Study Abroad Semester
As an exchange student in the IBP, you have plenty of options when making your course selections. You can pick your courses freely from the level (year) and the subject area most suitable and interesting for you. Joining the IBP as an exchange student doesn’t require a previous background in business studies. There are some courses in social sciences as well and you can also choose courses from the International Program in Hotel & Tourism Management. There are approximately 20 courses arranged each semester. You can choose 3–6 courses per semester. Two of the six courses can also be picked from the MBA program. You can also choose extra courses for an additional fee (~120 EUR) after arriving at the university.
Course documents
You can find a list of all the courses together with short descriptions in the course list and summaries. See also the general study plan, which shows you the semester the courses are usually arranged. You can find all the available detailed course descriptions by clicking on the link below:
The syllabi are exemplary and available for most courses. The remaining syllabi will be handed out at the beginning of lectures at the latest. In the course schedule documents, the terms “first”, “second,” etc., refer to first-year studies, second-year studies, etc., meaning the year in which degree students are expected to take the courses.
Availability of courses
The Core Courses (2.1) and the Required Courses in the Major Field (2.2) listed in the course catalog occur every year in either semester 1 or 2. When choosing the courses, make sure they will be organized during your semester by looking at pages 2 and 3 of the catalog. The courses listed under General Education and Major Electives cannot be guaranteed. If you wish to choose one of these courses, it is recommended to choose one of the core courses as a plan B. A precise course schedule will be available at the beginning of the semester.
eCampus
In addition to the courses mentioned above, you have the chance to attend additional distance learning courses in the fields of Economics, Marketing, Sociology, and Politics. All the courses are taught from a distance and can be joined independently from place and time. This gives you the ultimate flexibility to combine your study abroad experience with various academic courses.
All information about the eCampus can be found here.
You have the chance to opt for distance learning courses during your application process. Please note that each distance learning course is worth 5 ECTS and comes at an additional charge of 149€ / 167USD.
After completing your eCampus courses, you will receive an academic transcript issued by Undiknas University. Additionally, you will receive a participation certificate for each completed distance learning course.
FULL DEGREE
Course documents
You can find all the available course summaries by clicking on the link below:
The syllabi are exemplary and available for most courses. The remaining syllabi will be handed out at the beginning of lectures at the latest In the course schedule documents, the terms “first”, “second,” etc. refer to first-year studies, second-year studies, etc., meaning the year in which degree students are expected to take the courses.
International Business Program (IBP) degree plan
Download the degree plan for the whole program below.
The studies in the degree program can be started either in the 1st or the 2nd semester.
One completed course at Siam University is worth 3 credits, which usually translates into 5 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits or 3 US credit points. Read more about credit conversion
Siam University tuition fees:
Tuition fee (exchange semester): / semester
Application fee: .
See what’s included in the fees.
Many of our students apply for national student funding such as PROMOS, BAföG, or CSN.
Are you from North/South America & Oceania? 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
FULL DEGREE
The price for the BBA degree is approximately , depending on your course choices. Keep in mind that living expenses in Asia are lower than in Europe and North America as well. You might be eligible for government grants even if you don’t go to a university in your home country. There are also various scholarships available for all nationalities. Read more about scholarships.
Payment procedure
The tuition fee for the first two semesters is / per semester. The first two semesters are paid to Asia Exchange all at once and the remaining semesters are then paid directly to the university before each semester. Please note that the tuition fee for the remaining semesters must be paid in Thai Baht and may vary, depending on the currency exchange rate.
Siam University application requirements:
Minimum requirements
- Minimum age of 18 years
- To follow the instruction, you should have sufficient English skills (B2 level). No language test is required, however.
See the additional requirements.
Apply to study abroad at Siam University

DOCUMENTS
Get the required documents (see list below)

APPLICATION
Fill out and submit the online application form together with the required documents (same for both an exchange semester and a full degree)

CONFIRMATION
You’ll get a confirmation of your study placement within 1-7 days
- 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 later send the missing document(s). However, please note that we won’t process applications without any attachments whatsoever.
- All attachments must be sent to us within 30 days of applying 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.
Confirmation, official acceptance letter, and visa
You’ll get a confirmation of your study placement in 1-7 days, starting from when your application is complete with all the required documents. You’ll receive the official acceptance letter 1.5 months before the semester starts at the latest. We’ll send it to the street address you have provided in your application. Please let us know if this address changes at any point. You need the official acceptance letter to apply for a student visa.
Fees
The application fee invoice will be sent to you soon after the initial acceptance letter. This fee will be due within 10 days of receiving your confirmation. The application fee is non-refundable even if you decide to cancel (see below). You’ll receive the invoice for the tuition fee about 2.5 months before the semester starts.
Cancellation
You have the right to cancel your participation in the program up to 1 month before the semester starts with no extra cost (the application fee will not be refunded, however). Let us know about your cancellation by writing us an email at info[at]asiaexchange.org. Cancellations notified via phone, SMS, or by any other means will not be considered. For more detailed information on our cancellation policy, please see the terms and conditions for cancellation. We also reserve the right to cancel your participation if any of your fees becomes overdue. For more information, please see our terms and conditions.
Travel insurance
You are required to have a valid accident and health insurance from your home country for the whole duration of the program. The university may request a copy of the insurance certificate at the beginning of the semester. See our recommended travel insurance providers.
Siam University: activities outside class
Siam University has dozens of sports, arts, and career skills clubs that you can join. The sports center is located at the university’s back, at the left-hand corner of Building 19, with a large open space for parking. The sports center serves all students with free basket and volleyballs, badminton rackets, and ping pong rackets. The students of Siam University can use the fitness gym and play almost all indoor games inside the center and outdoor games outside the center.
Bangkok is also one of the best places to call home if you plan to travel around South East Asia. Its convenient location and excellent transport connections make it possible to visit the many beaches, jungles and mountains, and neighboring countries during the weekends.
CO2 OFFSETTING
Unfortunately, traveling by plane to study abroad increases the carbon footprint of each student. Over the past years, it has become more apparent than ever: we face a climate crisis and air transport is responsible for up to 10% of humankind’s contribution to global warming. But should students stop pursuing their dreams of studying abroad and sacrifice their future goals? We don’t think so!
We see it as our responsibility to preserve our environment, live a sustainable life, and minimize the carbon footprint of each of our students. Consequently, Asia Exchange has chosen to work with Atmosfair, a non-profit organization that actively contributes to CO₂ mitigation and offers Co2 offsetting. You can now easily donate a free amount of money to Atmosfair’s projects dedicated to offsetting Co2 emissions. During the application process for your study abroad program, you have the opportunity to donate and mitigate your flight emissions.
Simultaneously, Asia Exchange will support your efforts to reduce their carbon footprint when studying abroad by doubling your donations and contributing equally. Let’s make this world a better place!
Click here to find out more about offsetting your flight emissions