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About CU
Chulalongkorn University (CU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Bangkok, Thailand. CU is working together with Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL), ASEAN University Network (AUN).
According to QS International University Ranking, the institution is among the top-230 in the world. The university is in top-600 of the independent international ranking THE.
CU does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Establishment year
- 1917
- Students
- 38,531
- International students
- 1,541
- Female students
- 59%
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
---|---|
Social Sciences & Management | 145 |
Arts & Humanities | 171 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 183 |
Accounting & Finance | 201-250 |
Engineering & Technology | 222 |
Natural Sciences | 293 |

CU tuition fees
At CU, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at CU for local citizens starts from 75 USD per year. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 1,356 USD. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Bachelor
- Local75USD/year
- Foreign1,356USD/year
- Master
- Local1,224USD/year
- Foreign4,033USD/year
Study programs at CU
Social Sciences & Management
Joint International Psychology
- Study form
- Full-time
Politics and Global Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Joint International Psychology
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism & Media
Integrated Innovation
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
International Medical Program
- Study form
- Full-time
Joint International Psychology
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Communication Management
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Integrated Innovation
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Architectural Design
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Fine and Applied Arts
- Study degree
- BFA
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Applied Chemistry
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Biotechnology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemical and Process Engineering
- Study form
- Full-time
Green Chemistry and Sustainability
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Nano Engineering
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Aerospace Engineering
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Information and Communication Engineering
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Integrated Innovation
- Study form
- Full-time
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Aerospace Engineering
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemical and Process Engineering
- Study form
- Full-time
Green Chemistry and Sustainability
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Information and Communication Engineering
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Nano Engineering
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Aerospace Engineering (AERO)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Chemistry (International Program) (BSAC)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Architectural Design (INDA)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Automotive Design and Manufacturing Engineering
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Automotive Design and Manufacturing Engineering (International Program) (ADME)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Food Science and Technology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Food and Nutrition
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism & Media
Strategic Communication Management
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
English as an International Language
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Study degree
- MEd
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Environment, Development and Sustainability
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Georesources and Petroleum Engineering
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Hazardous Substance and Environmental Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Petroleum Geoscience
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
Curatorial Practice
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
English as an International Language
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
European Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Korean Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Southeast Asian Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Engineering Management
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study form
- Part-time
Environment, Development and Sustainability
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Financial Engineering
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Food Science and Technology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Georesources and Petroleum Engineering
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Clinical Sciences
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Esthetic Restorative and Implant Dentistry
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Food and Nutrition
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Geriatric Dentistry and Special Patients Care
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Health Development
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science and Information Technology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Information Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
Business Law
- Study degree
- LLM
- Study form
- Full-time
European Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
International Development Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Branding and Marketing
- Study form
- Full-time
Business Administration
- Study degree
- MBA
- Study form
- Full-time
Business Administration (Executive)
- Study degree
- MBA
- Study form
- Full-time
Business Administration (Flexible)
- Study degree
- MBA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Business and Managerial Economics
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts & Humanities
Architectural Design
- Study form
- Full-time
Curatorial Practice
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Music Therapy
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Urban Strategies
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Applied Economics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science and Information Technology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Finance
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Food Science and Technology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Food and Nutrition
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Applied Economics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Business and Managerial Economics
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Cultural Management
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
European Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Finance
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Business Administration (Exceutive) (MBA)
- Study degree
- MBA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnology
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Civil Engineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Clinical Sciences
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Dental Public Health
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.)
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Part-time

Bachelor degree at CU
For undergraduate admissions, the institution will consider applicants with a GPA score of at least 2.5. You also need to successfully pass the entrance exams. Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 45. The IELTS score is not lower than 4.
- GPA
- 2.5
- IELTS
- 4
- TOEFL iBT
- 45
- TOEFL PBT
- 550
Master's degree at CU
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. In order to enroll at CU for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 3. TOEFL — 30 or higher.
- IELTS
- 3
- TOEFL iBT
- 30
- TOEFL PBT
- 400
CU campus
The campus of CU is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs. University students have access to the library. It contains a collection of scientific papers, textbooks and fiction. Foreigners who come to CU through exchange programs study and live with local students. Thus, the university promotes intercultural exchange and the establishment of interethnic relations.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes

What to do after graduation
If you want to stay in Thailand after graduation, one of your options is to apply for a work visa. To do this, you need to get an offer from an employer. Graduates of CU find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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