Kasetsart University, Thailand Fact Sheet for Exchange Partner Student
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2020-2021 2/2020 Kasetsart University, Thailand Fact Sheet for Exchange Partner Student University Name /Address/ Kasetsart University - Main Bangkok (BangKhen) Campus 50 Ngam Wong Wan Website Road, Ladyao, Chatuchak Bangkok 10900 THAILAND http://www.ku.ac.th/english/ General Introduction about Kasetsart University (KU) was founded in 1943 as a public university and was the the university Kingdom of Thailand’s first agricultural university. KU has four campuses: the main campus is located in Bang Khen, Bangkok. All campuses offer Bachelor, Masters, and Doctorate degree programs. Office of International http://iad.intaff.ku.ac.th/wordpress/?page_id=10486 Affairs Division ‘s Website Contact detail for exchange Ms. Araya Bijaphala, Director of International Affairs Division students Email: [email protected] Tel : +66-02-942-8171-3, Fax: +66-02-942-8170 Ms. Unthika Thamnium, inbound staff Email: [email protected] Tel: +66-02-942-8858, Fax: +66-02-942-8170 Website: https://iad.intaff.ku.ac.th/wordpress/?page_id=10486 Language of Instruction • All of the classes in KU’s international/ English programs are taught in English. (English): • Other programs at KU are taught in Thai. • Some KU Faculty Departments offer occasional classes in English; see for example, Architecture, Environmental Studies. Minimum / Maximum • Min. 9 credits Max. 22 credits (Undergraduate) course load per semester • Min. 9 credits Max. 15 credits (Graduate) Language Proficiency If not a native English speaker, proof of English proficiency is required such as Requirements: TOEFL (IBT, ITP), IELTS, TOEIC, or other assessment provided by home university in the Nomination Letter. Some Faculty and Graduate level programs may have more rigorous requirements. KU Course Credit and http://www.interprogram.ku.ac.th/newsite/images/Kasetsart_University_Credit_ Grading System and_grading_system_for_public.pdf Academic Requirements GPA equivalent of 2.00/4.00 scale; good academic standing. Individual Faculty may (GPA): require other standards. Students may be required to demonstrate the capacity to manage upper-level courses (by submitting a transcript showing completion of specified pre-requisite courses or otherwise showing academic competencies). SAT scores are require for admission to some degree programs. Application Deadline: 2nd /2020: October 18, 2020 1st /2021: May 14, 2021 Semester dates: International Programs 2nd /2020 :11 January 2021 – 17 May 2021 1st/2021: August 2021 - December 2021* English Programs 2nd /2020: 21 December 2020 – 1 May 2021 1st/2021: June 2021 - November 2021* Academic calendar Academic Calendar 2/2020 International programs https://iad.intaff.ku.ac.th/wordpress/?page_id=10486 courses Requirement: Enrolled as a degree student in home university Photocopy of passport A scanned copy of official transcript of records of your current degree with the degree name and level A scanned copy of original degree certificate and complete transcript of Bachelor's with authorized English translation (for Master applicant) A scanned copy of original degree certificate and complete transcript of Bachelor's and Master's with authorized English translation (for PhD applicant) If not a native English speaker, proof of English proficiency Test or other assessment provided in Nomination Letter Students must obtain the non-immigrant Thai ED-Visa to study in Thailand Proof of Medical/Health insurance coverage for duration of studies Nomination Letter from the home university Scanned copy of certified scholarship award letter (if applicable) - NOTE - - All of the documents must be in English and need to be certified copies of the originals. Documents that are not in English must be accompanied by certified English translations. - An official transcript issued by the institution you graduated from must be a complete version clarifying a record of all courses you have taken in each academic semester along with the date of graduation, credits, and grades. - If your degree certificate does not clearly state the name and the level of your degree, you will need a certifying letter from your university to confirm that your degree is equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree. - You must submit all the completed application documents at least 3 months before the semester starts. Please find more information from https://iad.intaff.ku.ac.th/wordpress/?page_id=17444 Application Forms: Forms: Application Forms and the List of Required Documents can be found online http://iad.intaff.ku.ac.th/wordpress/?page_id=8476 If you face a difficulty in applying or obtain necessary information, Please feel free to contact [email protected] Duration of Exchange: An Exchange student is permitted to spend the exchange period at Kasetsart University not more than 2 semester as specified in the university bilateral agreement. Accommodation: Housing is available on campus or in nearby private apartments Cost: 7,000 to 10,000 THB per month (international dorm or nearby private rental) Contact: Khrisana International Dormitory (on Campus) Soi Phahonyothin 45, Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok, Thailand 10900 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Webpage: ss.sa.ku.ac.th/db45/Krissana%20International%20Dormitory%20Application.pdf Tel: +66 (0) 2942 7719, +66 (0) 2942 8200 - 3 ext. 612159 Fax: +66 (0) 2942 7007 2/2020 FB: Krissana Dormitory Visa Regulations: Please apply from your home country at a Thai Embassy or Consulate. The THAILAND Non-immigrant ED-Visa is required to study. Students who arrive without the ED-Visa may seek assistance from the ISC Office. Health Insurance: **All international students must have Medical/Health and Accident Insurance covering the duration of their studies in Thailand. If students do not have health insurance prior to arrival, they must apply at the International Studies Center (ISC) immediately upon arrival (est. 8,500 THB per year). Student ID Card In order to make your Student ID Card, you need to wear proper student uniform (for undergraduate students only). For undergraduate students: Contact International Studies Center (ISC) at Rapee Sagarik Building For graduate students: Contact Graduate School at Graduate School Building During mid-term and final examination period, students must show their Student ID Card to enter examination room. Transcripts* - You can print your provisional transcript from https://stdregis.ku.ac.th/Login.php on your own while you still have access to KU system. - All exchange students can receive their transcript electronically in a PDF format, KU will issue the e- transcript via https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWx7HTLm4WAa1LqCbigotHR WhmfWE50l0KkZoprp4dUDD1qw/viewform. The e-transcript will be sent to your personal email address. For those who need an original transcript please contact the program coordinator before go back to your home university. Estimated Living Expenses: Approximately 15,000-20,000 THB per month (5 months per semester) KU map University map: http://www.ku.ac.th/images/plan_KU.jpg KU Sky view and Google Street view: http://ku-map.ku.ac.th/ Additional Assistance For additional assistance or for inquiry regarding the Application Process, please feel free to contact IAD (International Affairs Division) Website: http://iad.intaff.ku.ac.th/wordpress/?page_id=10486 Tel: +662 9428858 E-mail: [email protected] For assistance with Visa, Housing, or other matters, please contact ISC (International Studies Center) E-mail: [email protected] Website: https://sites.google.com/ku.th/isc/home ***Exchange Students must visit the ISC Office on your first arrival day to register officially as a Kasetsart University Student. *** Last update: April, 2020 By IAD 2/2020 International & English Programs for Exchange student No. Faculty Degree Program Name Information Contacts Bangkhen Campus Double Degree Programs 1. Engineering B.Eng. Aerospace Engineering and http://iddp.eng.ku.ac.th, [email protected] Business Administration http://ase.eng.ku.ac.th Undergraduate programs 2. Agriculture B.Sc. Tropical Agriculture http://bsta.agr.ku.ac.th/en [email protected] 3. Agro- B.Sc. Agro-Industrial Innovation http://www.aiip.agro.ku.ac.th/ [email protected], Industry and Technology [email protected] 4. Economics B.A. Entrepreneurial Economics http://eeba.eco.ku.ac.th/2019/?lang [email protected] =en 5. Economics B.E. Economics http://becon.eco.ku.ac.th/ [email protected] 6. Humanities B.A. Communicative Thai http://www.thai.human.ku.ac.th/files [email protected] Language for Foreigners /B.A.CommunicativeThaiLanguageforF oreigners (InternationalProgram).pdf 7. Humanities B.A. Integrated Tourism http://www.kitman.human.ku.ac.th/ [email protected] Management 8. Engineering B.Eng. Electrical-Mechanical http://iup.eng.ku.ac.th/ [email protected] Manufacturing Engineering [IUP] 9. Engineering B.Eng. Environmental Engineering http://iup.eng.ku.ac.th/ [email protected] [IUP] 10. Engineering B.Eng. Industrial Engineering http://iup.eng.ku.ac.th/ [email protected] [IUP] 11. Engineering B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering http://iup.eng.ku.ac.th/ [email protected] [IUP] 12. Engineering B.Eng. Software and Knowledge http://iup.eng.ku.ac.th/ [email protected] Engineering [IUP] 13. Science B.S. Bioscience and Technology http://genetics.sci.ku.ac.th/bioscienc - e/index.php/sample-page/ 14. Science B.S. Integrated Chemistry http://kuic.sci.ku.ac.th [email protected]/ [KUIC] http://www.kuic.sci.ku.ac.th [email protected] Master Degree programs Biotechnology* 15. Agro-Industry M.S. https://www.grad.ku.ac.th/download - /xk07-biotechnology- 2/?wpdmdl=76441 16. Agro- M.S. Food Science https://www.grad.ku.ac.th/download - Industry /xk09-food-science- 2/?wpdmdl=76443 17. Economics M.S. Agricultural and Resource http://agri.eco.ku.ac.th/2019/?lang=e [email protected] Economics n 18. Engineering M.Eng. Sustainable Energy and https://www.grad.ku.ac.th/download [email protected] Resources Engineering* /xe31-sustainable-energy-resources- engineering-2/?wpdmdl=76454 2/2020 No. Faculty Degree Program Name Information Contacts 19.