1. Graduate Programs in Thai Studies
Additionally, the Center offers special programs customized to match specific interests and time frames of those who visit Thailand for a brief period of time or are unable to enroll in the regular programs.
Apart from the instructions, the Thai Studies Center is active in research as evident in a list of publications of the Center. Talks, meetings and seminars are arranged to provide a platform for the upcoming scholars and an in depth and up-to-date knowledge on Thai society.
Students can join the programs in either the 1st or 2nd semester of every year. An application form can be obtained from the Thai Studies Center, Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand or contact Thaistudies_chula@hotmail.com
The deadline for applications is around the end of June for the 1st semester and around the end of October for the 2nd semester. The deadline is subject to change by the calendar academic year of Chulalongkorn University.
Please visit Graduate School for more information about date and time for admission.
M.A. Program
- Foreign Student: 123,700 baht/semester
- Thai Student: 60,500 baht/semester
Ph.D Program
- Foreign Student: 162,700 baht/semester
- Thai Student: 99,500 baht/semester
2. Graduate Programs in Information Studies (GPIS)
- Nature of information;
- Storage, retrieval, processing, analysis, and dissemination of information;
- Human behavioural approaches to the analysis and application of information;
- Access to information; and
- Information system design and management
Information studies and research will enable students to creatively and appropriately manage data, information, and information systems which will ultimately lead to finding optimum solutions and policy making in the abovementioned areas. Students can choose among the following three areas of concentration:
- Archives and Digital Humanities:
- Organization Management, Policies, and Ethics
- Human Interactions with Information System
Both MA and PhD programs are normally accept applications every semester. The admissions for the first semester entry normally begin around January-February. For the second semester entry, the admissions normally begin around September-October. The coursework for the first semester usually starts in August, while the second semester begins in January.
Visit the GPIS Admissions application page to apply and check the admission schedule for the upcoming entry.
The estimated tuition fee per semester for academic year 2020 is THB 82,500 for Thai students and THB 128,700 for foreign students. These estimates do not include books and supplies, accommodation, health insurance, immigration process, and other personal expenses.
To promote international scholarship, the Faculty of Arts will provide a scholarship up to 50,560 baht for all international graduate students for three years.
3. The Center for Thai as a Foreign Language (CTFL)
For more than three decades, the Faculty of Arts at Chulalongkorn University has been providing an extensive array of Thai language and culture courses tailored for foreigners with diverse objectives, be it academic enhancement, business endeavors, or personal enrichment.
Our Center offers a multitude of programs catering to the requirements of individuals seeking to learn the Thai language. These include the Intensive Thai Program, Communicative Thai for Beginners, Reading and Writing Thai, Academic Thai for Advanced Learners, Thai for Mandarin Chinese Speakers, as well as private classes tailored to both individuals and groups. Moreover, the Center also provides a variety of courses at different levels to international and exchange students who are keen on learning basic to advanced level Thai.
Last but not least, our Center also offers a summer program for international participants who wish to learn more about Thailand and its rich history and cultural heritage. The program is designed around 4 lecture series on Thai history, Thai society, Thai language and literature, and Thai culture (festivals, food, and music). The classes in survival Thai introduce the participants to the enjoyment of communicating in the colorful Thai language. For hands-on experience, workshops on popular Thai cuisine, art, and recreation are provided. The program also includes trips to famous landmarks in the city of Bangkok and an overnight stay at a seaside or historical province. The summer program in Thai language and culture will enrich your experience and make your visit to this vibrant tropical country a memorable one.
For more information, please contact the following:
Tel. 66 2 2184886, 66 2 2184924
Email: ctfl@chula.ac.th
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CTFLChula/