Student Exchange Program at SIIT Thailand Fall Semester 2023

Dear ITS Students,

The Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT) Thammasat University, Thailand Student Exchange Program Fall Semester 2023 (August 2023 – December 2023) is open. The tuition fee for this program is waived. However the accepted students are responsible for their learning materials, independent quarantine, dorms and living expenses in Thailand including Roundtrip Flight Ticket, visa  & Travel Insurance.

Please find more about SIIT at this link http://www2.siit.tu.ac.th/crd/

Introduction about Thailand and SIIT: https://youtu.be/mBUnbJ1TA4Y https://youtu.be/Hm4-c_d3y-4

Please kindly check the regulations as well at this link: http://sa.siit.tu.ac.th/page/index_reg.php

Please kindly check the travel regulations file:  Travel Regulations

This program are open for ITS students Diploma/S1 batch 2020, 2021 and also S2 who already completed min 1 semester

Please kindly note that ITS Students Diploma/S1 must take & transfer maximum credit transfer opportunity

Please kindly check the course ,list in this link (Please kindly refer to 1st Semester sheet) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pgm4P53q-oQY-js0ae0Zq6VJpEARQI8UIfVGb7Y6cFg/edit#gid=0

Please also note that SIIT cannot guarantee that you will get all of the classes based your request. All students will receive the course schedule at least 2 weeks before the semester begins. Once students receive the course schedule, students can design their course schedule before arrival. Another things, this exchange program might be suspended due to Covid 19 situation.

– SIIT has two campuses. One is located on the Rangsit Campus of Thammasat University (main campus), and the other is on the Bangkadi campus, which is about 20 minutes from Rangsit.

Courses offered at Rangsit: CE, ChE, ME, IE, LSCSE programs (GTSxxx, TUxxx, ELxxx, CESxxx, CHExxx, MESxxx, IESxxx, SExxx, ETxxx)

Courses offered at Bangkadi: IT, EC, CPE, MT, and EM programs (ITSxxx, ECSxxx, CSSxxx, and MTSxxx)

Note: SIIT provides free shuttle buses and vans between the campuses for all students.

Regulations of SIIT – Thammasat University

– Exchange students must agree to attend classes for not less than 80 percent of the total class periods throughout a semester. If student’s attendance is less than 80 percent, the student may not be allowed to take the final examination of that course.

– Exchange students are not allowed to take makeup/earlier examinations. Students have to attend regular examinations.

Exchange students who have been accepted to study at SIIT are requested to inform SIIT of their arrival date at least 1 month in advance, in order to process the reservation of dormitory nearby the campus

Estimate cost of living at SIIT (Approximately)
Housing: 5,000 – 12,000 Baht/month
Meal: 100-150 Baht/day
3,000-4,500 Baht/month
Travel cost:
– Taxi start from 35 Baht (from downtown to the campus is about 300-400 Baht)
– Minivan 30-50 Baht/round (downtown – campus)
– Bus 10-45 Baht (depends on the distance)
**Students need to prepare approximately around 15,000 Baht/month

Important information that an applicant should acknowledge before sending an application.

1. Please keep in mind that travel restrictions are updated every 2-4 weeks. Please contact the Thai Royal Embassy in your country for information on the Non-immigrant ED visa and other documents required to travel to Thailand.

2. All expenses for entering and staying in Thailand, such as a plane ticket, visa application, medical certificates, and health insurance (covering your entire stay in Thailand), must be borne solely by the student. SIIT will not be responsible for any expenses that students have paid if they are unable to enter Thailand for any reason.

3. Upon arrival, all students are required to self-isolate for an additional 7 days at their residences. During the self-isolation period, students are not permitted to visit SIIT campuses. If students are required to quarantine at the hotel upon arrival, they must self-isolate for an additional 7 days at their residences, once the quarantine period is over.

4. We are unable to confirm whether the first semester’s classes will be held online or on campus. It is determined by the COVID-19 situation.

Here the documents required:

1. Complete of Application Form –> here

2. Motivation Letter (One Page A4 Arial 11, Margin 3,3,3 3)

3. Regulation for  Student Exchange Program ((only the first page with student’s signature is required to be submitted )) –> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U-v1mDpnOrnFzOlQEXGjstxduPsi2JqZ/view

4. Resume

5. Official Academic Transcript in English version (GPA min 2.75)

6. The latest of English Proficiency Test Score. You can use TOEFL PBT/IBT, IELTS or EFL with the minimum score (TOEFL/EFL) is 477. screenshoot of your EFL score from UPT Bahasa Website or TOEFL Prediction are not acceptable

7. One recommendation letter from an academic advisor

8. Photocopy of the applicant’s passport information page (valid minimum until one year prior to the starting date)

9. Statement Letter ( Please download from this link http://bit.ly/its-student-exchange )

10. Learning agreement ( Please download from this link http://bit.ly/its-student-exchange ) Please fill the section Coordinator Department at Home Univ with signature, stamp and name your Head of Department. Please leave it blank at institutional coordinator.

11.ITS Students must consult with their parents for the financial aspects and please kindly provide the statement letter from your parents (in Bahasa) that your parents are support you (all financial & mental) to join this program. (No format required)

12. Certificate of GCW Non Degree (minimum C), GCW IUP Basic, GCW IUP Advanced, or Result Test GCW Non Degree min 80 (S2 Applicants can replace it with R2SEP certificate)

Incomplete requirements will not processed by Mobility Team.

For ITS Students who interested to join this program please kindly submit your application through this form https://its.id/studyabroadITS . All of your documents must be in PDF and collected in 1 (one) .zip/.rar file. If you have finished and submitted your Study Abroad Application form, YOU HAVE TO SEND email to studyabroad@its.ac.id confirming that you have filled out the Study Abroad Application Form and submit it. Please use this subject: “Confirmation Study Abroad Application_ExchangeSIIT_NAME_NRP”. The submission deadline extended until 10 May 2023 ( 09.00 WIB). The Interview Session will be held on 11 May 2023 (13.30).

If you have questions about this program, please send an email to Mr. Ade at studyabroad@its.ac.id with subject : ASK_SIIT