The admission process for the 2nd semester (January 2019) will begin on September 15, 2018. The followings include the details about the admission process.
Qualifications of applicants
1. An applicant must meet one of the following academic qualifications:
- Earn a Master’s degree in any related fields which are approved by the Department’s Committee on Graduate Programs in Information Studies
- Earn a Bachelor’s degree with the honours in any related fields which are approved by the Department’s Committee on Graduate Programs in Information Studies
- Study in the last semester at a Bachelor’s or higher level and be expected to complete an eligible degree in any related fields which are approved by the Department’s Committee on Graduate Programs in Information Studies
2. An applicant must have one of the English language proficiency test scores which must be valid for two years from the date of the exam:
- TOEFL (Paper-based Test: PBT) with a minimum of 550
- TOEFL (Internet-based Test: iBT) with a minimum of 79
- IELTS with a minimum of 6.0
- CU-TEP with a minimum of 75
If an applicant holds an international degree from a university certified by the Office of the Civil Service Commission, there is no need to submit the English language proficiency test scores.
Required documents for all applications
- A completed online application form
- A passport-style photo
- A proof of application fee payment
- A photocopy of identification card or passport with verification
- A photocopy of transcripts with verification
- A valid copy of English proficiency test scores with verification
- Two letters of recommendation from an applicant’s employers and/or university instructors
- A 800 – 1,000-word statement of purpose indicating an applicant’ reasons for studying in this program, study plan, and goals after graduation
Additional document for doctoral program applications
- A 3,000 – 5,000-word research proposal
Application schedule starts from September 15, 2018 to October 31, 2018
| Method of admission | Interview date | Channel |
| Interview | November 8-15, 2018 | Via online application system |
All required and additional documents, including the English language proficiency test scores, must be directly submitted to the Department of Library Science no later than November 2, 2018.
An application without the above mentioned documents will not be considered for an interview.
Expected Enrollment Numbers:
10 students for Masters program and 5 students for a doctoral program
Notification of eligible candidate for Interview:
November 5, 2018 (via http://www.arts.chula.ac.th/libsci/ma-phd/ and email)
Notification of admission:
November 22, 2018 (via http://www.arts.chula.ac.th/libsci/ma-phd/ and email)
How to apply
Complete the application form and submit documents online at www.arts.chula.ac.th/libsci/en/applynow/
For further information on qualifications of applicants, please contact:
Asst Prof Somsak Sriborisutsakul, PhD
Department of Library Science, Faculty of Arts
8th Floor, Borumratchakumaree Building
Chulalongkorn University
Bangkok, Thailand 10330
Tel: (66)0-2218-4817, (66)0-2218-4814
Fax: (66) 0-2218-4818
Email: ;
Website : http://www.arts.chula.ac.th/libsci/ma-phd/