Thammasat is the second oldest university and was named before as 'University of Ethics and Politics' which depicts its mission and philosophy in offering education in the line of law and politics. It also boasts its alumni that include Prime Ministers, leading politicians and government figures, Bank of Thailand governors, supreme court judges, and provincial governors.
It is an educational institution that pushes with standing on the quality and academic excellence, service to society, promotion of the arts and culture, social equality, and social justice under the philosophies of constitutional monarchy and democracy. Students are taught to contribute to the era of globalisation through principles of good and fair governance, economy, society, as well as science and technology. You may visit the Thammasat University website for more information.
Kasetsart University
The third oldest university in Thailand and is known for its excellence in the agricultural department as well as in Science, Social Science, and Education departments. It has seven campuses in Thailand with its main campus located in Bang Khen near Pahonyothin Road and Central Ladprao Mall).
Kasetsart University's primary mission and goal are to become a strongly sustainable 'University of the Land' by combining its strength in agricultural sciences and King's philosophy through local and global sciences. For more information, you may visit the Kasetsart University website.
Mahidol University
Mahidol University is one of the top schools when it comes to medicine and was originally known as the 'University of Medical Sciences, Mahidol University. Schools of Medical Technology, Dentistry, Nursing, and Pharmacy are the primary focus of the institution. If you are planning to excel in these areas, this is the right choice for you. The institution values research and runs three large hospitals, including the largest and oldest hospital, Siriraj Hospital near the river in Bangkok Noi.
Mahidol University offers international degree programs conducted in English at Masteral and Bachelor's levels.
Asian Institute of Technology
The institution is recognised for its multinational, and multicultural philosophy. It is a self-contained international community located In the north downtown of Bangkok. It strives to become the leading and unique regional multicultural instate of learning for post-graduates.
Aside from the usual laboratories and buildings that can be seen in a university, AIT has facilities such as housing, sports, medical, conference centres, and a library that houses over 230,000 volumes and 830 print and online periodicals. You may visit the university website for information on the scholarships offered.
Tuition fees at Bangkok universities
Thailand has 80 public universities and 70 private institutions in higher education. Most of the best universities which openly accept international students are located in Bangkok. The tuition fees vary across programs and institutions. The tuition fees in public universities are about $1,000 to $3,000 per year and for private universities, costs are estimated at $75 to $150 per credit hour.
For Bachelor's degree programs, tuition starts at 120,000 THB to 3,000,000 THB. For Master Degree Programs, tuition fees vary from 100,000 to 3,000,000 THB. Doctorate Degree Programs start at 250,000 to 2,500,000 THB.
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Please take note that this is just a rough estimate from all the universities in Thailand.
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