🇹🇭 Study in Thailand
Strong in technology, science, health. Safety safe (10/100).
Thailand is one of the more affordable places to study abroad — living costs run about €350–€750 a month. Its academic strengths sit in technology, science, health. Acceptance sits near 60%, and student visas process in around 30 days. Scholarship routes exist for eligible students.
Key facts · Thailand
Degree tuition: ~€2,100/yr (median) — range €1,300–€4,500/yr across 14 degree programmes in the Meridian dataset. International-student fees and specific programmes can differ; confirm on the university's official page.
Proof of funds (student visa): (THB 500,000) — figure from the Meridian dataset; confirm the current amount on the official source.
Official languages: — · sources: Frankfurter/ECB (USD/EUR), UK FCDO Travel Advice (GOV.UK), TH Immigration Authority. · How we calculate this
Figures are indicative estimates from the Meridian dataset — not official guidance. Always confirm current requirements on the official source before you decide.
Cost of living · Thailand
Indicative monthly cost of living for a moderate lifestyle, ranging about €290–€920/mo from economic to comfortable — modeled estimates from the Meridian dataset; confirm current local prices before you budget.
Programs in Thailand
University degrees (20)
- Burapha UniversityBurapha University is a university in Thailand offering degree-oriented academic study and institutional research across multiple disciplines. Its official university pages present faculties, institutes, student services, and campus-based academic life.
- Chiang Mai UniversityChiang Mai University is a national public research university in northern Thailand founded in 1964. It has a strong emphasis on engineering, science, agriculture, and medicine.
- Chulalongkorn UniversityChulalongkorn University, 1917'de Bangkok'ta kurulan, Tayland'ın en eski ve önde gelen kamu araştırma üniversitelerinden biridir.
- Kasetsart UniversityKasetsart University is a public research university in Bangkok, Thailand. It is the largest university in Thailand.
- Khon Kaen UniversityKhon Kaen University is a public research university. The university was the first institution of higher education in the northeastern Thailand and remains the oldest and the most competitive university in the region.
- King Mongkut's Institute of Technology LadkrabangKing Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang is a research and educational institution in Thailand. It is situated in Lat Krabang District, Bangkok, approximately 30 kilometres (20 mi) east of the city center.
Summer schools (7)
- Asian Institute of Technology SummerAsian Institute of Technology Summer is a summer English language programme in Pathum Thani, offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
- Chulalongkorn University SummerChulalongkorn University Summer is a summer English language programme in Bangkok, offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
- Mahidol University International SummerMahidol University International Summer is a summer English language programme in Bangkok, offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
- Bangkok Prep Holiday CampsBangkok Prep Holiday Camps is a short-term summer camp in Bangkok, Thailand, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- Krabi International School Summer SchoolKrabi International School Summer School is a short-term summer school in Krabi, Thailand, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- Lanna International School International Summer SchoolLanna International School International Summer School is a short-term summer school in Chiang Mai, Thailand, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
Boarding schools (3)
- KIS International School Reignwood Park BoardingKIS International School Reignwood Park Boarding is a boarding school option in Bangkok, Thailand, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
- Regents International School PattayaRegents International School Pattaya is a boarding school option in Pattaya, Thailand, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
- Rugby School ThailandRugby School Thailand is a boarding school option in Pattaya, Thailand, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
Language schools (6)
- AUA Language Center BangkokAUA Language Center Bangkok is a language school in Bangkok, TH, offering general English courses, exam preparation, and language programmes for international students.
- Berlitz Thailand BangkokBerlitz in Bangkok offers immersive language programmes using the proprietary Berlitz Method, covering business English, exam preparation, and general language courses.
- British Council Thailand Kids and Teens EnglishBritish Council Thailand offers English courses for kids and teens at Bangkok teaching locations and online.
- British Council Thailand BangkokBritish Council Thailand Bangkok is a language school in Bangkok, TH, offering general English courses, exam preparation, and language programmes for international students.
- Duke Language School Bangkok ThaiDuke Language School Bangkok Thai is a language school in Bangkok, Thailand, with an official programme page available for international learners exploring language study options.
- Modulo Language School Bangkok Thai for KidsModulo Language School Bangkok Thai for Kids is a language school in Bangkok, Thailand, with an official programme page available for international learners exploring language study options.
Exchange programs (5)
- AFS Exchange — ThailandAFS Intercultural Programs high school exchange in Thailand. Students live with a host family and attend a local school for an academic year or semester.
- Chulalongkorn University Inbound Student Exchange ProgramOne- or two-semester inbound student exchange program for students nominated under existing university MOUs or networks.
- AFS Thailand Intercultural ProgramsAFS Thailand Intercultural Programs is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Bangkok, Thailand, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
- Thammasat University Office of International Affairs Incoming ExchangeThammasat University Office of International Affairs Incoming Exchange is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Bangkok, Thailand, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
- YFU Thailand Youth for UnderstandingYFU Thailand Youth for Understanding is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Bangkok, Thailand, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
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Scholarships for Thailand
- Asian Institute of Technology Scholarships
- Chula LINK Scholarship
- SIIT Scholarships for International Students
Scholarships from the Meridian dataset — eligibility, amounts and deadlines change; always confirm on the official source. Browse all scholarships →
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