Inbound Student Exchange

Inbound Student Exchange Program

Exchange students who come to study at Chula for one or two semesters under an existing MOU or network.

Fact Sheet for Inbound Student Exchange Program

2024CHULA-FactSheet โดย Fasai Wisuttawanich

Programs Offered for Inbound Student Exchange

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Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar
Semester
Nomination Deadline
Application Deadline
Classes begin
Classes end
Semester System
Fall
15th March
10th April
2nd week of August
3rd week of December
Spring
15th August
31st August
2nd week of January
3rd week of May
Trimester System
First
15th March
10th April
2nd week of August
Last week of November
Second
15th August
31st August
2nd week of December
Last week of March
Third
–
–
2nd week of April
Last week of July

Requirements

  • You must be a currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree from official university exchange partners or network with Chula. You can visit our CUBIC (MoU) to check if your home university is one of our exchange partners.
  • GPA requirement: A minimum of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
  • Having completed at least 2 semesters at home university (for undergraduates)
  • Required scores of the English language test (The scores should not be more than 2 years)
TOEFL:
  • iBT: 79
  • CBT: 213
  • PBT: 550
IELTS:

Study in arts, humanities & social sciences subject area, usually require a minimum score of 6.5 in overall band (Depends) with a minimum of 6.0 in each band.

Study in physical science, life sciences, sciences & technology subject area, usually require a minimum score of 6.0 in overall band (Depends) with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.

Notes:

  1. BALAC program require an overall band 7.0 or equivalent and do not consider TOEFL ITP
  2. For those exchange students who wish to attend Thai Language programs at the Department of Thai, they are required to submit the Thai language test and be fluent in all four language skills — listening, speaking, reading and writing.
  3. Please note that each program/faculty has its own requirements which all students have to abide to and they have to carefully go through these requirements. Some programs strictly require a language certificate but for some programs, language requirements are flexible. Thus, the OIA decided to recommend that all students have an IELTS or TOEFL score record as mentioned

Documents

  1. A student’s passport photo on white background
  2. Two reference letters from students’ academic advisors
  3. An official academic transcript (to be issued by the Registrar of the student’s home university)
  4. An English proficiency score record (for non-native speakers of English)
  5. A copy of the first page of the passport (The passport must be valid for at least 6 months before its expiry date, and it is advisable that the validity of the passport should cover the students’ whole exchange period at Chulalongkorn University.)
  6. A student’s Statement of Purpose (SOP) of 500-800 words
  7. A list of the courses offered by Chulalongkorn University that the students wish to attend (Wishlist)
  8. A consent agreement with applicant’s signature. (Download Form)
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How to Apply to a Chula Student Exchange Program

STEP 1: Contact the OIA/OIR @Home University.

CUBIC (MoU)
Inter programs

STEP 2: Get nominated by your coordinator.

STEP 3: You will receive an application link.

STEP 4: Fill in and upload the documents.

STEP 5: Wait for notification of the result.

*Students are strongly recommended not to make any travel or housing bookings for their exchange until they have received their acceptance letters.

STEP 6: Get ready to leave to Chula.

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Fees

Being an exchange student on a valid student exchange agreement, you will have tuition fees waived by the host university [Chula]. However, during your exchange, you will continue to pay tuition fees to your home university.

While participating in the student exchange program, you will be expected to cover other expenses relating to your exchange. All expenses you are expected to be responsible of include the following:

  • Accommodation
  • Travel Expenses
  • Passport & Visa Costs
  • Registration Fees / Administrative Fees
  • Medical and Health Insurance
  • Travel Insurance
  • Vaccinations
  • Student Uniforms [Undergraduate Level]
  • Personal and Daily Living Expenses
  • Any other incidental costs

Group Health Insurance Fee for International Students

With reference to the Chulalongkorn University Announcement on Group Health Insurance Fee for International Students, Academic Year 2021, stipulated on June 4, 2021.
(Refer to Chulalongkorn University Announcement >> EN / TH )

Each international students who enrolls in courses or research studies for at least one whole semester or more, will be required to pay Chula group health insurance fee of 2,000 THB per academic year, covering the period from 1st August to 31st July, and for both IPD and OPD patients. COVID-19 is also included.

Payment method: CU NEX Application

Student Exchange Programme Scholarships

The Asian International Mobility for Students (AIMS) Programme is SEAMEO RIHED’s regional initiative to support the mobility of students and enhance cooperation in higher education among countries in Asia.

The Asian International Mobility for Students (AIMS) programme, formally known as M-I-T, aims to create a vibrant student mobility programme for citizens of all SEAMEO member countries. It has a long history, emerging from the Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand (M-I-T) Student Mobility Pilot Project which was initiated in 2009 as collaboration between the governments of the three countries and SEAMEO RIHED. The M-I-T project was a pilot project. Following the success of the pilot project, it is now being turned into a fully-fledged Asian programme. Additional Southeast Asian nations are now invited to join the efforts of the three existing countries, and collectively develop a regional Southeast Asian student mobility programme. AIMS has expanded to include 9 member countries including Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Japan and South Korea.

Students who are selected to join the ASEAN International Mobility for Students (AIMS) Program will participate in the program for one semester and must enroll with a minimum of three subjects or 9 – 12 credits.

The university currently offers 3 areas of study under AIMS, which are:
1. Economics – Faculty of Economics​
2. International Business – Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy​
3. Language and Culture – Faculty of Architecture​, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Communication Arts

All courses are taught in English.

On-Campus Housing

Chulalongkorn University International House (CU-iHOUSE)
Monthly rent (Studio 25 sq.m.)
Available in both a single bedroom and a twin bedroom.
– A contract for a 1-month to a 5-month stay: THB 15,000 (~USD490) per month
– A contract for a 6-month to a 12-month stay: THB 14,000 (~USD450) per month

Remark:
1. One-month room deposit and one-month rental fee must be paid in advance (Water and electricity bills not included).
2. Monthly Room – Students must bring the following items themselves: Bedding set such as pillows, blankets and personal belongings.

For more information and contact CU iHOUSE >> Click Here

Campus Life

Academic Supports

Living & Lifestyle

Wellness & Health Care

Useful Links

Information for
International Student
Visa Matter
Chula – Office of the Registar
Chulalongkorn University Uniform for undergraduate

Inbound Postgraduate Research Student Exchange Program

Exchange students who come to conduct research at Chula under an existing MOU or network.

Overview

Chulalongkorn University Postgraduate Research Student Exchange Program under an existing MOU or network: an excellent opportunity for you to conduct research at Chula, one of Thailand’s leading research universities.
Your research activities at Chula can cover a period of 3 – 12 months. Your research work will be under the supervision of Chula academic staff on a non-award/degree basis, and you are entitled to use the libraries and facilities on Chula campus libraries and campus facilities. (Your ability to join the program is subject to faculty availability and approval).

You need to find your advisor through your search on the Faculty websites or https://www.research.chula.ac.th/

Eligibility & Requirements

  • You must be a current student in a Master’s Degree Program / Doctoral Degree (PhD Candidate) Program from Chula’s official university exchange partners.
  • Having a GPAX of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale
  • Fulfilling English language requirements by achieving TOEFL or IELTS scores (TOEFL: iBT: 79, or IELTS: a minimum result of overall band of 6.5 and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band). The scores should not be valid for more than 2 years.
  • Having contacted Chula academic staff who has accepted to supervise your research work at Chula.

Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar
Semester
Classes begin
Classes end
Semester System
Fall
2nd week of August
3rd week of December
Spring
2nd week of January
3rd week of May
Trimester System
First
2nd week of August
Last week of November
Second
2nd week of December
Last week of March
Third
2nd week of April
Last week of July
Inbound Postgraduate Research Student Exchange Program

Before Applying

  1. Contact your supervisor at your home university and Chula academic staff to find a suitable supervisor and negotiate the dates that you will start and finish your research work at Chula.
  2. Receive evidence in the form of written support from Chula academic staff, who has agreed to supervise your research.

When to Apply

You may join the Postgraduate Research Student Exchange Program all year round. Once you have prepared all required documents, we recommend that you submit application documents to the OIA/IRO at your home university at least six months in advance before your proposed date starts.

How to Apply

  1. Contact and submit application documents to the OIA/OIR at your home university.
  2. Get nominated by your home university coordinator.
  3. You will receive an application form from the OIA at Chula via email to fill in and upload the documents.
  4. Wait for notification of the result.
  5. If the application is approved, you will receive your acceptance letters package.
  6. Apply for your visa.
  7. Get ready to go to Chula.

Documents

  1. A student’s passport photo on white background
  2. A photocopy of the first page of the passport (The passport must be valid for at least 6 months before its expiry date, and it is advisable that the validity of the passport should cover the students’ whole exchange period at Chulalongkorn University.)
  3. An official academic transcript (to be issued by the Registrar of the student’s home university)
  4. An English proficiency score record (for non-native speakers of English)
  5. A nomination letter from your home university
  6. Declaration of Supervisor’s Consent (the OIA Format)
  7. An A-4 one-page research proposal
  8. A consent agreement with applicant’s signature.
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Fees

Being an exchange postgraduate research student on a valid student exchange agreement, you will have tuition fees waived by the host university [Chula]. However, during your exchange period, you will continue to pay tuition fees to your home university.
While participating in the postgraduate research student exchange program, you will be expected to cover other expenses relating to your exchange. All expenses you are expected to be responsible of include the following:

  • Accommodation
  • Travel Expenses
  • Passport & Visa Costs
  • Registration Fees / Administrative Fees
  • Research Lab Fees / Science Lab Fees / Laboratory Fees
  • Medical and Health Insurance
  • Travel Insurance
  • Vaccinations
  • Personal and Daily Living Expenses
  • Any other incidental costs

On-Campus Housing

Chulalongkorn University International House (CU-iHOUSE)
Monthly rent (Studio 25 sq.m.)
Available in both a single bedroom and a twin bedroom.
– A contract for a 1-month to a 5-month stay: THB 15,000 (~USD490) per month
– A contract for a 6-month to a 12-month stay: THB 14,000 (~USD450) per month
Remark: one-month room deposit and one-month rental fee must be paid in advance

Remark:
1. One-month room deposit and one-month rental fee must be paid in advance (Water and electricity bills not included).
2. Monthly Room – Students must bring the following items themselves: Bedding set such as pillows, blankets and personal belongings.

For more information and contact CU iHOUSE >> Click Here

Campus Life

Academic Supports

Living & Life Style

Wellness & Health Care

Useful Links

Visa Matter
International Student Orientation
Chula – Office of the Registar

Contact: cuexchange.inbound@chula.ac.th
as of Jul 09, 2024