Thailand

Key facts

Country Visits

We have been visiting Thailand regularly for the last ten years. Our trips involve attending the annual British Education Exhibitions organised by the British council and conducting interviews and presentations with prospective students.

In July each year we hold a pre-departure briefing for students about to come to the UK. This gives you valuble information to make the move as easy as possible.

Our Representatives

We have a dedicated representative office in Bankok, Consortium UK, which provides free and comprehensive advice on studying in the UK. This office is a collaboration between ourselves and two other prestigious UK universities: Exeter and Warwick. They can offer assistance with your application and help you with the whole process up to enrolment. We are also represented in Thailand by Hands on Education Consultants who offer free application support for all of our programmes with the exception of those offered by the School of Management, for which you would need to apply through Consortium UK.

International Student Advice Service

Our international student advice team support all our international students during their studies. They have drop-in sessions or appointments on campus and have a number of useful services available:

• pre-arrival advice and support
• cultural and social orientation
• advice and checking service for visa applications and extensions
• general advice on invalid visas, refusals and appeals
• welfare and support issues

Societies

Being part of a society is a great way of getting involved in events, meeting new people and promoting your culture on campus. We have a very active Thai student association, the Bath Thai Society. In the past we have also hosted the national Thai student Samaggi Games.

Careers

It is important to consider your career options when deciding where to study.

The University of Bath offers support and careers guidance to home and international students as well as assistance in finding part-time work:

• University of Bath Careers Service
• Students’ Union JobLink

Entry requirements

These requirements will vary from subject to subject. You also need to look at course entry requirements in our undergraduate and postgraduate prospectuses.

Foundation Programmes

Thai high school certificate (Maw 6)

If you have been through the Thai school system, you will need to study for a bridging qualification in order to progress on to undergraduate studies. We recommend our Foundation Year for Thai high school graduates as the ideal preparation for undergraduate studies.

Undergraduate Degrees

A Level or International Baccalaureate (IB)

We welcome applications from students taking A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB) and certain other internationally recognised qualifications for direct entry into undergraduate programmes. We have in the past received many applications from students attending international schools in Thailand as well as Thai students undertaking their schooling in the UK.

Postgraduate Taught Degrees

Bachelors degree from a recognised university

Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in Thailand are welcome to apply for one of our Masters degrees. GPA requirements will vary as we take into account a number of factors, such as subject of study, grades in individual classes, and the institution at which you obtained your degree. Full details of the entry requirements for each of our postgraduate taught degrees are provided in our postgraduate prospectus. There can sometimes be additional requirements, such as the need for working experience or a very specific academic background, so please read carefully.

Postgraduate Research Degrees

Masters level qualification from a recognised university

In many cases, we require a Masters level qualification from a prestigious university for PhD entry. We expect evidence of some research experience (for example through a Masters degree project). In addition to the standard application papers a research proposal is needed, outlining how you intend to go about your research. Our research programmes are recognised by all the major government sponsors in Thailand. Staff in the Consortium UK office can be particularly helpful in assisting candidates with evaluating the research opportunities that we offer. They can also aid you in formulating a good proposal.

Scholarships and funding

Prospective international students are eligible for a number of scholarships. Most of these are for postgraduate taught students. Departments may also offer specific scholarships for their students. Find out more about Scholarships and Bursaries.

These are some of the scholarship and funding options available to students from your country:

International Scholarship Scheme

We are offering 75 postgraduate scholarships worth £3,000. This will be offered as a discount in tuition fees. The scholarships are for one year only.

More details of the International Scholarship Scheme.

Chevening Scholarships

A number of external funding bodies exist to support postgraduate study in the UK and these include a range of sponsors in Thailand. We always advise any applicant seeking financial support to explore potential sources of aid available in their own country.

The British Council will have a number of awards on offer through the Chevening scheme and further details may be obtained from the British Council in Thailand. Alternatively, there are international agencies, government departments, charitable organisations and private companies that may be able to provide financial aid for certain programmes of study and all are worth exploring.

Next steps

Choose a programme of study

• Undergraduate programmes

• Postgraduate programmes

Applying

Applications for all of our programmes of study can be made online.

Complete an application for the Bath Foundation Year.

You should apply through UCAS for all of our undergraduate programmes.

Postgraduates should apply directly to the University.

Already applied

If you have already applied for a programme of study then you can check on your progress using Application Tracker.

Accommodation

Find out about undergraduate accommodation and postgraduate accommodation options.