Admission to Thai Studies Program
Semester 2/2025
(Semester starts: January 2026)
Admission is opening from
June 1 to September 30, 2025
How to apply?
1.Register in the Graduate School Admission System at https://www.register.gradchula.com/
Ph.D. Program >>> 4399
M.A. Plan A >>> 4953
M.A. Plan B >>> 4954
2.Prepare required documents and submit to email: thaistudies_chula@hotmail.com
Required documents:
Ph.D. Program : Click Here
M.A. Program : Click Here
ASEAN and Non-ASEAN Scholarship
🌏 ASEAN and Non-ASEAN Scholarships at Chulalongkorn University
Chulalongkorn University offers the Graduate Scholarship Programme for ASEAN and Non-ASEAN Countries.
This scholarship offers comprehensive support to international graduate students, including:
✈️ Round-Trip Economy Class Airfare Reimbursement
Students are required to purchase economy class tickets first. The cost will be reimbursed upon arrival at Chulalongkorn University, based on the actual paid amount and within the following maximum limits:
ASEAN Countries: up to 8,500 THB per one-way trip
Asia (Non-ASEAN): up to 12,000 THB per one-way trip
Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Africa: up to 20,000 THB per one-way trip
North and South America: up to 30,000 THB per one-way trip
Important Notes:
Reimbursement excludes extra expenses (e.g., travel insurance, rescheduling, seat upgrades, meals, beverages).
Keep all travel-related documents.
Flights arriving before the official scholarship start date announced by Chulalongkorn University are not eligible for reimbursement.
🎓 University Tuition Fees
The scholarship covers Chulalongkorn University tuition fees.
⚠️ Program fees (see below) are not included.
💰 Monthly Stipend
A monthly stipend of 16,000 THB will be provided.
🔹 Note: Only students who are physically present in Thailand are eligible to receive the monthly stipend. Those not yet in Thailand will receive tuition fee support only until their arrival.
📌 Ready to Apply?
Visit: https://grantgateway.research.chula.ac.th/www/Home/indexC
The Thai Studies Center, Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University, offers M.A. and Ph.D Programs in Thai Studies, conducted in English, these programs are designed for those who are interested in all aspects of Thai culture and society. The Center also provides the option of an occasional program in Thai Studies, in which participants take courses according to their interests without obtaining a degree. Participants may take as many courses as they wish.
M.A. Program
The program provides integrated knowledge for understanding Thai society and culture and the development of the Thai nation.
Ph.D. Program
The degree provides students the opportunity to develop an in-depth knowledge of a discipline and thematic subject in Thai Studies under the supervision of recognized experts in the field and to become familiar with current research techniques and methodologies.
Non-Degree Program
We offers courses to those who are not interested in pursuing a degree program but would like to take some courses of interest to them and to study various aspects of this country beyond what is available in guide books and simple texts.
