Selecting the Right Study Programs in Thailand

One of the most important considerations before applying for higher education is the selection of the right program. This is based on educational goals and aspirations. It is important to outline the goals that will define your future course of study in Thailand. Students should be clear about the qualifications they want to pursue as well as the course they want to take. Thailand is home to many different types of educational institutions including private and public higher educational institutions, universities, community and liberal arts colleges to name a few. Students should also be clear about whether they want to pursue formal or non-formal education. Vocational and technical education requires a very different set of skills and has different implications foe the future. Academic studies are advanced in Thailand and students need to be prepared mentally as well as academically for this. 

For entry into higher education in Thailand, students must possess academic requirements that are stipulated by the educational institutions. Upper secondary educational qualifications must have been completed for entry into bachelor’s degree courses. Similarly, only undergraduate students can apply for postgraduate education. Moreover, doctoral degree programs are open to postgraduate students as well as exceptionally brilliant and hardworking undergraduate students. Associate degree courses are also offered in Thailand along with diploma studies. 

Students in Thailand need to be proficient in English if they have applied for an English medium course. Knowledge of Thai is imperative for courses which are Thai medium. Having working knowledge of the Thai language is also very important, as students need to be skilled in daily interactions to ensure proper comprehension of lessons. Students should submit their IELTS and TOEFL scores for Bachelor’s degree programs and GRE/GMAT scores for postgraduate studies. 

Funding plays a vital role in higher education completion. Organize well your resources; plan your finances in advance for another 4/5 years i.e. period of your stay in Thailand. Whether you are going on scholarship or will pay study and living expenses make sure that you have sufficient funding resources.

Students can opt for higher studies in Thailand once they have fulfilled academic as well as practical requirements. Apart from proficiency in Thai, English and other subjects, students should also have GRE/GMAT scores for Master’s level programs and SAT/IELTS/TOEFL scores for bachelor’s level courses if they are applying for English medium programs. 

Students from Thailand must pass exams such as O-NET and U-NET depending upon whether they apply for undergraduate and post graduate courses. They must also have financing for higher studies. Many scholarships and fellowships are available at undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate level alongside doctoral and postdoctoral research positions.