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For a definition of what "Recognized Higher Education Institution" means in Thailand:
Public and private universities/colleges established under jurisdiction of the Commission on Higher Education (CHE), Ministry of Education, Thailand, and given full authority to provide education at tertiary level and grant degrees, diplomas and other credentials.
1. Higher education institutions recognized by competent authorities:
- Directory of Thai higher education institutions
Higher education institutions in Thailand comprise public and private universities, institutions, colleges, and community colleges. At present, there are 146 higher education institutions and community colleges under the jurisdiction of the Commission on Higher Education (CHE), Ministry of Education.
2. Higher education programmes recognized by competent authorities
- Higher Education Programmes delivered in Thai higher education institutions
Currently, there are about 9,300 study programmes ranging from lower than Bachelor degree to Doctoral degree programmes delivered in both public and private universities/colleges under jurisdiction of the Commission on Higher Education, Ministry of Education. - Search for programmes offered by Thai universities (Thai)
3. Information for students planning to study in the country
- Admission System/ Central University Admissions System (CUAS) (Thai)
The Central University Admissions System was launched in academic year 2006 to replace the national entrance examination which had been operated for more than four decades. It has been based on the principle to enable each individual student to study in the program of one liking. - National Institute of Education Testing Service (Thai)
4. Information on higher education system
- Description of the education system
Higher Education Provision
Higher education is provided in universities, institutions and colleges. Higher education credentials consist of associate degree, bachelor degree, graduate diploma, master degree, higher graduate diploma and doctoral degree.
เฉลิมพระเกียรติพระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัว เนื่องโอกาส พระราชพิธีมหามงคลเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษา ๗ รอบ ๕ ธันวาคม ๒๕๕๔ (Thai) - Competent bodies
Commission on Higher Education
The Commission on Higher Education (CHE), Ministry of Education is responsible for Thailand’s higher education at both undergraduate and graduate levels. CHE has mandate and authority to manage and promote higher education. - Ministries/departments responsible for education
Ministry of Education
With regard to education administration, all three education administration agencies which are Ministry of Education, Ministry of University Affairs and the National Education Commission had been amalgamated into one ministry called ‘the Ministry of Education’ in July 2003. - Quality assurance mechanisms
Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment
Bureau of Standards and Evaluation, Commission on Higher Education (Thai)
5. Information on foreign credential assessment and recognition
- Description (procedures)
International Recognition of Foreign Certificates, Diplomas or Degrees (Thai)
Recognition of foreign certificates and diplomas must comply with conditions set by the Commission on Higher Education. The basic conditions used are based on duration of formal study at primary and secondary levels prior to attending the degree courses, basic knowledge, number of cumulative credits, education system, and grading and graduation system. - Competent bodies
Bureau of Standards and Evaluation, Commission on Higher Education (Thai)
It formulates policies and standards on higher education, sets up systems for academic accreditation and certification of higher education standards including suggested guidelines for equivalence of degrees and learning performance.
6. Information on financial assistance opportunities
- For national students planning to study abroad
The Office of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) (Thai)
The Royal Golden jubilee Ph.D. Program, Thailand Research Fund (TRF)
National Science and Technology Development Agency (Thai) - For international students planning to study in the country
Study in Thailand - Scholarships
DUO-Thailand Fellowship Programme
DUO-Thailand Fellowship Programme aims to promote exchange of students and faculties between Thailand and ASEM member states in Europe.
TICA Fellowships
Thailand International Development Cooperation Agency (TICA), Ministry of Foreign Affairs administers Thai international development cooperation projects including the award of more than 1,500 fellowships per year to developing countries.
7. Cross-border higher education
- Office of the Higher Education Commission
Foreign providers are allowed to establish higher education institutions in Thailand, provided that they comply with the Private Higher Education Institution Act 2003, and revision 2007. At present, there are three foreign higher education institutions provide education in Thailand namely Webster University of Thailand, Stamford international University and St. Theresa International College.
8. National information centre
- Commission on Higher Education
The Commission on Higher Education (CHE), Ministry of Education collates and analyses higher education data for decision making and policy formation, and disseminate the published information to public and private higher education institutions and related agencies annually.
เฉลิมพระเกียรติพระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัว เนื่องโอกาส พระราชพิธีมหามงคลเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษา ๗ รอบ ๕ ธันวาคม ๒๕๕๔ (Thai)
9. Other information sources
10. Definitions of key terms
- Public autonomous university
Public autonomous universities are empowered to govern their own overall administration including personnel, financing, academic, and others upon approval of the university council. They receive regular budget allocation from the government.