🇹🇭 Study in Thailand
Strong in technology, science, health. Safety safe (10/100).
Thailand is one of the more affordable places to study abroad — living costs run about €350–€750 a month. Its academic strengths sit in technology, science, health. There is no post-study work visa at present, so plan your next step before you graduate. Acceptance sits near 60%, and student visas process in around 30 days. Scholarship routes exist for eligible students.
Affordable destination
Key facts · Thailand
Monthly cost
€350–750
Acceptance rate
60%
Visa processing
~30d
Work visa
None
QS rank (best)
#221
Scholarships
Yes
Degree tuition
~€2,100/yr
Degree tuition: ~€2,100/yr (median) — range €1,300–€4,500/yr across 14 degree programmes in the Meridian dataset. International-student fees and specific programmes can differ; confirm on the university's official page.
Proof of funds (student visa): (THB 500,000) — figure from the Meridian dataset; confirm the current amount on the official source.
Official languages: th · sources: Frankfurter/ECB (USD/EUR), UK FCDO Travel Advice (GOV.UK), TH Immigration Authority. · How we calculate this
Figures are indicative estimates from the Meridian dataset — not official guidance. Always confirm current requirements on the official source before you decide.
Cost of living · Thailand
Rent
€280
Food
€150
Transport
€40
Other
€90
Monthly total
€560
Indicative monthly cost of living for a moderate lifestyle, ranging about €290–€920/mo from economic to comfortable — modeled estimates from the Meridian dataset; confirm current local prices before you budget.
Programs in Thailand
University degrees (20)
- Burapha UniversityBurapha University is a university in Thailand offering degree-oriented academic study and institutional research across multiple disciplines. Its official university pages present faculties, institutes, student services, and campus-based academic life.
- Chiang Mai UniversityChiang Mai University is a national public research university in northern Thailand founded in 1964. It has a strong emphasis on engineering, science, agriculture, and medicine.
- Chulalongkorn University
- Kasetsart UniversityKasetsart University is a public research university in Bangkok, Thailand. It is the largest university in Thailand.
- Khon Kaen UniversityKhon Kaen University is a public research university. The university was the first institution of higher education in the northeastern Thailand and remains the oldest and the most competitive university in the region.
- King Mongkut's Institute of Technology LadkrabangKing Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang is a research and educational institution in Thailand. It is situated in Lat Krabang District, Bangkok, approximately 30 kilometres (20 mi) east of the city center.
Summer schools (10)
- Asian Institute of Technology SummerAsian Institute of Technology Summer is a summer English language programme in Pathum Thani, offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
- Chulalongkorn University SummerChulalongkorn University Summer is a summer English language programme in Bangkok, offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
- Mahidol University International SummerMahidol University International Summer is a summer English language programme in Bangkok, offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
- Bangkok Prep Holiday CampsBangkok Prep Holiday Camps is a short-term summer camp in Bangkok, Thailand, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- Bromsgrove International School Thailand — Bromsgrove International Camp 2026 (For the Good Causes)The official camp page describes 'Bromsgrove For the Good Causes International Camp 2026', a residential holiday program running '29 June – 10 July 2026' combining 'community service, sustainability, and environmental education' — a seasonal camp held during school holidays, separate from Bromsgrove's regular academic enrollment. The page states the camp is 'For children aged 10–18 years old' as a single stated age band, spanning the middle-school and high-school years.
- Concordian International School — Concordian Summer School (G6–G11 track)The school's Academics section hosts a dedicated 'Concordian Summer School' page with separate registration entries for 'Concordian – G6 Summer School' through 'Concordian – G11 Summer School' alongside a 'Summer Discount 2026' banner — a seasonal holiday program distinct from the regular grade-level curriculum. The page lists grade-specific summer tracks spanning Grade 6 through Grade 11 ('G6-G11'), corresponding to the middle-school (roughly G6-G8) and high-school (roughly G9-G11) age bands.
Boarding schools (3)
- KIS International School Reignwood Park BoardingKIS International School Reignwood Park Boarding is a boarding school option in Bangkok, Thailand, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
- Regents International School PattayaRegents International School Pattaya is a boarding school option in Pattaya, Thailand, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
- Rugby School ThailandRugby School Thailand is a boarding school option in Pattaya, Thailand, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
Language schools (9)
- AUA Language Center BangkokAUA Language Center Bangkok is a language school in Bangkok, TH, offering general English courses, exam preparation, and language programmes for international students.
- Berlitz Thailand BangkokBerlitz in Bangkok offers immersive language programmes using the proprietary Berlitz Method, covering business English, exam preparation, and general language courses.
- British Council Thailand Kids and Teens EnglishBritish Council Thailand offers English courses for kids and teens at Bangkok teaching locations and online.
- British Council Thailand BangkokBritish Council Thailand Bangkok is a language school in Bangkok, TH, offering general English courses, exam preparation, and language programmes for international students.
- AUA Language Center — English for Young LearnersAUA Language Center is a long-running, non-degree language institute (established 1952, per its official 'About' history) with physical branches across Thailand (Rajdamri, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, etc.); this course page describes a general-communication English course for children ('หลักสูตรภาษาอังกฤษเด็ก อายุ 9-11 ปี') divided into 3 developmental levels — a standalone language course, not a school diploma or degree track. The page states the course is for 'นักเรียน อายุ 9 – 11 ปี' (students aged 9-11 years), matching the primary age band (roughly ages 6-11).
- AUA Language Center — Junior English for CommunicationThe course page describes 'English for communication หลักสูตรภาษาอังกฤษเพื่อการสื่อสารในชีวิตประจำวัน' (an everyday-communication English course) at the same non-degree institute described above (AUA, est. 1952, multiple Thailand branches) — a standalone language course, not an academic diploma program. The page states the course is 'สำหรับอายุ 12-14ปี' (for ages 12-14 years) and lists the target students as 'นักเรียน อายุ 12-14 ปี', matching the middle-school age band.
Exchange programs (5)
- AFS Exchange — ThailandAFS Intercultural Programs high school exchange in Thailand. Students live with a host family and attend a local school for an academic year or semester.
- Chulalongkorn University Inbound Student Exchange ProgramOne- or two-semester inbound student exchange program for students nominated under existing university MOUs or networks.
- AFS Thailand Intercultural ProgramsAFS Thailand Intercultural Programs is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Bangkok, Thailand, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
- Thammasat University Office of International Affairs Incoming ExchangeThammasat University Office of International Affairs Incoming Exchange is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Bangkok, Thailand, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
- YFU Thailand Youth for UnderstandingYFU Thailand Youth for Understanding is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Bangkok, Thailand, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
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Scholarships for Thailand
- Asian Institute of Technology Scholarships
- Chula LINK Scholarship
- SIIT Scholarships for International Students
Scholarships from the Meridian dataset — eligibility, amounts and deadlines change; always confirm on the official source. Browse all scholarships →
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