ACADEMICS
There are two academic systems in Chulalongkorn University: Semester System and Trimester System
- Semester System: two semesters with one summer session
- 1st Semester (Fall Semester) : August – December
- 2nd Semester (Spring Semester) : January – May
- Summer Session : June – July *registering in summer session is optional
- Trimester System: three trimesters
- 1st Trimester : August – November
- 2nd Trimester : December – March
- 3rd Trimester : April – August
* Trimester system applies only on some international graduate programs.
Remark: some programs may use other systems such as Module, please check before apply.
ADMISSIONS
Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Undergraduate Programs
Two admission rounds are available for undergraduate international programs:
- Early Admission: application starts around November-December
- Admission: application starts around February-March
- For CU-MEDi: application starts in February
Application timeline and requirements are varied for each program. Please refer to the program’s website.
More information available at
Graduate Programs
Prospective students for graduate programs can apply online at www.register.gradchula.com
- For First Semester (Fall Semester) intake: application starts from February
- For Second Semester (Spring Semester) intake: application starts from September
Application timeline, qualifications, and conditions are varied for each program. Please refer to the Graduate School’s website or the program’s website.
More information available at:
TUITION FEES
The tuition fee for international students in Thailand is quite reasonable compared to the long-term skills and knowledge that a student will be equipped with when they graduate. Tuition fees for international students are divided into five groups:
| LIFE SCIENCES (1) | Faculty/School College: Medicine / Dentistry / Veterinary Science Multidisciplinary Program: Bioinformatics and Computational Biology / Medical Microbiology / Biomedical Sciences / Dental Biomaterials Science / Physiology |
| LIFE SCIENCES (2) | Faculty/School College: Psychology / Nursing / Pharmaceutical Sciences / Allied Health Sciences / Sports Science / College of Public Health Sciences Multidisciplinary Program: Pharmacology |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | Faculty/School College: Science / Engineering / Architecture / Integrated Innovation Multidisciplinary Program: Nanoscience and Technology / Environmental Science / Hazardous Substance and Environmental Management / Energy Technology and Management |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | Faculty/School College: Education / Law / Communication Arts / Commerce and Accountancy / Political Science / Economics / Agricultural Resources Administration / College of Population Studies Multidisciplinary Program: Risk and Disaster Management / Logistics and Supply Chain Management / Cultural Management / Maritime Administration / Korean Studies / Human and Social Development / English as an International Language / European Studies / Environment, Development and Sustainability / Southeast Asian Studies / Technopreneurship and Innovation Management |
| ARTS & HUMANITIES | Faculty/School College: Arts / Fine and Applied Arts Multidisciplinary Program: Music Therapy |
CHECK TUITION FEE RATES:
Remark: Tuition fee rates shown here are for international students (non-Thai students). For tuition fee rates of Thai students, please refer to this page.
Tuition Fee for Degree-Seeking Students
Semester | ||||
THB ($USD) | THB ($USD) | THB ($USD) | THB ($USD) |
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| Life Sciences (1) | ||||
| Life Sciences (2) | ||||
| Physical Sciences | ||||
| Social Science | ||||
| • Faculty of Communication Arts | ||||
| Arts & Humanities | ||||
1 USD = 34.26 THB (as of April 12, 2023)
* Special fees for weekend and evening programs, or special programs, are set by the individual program.
* Tuition Fees exclude additional Program Fees, which will vary according to the program.
** Graduate students who register 0 credits in the regular semester in order to take a comprehensive exam or a qualifying exam will have to pay the tuition fee at the same rate of what was collected for the summer session.
Tuition Fee for Non-Degree-Seeking Students
This rate applies to undergraduate and graduate students who are registering for some courses in the program, such as exchange students or visiting students.
Semester | ||||
THB ($USD) | THB ($USD) | THB ($USD) | THB ($USD) |
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| Life Sciences (1) | ||||
| Life Sciences (2) | ||||
| Physical Sciences | ||||
| Social Science | ||||
| • Faculty of Communication Arts | ||||
| Arts & Humanities | ||||
1 USD = 34.26 THB (as of April 12, 2023)
LIVING COSTS
- Books: Approximately 5,000 THB ($150 USD)/semester
- Food & Personal Expenses: ≥10,000 THB ($300 USD)/month
(Apart from room rent, a meal is, on average, 50-100 THB ($1.5-$3) - Dormitory: ≈15,000 THB ($450)/month (including electricity and water)
SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
International undergraduate programs with scholarships available are as listed below. Please check with the program for more updated details.
- Bachelor of Fine and Applied Arts in Communication Design [CommDe]
- Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA]
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication Management [BCM]
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics [EBA]
- Bachelor of Engineering: NANO / ADME / AERO / ICE / RAIE
- Bachelor of Engineering: ChPE
- Bachelor of Science in Psychological Science [JIPP]
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry [BSAC]
- Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology [BBTech]
Scholarship for Graduate Students
- Education Scholarships
- H.M. the King Bhumibhol Adulyadej’s 72nd Birthday Anniversary Scholarship
- Chulalongkorn University for Princess Sirivannavari Cultivated Arts Foundation for Graduate Studies Scholarship
- CU-NSTDA Doctoral Scholarship
- Overseas Students Scholarship
- Teaching Assistant Scholarship
- Research Assistant Scholarship
- Research Scholarships
- The 90th Anniversary of Chulalongkorn University Scholarship
- Overseas Research Experience Scholarship for Graduate Student
- Overseas Academic Presentation Scholarship for Graduate Student
- Graduate Scholarship Program for ASEAN and Non-ASEAN Countries
- The Second Century FUND (C2F PhD Scholarship)
STUDY AT CHULA
AFTER APPLYING TO CHULA…
1. Check Successful Applicants Announcement
- The list of successful applicants will be announced via TCAS or through each faculty or program’s website, or any other method specified.
- Schedule of successful applicants announcement is varied accordingly to the Office of Academic Affairs or as specified by each faculty or program.
2. Inquire your Student ID Number
- Check when and how you could get your student ID number for each semester at the Office of the Registrar [REG CHULA].
3. Retrieve your CU-NET password
- Retrieve your CU-NET account and password from Office of Information Technology [IT CHULA] to access all university’s services, facilities, and registration system.
4. Complete Online Enrollment
- Complete your student profile, upload your student photo and required documents to enroll as a new student of Chulalongkorn University and to issue your student card via Online Enrollment System.
- Check the schedule for online enrollment and read more information about the specification of your student photo and required documents at the Office of the Registrar [REG CHULA]
5. Register for Courses
- Register for courses based on your study plan through Office of the Registrar [REG CHULA]’s registration system.
- Check the schedule for course registration for new students at the Office of the Registrar [REG CHULA]
6. Pay Tuition Fees
- Pay tuition fees via CU-NEX application within the specified timeline. You can read more about tuition fees payment here.
- Check the schedule for tuition fee payment at the Office of the Registrar [REG CHULA]
Compiled by: REG CHULA
Last Update: January 2024
This guideline and program details are as of academic year 2023. Prospect students should always refer to the relevant faculty, program coordinator, or offices when applying.