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INFORMATION SHEET FOR EXCHANGE STUDENT of Political Science ,

Institution Name and Address Name of Institution Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University Mailing Address 2 Prachan Road, Pra-Nakhon, 10200 THAILAND

International Studies Program Details BIR Program: The Bachelor of Political Science Program in Politics and Full-time Undergraduate Program International Relations Program www.birpolsci.com E-mail: [email protected] MIR Program: The Master of Political Science Program in International Weekend Relations Program www.polsci.tu.ac.th/mir E-mail: [email protected] Graduate Program BMIR Graduate Programm: The Combined Master of Political Science Full-time Program in Politics and International Relations Program http://polsci.tu.ac.th/bmir-graduate/ E-mail: [email protected]

Contact Details Executive Orgnaization and Management Assistant Professor Tavida Kamolvej, Ph.D Head of Faculty Dean of Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University E-mail: [email protected] Assistant Professor M.L.Pinitbhand Paribatra, Ph.D. Head of Academic Affairs Associate Dean for Academic Affairs E-mail: [email protected] Head of Academic Affairs Head of International Program Assistant Professor Sunida Aroonpipat, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Jittipat Poonkham, Ph.D. Assistant Dean for International Affairs Director of International Program E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Exchange Coordinators Inbound Ms. Prompat Saroch Ms. Kanchana Kamhun (Academic Affairs) BIR Program MIR Program Tel. (66) 2-613-2304, (66) 2-613-2311 Tel. (66) 2-613-2311, (66) 2-623-5157 Fax. (66) 2- 226-5652 Fax. (66) 2- 623-5323 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Student Mobility and Ms. Suphorn Mukphimphun Tel. (66) 2-613-2302 Liaison Service International Affairs Officer Fax. (66) 2- 226-5652 Email: [email protected]

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Application Information Admission & Criteria Deadline of nomination Step 1: The nomination student should be conducted by their home institution (outgoing Online nomination form exchange coordinator or academician) in each semester or academic year. Semester 1/2020: 25 April 2020 Semester 2/2020: 30 September 2020 https://forms.gle/iePvxpzFfdNo38Y59 Deadline of application Step 2: Applicant should fill the incoming exchange application form and upload Online application form materials in the period of admission. Semester 1/2020: 20 May 2020 Semester 2/2020: 25 October 2020 http://www.polsci.tu.ac.th/oia.polsci/inbound.htm Material requirements Step 3: All materials are required to be submitted as hard copies to the Faculty of Political Science on the orientation day. 1. Letter of nomination from the home institution 2. Statement of purpose or Motivative letter 3. Study plan for your semester exchange* 4. Academic Transcripts (in English) 5. Letter of recommendation 6. Certificate of English Proficiency Test Score 7. Thammasat University Certificate of Health* (Name of Physician and hosptial/medicine center should be signed and stamped on) 8. A photocopy of passport identification page 9. A photocopy of medical/travel insurance 10. Research proposal (Ph.D. candidate only) *Form 3 and 7 can download at http://www.polsci.tu.ac.th/oia.polsci/inbound.htm Admission requirements Undergraduate Program Graduate Program A minimum GPA 2.80 out of 4.00 3.00 out of 4.00 IELTS: Minimum score 6.0 6.5 Language requirements TOEFL: Minimum score pBT iBT cBT pBT iBT cBT 500 61 173 550 79 213 1 year or 1 semester Duration of exchange - 1st Semester (Fall) August to December - 2nd Semester (Spring) January to May

Academic Information Academic Calendar Class Commences 1st Semester 2nd Semester mid-August to December mid-January to May Examination dates October/December March/June (Mid-term/Final) *The final examination date will be planned at least 2 weeks before the term break. Language of Instruction All lectures and tutorials in this program are conducted in English. Course Registration and International Student Orientation • Before arrival. The academic coordinators will send a pre-arrival form with course Registration offerings and necessary information via e-mail. • The course registration will be confirmed upon arrive within 14 days (2 weeks).

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• Students must register before the first day of the semester. Process and dates Each student must register in person on a date specified at the international program. • Students will receive further instructions closer to the begining of the semester International Student 1st Semester An orientation session would be held a week before the semester Orientation 2nd Semester starts. Actual date/time would be informed via e-mail. Course Related Information Course Offerings for • Course lists are available at the website of the program. non-degree students Please note that some courses are not available for exchange students. Standard Course Load • Exchange students are required to be enrolled as full-time students under the terms of per semester their visa. Undergraduate students are allowed to register for at least 9 credits (3 courses) and the maximum of 18 credits (6 courses) per semester. Graduate students can be able to register 9 credits (3 courses) per semester but no more than 15 credits. • Exchange students are also required to register for at least 9 BIR credits (3 courses) and are allowed to take non-BIR courses offered by other faculties. Graduate students are allowed to register for 3 credits (1 course) outside the Faculty of Political Science. • If exchange students wish to add, withdrawal or change courses, please contact an Course Add/Withdrawal academic coordinator of the international program directly by the first week of the academic semester. Course Credit • 3 credits per course = 3 hours per week (45 hours per course for each semester) Class Attendance • Students must attend at least 80 percent of the schedule course.

Course Related Information Grading System The following grading scaleGrade is used for letter grades. Grade (Undergraduate) Point Marks Grade (Graduate) Point Interpretation A 4.0 85-100 A 4.0 Excellent B+ 3.5 75-84 A- 3.67 Very Good B 3.0 70-74 B+ 3.33 Good C+ 2.5 65-69 B 3.00 Almost Good C 2.0 60-64 B- 2.67 Fair D+ 1.5 50-59 C+ 2.33 Almost Fair D 1.0 40-49 C 2.00 Poor F 0.0 0-39 D 1.0 Very Foor F 0.0 Fail • The International Program of the Faculty of Political Science does not offer language Do you offer preparatory courses. Please note that language courses are generally not available as regular courses language courses? for exchange students. Are students allowed to • Yes take cross-faculty Student will be provided a course catalogue directly from the international program. courses? For Fall Students: February to March For Spring and Full Year Students: August to September Academic Transcript Please note that this is only an indication and we are unable to guarantee the exact date to issue the official transcript.

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Practical Information Arrival and Transportation Chao Phraya Express Boat Local Line: 8 - 14 Baht Express Line: 15 Baht Green-Yellow Express Line: 20 Baht++ Transportation Buses to 1, 2, 3, 9, 15, 19, 25, 30, 32, 33, 39, 42, 43, 44, 47, 53, *Prices range from 8 to 25 Baht, 59, 60, 64, 68, 70, 79, 80, 82, 91, 123, 124, 201, 203, depending on the length of the journey. 503, 508, 512 Accommodation Housing and Residence Thammasat does not provide on-campus accommodation for students but a list of private apartments located nearby the campus may be provided. For further recommendation, please visit our website at: http://oia.tu.ac.th/images/InterStudents/Housing-Information/Thaprachan_off.pdf http://www.polsci.tu.ac.th/oia.polsci/index_htm_files/Apartments-2018.pdf or search for rental condominium or accomonation on the search engine. Average cost for Housing Approx.: 7,000 Baht per month (230 USD) Living Expenses Estimated Living Approx.: 15,000 Baht per month (500 USD) *exclusive of accommodation Expenses Health Insurance Insurance • Thammasat University provides accident insurance and also on-campus medical clinic service for students. However, we strongly encourage you to buy a comprehensive health insurance from your home country before arrival. Health Check • Students must/can make their own arrangements. Work and Study Internship • Graudate exchange students may work at an international organizations or business companies during the semester exchange, but your home universities need to approve Visa Information Visa and Residence Permits Type of visa • Every student must apply for a non-immigrant (ED) visa. • Single or multiple entry visa - If you plan to visit other countries during your stay in Thailand, you are advised to apply for a multiple- entry visa. However, a non-immigrant visa will allow to stay for 90 consecutive days upon arrival. If you hold a multiple entry visa, you are required to leave Thailand every 90 days. Upon you return, you will be granted a permission to stay for another 90 consecutive days automatically. - If you do not wish to leave Thailand every 90 days during your study, please choose a single-entry visa. You need to extend your visa at the Immigration Bureau in Bangkok before your visa expires. (Please request a letter to verify your student status at the International Program 3 weeks before the visa expiration date.) How to apply • When a student receives a letter of acceptance from the International Program, please submit it together with other appropriate documents to the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate in order to apply for a Non-immigrant ED (Thai Student Visa). • If Thai embassy/consulate requests a letter of verification directly from Thammasat University. The place and address of Royal Thai office need to inform us for the verification issuance that the letter will be sent to their home institution. Remark: Learn about living in Thailand and studying in Thammasat University, you could visit the website at www.oia.tu.ac.th.

The Office of International Affairs, Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University Academic Year 2020 International Affairs Office, Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University 2 Prachan Road, Bangkok 10200 Thailand Email address: [email protected]; www.polsci.tu.ac.th/oia.polsci

Introduction for incoming exchange student application (2020-2021) at the Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University (Faculty Level)

Schedule and Timeline Semester 1/2020; Semester 2/2020; Online Form Link Website August to December 2020 January to May 2021 Step 1 Nomination 25 April 2020 30 September 2020 Nomination Form www.polsci.tu.ac.th/oia.polsci/inbound.htm Deadline Step 2 Application 20 May 2020 25 October 2020 Incoming Exchange www.polsci.tu.ac.th/oia.polsci/inbound.htm Deadline Application From

Supporting documents: The following material requirements should be uploaded or attached for the exchange program. 1. Nomination Letter from Exchange Coordinator or International Relations Office 2. Statement of purpose or Motivation Letter 3. Study plan for your semester exchange 4. Academic Transcript of Record (English version) 5. Letter of Recommendation from the academic institution 6. Certificate of Language(s) Proficiency Test Result or relevant document 7. Thammasat University of Certificate of Health 8. A photocopy of applicant's passport 9. A photocopy of medical/travel insurance Remark: 1. All documents should be translated into English or accompanied by an English translation (if applicable). 2. Statement of purpose or motivation letter should provide brief personal information of the applicant and describe the reasons why you are interested in studying at the Faculty of Political Science. If possible, please also describe what you expect to obtain through your study at Thammasat University and after returning to your home country. This document is limited 2 pages on A4 sized. 3. A study plan is in the initial courses that you are interested in for the semester exchange. 4. Form no. 3 & 7 can be found and downloaded from the website of the Office of International Affairs, Faculty of Political Science http://polsci.tu.ac.th/oia.polsci/inbound.htm. 5. If within the original transcript, certificate of language proficiency or the medical insurance forms consist of two sides (front and back), all sides and information must be submitted. Step 3: Student needs to hand in hard copies of the above documents (1-9) to the Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University on the day of faculty orientation.

FAQs

Q1. Do you accept students of any nationalities? If not, who are not eligible? A1. Yes, but Thai nationals are not allowed to apply.

Q2. Will exchange students allowed and able to take courses offered by other schools at the University? A2. Yes, they can take courses offered by other school at the university.

Q3. Are there any academic requirements for MA exchange students while at the University? (e.g. Exchange students are required to take X number of courses.) A3. Exchange student must take at least 1 course at MIR or BMIR Program.

Q4. Are there any academic requirements for Ph.D. students while at the University? A4. No.

Q5. Are there any additional application documents to be submitted if the applicant is Ph.D. student? A5. Research proposal

Q6. Will exchange students be able to take local language classes free of charge at the university? A6. Yes, at Thai Studies program.

Q7. Do you accept a TOEIC score as a certificate of English language proficiency? A7. Yes.

Q8. Will students with an academic degree from at an institution in an English speaking country be exempted from submitting a certificate of English language proficiency? A8. Yes, they will.

Q9. Are there any requirements/regulations at the University exchange program applicants should be particularly aware of? A9. Yes, single or multiple exit re-entry is permitted in visa.

Q10. Will exchange students be able to do internship at a company or international organization during the semester exchange program? If so, are there any application procedures to take at the university? A10. Yes and there are no application procedures to take at the university.

Q11. If exchange students intend to observe or collect data for research paper, should the home institute coordinator and student need to contact that office/people before arriving? A11. Yes, students need to find out the procedures of submission and regarding the organized documents on their own.

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