Semester Exchange - Thammasat University
Thammasat University is Thailand's second oldest university. Officially inaugurated on 27 June 1934 at Tha Phra Chan on the Rattanakosin Island and on the Bank of the Chao Phraya River. The University’s founder, Prof. Dr. Pridi Banomyong, originally named Thammasat the “University
of Ethics and Politics”, reflecting its primary mission to offer higher education in the disciplines of law and politics to the new citizenry and prepare Thai people for their new democratic system. Hoping to make higher learning accessible to all, Thammasat began as an open university
with 7,094 students enrolled in its first academic year.
Since its initial inception, Thammasat University has evolved from an open university for law and politics to a prestigious international research university offering all levels of academic degrees and producing cutting edge research across a broad spectrum of academic disciplines. The University
has graduated more than 300,000 students since its founding who have gone on to make great contributions to the development and progress of Thailand and the world. Notable university alumni include former Prime Ministers, leading politicians and government figures, Bank of Thailand governors, supreme
court judges, provincial governors, as well as experts in various fields.
Today, Thammasat University still follows its guiding philosophy to uphold academic excellence, services to society, promotion of arts and culture, social equality and social justice under the philosophies of constitutional monarchy and democracy.
Country: Thailand
Program Dates: Fall: Mid-August - Mid-December Spring: Early January - Mid-May
Area of Study: Business, Law, Security and Intelligence, Media, Creative arts, and communication, Science
Type of program:
Semester Exchange
Length of Program: 5 months
Language of Instruction: English
Course Details: Please refer to this website.
Students are recommended to take the units in this file during the time of exchange.
More Information: Please refer to this website.
Academic Advice: All students looking to apply for a program should seek Academic Advice
with the relevant Department or Faculty.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this program, you must:
- A cumulative GPA of 2.85 or higher
- Completion of at least 12cp at the time of application. 18cp to go abroad
- Enough credit points remaining to complete the program
- Comply with the eligibility criteria outlined in the Student Exchange Policy
How to apply
Applicants must complete an online Expression of Interest form EOI online
You'll need to include:
Your personal details, One University preference, It should take around 2 - 3 minutes to complete an application.
Important notes:
Application Fee and Payment Options: For all exchange programs (semester and short term), there is a compulsory application fee. For more information and payment options please refer to the Cost and Funding Website.
Insurance: It is a requirement of the exchange program that all students must purchase their own travel insurance to cover them for the duration of their entire journey overseas. More information will be given to students upon acceptance.
Program Costs: You remain enrolled at Macquarie University and continue to pay your tuition fees to Macquarie University. As an exchange student you pay no tuition fees to host university. However, you must also always be prepared for unexpected expenses, and should consider how you will be dealing with the expenses of your exchange before you leave your home country. Prior to departure, you will need to save sufficient funds to cover all of your expenses for the duration of your exchange. Some costs to consider include: airfares, students visa (if required), travel health insurance, accommodation, food, additional travel, entertainment, textbooks, incidental expense. If you wish to work while you are away, it is important to note that work rights for international students vary from country to country. For further information about your visa restrictions please contact the consulate or embassy of your host country."
*Disclaimer: Macquarie University does not ensure the quality or reputation of activities run externally, should students choose to undertake these activities they take on the full risk and responsibility. All students need to undertake their own risk assessment before departure, considering wisely their personal health and safety risks. Ultimately participation in these activities is at the students’ risk.
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Summary
Study a Semester Exchange program in Thammasat University for 5 months, Thammasat University is located in Thailand.
Area of study
Business; Law, security and intelligence; Media, creative arts, and communication; Science
Eligibility
Has a GPA requirement
Tags
Macquarie, Undergraduate, Thammasat University, Semester Exchange, Thailand, Business, Law, Security and Intelligence, Media, Creative arts, and communication, Science,
Benefits
Travel Grant
Value
AU$5,000
Phone
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Email
mi.exchange@mq.edu.au
Apply URL
https://mqedu.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6xtWaFwZoUxHDQ9
Level of study
Undergraduate