Prince of Songkla University International study program Phuket

Choosing the courses

The university contacts students approximately one month before the semester begins and asks about students’ preliminary course selections. It is possible to make adjustments to the course selections at the beginning of the semester.

Course documents

Find more information about the available courses by clicking on the links below:
Course list and course summaries

Detailed course syllabi

You can find a six-digit course code (e.g., 817-404). The third last digit of the subject code refers to the level of the course: 1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year and 4th year.

Attendance policy

All of the courses have an 80 % attendance policy. This includes any e.g., excursions that are part of the course. Failing to adhere to the attendance requirements could lead to the cancellation of your student visa.

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.

Students can choose up to 6 courses per semester. Most exchange students choose 4 – 5 courses. The minimum number of courses that should be taken is 4. One completed course at PSU is worth 4 credits, which often translates into 5 – 6 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits or 3 – 4 US credits. It’s possible to gain up to 35 ECTS points per semester, depending on the course selections you make. Find out more under study credits.

Prince of Songkla University Fees

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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 outside of Europe? Find out more about 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
• discount when you apply for two semesters.

Prince of Songkla University minimum requirements for participation

• Minimum age of 18 years
• A high school diploma or similar certificate. You are not required to be enrolled at an institution of higher education.
• Sufficient English skills. No language test is required, however.

See the additional requirements.

• An official transcript of records (stamped by your home institution), or if you are not currently enrolled at an institution of higher education, a copy of your high school diploma (or similar document).
• 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 a validity of 18 months is sometimes 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.

Apply to study at Prince of Songkla 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 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.

About Prince of Songkla University

Prince of Songkla University (PSU) in Phuket is a public, research-driven university founded in 1967. It was the first university in Southern Thailand, harnessed to raise the region’s general education standards and support regional industry and development. Today, PSU is a modern and highly international university that takes pride in its origins as a patron of the local culture, education and environment.

Prince of Songkla University Address

Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus Faculty of Service Industries 80 Moo 1, Vichit Songkram Rd., Kathu Phuket 83120 Thailand

Contact person at Prince of Songkla University

Dr. Pornpisanu Promsivapallop

Prince of Songkla University Accreditation

• 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 University Network (AUN)
• ASEAN-European University Network (ASEA UNINET)
• Member of The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Prince of Songkla University Activities Outside Class

Phuket is a good destination for anyone living abroad for the first time. The host university takes great care of its international students. It organizes many extracurricular activities, such as homestays, Thai cooking classes, cleans the beach boot camps, a night at Surf House, etc. Taking part in extracurricular activities is a great way to discover the island while getting to know other students. View the following PDF for descriptions of activities that have been organized during the previous semester. Please note that there are no guarantees that every type of activity will be organized each semester:
Extracurricular activities in Phuket

PSU’s campus has excellent sports facilities. The recently renovated sports complex has an Olympic-size swimming pool and a football stadium. You can practice yoga, tai-chi, muay Thai, table tennis, tennis, badminton, basketball, volleyball and futsal. Numerous classes, tournaments and cups are organized every year. Sports facilities are open from early morning to late evening and rates are very affordable. For example, reserving a tennis court for one hour costs 60 THB (1,50 EUR) and an entrance to the swimming pool costs you only 20 THB (0,50 EUR).

Your fees support our charity work

As a part of our charity efforts, we donate a part of tuition fees to Asia Center Foundation, a local organization supporting children’s education and living standards. Students have the chance to familiarize themselves with the organization’s activities during the semester and do volunteer work themselves. Read more about Asia Exchange’s charity work.

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