What is the program's tuition fee & university fee?

Please consult this file for the detailed explanation of the GSSE tuition fees & university fees.

Where do we study?

Thammasat University, Ragsit campus in Pathum Thani Province

What is the duration of the program?

• Semester 1: August to December
• Winter break: During the free time of December to January
• Semester 2: January to May 
• Summer: During the free time of May to the end of July
• August - December 16 January - May 14 June - July

Do I have to partake in the summer pre-program course?

Yes, it is mandatory for every first year GSSE student to participate in this pre-program course. This course is designed to build a solid foundation and break the ice among students from various backgrounds, most importantly to prepare and set you up for a smooth transition into the first semesters, the culture and expectations when you study at GSSE. 

What is Global Studies?

Global Studies is an interdisciplinary field of study which deals with analyzing phenomena related to globalization, evaluate situations through relevant theories and concepts, demonstrate understanding of contemporary social and ethical issues, communicate and collaborate effectively, and participate in a rapidly changing global community as informed and civically engaged citizens and the agent of change.

What is Social Entrepreneurship?

The practitioners of Social Entrepreneurship field are professionals and academics who:

• - Develop ventures that make a positive impact
• - Respond to social challenges in ways that are innovative and enterprising 
• - Strive to achieve social value

How is social entrepreneurship different from other social science fields, e.g., social policy and development?

Social Entrepreneurship stresses the importance of creating social value through the development of innovative solutions to unmet needs.

How many credits is the program?

You will have to complete the required 129 credits throught the four years to graduate from GSSE.

How is the 4-year program divided?

Teaching and learning are divided into four years or 8 semesters with the following modules:

• - Thammasat Foundation 
• - People & Communities 
• - Societies & Governance 
• - Globalization
• - Social Innovation
• - Managing Social Innovation 
• - Senior Projects 1 and 2
• For more information, please visit: ​https://sgs.tu.ac.th/

Who are the faculties at GSSE?

GSSE Faculties are a diverse team of practicing professionals from leading international organizations such as the World Bank, World Health Organization, UNDP, UNICEF, UN Women, and IDEO.org. Moreover, our international faculty (70%) are from all over the world such as the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, France, , Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Austria, and Thailand and have graduated from leading universities such as Harvard University, Stanford University, Columbia University, John Hopkins, UCLA, La Sorbonne in Paris and leading universities in Thailand.

What is the exchange program like?

At GSSE, students can apply for exchange programs offered by Thammasat University. Thammasat University has partnerships with numerous top universities such as, Malmo University in Sweden, the University of Queensland in Australia and Yonsei University in Korea. In the past, some of our students have gone on exchange programs to Japan, through

Ritsumeikan University, Yokohama University and the University of Tsukuba, while some have gone to UC (The University of California). For more information, please visit https://oia.tu.ac.th

What would be a related field of study for Graduate school?

Directly related degrees in graduate school would be in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Development, Management, and International Affairs. However, within four years at GSSE, our graduates would have had a chance to develop and find their passion, which could lead to numerous other fields to pursue further education such as Technology, Environment, and Education.

What's the classroom like in GSSE?

The classes at GSSE are highly project-based, discussion-led, and practical. This means that you can expect to form groups with your classmates to tackle a challenge as part of your class assigments, and to engage in debates and discussions of challenges and creative solutions with your friends, rather than typical lecture-based style teaching and individual work (we still have those sometimes). In a nutshell, the classroom at GSSE is dynamic and mostly characterized by participation. 

How international is the program? 

The GSSE program is one of the most international programs in all of Thailand, with international students representing at least 30% of the class of every year. Over several years, we have been welcoming international students who join us every year, from many different countries around the world, such as Japan, South Korea, United States, Myanmar, Vietnam, Cambodia, Canada, Bhutan and Nepal, to name just a few. In addition to the full-time students here, we also welcome exchange students from other countries to come study with us on a one- or two-semesters basis in our faculty in Rangsit campus. 

What are the careers for graduates?

The careers for our graduates are diverse in their natures, levels, and functions, spanning across the private, public and social sector. On an overview, GSSE graduates enjoy the statistical positions of a 100% employment rate, and a the highest average salary in all of graduates (up to 50,000THB/month, 2019). Please have a look into the career paths of our graduates in this file. 

What is Work Study program at GSSE?

Once you are a student at GSSE, you can apply to work part-time to earn money in the Work Study program organized by the faculty. WS program allows students to engage in paid tasks and assignments related to the day-to-day and strategic of School of Global Studies. Students will be supervised by a work-study supervisor who will assign (but not more than 20 hours) per month. This is a suitable opportunity for those of you who are looking to earn a stipend while living at the campus.

When do I get to go for an exchange year during GSSE?

A lot of exposure to new cultures, knowledge, experiences, and friends that are different than in Rangsit campus. Depending on where you choose to go, you will have to prepare yourself and adjust differently. The GSSE students who went for an exchange (in the US an Japan) typically stayed and studies there for one year before coming back to resume their study at GSSE. All of them will recommend you to pursue this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity if you can. 

At the GSSE, Do students need to go an internship?

Each internship program will serve the purpose of following CBLI guideline: 

• - CBLI 1 (First-year students): the internship should focus on understanding community, community-based projects, or community-based research.
• - CBLI 2 (Second-year students): the internship should focus on understanding the world at large, globalization, and international relations. 

The organizations should be international organizations or students should be able to explore more in the areas mentioned by completing their tasks at their internship programs.  

• - CBLI 3 (Third-year students): the internship should be involved in business and entrepreneurship.
• - Senior Internship Track (optional)