Thailand
We welcome students from Thailand
Birkbeck's campus in central London brings together people from all over the world. Our friendly and supportive community is made up of students and tutors from over 140 different countries.
Birkbeck is part of University of London and when you complete your studies with us, you will graduate with a world-renowned University of London degree.
If you are from Thailand and thinking about moving to London to study with us, here’s our guide to help with your application and help you understand what life is like in London and at Birkbeck.
Entry Information for students from Thailand
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
- The English language requirements for our courses are provided on individual course pages as minimum IELTS scores, however we accept many other tests and qualifications.
- Please visit our English language requirements page for more information.
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Undergraduate entry requirements
- Applicants from Thailand with Mathayom/Maw 6 with high grades will usually be required to do a Foundation course before commencing a Bachelor’s degree.
- Applicants with an associate degree or who have completed the first year of a Bachelor’s degree with a grade of 3.0+ may be considered for direct entry to a Bachelor’s degree at the discretion of the department.
- Applicants with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or A-levels will be considered for direct admission to our undergraduate degree programmes. IB requirements range from 28 to 33, depending on the course.
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Postgraduate entry requirements
- Successful applicants from Thailand will usually have a minimum GPA of 2.8 or 3.0 in their Bachelor’s degree from a higher education institution recognised by the Higher Education Commission of the Thai Ministry of Education. The preferred GPA may vary from one subject to another. Relevant work experience may also be considered for students whose GPAs are slightly below the preferred requirements.
- Please note that all applications are considered on an individual basis and you may be admitted to a Master's programme with a lower-level degree if you have work experience relevant to the degree applied for.
- If you do not meet these criteria, you can apply for OnCampus' Master's Foundation programme, which is available for 2- or 3-term progression onto a wide range of Master’s degrees at Birkbeck.
- Thai degree classification
- CGPA 3.80 (letter: A; alternative name: Excellent; English translation or equivalent: 1st)
- CGPA 3.30 (letter: B+; alternative name: Very good; English translation or equivalent: 2:1)
- CGPA 2.80 (letter: B/C+; alternative name: Good/fairly good; English translation or equivalent: 2:2).
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Research degrees entry requirements
- Successful applicants will usually have a Master's degree with a final GPA of at least 3.2 from a higher education institution that is recognised by the Higher Education Commission of the Thai Ministry of Education. A key consideration will be the quality of your research proposal.
- Applicants are strongly urged to contact potential supervisors within the department before submitting a research application.
Scholarships
We offer a number of scholarships specifically designed to help support international Birkbeck students during their time studying with us. View the scholarships for international students.
Life as an International Student
Contact Us
If you are from Thailand and you are interested in studying at Birkbeck, we would love to hear from you.
- Email Samantha Wang, International Marketing and Recruitment Officer for South East Asia and East Asia, if you have any questions.
Contact us in Thailand
Please get in touch with our in-country representatives if you have any queries.
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Hands on Education Consultants
- Hands On Education Consultants
- Bangkok office
- Address: 11th Floor Unit A-C, 317 Kamolsukosol Building, Silom Road, Silom, Bangrak Bangkok 10500
- Phone: 02 635 5230
- Fax: 02 635 5231
- Chiang Mai office
- Address: Unit 107 Phinyoping Mansion, 199/9 Huay Kaew Road , Suthep, Muang District, Chiang Mai 50200
- Phone: +66 (0) 81 921 9019
- Email Hands On Consultancy Chiang Mai
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ICDL
- ICDL
- Address: Alma Link Building 10th Floor, 25 Chidlom Ploenchit Road, Patumwan Bangkok 10330
- Phone: 02-650-3339
- Fax: 02-650-3989
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Intake Education
- Intake Education
- Bangkok office
- Address: 16th Floor, Regent House, 183 Rajdamri Road
- Phone: 66 (0) 2255 5157-9
- Email Intake Education Bangkok
- Chiang Mai office
- Address: 4 Soi 7 Sirimangklajan, Suthep, Muang, Chiang Mai 50200
- Phone: 66 (0) 5322 4603
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New Cambridge
- New Cambridge
- Address: 16th Floor, Vanissa Building, 29 Soi Chidlom, Ploenchit Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
- Phone: 02 252 3133
- Fax: 02 252 3134
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Professional InterEducation Co. Ltd
- Address: Unit A2, 7th Floor, Siam Tower, 989 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
- Phone: 02 658 0730
- Fax: 02 658 0731
More Information
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Financial support and scholarships
- As an international student, you will be expected to self-finance your studies, so before you apply to join a programme you should be aware of the fees that you will be required to pay and any discounts or bursaries that you may be eligible for.
- Birkbeck is committed to providing advice and support to help you finance your studies.
- We offer a number of scholarships specifically for international students. Some are offered directly by Birkbeck, others are offered in partnership with other organisations.
- You may be eligible to apply for faculty and school funding linked to your programme of study.
- Birkbeck offers flexible payment options that allow you to spread the costs of your fees across the year at no additional cost.
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Online events
- Our open events and taster sessions are a great chance to find out more about your chosen course and studying at Birkbeck, University of London.
A taster session will provide you with a more in-depth view of the University and your chosen school.
- Our open events and taster sessions are a great chance to find out more about your chosen course and studying at Birkbeck, University of London.
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Talk to a current student
- Want to find out first-hand what it's really like to study at Birkbeck? Chat to one of our student ambassadors on Unibuddy, which is a third party website - by signing up you share your data directly with them on their terms.
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Take a virtual campus tour
- Explore the campus from the comfort of your home and visit our learning facilities, social spaces and amenities.