Thailand

Why Study in Thailand?

Thailand is a country in Asia on the Southeast peninsula. The higher education is offered by 170 institutes of Thailand in 4100 curricular programs. There are a diverse range of Universities and Colleges, offering various academic programs to students of Thailand and a community of international students. The basic education of Thailand regulated by the Ministry of Education lasts for fifteen years. 27 Universities of Thailand are recognized globally. There are institutions which focus on technology and vocational education, teachers college for teachers preparation for teaching in primary and secondary education and professional Colleges for nursing, military and police professions.

Why should you study in Thailand ?

Here are some of the main reasons to study from Thailand:

• Expanding your view of the world and embracing next culture

  For most international students who have studied most part of their life in their home countries. Thailand is an unraveling of those boundaries towards more diverse cultures, marketplaces, student life and their exposure to new customs and experiences while learning in Thailand in the higher education realm.

• High standard of education with advanced national and international programs from top class Universities and Colleges.

  Thailand is a place for high quality advanced education in the degree programs offered from Thai Universities. It is the best place to study Medicine, Humanities, Arts, Information technology. There are Universities, Institute of Technology, Vocational and technical College, Teachers College and professional Colleges in Thailand for national and international students.

• Low cost of living:

  As an international student, the good news is that the cost of living in Thailand is low. It is marginally higher than Nepal but still with a proper budgeting can be manageable. Rent prices are more than in Kathmandu. But market prices, utilities, transportation are nearly similar in Thailand as here in Nepal.

• Networking:

  You can meet and also make new friends in Thailand. Local people are warm. There are people who can give you insights about traveling to new places for sightseeing. The people are cordial and also cooperative for students to stay well while studying from Thai Colleges/Universities. Also networking is beneficial for making contacts in job markets of Thailand.

Key Facts to study in Thailand for Nepalese Students

• You can travel the country and enjoy the architectures and heritages
• It is beneficial for personal development
• You can network and make new friends
• World class academic programs with top Universities
• Student friendly cost of living
• Learn about Buddhism
• Enjoy locally prepared tasty foods

  Top Universities in Thailand for Nepalese Students

  Universities
  Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna
  Chulalongkorn University
  King Mongkut's University of Technology
  Thammasat University
  Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
  Siam University
  Assumption University

  Requirement to study in Thailand for Nepalese Students

  In Thailand Universities and Colleges direct admission is required. You will need:

  • Filled in Application form
  • Academic transcript of records
  • High school Diploma( Bachelors)
  • Bachelor degree (Masters)
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Medical certificate
  • English language proficiency score
  • Proof of payment of application fees
  • Copy of valid passport or personal id
  • Personal statement

  Language proficiency requirements:

  The standard English language proficiency requirements for international students to study in Thailand are:

  • TOEFL ibt (Minimum 79)
  • TOEFL pbt (Minimum 550)
  • IELTS (Minimum 6.5 band score)
  • Duolingo (Minimum 105 score)

  Financial documents requirements:

  • Current bank solvency and bank statement of last 6 months with satisfactory transaction
  • 20000 Thai Baht if you are traveling alone and 40000 Thai Baht if traveling as a family.
  • Payment of Thai student Visa Fee.

  Health insurance for international students to study in Thailand:

  Comprehensive medical insurance is required to study in Thailand. It should be able to cover 40000 Baht for outdoor patients and 400000 Baht for inpatient minimum to study in Thailand.

  Intakes to study in Thailand for Nepalese Students

  The admission intakes to study undergraduate and postgraduate programs from Universities of Thailand are tabulated as below:

  Programs	Intakes 1	Intakes 2	Intakes 3
  Undergraduate	August/September	January	N/A
  Post Graduate	August/September	January	May

  There are three intakes per year from which two intakes for Undergraduate (Bachelors) and three intakes for Postgraduate (Masters and PhD) courses in Universities of Thailand.

  Tuition Fees and Scholarships in Thailand for Nepalese Students

  Here are some of the Universities and tuition fees per year of Thailand in a tabular format often selected by Nepalese students to study there;

  Universities	Bachelor cost per year (THB)	Post Graduate cost per year (THB)
  Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna	53867-89779 Baht	61049-89779 Baht
  Chulalongkorn University	36000-106000 Baht	86500-133900 Baht
  King Mongkut's University of Technology	80700-257500 Baht	54000-132000 Baht
  Thammasat University	19000-92000 Baht	297710 Baht
  Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University	18374-32750 Baht	45750-86500 Baht
  Siam University	106800 Baht	132000 Baht
  Assumption University	96850 Baht	154100-170000 Baht

  The cost of study differs from public and private Universities in Thailand. Private institutes charge more in their tuition fees and the first semester will also include the admission and first installment cost to be paid. The Bachelor programs cost per year of different Universities for international students are in the table above. These are few Universities of Thailand from where Nepalese students have studied before.

  Living Expenses in Thailand for Nepalese Students

  For Nepalese students the monthly cost of living is affordable from 15 to 25000 Bahts as per location and lifestyles expenses for students. The cost wise breakdown for per month expenses are as follows:

  Overheads	Cost per month in Thai Baht
  Rent	14100 - 17443 Baht
  Grocceries	2350 -4700 Baht
  Internet	470-705 Baht
  Utilities	1410-2250 Baht
  Food	3525-4500 Baht
  Entertainment	1175-2350 Baht
  Transportation	705-1200 Baht

  Work Opportunities in Thailand for Nepalese Students

  You need a work permit to work in Thailand post study as a non-Thai citizen. You need a non immigrant VISA based on marriage and business. It is not applicable on student VISA.

  There are number of salaried jobs which can be applied after post study in Thailand:

  Categories	Amount in Baht
  Web developer Salary	1544440 Baht annually
  Financial Analyst	1441373 Baht annually
  Product Manager	902657 Baht annually
  Teacher	736050 Baht annually