Bachelor’s Degree

Admission Requirement

There are two different types of entry requirements for our international undergraduate programs:

Academic qualifications
English proficiency qualifications

1. Academic qualifications

The required academic qualification is completion of high school / upper secondary school (or equivalent), which is generally obtained after 12 years of education. Accepted qualifications include:

IGCSE / GCSE / GCE O-levels Certificate with no less than C grade
IGCSE / GCSE / GCE A-levels Certificate with no less than 3 subjects
Test of General Educational Development (GED) with minimum 145 points in all 4 subjects, along with the high school equivalency diploma.
IB certificate with minimum 5 subjects with a minimum score of 4.
IB Diploma with minimum 24 points
Mathayom 6 with graduation certificate and graduation diploma.
Students who hold a different qualification are recommended to contact the university to check their eligibility.

Students who hold a different qualification are recommended to contact the university to check their eligibility.

2. English proficiency qualifications. Either of following test results are accepted

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL (IBT) 78

Students who are not yet ready to follow an international academic program will be placed in the Stamford English Program before commencing their actual degree program.

Application Methods

Online application (recommended for international students). Required documents can be attached to the form directly.
Email – The application forms can also be downloaded and filled in either in PDF or by printing, filling in the form by hand and scanning it. The application form can then be e-mailed to the domestic/international admission department*, along with all required documents. Download application here.
Postal mail – The same application form can also be filled in and sent to domestic/international admissions, along with all required documents, at:
“Stamford International University, 16 Motorway Road (km 2), Prawet, Bangkok 10250, Thailand”.
Fax – (+66)-2-769-4099 (Only available upon request. Please contact the intended recipient before sending).

Thai

Applicants must submit all required documents along with a completely filled out Application Form. The application form can be printed out and sent by postal mail or a copy of the same can be submitted through e-mail. You may also utilize our Online Application Form.
The Office of Admissions will review all submitted documents and check for their authenticity.
Once step 2 has been completed successfully, applicants will be issued a Letter of Conditional Acceptance and a Fees Structure document.
Upon receipt of these documents applicants will be required to make the necessary payments either in person at the Rama IX (Bangkok) Campus or via bank wire transfer to the University’s Bank account.
Following payment (only for those made via transfer), applicants are requested to fax or scan-and-email a copy of the bank transfer slip to the “Office of Admissions” with the student’s name clearly written above it. For Thai nationals, once payment has been made Acceptance into the University is considered complete.
Contact *Thai/domestic admissions: admissons@stamford.edu

International

Applicants must submit all required documents along with a completely filled out application form. Before applying, please study the admissions requirements section carefully and note that all documents in foreign languages has to be submitted along with certified English translations.
Successful candidates will be issued a Letter of Conditional Acceptance from the International Admissions Department, along with a tuition fee invoice.
Applicants can accept their admission offer by paying the tuition fees, as per the details of the issued invoice. For more information, please visit Payment Methods.
Once the university has received the tuition fee payment, students are eligible for services such as visa sponsorship, accommodation assistance and arrival support.
Overseas applicants will receive a Letter of Acceptance, which can be used to apply for a student visa at a Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate, and further information about the arrival procedure and new student orientation.
Students who have not submitted any English Proficiency Certificate (IELTS / TOEFL) or been assigned an English level, must appear for the STIU English Test prior to the new student orientation.

For more information, please contact International Admissions: international@stamford.edu

Criteria

The credit transfer guidelines and criteria are as follows:
Credits must be transferred only once, at the time of admission. Requests for transfer of credits after the admission period will not be accepted.
Three quarters (75%) of the course content has to be equivalent to that specified in Stamford’s curriculum.
Only courses with an earned grade “C” or higher will be accepted as transferred credit.
The maximum number of transferable credits is 108 provided all requirements are met.
Each credit transferred must have had 15 classroom hours or equivalent, which is 45 hours for one course.
Submission of course curriculum along with official transcripts is required to process a transfer.

Documents required:

A filled undergraduate application form
High school academic records (please see Admission Requirements for specifications)
Official university transcripts including all courses requested to be transferred
Course descriptions of courses requested to be transferred
Copy of passport or citizen ID + house registration (Thai nationals)
IELTS/TOEFL (meriting but not required)
Three recent passport-sized photographs (taken within last 3 months)

Cash

Cash payments are accepted only at the university finance department (on campus) and only in Thai Baht.
NOTE: Exchange of foreign currencies is not done at the university and if an international student wishes to avail this mode of payment, any foreign currency he/she is carrying for this purpose must be converted to Thai Baht at any of the numerous currency exchange services spread across the city.

ATM Transfer

Stamford also accepts payments made through direct transfers (in Thai Baht) from a local ATM. This facility is available to residents of Thailand. ATM transfers should be directed to the following account:
Account Name: Stamford International University
Account No.: 135-3-09777-5
Bank Name: Bangkok Bank

REMARK: Existing students are required to contact the finance department before initiating payment. Prospective students should contact the admission team for payment instructions.

Cashier Check

Cashier Checks are accepted from Thai students only and the checks should be drawn in the name of “Stamford International University”. We do not accept personal checks.

Bank Draft

Payments through Bank Drafts are also accepted. Similar to bank checks, they should be drawn in the name of “Stamford International University”.
For Thai students, the amount should be in Thai Baht whereas international students must submit a dollar draft i.e. a draft with the tuition amount converted to US Dollars.
WARNING: Be aware that an international bank draft may take a minimum of 30-45 days to clear. An international student availing this method should deposit the draft with the university at least a month prior to the commencement of a semester – otherwise the payment might not clear in time for the beginning of the semester.

Bank Wire Transfer

This is the quickest and most secure method of payment for both Thai and international students. Your bank may require an official invoice for their records. Invoices are usually mailed out to each student well in advance of the commencement of a semester. If for some unforeseen reason you never received your copy, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. A fresh copy will be dispatched immediately. Wire transfers are to be sent to:
Account Name: Stamford International University
Account No.: 135-3-09777-5
Bank Name: Bangkok Bank Public Company Ltd
Branch: Klongtan Branch
Bank Address: 9/12-14 UM Tower 1st Floor, Ramkamheang Road,Suanluang, Bangkok 10250, THAILAND
Swift Address: BKKBTHBK
You are requested to fax / email us a copy of the Wire transfer Receipt (clearly indicating the name of the student) following the transfer. You will still need to produce the original receipt during registration.
NOTE: Wire transfer is not for existing students. Please contact the finance department for payment options.

Credit Card

Payments through credit cards are also accepted at the university finance department (on campus). Students can make payments through credit cards without paying the credit card transaction fees.
Installment payments are available. Please contact the finance department for more information.

Students must notify the university in writing before the beginning of the semester in order to be eligible for a refund. Refund may include only tuition and education fees but exclude deposit. Bank and certain processing fees will be deducted from the refund. If, due to some unforeseen reason, a student is unable to attend a particular semester, he/she is requested to notify the university immediately in order to carry forward the deposited sum as payment for a future semester. If due to any reason an international applicant is denied a visa to Thailand, the full amount paid will be returned minus 7,500 Baht processing charges. Any eligible refund will be considered forfeited if students do not notify us within 2 years from the eligible date.

Master’s Degree

Admission Requirement

In order to be admitted to one of our graduate programs, students must have completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with a GPA of minimum 2.5/4.0 (or equivalent).

Eligible applicants also need to complete an entrance exam and sit for an admission interview, in order to be accepted to a Master’s degree program. Foundation courses may be required for students who do not pass the required sections.