1. Applicants must have specific qualifications for each track as follows:

   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 2.1 (Coursework and Research – 66 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 2.2 (Coursework and Research – 81 credits)

   a. Hold a Bachelor’s degree in any field.

   b. A cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 or equivalent of first-class honors.

2. Applicants must qualify as appearing in Thammasat University Regulations on Graduate Studies, 2018.

3. Meet an English proficiency test requirement

4. Participate in an interview

– Copy of Official Undergraduate Diploma / Degree Certificate
– Copy of Official Graduate Diploma / Degree Certificate
– Copy of Official Undergraduate Transcript
– Copy of Official Graduate Transcript
– Copy of an English Proficiency Test Score Report
– Identification
– CV (no more than two pages)
– Statement of Purpose and Area of Interest
– Research Proposal
– Sample(s) of Academic Writing (MA Thesis, Publications, Articles)
– Letter of Recommendation
– Application Fee

Your research proposal should clearly identify the research question and objectives you want to pursue. Your questions should be shaped by the review of relevant literature. It should clearly indicate what you want to know? Why do you want to study this? Why is the study worth doing?

In addition, you should clearly identify theories you already have or are developing about the issues you are studying. What theories, findings, and conceptual frameworks relating to these phenomena will guide or inform your study? It should also outline tentative methods. How will you be conducting this study? Think about the ways in which you will go about collecting your data and indicate some of the data collection techniques you might want to employ.

There is no hard and fast rule on the structure of your proposal. However, it should answer the above-mentioned questions in less than 4,000 words.

Below is the list of accepted tests:

1. TU–GET paper-based (550 and above)
2. TU-GET computer-based (79 and above)
3. TOEFL Internet-based (79 and above)
4. 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 provides the English Proficiency test (TU-GET). You can find the schedule of the test here: TU-GET

If you have not yet taken a test, you may still apply for the program by selecting the option “take later” in the application form. However, your application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Yes! Prospective students can contact the administrative team via email to schedule appointments with potential advisors (in-person or online). This helps you determine if your areas of interest align with their expertise. You can also explore faculty specializations on our website [Faculty].

You can apply online through our website during designated periods for each admission round.

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

For further payment inquiries, please contact our admission team for more information at graduate@sgs.tu.ac.th. 

The scholarship application is integrated into the admission process. You may indicate your interest in a scholarship on the application form. During the interview session, the admissions committee will consider your academic excellence, potential contributions to the program, and financial need.

The administrative team will send you an email confirming your eligibility and providing Zoom details for the interview. Following the interview session, the Admissions Committee typically takes approximately 1 week to finalize both admission and scholarship decisions. Successful candidates will be notified by email once the results are confirmed.