KASETSART UNIVERSITY STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Faculty of Economics

The study program educates students on several different topics in economics, as well as introducing an Asian perspective to the popular theories. In order to apply for economics courses, students must have had prior studies in economics at least as a minor subject.

Please see the listings of available courses in Economics:

• Course descriptions and syllabi

The syllabi are exemplary and available for most courses. The remaining syllabi are handed out at the latest at the beginning of lectures. The Faculty of Business Administration also offers a few courses such as International Business. More information about course choices will be available at the destination at the beginning of the semester.

Faculty of Business Administration

The International Program in Marketing (KUBIM) offers studies in business administration with special emphasis on marketing. The lesson plan and course descriptions can be found below. Please note that the course selection may change without prior notice.

• Lesson plan – BBA International Program in Marketing

The International MBA Program (KIMBA) offers studies in business administration with an emphasis on global business. The lesson plan and course descriptions can be found below. Please note that the course selection may change without prior notice.

• Lesson plan – International MBA Program (coming soon)

Faculty of Engineering

The International Undergraduate Program (IUP) for Engineering at Kasetsart University divides into 6 different sub-fields. Course lists and course descriptions are available below. Please note that the course selection may change without prior notice. Newest course lists will be distributed at the beginning of the semester.

• Engineering courses each semester

Mechanical Engineering

• Course descriptions
• A few course syllabi
• Presentation video

Electrical-Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering

• Course descriptions
• Presentation video

Software and Knowledge Engineering

• Course descriptions
• A few course syllabi

Electrical Engineering

• Course descriptions

Environmental Engineering

• Course descriptions

Industrial Engineering

• Course descriptions

Faculty of Tourism

Kasetsart University International Integrated Tourism Management (KITMAN) offers studies in tourism as well as sciences, social sciences, languages, humanities, and physical education. The program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of tourism-related theories and practices.

• Faculty of Tourism course descriptions

Faculty of Agriculture

Faculty of Agriculture offers a wide selection of courses in the field of agriculture. The faculty is one of the finest on its field – Kasetsart University is ranked as the 4th best university in Asia in the subject of agriculture, and the 29th best in the world (QS World University Rankings 2017).

• Faculty of Agriculture course descriptions
• Faculty of Agriculture course schedule
• Faculty of Agriculture course syllabi

The syllabi presented here are exemplary. More up-to-date syllabi will be distributed at the beginning of the lectures.

General information

• Thai language course is mandatory for all KUSEP students.
• The courses in the KUSEP program are part of the university’s official degree curricula. As an Asia Exchange student, you will be attending courses together with local and international students pursuing a full degree at Kasetsart University.
• There are also some courses that are meant especially for exchange students.
• For some Economics and Engineering courses, you have to prove your knowledge of the topic in order to take part in the course. This is typically done at the beginning of the semester, on-site in Bangkok.
• The university requires students to take at least 3 courses during a semester.
• All the courses have an attendance requirement of at least 80 %. Students failing to comply with this requirement risk having their student visas canceled by the university.
• Some of the courses also include business and cultural visits. The visits are equally obligatory as normal classes.
• The courses are taught by lecturers with international experience and typically degrees completed abroad.
• The semesters start with an orientation after which you will attend classes usually on 3-4 days a week.

Course syllabi

• Use the syllabi and course descriptions when presenting your study plan to your home institution. This will help them to decide how to transfer credits and grant scholarships. Detailed syllabi will be circulated on the lectures.
• You will select your final courses when in Bangkok and present them to the university. This means you don’t have to make your final decision when applying. Please note that courses from different faculties may be organized at the same time.
• As in all universities around the world, changes in course offering and course dates are possible without prior notice.
• The third last digit of the longer course codes in the course catalogs refers to the level of the course, i.e. 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th year. For example, the course 01205305 ‘Digital Circuits and Microcontrollers’ is a third-year course.

One course at Kasetsart University is worth 3 Thai credits which most of the time translates into 5 ECTS on undergraduate programs and 9 ECTS on graduate programs (including lectures, assignments, preparing for exams and completing them, field work and company visits). You can take up to 7 courses during a semester as an undergraduate student and up to 4 courses during a semester as a graduate student. You can gain up to 35-36 ECTS/21-24 US credits in total. Read more about credit conversion.

Tuition fee: 1790 EUR / semester (KUSEP)
1990 EUR / semester (KIMBA)

Application fee: 75 EUR.
See what’s included in the fees. Please note, that tuition fee for KIMBA program includes a meal plan at campus.
Are you from outside of Europe? Find out more about the fees.

Benefits when applying via Asia Exchange

• Confirmation even in one day
• Asia Exchange Guide with lots of information about studies, visas, accommodation, and other tips
• Orientation days
• No English proficiency test required
• 100 EUR discount when you apply for two semesters.

Minimum requirements (KUSEP)

• A minimum age of 18 years
• You must be currently enrolled at an institution of higher education (university, university of applied sciences or similar)
• To follow the instruction, you should have sufficient English skills (B2 level). No language test is required, however.

Minimum requirements (KIMBA)

• A minimum age of 18 years
• You must be currently enrolled at an institution of higher education studying on graduate level (university, university of applied sciences or similar)
• To follow the instruction, you should have sufficient English skills (B2 level). No language test is required, however.

Required documents (KUSEP)

• An official transcript of records in English (stamped by your home institution or electronically verifiable)
• A copy of the identification page of your passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months after arriving in Thailand.  A passport with validity of 18 months has sometimes been required when applying for a one-year Multiple Entry Visa. Please note this also when sending Asia Exchange your application for the study abroad program.
• A letter of recommendation from a member of staff at your home institution (e.g. a teacher, a professor or an assistant). Your home university must affirm clearly that you have sufficient English skills and you are able to communicate fluently in English. You can find an example of a letter of recommendation here. The letter is informal and can be different from the example.

Required documents (KIMBA)

• An official transcript of records  in English on graduate level program (stamped and signed by your home institution or electronically verifiable)
• Certificate and Transcript of Records of completed Bachelor level studies (stamped and signed by your home institution or electronically verifiable)
• A nomination Letter from your home university
• A copy of the identification page of your passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months after arriving in Thailand.  A passport with validity of 18 months has sometimes been required when applying for a one-year Multiple Entry Visa. Please note this also when sending Asia Exchange your application for the study abroad program.
• CV
• Recent passport-size photo in .jpg format

Apply to study abroad at Kasetsart University

• Flexible application: You can apply even if you’re not yet certain of your plans. Cancel at no extra cost up to 1 month before the semester starts.
• When you apply for two semesters: 100 EUR discount on the second semester
• Get access to comprehensive information materials such as an Asia Exchange Guide and an interactive orientation webinar after you apply

INSTRUCTIONS

• Scan all the required attachments to your computer in PDF format.
• Fill out the online application form below and submit it with the required attachments.

Uploading and submitting the attachments

• Please upload the attachments in PDF format.
• If possible, please submit all the attachments together with the application. If you’re missing some attachment(s) when you first apply, you can send the missing document(s) later. However, please note that we won’t process applications without any attachments whatsoever.
• All attachments must be sent to us within 30 days of submitting the application or by the application deadline at the very latest.
• You can submit all the documents electronically. Please don’t send anything via regular mail.
• There is a late application fee for applications or attachments submitted after the application deadline.

The state-owned Kasetsart University is one of Thailand’s most prestigious universities. Kasetsart University (KU) is an active participant in student and researcher exchange around the world. KU has bilateral agreements with several European institutions of higher education as well. Read more about Kasetsart University. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNN1Ai8yk5w

Address:

Kasetsart University, Bangkhen Campus International Studies Center 50 Ngam Wong Wan Rd. Chatuchak, Bangkok, 10900 Thailand

University’s website:

https://www.ku.ac.th/community-home

Contact person at the university:

Mr. Krishna Parntang (Management and Administrative Officer)

University Accreditations

• Ministry of Education in Thailand
• International Association of Universities (IAU)
• One of the top 5 universities in Thailand
• Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)
• ASEAN-European University Network (ASEA UNINET)
• The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Kasetsart University also offers its international students many activities during the semester. These include trips within the Bangkok metropolitan area, Thai cooking and language classes, sports days and the Kasetsart University Buddy Program. Bangkok is also one of the best places to call home if you are planning on traveling around South East Asia. Its convenient location and excellent transportation connections make it possible to visit the many beaches, jungles, and mountains as well as neighboring countries during the weekends.