LOCATION |
Bangkok, THAILAND Most exchange students attend either the Tha Prachan Campus or the Rangsit Campus. |
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ACADEMICS |
Undergraduate students in all majors may go on exchange to Thammasat University. It is a particularly good fit for business, economics, and political science students. At the Thammasat Business School - Students take 4-5 courses per semester; a minimum of 3 courses must be in Business. Students may also take Thai language and culture classes. Other faculties and colleges include: Health Sciences, Architecture & Planning, Economics, Engineering, Fine Arts, Law, Liberal Arts, Medicine, Political Science, Science & Technology, Sociology & Anthropology, and Languages. |
COURSES IN ENGLISH |
Yes - All courses at the Thammasat Business School are taught in English. Thai language and culture courses are also taught in English. Some courses in other faculties and departments are also taught in English. |
DURATION |
Fall semester (International Semester 1): Aug - Dec Spring semester (International Semester 2): Jan - May Link to Academic Calendar (select 'Calendar' at top) |
HOUSING |
There is no on-campus at the Tha Prachan Campus at Thammasat University. However, the staff at Thammasat helps exchange students to find private and safe accommodation located near the university. On-campus accommodations are available at the Rangsit Campus. |
ESTIMATED COSTS |
MIX students register as full-time students at UH Manoa and pay regular UHM tuition. They do not pay overseas tuition. - Students who normally pay in-state UHM tuition continue to do while on MIX. View UHM tuition & fees online In addition to UHM tuition, MIX students are responsible for all of their living expenses, including health insurance, books/supplies, room & meals, personal expenses, airfare, local transportation, and any costs associated with obtaining a visa (if applicable). It is recommended that you research online to get an idea of how much these expenses will be. Since you are still a registered UHM student while on MIX, you continue to be eligible to receive financial aid and scholarships. If you submit a ‘MIX Student Budget for Financial Aid Purposes’ form, UHM financial aid will take into consideration your overseas living and travel expenses when awarding your grants/loans. |
OTHER INFORMATION |
Visa Information: Exchange students will need to apply for a multi-entry Non-immigrant visa, type ED. You can apply for your visa through the mail (Washington D.C. Consulate), or by visiting The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Honolulu. Processing time is about 2-3 weeks. Required documents include a valid passport (must be valid for at least 6 months after the end of your stay), two passport-size photos, an application form, an official acceptance letter from your Thai host university, a copy of your airline ticket, a visa fee (approx. $200, subject to change), and a self-addressed stamped return envelope. See the Royal Thai Embassy website for details. The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Honolulu: Honorary Consul-General, Mr. Colin Miyabara 866 Iwilei Road, Room 201 Honolulu, HI 96817 Tel: (808) 524-7787, Hotline (808) 218-8803 Email: anongnart_mickie@yahoo.com |
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