🇹🇭 Studying in Thailand for international applicants
Higher education in Thailand at a glance
Thailand offers English-taught international programmes, including hospitality, tourism and business. Compare the actual award, accreditation, entry conditions and total duration; programme choice and living costs vary by campus.
Thailand is especially strong in fields related to hospitality, tourism and management - fitting for one of the world's most visited countries.
Advantages of studying in Thailand
- International programs in English.
- Programme and housing choices with different costs.
- Strong programs in hospitality, tourism and business.
- Warm climate and a high quality of life.
- A convenient hub for travel across Asia.
Cost & accommodation
Asian Institute of Hospitality & Management (AIHM) publishes semester-based fees rather than one flat annual price. Its BBA in Global Hospitality Management fee schedule puts the first two semesters at about $11,700 tuition and the whole 122-credit, 3.5-year programme at about $42,100. Tuition varies by semester, including curricular internships. This does not price every international bachelor’s programme in Thailand.
Its separate full-time Postgraduate Diploma in International Hospitality Management lists about $11,400 tuition for two semesters. This is a postgraduate diploma, not a master’s degree. Check professional-experience and other admission conditions; the fee cannot stand for Thai master’s programmes generally.
These amounts exclude complete accommodation costs. The schedule separately lists uniforms, insurance, visa expenses and application charges, and warns of non-refundable fees and possible changes. Obtain the terms for your own intake before paying; an old general housing figure is not a tenancy quote for the actual stay, internships and holidays.
When comparing lower-cost alternatives, check the exact public or private programme, award, language and whole duration. Add meals, rent, transport, utilities, deposits and flights. Language preparation, foundation and master’s study need separate calculations; work or internships do not guarantee income to fund tuition.
AIHM: programme fee schedule · AIHM: BBA programme · Thailand: official e-Visa
The free initial consultation clarifies your goal, profile, timing and budget. Programme-specific fee checks and a personalised budget are prepared under an agreement with StudyU; the university and accommodation provider confirm their charges and terms.
The way in
Check the applicable study visa or residence route for your nationality, age, programme and duration with the competent authority. Confirm the documents, funding, charges and timing before travel; an offer does not guarantee permission or extension. Under an agreement with StudyU, we help gather application and visa documents; the university and competent authorities make their respective decisions.
Intake dates depend on the program. Under an agreement with StudyU, we'll help gather application and visa documents; the university decides admission and the consular authority decides the visa.
Step by step:
- Pick a university. International programs at Bangkok and Chiang Mai universities - English-taught.
- Apply. Check accepted qualifications, language evidence, tests and programme-specific intake dates.
- ED visa. Application and extension depend on the applicable rules and evidence of study.
- Budget. Compare a current itemised quote with your budget, including housing and all payment periods.
Admission with an 11-year school certificate
The institution assesses the exact school qualification, subjects, grades and language. For an 11-year certificate, confirm equivalence and programme eligibility before paying. Preparation or exams may be required; a language course alone does not establish academic eligibility. More: study-abroad guide.
Master's degrees in Thailand
Master’s admission depends on the previous degree, relevant subjects, grades and language. Check programme-specific requirements, full duration and the fee period; a bachelor’s diploma does not guarantee admission.
What studying in Thailand costs
| Example and period | USD guide |
|---|---|
| AIHM BBA Global Hospitality Management: first two semesters, tuition | $11,700 |
| AIHM BBA: whole programme, 122 credits, 3.5 years; tuition | $42,100 |
| AIHM Postgraduate Diploma: full-time diploma, two semesters; tuition, not a master’s degree | $11,400 |
FAQ
Thailand is especially strong in hotel management, tourism and business education - fitting for one of the world's most visited countries.
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Universities in Thailand
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- Clarify budget, timing and destination constraints
- Identify a realistic next step and what to verify before applying
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