Mahidol University International College
Strengths
Mahidol University International College is part of Mahidol University which is ranked first or second in Thailand based on rankings and years.
Major, Academics
You can take the Bachelor in Business Administration or the Bachelor in Media and Communication classes. All courses are in English.
Anglo-Saxon way of teaching.
more info : http://www.muic.mahidol.ac.th/eng/?page_id=12918 and http://www.muic.mahidol.ac.th/eng/?page_id=16090
more info : https://muic.mahidol.ac.th/eng/programs/undergraduate-programs/arts-and-media-communication/
Campus
Mahidol University International College is located in a beautiful 210 hectare campus in Salaya just outside of Bangkok city and 20 km from its center. It is a residential campus with safe accommodation, sports activities, etc. and everything is ran by 14 student associations.
Air conditioned buses can take you to central Bangkok, a taxi will cost you € 4.
To discover
Bangkok, its wats (temples), its palaces and its canals, Buddhism and meditation. Thailand and Southeast Asia.
Good to know
You are allowed to work 20 hours a week.
A free shuttle service can be provided on request.
There is a dress code. Male students must wear black pants, black shoes and a white shirt for class and female students a white blouse, a black skirt and black shoes class or entering administrative and academic offices. Clothes are bought on campus for Baht650 for men and Baht600 for women.
The university will also give you a badge in order to identify you as an exchange student. There is a fairly chaste dress code if you are on campus for other purposes.
more info : http://www.muic.mahidol.ac.th/eng/?page_id=2230
You are entitled to free medical care at the campus clinic and for more serious cases at the three university hospitals during your studies.
Plan Baht 5,000 / quarter for books & Baht 6,000 / month for transport.
What's going on?
– http://www.bangkokpost.com/
– http://www.world-newspapers.com/thailand.html
– http://www.onlinenewspapers.com/thailand.htm
This information is provided as a guide.
Please visit the partner university’s website to have exact updated information.
Eligibility
Required TOEFL score : 550
ABS: 2nd, 3rd, 4th year
ESAM : 3rd, 4th year
ISCPA JOURNALISM : 3rd and 4th year
ISCPACOM: 2nd (Paris), 3rd, 4th year
ICD PGE, BBD
ISTEC PGE4
Documents required
Resume in English
Application form
Housing form
2 recommendation letters
Passport copy
Grades transcript
Planning
One quarter of your choice :
1st quarter :
Orientation: few days before lectures start
Lectures start : mid-September
End of lectures and exams : mid-December
2nd quarter :
Orientation: few days before lectures start
Lectures start : early January
End of lectures and exams : early April
3rd quarter :
Orientation: few days before lectures start
Lectures start : end of April
End of lectures and exams : end of July
Procedures
ID Card or passport (compulsory for destinations outside the EU) valid for six months after your return date.
Compulsory study visa : “ED” study visa. It will be valid for a maximum of 90 days. You can then extend it on site at the Immigration Desk for Baht 1900.
more info : http://www.thaiembassy.fr/fr/
Plan a repatriation insurance in case of serious illness.
Accommodation
In shared apartments in residences on campus, Chaiyapruk Village and Green Park. Plan between €140 and €320/month. The university also provides apartments and studios off campus with private landlords. Remember that the apartments on campus are not mixed.
PLEASE NOTE: on-campus accommodations are not available in quarter 1 (September to December). In this case, the university will provide you with an alternative accommodation: Bundit House, Baan Suan Apartments, The Loft Salaya or The September Salaya. Plan between Baht 5500 and Baht 5000 per month for these accommodations.
The cost of living is quite cheap if you live as a local. A meal costs around €1. Plan €4 for a “fancy” meal.
more info : http://www.muic.mahidol.ac.th/eng/?page_id=1658
