Stamford International University (Thailand)
International students
Why Thailand
Economic Center
Culturally Diverse
Affordable International Education
Natural Campus
Beachside Town Close to Bangkok
The majority of our international students apply from abroad. This process can seem complicated at first but is, in fact, very simple. We make it our goal to ensure that the process goes as smoothly as possible for all our applicants. Each step in the admissions process, from application to arrival, is explained below. Should you still have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at international@stamford.edu.
Admissions Requirements
1. Academic Qualifications
The required academic qualification is completion of high school/upper secondary school (or equivalent), which is generally obtained after 12 years of education. Accepted qualifications include:
- IGCSE/GCSE/GCE O-levels with no less than 5 subjects with no less than C grade
- IGCSE/GCSE/GCE A-levels with no less than 3 subjects
- Test of General Educational Development (GED) with a minimum total score of 580 and no individual subject below 145
- IB certificate with minimum 5 subjects with a minimum score of 4
- IB Diploma with minimum 24 points
- Mathayom 6 with graduation certificate and graduation diploma
Students who hold a different qualification are recommended to contact the university to check their eligibility.
2. English Proficiency Qualifications
Either of following test results are accepted
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL (IBT) 52
- Students who don’t have IELTS/TOEFL will need to take Stamford’s placement test
Students who are not yet ready to follow an international academic program will be placed in the Stamford English Program before commencing their actual degree program.
Document Required
Students who wish to apply for any of our undergraduate programs are required to submit:
- A filled-out undergraduate application form
- High school academic records (please see Admissions Requirements for details)
- Copy of passport
- IELTS/TOEFL (meriting but not required)
Application Process
1. Submission of Application
Applications can be submitted via the online application form OR via email, by sending the required documents to one of our counselors. Once your application has been registered, you will be assigned a counselor who will send a confirmation via email.
2. Conditional Acceptance
Applicants who are accepted to the university will receive a Letter Conditional of Acceptance (offer letter), via email, which confirms the acceptance and lists the program details. Application processing time is 1-2 weeks.
3. Payment of Tuition Fees
An invoice for the first term fees will be attached to the conditional acceptance letter, listing payment and bank details. Please see Payment Methods for more details.
4. Enrollment and Acceptance Letter
As soon as a payment has been confirmed, the admission will be confirmed. Upon admission to the university students will be issued a Letter of Acceptance. The letter is commonly sent via email. If the original letter is required for a visa application, the documents will be sent via postal mail.
5. Visa Application
Before starting the admission process, please make sure you are aware of the rules for your country. You can read more about visa matters under the Student Visa section or contact the International Admissions Department. Students may also contact the nearest Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate for more details.
The visa processing time varies from country to country. Hence, students are recommended to apply as early as possible.
6. Accommodation Reservation
Bangkok is a very convenient city when it comes to housing. Rates are affordable and there are many options to choose from. If you do not already have your housing situation settled, Stamford will assist its new students in finding and reserving accommodations. You can read more about accommodations here.
7. Arrival in Bangkok
New students are recommended to arrive 5-10 days prior to orientation day. Stamford offers a free pick-up service to students who arrive during the official pick-up period and stay in one of our student accommodations. Our Student Service Hub will assist students in getting settled during the first few days.
8. Orientation & Registration
Registration for courses is done on orientation day, which is held the week prior to the date of the term commencement. Orientation is compulsory for all new students.
Transfer Requirement
The credit transfer guidelines and criteria are as follows:
- Credits must be transferred only once, at the time of admissions. Requests for transfer of credits after the admission period will not be accepted.
- Three quarters (75%) of the course content has to be equivalent to that specified in Stamford’s curriculum.
- Only courses with an earned grade “C” or higher will be accepted as transferred credit.
- The maximum number of transferable credits is 108 provided all requirements are met.
- Each credit transferred must have had 15 classroom hours or equivalent, which is 45 hours for one course.
- Submission of course curriculum along with official transcripts is required to process a transfer.
Documents required:
- A filled undergraduate application form
- High school academic records (please see Admissions Requirements for specifications)
- Official university transcripts including all courses requested to be transferred
- Course descriptions of courses requested to be transferred
- Copy of passport or citizen ID
- IELTS/TOEFL (meriting but not required)
The majority of our international students apply from abroad. This process can seem complicated at first but is, in fact, very simple. We make it our goal to ensure that the process goes as smoothly as possible for all our applicants. Each step in the admission process, from application to arrival, is explained below.
Should you still have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at international@stamford.edu.
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with a GPA of minimum 2.5/4.0 (or equivalent).
- English proficiency level of IELTS 5.5, TOEFL (IBT) 78, or passing the Stamford English placement test. Students that studied their Bachelor’s degree in English are exempt.
Document Required
- A filled-out application form
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcripts records (please see Admissions Requirements for details)
- Copy of passport
- Curriculum vitae (CV)/ Resume
- IELTS/TOEFL (meriting but not required)
Application Process
1. Submission of Application
Applications can be submitted via the online application form OR via email, by sending the required documents to one of our counselors. Once your application has been registered, you will be assigned a counselor who will send a confirmation via email.
2. Admission Interview
Eligible applicants will advance to the 2nd step in the application process, which is an admission interview. During the interview, the applicant’s background, motivation and English proficiency are assessed by a faculty member or senior admissions counselor. Interviews can be done in person at one of our campuses or online.
3. Conditional Acceptance
Applicants who are accepted to the university will receive a Letter Conditional of Acceptance (offer letter), via email, which confirms the acceptance and lists the program details. Application processing time is 1-2 weeks.
4. Payment of Tuition Fees
An invoice for the first term fees will be attached to the conditional acceptance letter, listing payment and bank details. Please see Payment Methods for more details.
5. Enrollment and Acceptance Letter
As soon as a payment has been confirmed, the admission will be confirmed. Upon admission to the university, students will be issued a Letter of Acceptance. The letter is commonly sent via email. If the original letter is required for a visa application, the documents will be sent via postal mail.
6. Visa Application
Before starting the admission process, please make sure you are aware of the rules for your country. You can read more about visa matters under the Student Visa section or contact the International Admissions Department. Students may also contact the nearest Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate for more details.
The visa processing time varies from country to country. Hence, students are recommended to apply as early as possible.
7. Accommodation Reservation
Bangkok is a very convenient city when it comes to housing. Rates are affordable and there are many options to choose from. If you do not already have your housing situation settled, Stamford will assist its new students in finding and reserving accommodations. You can read more about accommodations under Student Service Hub.
8. Arrival in Bangkok
New students are recommended to arrive 5-10 days prior to orientation day. Stamford offers a free pick-up service to students who arrive during the official pick-up period and stay in one of our student accommodations. Our Student Service Hub will assist students in getting settled during the first few days.
9. Orientation
Important program details and university rules are presented to new students on orientation day, which is held the week prior to the date of the term commencement. Orientation is compulsory for all new students.
Transfer Requirements
The credit transfer guidelines and criteria are as follows:
- Credits must be transferred only once, at the time of admission.
- Three quarters (75%) of the course content has to be equivalent to that specified in Stamford’s curriculum.
- The course must have been taken within 5 years from the time of application.
- Only courses with an earned grade of “B” or higher will be accepted as transferred credit.
- The course has to be taken on a graduate level.
- The maximum number of transferable credits is 16 provided all requirements are met.
- Each credit transferred must have had 15 classroom hours or equivalent, which is 45 hours for one course.
- Submission of course curriculum along with official transcripts is required to process a transfer.
Documents required:
- A filled-out application form
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcripts
- Official university transcripts including all courses requested to be transferred
- Course descriptions of courses requested to be transferred
- Copy of passport or citizen ID
- Letter of recommendation
- Curriculum vitae (CV)/ Resume
- IELTS/ TOEFL (meriting but not required)
The majority of our international students apply from abroad. This process can seem complicated at first but is, in fact, very simple. We make it our goal to ensure that the process goes as smoothly as possible for all our applicants. Each step in the admission process, from application to arrival, is explained below.
Should you still have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at international@stamford.edu.
Admissions Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution, with a GPA of minimum 2.5/4.0 (or equivalent).
- English proficiency level of IELTS 5.5, TOEFL (IBT) 52, or passing the Stamford English placement test. Students that apply for bilingual track are exempt.
- Complete an entrance exam and sit for an admission interview, in order to be accepted to a doctoral degree program.
Document Required
- A filled-out application form
- Master’s degree certificate and transcripts records (please see Admissions Requirements for details)
- Copy of passport
- Letter of Recommendation (if any)
- Research Topic (if any)
- Curriculum vitae (CV)/ Resume
- IELTS/TOEFL (meriting but not required)
Application Process
1. Submission of Application
Applications can be submitted via the online application form OR via email, by sending the required documents to one of our counselors. Once your application has been registered, you will be assigned a counselor who will send a confirmation via email.
2. Admission Interview
Eligible applicants will advance to the 2nd step in the application process, which is an admission interview. During the interview, the applicant’s background, motivation and English proficiency are assessed by a faculty member or senior admissions counselor. Interviews can be done in person at one of our campuses or online.
3. Conditional Acceptance
Applicants who are accepted to the university will receive a Letter Conditional of Acceptance (offer letter), via email, which confirms the acceptance and lists the program details. Application processing time is 1-2 weeks.
4. Payment of Tuition Fees
An invoice for the first term fees will be attached to the conditional acceptance letter, listing payment and bank details. Please see Payment Methods for more details.
5. Enrollment and Acceptance Letter
As soon as a payment has been confirmed, the admission will be confirmed. Upon admission to the university, students will be issued a Letter of Acceptance. The letter is commonly sent via email. If the original letter is required for a visa application, the documents will be sent via postal mail.
6. Visa Application
Before starting the admission process, please make sure you are aware of the rules for your country. You can read more about visa matters under the Student Visa section or contact the International Admissions Department. Students may also contact the nearest Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate for more details.
The visa processing time varies from country to country. Hence, students are recommended to apply as early as possible.
7. Accommodation Reservation
Bangkok is a very convenient city when it comes to housing. Rates are affordable and there are many options to choose from. If you do not already have your housing situation settled, Stamford will assist its new students in finding and reserving accommodations. You can read more about accommodations under the Student Service Hub.
8. Arrival in Bangkok
New students are recommended to arrive 5-10 days prior to orientation day. Stamford offers a free pick-up service to students who arrive during the official pick-up period and stay in one of our student accommodations. Our Student Service Hub will assist students in getting settled during the first few days.
9. Orientation
Important program details and university rules are presented to new students on orientation day, which is held the week prior to the date of the term commencement. Orientation is compulsory for all new students.
Transfer Requirements
The credit transfer guidelines and criteria are as follows:
- Credits must be transferred only once, at the time of admission.
- Three quarters (75%) of the course content has to be equivalent to that specified in Stamford’s curriculum.
- The course must have been taken within 5 years from the time of application.
- Only courses with an earned grade of “B” or higher will be accepted as transferred credit.
- The course has to be taken on a graduate level.
- The maximum number of transferable credits is 16 provided all requirements are met.
- Each credit transferred must have had 15 classroom hours or equivalent, which is 45 hours for one course.
- Submission of course curriculum along with official transcripts is required to process a transfer.
Documents required:
- A filled graduate application form
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcripts
- Official university transcripts including all courses requested to be transferred
- Course descriptions of courses requested to be transferred
- Copy of passport or citizen ID
- Letter of recommendation (if any)
- Research Topic (if any)
- Curriculum vitae (CV)/ Resume
- IELTS/ TOEFL (meriting but not required)
- Three recent passport-sized photographs (taken within last 3 months)
International students need to apply for a student (non-immigrant ED) visa at their local embassy/consulate. The initial visa will be valid for 90 days only (NOT 1 year). After arriving in Thailand, successfully registering for courses and starting classes, students are eligible to extend their visas. The Student Service Hub (which is located on 1st floor of Building 1, Rama 9 Campus) will assist all eligible students in this process and accompany them to the immigration office, if necessary.
Upon arrival or during orientation, new students will be briefed on the visa process and requirements. Students who arrive late or miss the orientation for a different reason, need to get in touch with the university’s visa officer (Student Service Hub) in order to get an understanding of visa matters.
Please be aware that your passport and any visa you hold is always your own responsibility and you are liable in cases of missed deadlines, overstays and any rules/regulations violated. Failure to comply with the rules/regulations may result in fines or, in severe cases, revoking of the visa. Even though the university stands as sponsor of the visa and assists its students in obtaining and extending it, the student visa can only be issued by the Immigration department or an embassy/consulate, on the authority of the government.
The visa application process may differ, depending to the applicant’s nationality and the country where the application is made. Commonly, it takes 5 – 10 days to obtain a student visa.
The documents required to apply include, but are not limited to:
- Passport
- Passport size photo
- Visa application form (available at the embassy/consulate)
- Academic qualifications used to admission
- Letter of Acceptance/Certification from the university
- Application fee (approximately $75 USD)
Students are advised to contact the embassy/consulate where they intend to apply well in time before submission, in order to ensure a successful application. All relevant details are usually available and well explained the embassy/consulate website.
Stamford has arrangements with several residential apartments in the area surrounding the Bangkok campus. We also provide transportation service between campus and student accommodations. We recommend that all new students stay in university housing for at least two semesters in order to get familiar with the new environment.
Cost
The average cost of a standard apartment room starts at approximately 150 USD per month. All rooms have a private bathroom, air-conditioning and are fully furnished. Sport facilities (swimming pool & fitness gym) are available in some residencies. Electricity and water bills are on top of the basic rent on a monthly basis and average 35 USD per month. Internet service is on average 12 – 14 USD per month. Water vending machines and coin-operated laundry are also available in every residency.
Accommodation Reservation Process
After admission, students have to contact the Student Engagement Department, which will provide detailed information on the availability and prices of the residences. Students must inform the Student Engagement Department, about their arrival date and preferred accommodation at least 10 days in advance or no later than the specified due date in the Arrival Form that will be sent to you by a Student Engagement Department.
*Please note that the Student Engagement Department, cannot guarantee accommodation to students who give us short notice or have not made a reservation in advance.
Terms of Payment
A two or three-month refundable deposit is normally charged for the first payment. All payments are to be made directly at the apartment on arrival. Please prepare cash in Thai Baht for the first payment (you can exchange the money at the airport at the arrival area). Some apartments require a 1 month reservation deposit which you have to transfer to the apartment directly. Stamford International University will not accept any payment for housing.
Arrival
Pre-Departure Checklist
Ticket
Make sure you purchase a ticket to Bangkok in advance. If you are using the university airport pick up service and/or stay in one of the student accommodations, flight details need to be submitted to student services no less than 10 days before arrival.
Visa
Before you enter Thailand, you need to have obtained a student visa (non-immigrant ED visa). The visa should be attached to one of the pages in your passport.
Accommodation
We advise you to have accommodation settled, or at least planned, before departure. Students can arrange housing by themselves or contact Student Service Hub for assistance.
Documents
Other than passport and visa, students should bring with them original copies of any documents used in the application procedure.
Cash
When leaving the airport in Bangkok, you should have a sufficient amount of local currency (Thai baht). If you cannot exchange money in the country of departure, you can exchange at the airport in Bangkok.
*Please note that student accommodations (and most other accommodations) require cash deposits and upfront payments.
Airport Pick Up
Airport Transfer Service
The university provides a free airport transfer service on the week before the start of the semester for new international students who will stay in university housing. Student counselors and the Student Engagement Department will provide more details prior to the intake date.
Upon arrival, our Student Engagement Department officer or fellow students will be present at the airport to welcome and accompany you to the housing. This assistance is provided at both airports; Suvarnabhumi airport and Don Mueng airport.
Public Transportation
Students who will not be arriving during our pick up period before the semester starts can use the following means of transportation (from Suvarnabhumi airport):
- Public Taxi – contact the public taxi counter on the 1st floor. Fare is calculated according to distance plus 50 baht surcharge and toll.
- Airport Rail Link (sky train) – take the train on the B floor
- Limousine – Contact the Airport Limousine Service Counter on the 2nd Floor at Baggage Claims and Arrival Hall exits, channel A, B and C. Service rate is according to the distance traveled.
*Please note that any request received less than 10 days before arrival cannot be confirmed for the airport transfer and accommodation reservation services.
Stamford International University offers international quality education delivered by experienced faculty from all around the world at affordable tuition fees.
Please note that tuition fees for international students below are an approximate total program fee throughout the program. All fees are to be made payable in Thai Baht (THB). The following tables give you estimates of the fees in US Dollars (USD), calculated with the exchange rate of 31 THB per 1 USD.
International students may apply to pay their tuition fees by installment. Please contact international@stamford.edu for more information.
BACHELOR'S PROGRAM FEES | BANGKOK - RAMA 9
| Airline Business Management | 693,800 | 22,381 |
| International Business Management | 693,800 | 22,381 |
| International Hotel Management | 742,400 | 23,948 |
| Entrepreneurship | 693,800 | 22,381 |
| Marketing | 693,800 | 22,381 |
| Finance and Banking | 693,800 | 22,381 |
| Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 693,800 | 22,381 |
| International Relations | 693,800 | 22,381 |
| Information Technology | 693,800 | 22,381 |
| Broadcast and Journalism | 693,800 | 22,381 |
| Advertising and Public Relations | 693,800 | 22,381 |
| Creative Media Design | 692,200 | 22,329 |
| English – Applied Global Communication | 693,800 | 22,381 |
Remarks:
- Fees are subject to change without prior notice.
- Above fees include an international student fee of 226 USD (7,000 THB) per term.
BACHELOR'S PROGRAM FEES | HUA HIN
| International Business Management | 565,000 | 18,226 |
| English – Applied Global Communication | 565,000 | 18,226 |
Remarks:
- Fees are subject to change without prior notice.
- Above fees include an international student fee of 226 USD (7,000 THB) per term.
MASTER'S PROGRAM FEES | BANGKOK - ASOKE
| MBA Full-Time (1 year) | 411,000 | 13,258 |
| MBA Part-Time – Saturday (1.5 years) | 418,000 | 13,484 |
Remarks:
- Fees are subject to change without prior notice.
- Above fees include an international student fee of 226 USD (7,000 THB) per term.
- Fees do not include an optional field trip.
PAYMENT METHODS
Online Payment Options
Stamford offers flexible online payment options to both Thai and international students:
- Credit card
- Mobile wallets: Alipay and WeChat Pay
- Installment plans: Enjoy 0% interest financing at select Thai banks
This is the most convenient method of payment and no transaction fees will be charged to the students.
Prospective students should contact the admission team for the payment link and instructions. Existing students should contact the cashier team before initiating the payment.
Bank Wire Transfer and ATM Transfer
New students can pay by bank wire transfer or ATM transfer. To get the university’s bank details, contact the admissions team.
Invoice: Your bank may require an invoice for their records. If you haven’t received one by term start, contact admissions.
Receipt: After transferring, mail Stamford a copy of your receipt with the student’s name clearly marked. Bring the original for registration.
Refund Policy
Students who are eligible for a refund, may request for a refund of any excess payments plus refundable deposit upon graduation, termination, or resignation.
Students must notify the university in writing before term starts in order to be eligible for a refund. Refunds may include only tuition and education fees but exclude non-refundable deposits.
Students who have paid their tuition fees in advance for three terms can receive a refund of tuition fees and education fees paid for those terms, less the non-refundable deposit and bank fees, if they withdraw before the start date of the first term. If the student withdraws on or after the start date of the first term, all fees are not refundable.
Any eligible refund will be considered forfeited if students do not notify the university within 2 years from the eligible date.
For more information, please contact International Admissions: +662 769 4000.
Scholarships at Stamford International University
Stamford International University recognizes students for their academic achievements and special talents. The university provides eligible applicants with financial aid through its scholarship program. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of an applicant’s demonstrated academic excellence and talent. For more information about scholarship for international students, please contact international@stamford.edu or +662 769 4000.
GI Bill® Benefits.
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official U.S. government web site at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
The cost of living in Bangkok is very low compared to the U.S. While studying, you will receive a housing allowance of approximately $1,900 (67,000 Baht). This will allow you to maintain and enjoy a fairly high standard of living in Bangkok, whereas your lifestyle would be quite limited in the U.S.
Recognition
Our degrees are recognized worldwide. Stamford is devoted to promoting cultural understanding and academic excellence.
Stamford is the first university in Thailand to receive International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) accreditation of the business and management programs offered through its Faculty of Business and Technology.
Diverse International Community
At Stamford International University, we embrace diversity and different view-points. Every day is a truly cross-cultural experience. Our international students come from over 100 countries. Our faculty members come from all corners of the world, including; Spain, USA, Germany, Thailand, Canada, Ireland and many more countries.
Why Wait?
Use your GI Bill® at Stamford International University today and get your degree while studying in paradise! For more information feel free to contact international@stamford.edu
Stamford International University is a truly international place where students from over 100 countries come together to learn and experience Thailand. Let’s hear from some of our international students.
- Vietnam
- Managing Director at Miss Saigon & Siam (F&B Group), International Hotel Management Alumni.
- Sweden
- Account Manager at Oddwork Sweden AB, International Business Management Alumni
