Asian Universities

Lunch-hour Workshop

Thai Universities International

Programs

International undergraduate programs are offered at

twenty-six (26) universities.

International ProgramsPRIVATE UNIVERSITIES●Assumption University●Asian University of Science and Technology●Bangkok School of Management●Bangkok University●Dusit Thani College●Eastern Asia University●Kasem Bundit University●Krirk University●Mission College●Raffles LaSalle●Payap University●Rangsit University●Saint John’s University●Saint Theresa’s●Siam University●Sripatum University●Stamford International College●University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce●Webster University

PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES●Burapha University●Chulalongkorn University●King Mongkut’s University of Technology●Mahidol University●Prince of Songkla University●Silpakorn University●Srinakharinwirot University●Suranee University of Technology●Thammasat University●Kasetsart University

Special transcript for Thai Universities

GradingLevel

IB StandardLevel

GPA IB HigherLevel

GPA

Excellent 7 4.25 7 4.50Very Good 6 4.00 6 4.25

Good 5 3.75 5 4.00Satisfactory 4 3.00 4 3.25

Needs Improvement 3 2.25 3 2.50Weak 2 1.25 2 1.50

Very Weak 1 0 1 0No Grade Awarded N 0 N 0

Thai Universities International

Programs

ChulalongkornMahidolThammasatWebsterAssumption (ABAC)

Physical Science•Architectural Design•Communication Design•Aerospace Engineering•Automotive Design and Manufacturing Engineering•Information and Communication Engineering•Nano Engineering•Applied Chemistry

Chulalongkorn University

Social Science•Accounting•International Business Management•Communication Management•Economics

Humanities•Language and Culture

Chulalongkorn University

Application Requirements:

One of the following scores:• SAT I 1,100+ or CU-AAT (Chulalongkorn University Academic

Aptitude Test)

• One of the following English Proficiency Test scores:

•CU-TEP 550 (Chulalongkorn University Test of English

Proficiency)

•TOEFL 550, or 213 (computer-based)

•IELTS 6.0

•SAT I (Critical Reading) Score of 500 

Thammasat University

•Business Administration •Economics •British and American Studies •Business English Communication •Engineering, Science and Technology •Twinning Engineering Program •Thammasat English Program of Engineering •Journalism (Mass Media Studies)•Politics and International Relations•Chinese Studies

Application Requirements1. GPA 2.75+2. SAT I at least 1,100 (Math score of 600)3. TOEFL score of 550 (213 computer-based test) or4. IELTS score of 6.0 or 5. TU-GET score of  550 (Thammasat University

Graduate English Tests)

6. If high GPA – direct offer

Thammasat University

•Applied Mathematics•Biological Science •Computer Science•Environment •Food Science & Technology •Physics•Information and Communication Technology

•Entertainment Media Production•Social Science•Travel Industry Management•Finance•Information Systems •International Business•Marketing•Nursing Science

Mahidol University International College (MUIC)

• TOEFL 550• IELTS 6.0• SAT I 1100• Written English and General Knowledge Examination

Mahidol University International College (MUIC)

Webster University

1. Advertising and Marketing Communications2. Business Administration3. International Relations4. Management 5. Media Communications 6. Psychology

Webster University

•Campuses around the world•Easy to transfer

1. St. Louis, USA – (Home Campus)2. Geneva, Switzerland3. Leiden, the Netherlands4. London, United Kingdom5. Shanghai, China6. Vienna, Austria

7. Regents London offer all Webster’s Courses

Webster University

•English proficiency: •TOEFL 550 or IELTS 6.0•Essay 300 to 400 words •Two letters of recommendation •SAT is not required for admission

Assumption University (ABAC)

Business Administration (BBA)•Marketing •Management •Finance and Banking •Accounting •Business Information Systems •Hospitality and Tourism Management •International Business Management •Real Estate •Industrial Management •Property and Casualty Insurance •Life Assurance •ABAC-Wollongong Program

Economics (B. Econ.)Business Economics Arts (BA)Business English Business French Business Chinese Business Japanese Chinese for Economy and Trade Music (BA)Music Business Music PerformanceNursing Science (BNS)

Assumption University (ABAC)

Communication Arts (BA)•Advertising •Public Relations •Performance Communication •New Media Communication •Visual Communication Arts Biotechnology (BS)•Food Technology •Agro-Industry Architecture (B.Arch.) - 5 years•Architecture •Interior ArchitectureLaw (LL.B.)

Science and Technology (BS)•Computer Science •Information Technology •Telecommunications Science •Business Data Analysis•Technology ManagementEngineering (B.Eng.)•Electrical and Electronics Engineering •Computer and Network Engineering •Telecommunication and Electronics Engineering •Mechatronics Engineering

 Application Requirements:

Assumption University (ABAC)

One of the following:

•High school certificate, Grade 12

•Passed 5 subjects in IB with results not lower than 4.

•SAT Mathematic 500 or entrance exam

Universities in Singapore

Singapore Institute of Management

Universities in Singapore

● Highly selective● They like to see SAT score results from International School

students● You will submit predicted grades.● The Bond – receive 50-75 % discount on your fees – you have

to work for three years in a Singaporean registered company● Fees subsidized for Singaporean students● Apply based on predicted grades in March/April, respons

given 1-2 weeks after the final grades are released in July

Universities in Hong Kong

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

International Universities in Malaysia

Reputable UK/Australian qualification, from an internationally recognized university, at a cost significantly less than that of studying in the UK/Australia.

Japanese Universities

Japanese UniversitiesThe University of Tokyo Kyoto University Osaka University Tokyo Institute of Technology Nagoya University Tohoku University Kyushu University University of Tsukuba Hokkaido University Waseda University Keio University Kobe University Hiroshima University Tokyo Medical and Dental University Chiba University

Japanese Universities

● Japan has a large system of private and public universities● The number of international students studying in Japan is very

low proportionally - only 1.8% of all students in Japanese universities are international.

● This compares with a high of 25 % for Australian universities, 17% for British universities,10% for European universities and 6% for the USA.

● 90% of foreign students in Japan come from Asia

Korean Universities

George Mason University - Korea Admission Counseling Center 한국조지메이슨대학교 입학상담센터http://masonkorea.gmu.edu Office: +82 2-3210-1178

KAIST

● Elite Institution● Science and Business majors● 17% acceptance rate● Fully subsidized by the

Korean Government● Additional grants to cover

living costs

Korean Universities

● General Eligibility: There are so many variations of the eligibility and admission process for the special category of “Korean students educated abroad” among universities that careful research for each university is strongly recommended.

● Entrance Examinations: Each University sets its own examinations. Usually, universities require different sets of subject tests according to applicant’s department.

● Documents: Application materials include high school transcript, TOEFL, SAT I, II, IB Diploma, Language proficiency, Academic excellence, Leadership so on.

Korean Universities

● There are 3 categories for “Overseas” Korean Accommodations.● 1.Korean Students who studied abroad for the whole academic

period● 2.Korean Students who studied abroad for more than 3 years,

including 1year of the grades 10-12● 3.Korean students who have graduated from foreign/international

schools after completing more than 2 years of study from gr. 10 - 12

Korean Universities

● Become an expert on the different universities● Students should submit an on-line application as soon as each

university open its application webpage (normally Feb- July). In order to do that, students should study each university’s admission policies, with particular focus on any differences and/ or special requirements.

● Check for changes year to year● Verify rumours by checking with the university itself

● Links to websites for all Korean universities are available at www.braintrack.com

Taiwanese Universities

● There is a clearing house in Bangkok for any students interested in applying to university in Taiwan. It is called the, Bangkok Taiwan Education Center (BTEC) and is located at 92/38 A15th Floor, Sathorn, Thani Tower 2, North Sathorn road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500. The website is: http://www.taiwan-center.com and the phone number is: 02 667 0181

● There are 167 universities in Taiwan, functioning similar to universities in Japan and Korea. As expected most are taught in Mandarin but there are a “few” English based international programs.

● The Taiwanese universities are actively seeking international students and any Taiwanese student who has lived overseas for 5 or more years is not required to take the, apparently very demanding, national entrance examination.

The National Taiwan University (NTU), ● Also known as “Tai Da”, is the oldest, most comprehensive and selective of the

Taiwanese universities, located in Taipei ● It is also the largest with over 32,000 students. ● It has 11 different faculties. ● The Engineering, Medical and Business programs do require an entrance

examination in Mandarin. ● Applicants can file 3 separate applications in 1 package. ● The applications can be obtained on line but must be mailed to the university. ● Some of the programs require an SAT and TOEFL. ● An oral test may be taken over the telephone for some programs whereas

others must be done face-to-face. ● The applications can be sent from Jan1. – March 13. ● There isn’t any recognition of the IB Diploma or certificate courses at this time. ● There are some scholarships available but overall, the cost is quite affordable

from US$6,500-11,300.

The National Central University (NCU) ● Is a large university with over 10,000 students ● Located four miles from Taipei. ● The programs are more Liberal Arts based but there are also language

and business programs. Basic Mandarin is needed (2 years of school work recommended).

● There is a language centre with year round programs for foreign students.

● The application process begins in November and is open until April. Transcripts are required but no interview is necessary.

● The applications are on line but must be printed and mailed.

Ming Chuan University (MCU) ● Is the top private university in Taiwan. ● There are 3 campuses with the main campus in Taiwan proper. MCU

caters to international students and presently has 500 students in their international college with English as the language of instruction.

● There are, however, 10 colleges with 41 undergraduate degree programs. Most all of these courses require basic Mandarin.

● Opportunities for exchange with over 80 partner universities worldwide and dual degree programs are available.

● Tuition is quite reasonable at US$3,500 per academic year. Some scholarships are available for foreign students but only after admission is granted.