Thank you for your interest in studying with us, in order to complete your application we will need further information from you. Therefore please make sure to apply as soon as possible. If you have any questions please feel free to email us directly at graduate@sgs.tu.ac.th
- – First Date of Application Submission: January 6th, 2025
- – Last Date of Application Submission: June 20th, 2025
- – The interview day and the announcement of the successful applicants might be subject to change, the candidates will be notified of any change
1. Applicants must have specific qualifications for each track as follows:
Track 2.1 (Coursework and Research – 60 credits)
a. Hold a Master’s degree in any field or have experience/expertise in a related field.
b. A cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 or equivalent. However, the program committee may consider applicants with a GPA below 3.25 if they can present academic achievements to the committee for further consideration.
c. A minimum of 3 years working experience is preferred.
Track 1.1(Research – 57 credits)
a. Hold a Master’s degree in Social Innovation & Sustainability from the School of Global Studies, Thammasat University.
b. A cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 or equivalent. However, the program committee may consider applicants with a GPA below 3.25 if they can present academic achievements to the committee for further consideration.
Track 2.2 (Coursework and Research – 81 credits)
a. Hold a Bachelor’s degree in any field.
b. A cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 or equivalent of first-class honors.
2. Applicants must qualify as appeared in Thammasat University Regulations on Graduate Studies, 2018.
3. Meet an English proficiency test requirement
4. Participate in an interview
The document must be in English. The document that is not in English must be accompanied by certified English translations.
The document must be in English. The document that is not in English must be accompanied by certified English translations.
Accepted Tests:
- – TU–GET paper-based (550 and above)
- – TU-GET computer-based (79 and above)
- – TOEFL paper-based (550 and above)
- – TOEFL Internet-based (79 and above)
- – IELTS (6.5 and above)
Notes:
- – The English Proficiency Test Score Report must not exceed 2 years from the exam date to the date of the interview.
- – We do not accept the TOEFL Essentials test and TOEFL ITP.
- – Exemption: Applicants who are citizens of an English-speaking country (e.g., Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA) are exempted. Proof of citizenship must be submitted.
- – Applicants who have earned a degree from a university where English is the primary medium of instruction may submit a certificate of English Medium Instruction, signed by the University Registrar. However, the SGS has the right to accept or reject such certificates based on the applicant’s qualifications and the use of the English language observed during the admission. The certificate is valid for 2 years from the date of graduation to the date of application.
- – Thammasat University General English Test (TU-GET) is an academic English proficiency test. For more information, visit TU-GET at LITU
Scanned copy of the identification page of the passport or Thai National Identification Card
Write a short statement of how you became interested in a career in academic research; why you are interested in the PhD program in Social Innovation and Sustainability; and your career goals after graduation. Address in particular how the PhD program may help you advance your goals. (The statement should not exceed 1000 words in length.)
Write a short statement of your research interests and potential dissertation research topic(s). While a sophisticated review of the relevant literature is not expected at this time, you are encouraged to present a well-defined topic that demonstrates an up-to-date understanding of the field, a clear research question(s), and possibly a research methodology. In this statement, please also identify a faculty member at the School of Global Studies who may serve as your dissertation advisor. There is no hard and fast rule on the structure of your proposal. However, it should answer the above-mentioned questions in less than 3,000 words.
The applicants are required to submit a letter of recommendation from at least 2 people who are familiar with your work and/or academic performance. Preferably, one reference must be from a prior instructor/ institution.
To process your application we require a fee of 1000THB.
Applicants living in Thailand, please make a direct transfer payment to the following bank account:
BANK: BANGKOK BANK
BRANCH: THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY, RUNGSIT SUBBRANCH
ACCOUNT NO: 091-0-20043-5
ACCOUNT NAME: SCHOOL OF GLOBAL STUDIES, THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY
International applicants may use international wires for transfers sent via the Swift international payment network. Please refer to the information below;
BANK: BANGKOK BANK
BRANCH: THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY, RUNGSIT SUBBRANCH
ACCOUNT NO: 091-0-20043-5
NAME: SCHOOL OF GLOBAL STUDIES (วิทยาลัยโลกคดีศึกษา มธ.)
SWIFT CODE: BKKBTHBK
ADDRESS: 99 MOO 18 T.KLONGNUENG A.KLONGLUANG, PATHUMTHANI THAILAND 12120
EMAIL: GRADUATE@sgs.tu.ac.th