Why Study In Thailand
Thailand is one of the Asian countries where you get quality education. Approximately 400 master’s degree programs in the country are aimed at international students and are taught in English. Many higher education institutions in Thailand are highly regarded, especially in the areas of environmental studies, agriculture, energy, law and Buddhist studies. In addition, many graduate programs exist in business and management and most of these are taught in English. One good thing to study in Thailand, is its affordability. While a study in US, Canada, UK, is quite high for a Bachelor degree program or any other study program, your cost of study in Thailand is much lower. Thailand is a country with a rich culture and a long history. Studying abroad in Thailand allows individuals to become immersed in a culture so different than the one they are used to. This could come in a variety of forms such as participating in holiday celebrations or cultural festivals. Thailand, the Land of Smiles, is waiting to be explored by students who value an international education.
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Career Opportunities
If you work in Thailand legally, you’ll have a work permit and a ‘non-immigration B’ visa. With that, you can study whatever you want. Your studies have no effect on your visa or work permit status. Let us assume you study on an ‘ED’ (education) visa. Sure, you can earn some money, for example by teaching your mother language or tutor some kids in sciences, but you are not allowed to work legally. Still, that is exactly what many foreign students do to finance at least a part of their cost of living and study.
There are plenty of organizations that try to lure you with a ‘work and study’ package to Thailand. Some will let you pay for a TESOL or TEFL course (teaching English as a second language, or teaching English as a foreign language), and then promise you a permanent position as a teacher at a good school.
Education Cost
Tuition and fees vary across universities and programs. Tuition for master’s degree programs at public universities is usually about $1,000 (US) to $2,000 (US) per year. Tuition at private universities is about $75 (US) to $125 (US) per credit hour.
Cost of Education
Amount in THB - 146,108
Amount in Euro - 3,731
Amount in USD - 4,484
Master’s programs generally require two years and 36 credit hours to complete. Students normally earn 9-15 credit hours each semester.
Cost of Accommodation
Amount in Euro - 2,335
Amount in USD - 2,807
Cost of Living
Amount in Euro - 3,536
Amount in USD - 4,250
Scholarships
Thailand International Postgraduate Programme (TIPP) aims to encourage South-South Cooperation by exchanging experiences and best practices that would contribute to long-term and sustainable development for all. The Asian Institute of Technology presents a fully-funded Thai Government Scholarships program to international students from the Asia continent. The main aim of the scholarship is to provide an opportunity for students of diverse backgrounds from all countries in Asia to study and do research work together in the truly international environment at AIT as well as to build a good foundation for international understanding among people of Asia.
His Majesty the King’s Scholarships for Doctoral Program
This scholarship is for the Ph.D. candidates with excellent undergraduate (Bachelor degree) and graduate (Master degree) achievements to pursue their Doctoral programs in any Academic Program available at School of Engineering and Technology (SET) and School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) from the following priority countries supported by the Government of Thailand.
Funding/Financial Aid
This is a fully-funded scholarship program. Overall, the fully-funded Thai Government Scholarships cover the tuition as well as the registration cost of the student. In addition to that, the scholarships cover accommodation costs, and also provides a bursary for living expenses in AIT’s residential campus, for the entire period of the 41 months (7 semesters) duration for the Ph.D. program.
His Majesty the King’s Scholarships for Master’s Program
Generally, candidates with excellent undergraduate achievements from any Asian country willing to a Master’s Degree in any of the academic programs at the School of Engineering and Technology (SET) and School of Management (SOM) are eligible for this scholarship.
Her Majesty the Queen’s Scholarships for Master’s Program
Interested applicants must be the master’s student with excellent undergraduate achievements from any Asian country to pursue a Master’s degree in the environmental-related academic program that School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) offers.