1. Interpretation of questions about studying in Thailand
1, teaching quality is good?
The overall teaching level of the country is very high, and recognized by the international examination bodies, in the curriculum and teaching mode, the use of advanced content, and standards are benchmarked against the developed countries in Europe and the United States.
2. Is the diploma high?
As long as the diploma is successfully obtained, then the gold content is not to question, because the requirements to enter the Thai colleges and universities in the study is not high, but in order to successfully graduate, the students have to meet the standard is still relatively high, and only the students who have studied well can successfully graduate.
3. What is the status of international students in Thailand?
No matter which country the students come from, they will be treated equally in Thailand, and they can even enjoy more benefits than the local students, and the locals are more kind to the international students, so everyone can have a very comfortable life here as long as they don't offend others.
4. How educated are the locals?
The education here is complete from pre-school to doctorate, and the popularity of higher education is very high here, so the basic education level of the locals is also relatively high, which can objectively ensure the smooth communication.
5. What are the characteristics of higher education?
The most prominent feature of higher education here is internationalization, which is benchmarked against the advanced experience of western countries. You can enjoy high cost-effective teaching resources, and there will be dual courses, which will give you the opportunity to go to a third party country for further study.
6. Is it difficult to apply?
Overseas students' application, compared with local students, the preparation of additional materials, the difficulty will not be higher or even lower, so as long as you are familiar with the process, then basically there will be no problem with enrollment, because the threshold is not high.
7, the safety of studying abroad is not guaranteed?
Safety is a lot of parents and students will be particularly concerned about, in Thailand basically do not need to worry about, first of all, there is a very peaceful domestic environment, and secondly, the law here is also very complete, in addition to this is the majority of the people here are friendly and kind, coupled with personal vigilance, basically do not need to worry.
2. Thailand study abroad application process at a glance
1. visit and visit the school
Appointment to visit the school (the first into the school, first registered, and then through the mail on the Internet to make an appointment to visit the school time, the general school requires you to make an appointment in advance, you can also receive the phone call to make an appointment). Receive a reply to the appointment time to visit the school, there will be a teacher of the Admissions Office to lead a tour of the campus and then help you understand the relevant school information.
2. Online application materials
After determining the school can be submitted in the application materials, the school usually have a perfect application process, according to the prompts and requirements to good. If the school receives the submitted material, if there is any imperfection, it will still communicate with the parents through email, so remember to check the mailbox as well as the spam box from time to time.
3. Waiting for an interview
The process of applying for a job and receiving an interview can take a long time, at least a month, but it is possible to wait up to two months.
The reason for this is that Thais are slow, and secondly, more and more students are applying, and the admissions office usually has two or three people in charge, who have endless visitors and hundreds of e-mails to answer every day.
So it's very normal to be slow, and it's advisable to communicate by email in case you've been overlooked. During this time of preparation, you can help your child prepare for the interview. The interviews for younger children don't require much English, and they can communicate simply.
But after first grade, you need to have a certain foundation. The interview includes listening, reading, and even writing, which is more difficult than you might think. The interviews are more difficult than you might think, so make sure you have a basic knowledge of English. So it is recommended that you start the application process at least six months in advance. In Thailand, the school year usually starts in August, and there are four semesters in a school year, with an average of two months for a semester.
5. Pay the school building fee and tuition and keep the charge sheet
If the interview is successful, the school will notify you to pay the fee on time (the school building fee and tuition, tuition can be paid by the academic year or by the semester), the school will receive the money and send you the charge sheet and the recommended materials required for the visa (the sheet and the visa materials have to be kept, the subsequent to go to the embassy to get a visa to be used).
3. Recommended Universities in Thailand
1, Chulalongkorn University
Chulalongkorn University is the oldest university in Thailand, honored as "the most prestigious university in the country", and a member of the Pacific Rim Universities Consortium and 21st Century Academic Alliance. With 19 faculties, 2 graduate schools, 1 branch, 11 research institutes, 2 education centers, and 3 affiliated schools, the University is one of the top universities in Thailand, so it usually attracts top students. The university takes its name from King Chulalongkorn Rama V and its founder was King H.M. Vajiravudh Rama VI.
In 1917, this administrative college already had the size of a comprehensive university, which cost a total of 950,982.39 baht to build. This ancient institution, which has the crown of the Fifth King as its emblem, has set the color of its flag as pink.
2, Chiang Mai University
Chiang Mai University (Chiang Mai University) is a national university in the city and an institution of higher learning in northern Thailand, founded in January 1964 with the approval of His Majesty King Bhumibol. The university covers a total area of about 14 square kilometers and has more than 30,000 students; it contains three campuses, with the main campus located at the foot of Suthep Mountain in the western suburbs of Chiang Mai, Thailand.
The University of Chiang Mai is famous for its medical and engineering programs, and provides not only higher education opportunities for students from Northern Thailand, but also a high quality learning environment for foreign students, especially those from the neighboring Central and Southern Peninsula.
As one of the oldest universities in Thailand, Chiang Mai University has a wealth of teaching resources and facilities, and has always provided a high quality learning environment for international students. Chiang Mai University has been ranked second in Thailand in the recently released Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
3, Assumption University
Assumption University of Thailand (Assumption University of Thailand) was founded in 1969, is located in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is Thailand's international university, but also Thailand's first to adopt the whole English language teaching of institutions of higher learning. With a world-class campus, first-class equipment, first-class management, first-class faculty, it is one of the Asia with China's Tsinghua University, Peking University.
The old campus in Bangkok is full of history, is Thailand's oldest private international university, founded in 1901, the development of more than 100 years, completed by a church school to the modern management level of comprehensive university of the magnificent turn. ITSU is also the first institution of higher learning in Thailand to adopt English as the medium of instruction. Formerly a Catholic school, it was transformed into a private comprehensive university with a church background in 1969. The university has students from more than 80 countries around the world. *** There are 3 campuses with 12 faculties and 65 disciplines, and its business administration and computer science majors are influential in Asia.
4, Mahidol University
Mahidol University (Mahidol University), Thailand's oldest institution of higher education, founded in 1888, formerly known as the Royal College of Medicine of Sirira, which is renowned in the field of medicine, public **** health and natural sciences. It was named after Prince Mahidol of Songkhla, the father of modern Thai medicine and public healthcare, in 1969. The university has been committed to expanding its international exchanges and cooperation, and has established inter-university cooperation and exchanges with nearly 200 universities in more than 30 countries around the world.
The university has 3 hospitals, 14 departments, 7 research institutes, 6 colleges and several international research centers. It is also one of the major centers of teaching and scientific research in Southeast Asia, with about 65% of all international research publications in Thailand being done by Mahidol University.
Mahidol University is ranked 252nd in the QS World University Rankings 2021, and is the second strongest institution in Thailand. It is world-renowned for its research capacity, academic talent, and outstanding achievements in the fields of teaching, research, international academic cooperation, and professional services.
5, Bangkok University
Bangkok University was founded in 1962, is located in the center of Bangkok, Rama 4 Sai Road and Pathum Thani Province, is the earliest established in Thailand, one of the scale of private universities. The university aims to "fully explore the potential of students, focusing on the cultivation of talents of the times", and advocates and implements "the coordinated development of moral and intellectual education". The university has a high-level teaching staff composed of experts and scholars from all over the world, and has carried out exchanges and cooperation with other institutions of higher learning in the areas of curriculum, exchange of professors, teaching materials support, and joint operation of schools. The university has ten undergraduate professional colleges and offers 45 professional courses for students according to the market demand. The Graduate School of the University has also established seven master's programs and two doctoral programs, opening up a path to success for students and those who dream of becoming international elites.
Bangkok University has been recognized as a popular private university among students in a survey of private universities in Thailand published by BUSINESS COM (Thailand's leading business magazine).