Globalization

Exchange Program

Student Life

Exchange students are given access to the full range of services normally available to foreign students regularly enrolled at the host institution. These include adequate orientation, an appointed qualified academic advisor, and access to library, computer center, and recreational facilities.

Orientation sessions, both at their home institutions and upon arrival at the host institution, cover academic expectations, administrative and logistical details, health and safety issues, and cultural awareness.

Incoming

Incoming Students

Learn and experience a different culture and a new environment

Chula ISE welcomes incoming exchange students from our partner institutions around the world and is dedicated to ensuring that each student has a rewarding and memorable learning experience here. Chula ISE offers opportunities to exchange for a semester or academic year by paying tuition fees to their home University. As per our Exchange Program agreement, all incoming students will be exempt from paying tuition fees to Chulalongkorn University during the exchange period. This will allow them to take classes here and transfer credits back to their school.

ISE Fact Sheet

Student Exchange Program Information Sheet [Download]

Admission/Application Requirements

GPA requirement: preferable 3.0 (a copy of a transcript is required along with an application form)

Score requirement: score should not be more than 2 years old

TOEFL

Internet-based: 79

Computer-based: 213

Paper-based: 550

IELTS

Overall band: 6.0

TOEIC

Minimum requirement: 670

Language of instruction: English

Additional Information:

Nomination for each student must be completed by coordinator at partner university.
The nomination form will send directly through exchange program Coordinator’s email during the nomination period.
Nomination period starts in March for the Fall Semester and in August for the Spring Semester.

Required Documents

1. A student’s passport

2. A reference letter from academic advisor

3. An official academic transcript

4. An English proficiency score record for non-native speakers of English or letter of proof of English Proficiency from your home university.

5. Statement of Purpose

6.Nomination Letter from student’s home university

7. Colored photograph of student with a white background. Please wear white plain shirt with collar, no jewelry, no head wear or dark lens glasses, avoid smiling and showing teeth.

When to Apply

Semester Study Period Application Start Application Deadline

Fall August - December March Early April

Spring January - May August Early September

The Notification of Results

The result of application will be announced by the end of May and the end of October for the entry in the Fall semester and the Spring semester, respectively. At that time, students will receive a package for pre-arrival preparation. In addition, you will be contacted by our staff concerning any necessary topics.

Academic Information

Grading System of Chulalongkorn University

Letter Grade Numerical Grade Assessment

A 4.00 Excellent

B+ 3.50 Very good

B 3.00 Good

C+ 2.50 Fairly good

C 2.00 Fair

D+ 1.50 Poor

D 1.00 Very poor

F 0.00 Fail

Tentative Course Listing and Semester Information

Students who are interested in joining Chula ISE exchange program can review course information by following the links below. These courses are tentative and seatings are subject to availability. You may contact our office for an updated course listing prior to the intended semester. Please contact your school to get approval for course selection in advance.

Please check ISE course list at

http://www.ise.eng.chula.ac.th/current-students/bulletin-guide-book

**Please refer to the update course lists offered in each semester in the information package which sent to inbound exchange students according to notification of course registration **

VISA Process

Before arrival

A letter to obtain a visa and certificate of admission for visa application will be sent to all exchange students. They are required to apply for a non-immigrant “ED” type visa only.

After arrival

- Student visa will be valid for 90 days counting from first date of entry to Thailand.

- Inbound exchange students will receive the arrival immigration stamp on their passport. It is student responsibility to check the visa expiration date.

- One month before visa expiry date, inbound exchange students must extend their student visa in order to stay until the end of exchange program. Inbound exchange students can request for a visa extension document with International Affairs staff at ISE office.

Download Visa Request Form >>Click here

Housing Information

On Campus Accommodation

- CU i-House

Address: 268 Chulalongkorn Soi 9, Charasmuang Road, Wangmai,

Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330 Thailand

Tel: +662 217 3188, Fax: +662 217 3111

Website:https://pmcu.co.th/cu-i-house/

- Student can reserve the room at CU i-House 3 months before the arrival date at this reservation formhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeNB7VViuB78MjkANkZvLOY0FQ9UZxmVrwMvSw9YbOsfIDjQ/viewform

Remark: Please note that there is a high demand of on campus accommodation. You may be put on the waiting list. The staff at CU i-House will contact you when there is an available room. You may need to rent an off-campus apartment as an alternative accommodation during the waiting period.

Office Campus Accommodation

- There are a number of apartments available close to the university.Rents can range from 8,000 – 15,000 baht per month, depending on amenities and location. Please contact ise_exchange@chula.ac.th for more information.

Useful Information

Estimated Monthly Allowance Budget

Students may expect the cost of living each month to be approximately as follows: EUR 350, USD 400, or THB 15,000. This does NOT include accommodation. Remarks: Total expenses might vary from student to student. Please refer to theBank of Thailand’s exchange ratefor latest updates.

Places to eat

Students could easily find a variety of food from the canteens on campus and restaurants nearby. One recommended dining area is “Siam Square area.” Siam was the ancient name of Thailand so it’s somewhat ironic that this central district of Bangkok is now the trendiest and modern area of Bangkok. The Siam area is very small, yet heavily built up with shopping malls and hotels. Many popular restaurants are hidden inside – most notably Siam Paragon and Siam Discovery Shopping Malls which both have good restaurants but they are somewhat pricy. However, there are also stand-alone restaurants with reasonable price that you can find in the area of Siam Square market.

Transportation

Chula ISE is just 10-minute walk from a Skytrain (Bangkok mass Transit System, aka BTS) There are also free shuttles that run between campus and the nearest BTS station, and from CU i-House to university campus.

* Free Wi-Fi access on campus with student’s account login

* Prepaid mobile sim card : approximately 200 Baht (excluding usage charges)

Dress Code

Students who register at the undergraduate level in our exchange program are requested to wear University uniforms. For both male and female students’ uniforms, slippers are strictly prohibited. University uniforms and accessories can be purchased at the CU cooperative store, Sala Phra Kieo branch or shopping areas nearby, such as MBK, Siam Center etc. For more information on a proper uniform, please clickhere.

Do’s & Don’ts

Although Thai people are very proud of their sovereign nation and Thai culture remains strong, Thailand is becoming more influenced by Western culture. The majority of Thais are Buddhist and this greatly influences their daily life. Thai people are amongst the friendliest, most tolerant and nicest people in the world and they appreciate attempts by foreign visitors to be respectful to Thai culture and to have a go at speaking the Thai language. Chula ISE has also provided Surviving Thai class of 20 hours per semester for our exchange students.

Here is a list of do’s and don’ts so you can avoid any embarrassing situations:

· Do learn something about Thai culture before you come to Thailand.

· Don’t ever touch a Thai person on the top of the head, unless you know them very well. Because the head is considered the closest thing to Buddha or Godliness.

· Do smile, if you are friendly with people they will be friendly to you and you will be surprised at just how far this can get you.

· Don’t ever lose your temper in public. Thai people like to save face, and getting angry in public shows a lot of disrespect and will make you look like a bad guy.

· Do remove your shoes when entering a house or a Temple. When in doubt; look for the presence of other shoes at the entrance. For wheelchair users, this is not an issue. But, just make sure that you’re not going to make the floor dirty.

· Don’t do anything that might be considered disrespectful to the Royal family. Thai people love their king as he has done a lot of good for the country and its people, repercussions for being disrespectful to the Royal family will be immediate and severe.

· Do observe smart dress when entering a Temple, women should have shoulders covered and both men and women should avoid wearing scanty shorts. Remember to always take off your shoes when entering a religious building.

· Don’t ever show the soles of your feet or point at someone with your feet, if they are not an intimate acquaintance. Feet are considered unclean and this would be considered very insulting.

· Do leave a small tip at a restaurant if you have enjoyed the meal, about 10% is considered good practice.

· Don’t ever go topless, if you are a woman on the beach, people will pretend not to notice, but some may be deeply offended, especially Muslims.

· Do the Wai, this is a Thai greeting made by putting your hands together at about chest height and pointing your fingers to the sky, with a small bow of the head. If you are not familiar with it, just do the best you can. Thai people will understand.

· Don’t gamble or accept any invitations for gambling as it is illegal in Thailand.

Just be yourself, but try to be respectful of all things. And remember that you’re in a foreign country. Think about the consequences of your actions and remember that you’re the students of Chulalongkorn University so in some situations you will have to adapt.

Interesting links for our new exchange students

http://www.tourismthailand.org/

http://www.thai-language.com/

http://www.highlightthailand.com

For More Information

Our Exchange Coordinators work personally with each exchange student, both incoming and outgoing, to ensure that each has a smooth transition. The Student Exchange Office is located in the Office of International School of Engineering (Chula ISE).

Contact persons:

Email:ise_exchange @chula.ac.th

Outgoing

Outgoing Students

Outgoing Introduction

All ISE students are encouraged to participate in the Student Exchange Program.
Students can choose to study abroad for either one semester or one academic year at our partner universities
No tuition fee is charged by the partner institution, as students continue to pay their ISE tuition while they are away.
Students will be responsible for all other expenses occurred during the exchange program.
All course credits on exchange must be approved for transfer to the Chulalongkorn University’s degree requirements as appropriate.
ISE will subsidize the airfare and visa fee up to 30,000 Baht per student for exchange program and internship abroad.
Outbound Exchange Program Period

Semester Exchange Duration

1st Semester Approx. August – December

Approx. September – January

2nd Semester Approx. January – June

Approx. February – July

Eligibility & Requirements

There are two channels through which a student can apply to study abroad - Through the university with the Office of International Affairs and Global Network, Chulalongkorn University

- Through, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University

Eligibility and Requirement (Faculty Level)

- Applicants must be full time students and have successfully completed at least 2 semesters study program.

- GPAX requirement: preferable at least 2.75 and above

Eligibility and Requirement (University Level)

- Please refer to the information athttps://www.inter.chula.ac.th/exchange/outbound/

Remarks: For the Nano-Engineering Program and Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Program, the student can participate to the exchange program only when they are on the third year of study.

Procedure (Before Departure & Return)

Before Departure

After getting the acceptance letter from partner university, the student must prepare the following things before departure:

- Check the course registration process at the partner University

- Book the accommodation

- Apply for student visa to the destination country

- Book plane ticket

- Buy travel insurance that covers the exchange period

- Pay Tuition fee and Program fee to Chula via CUNEX

Remark:

- Outgoing student is not required to register courses at Chula for the exchange semester. However, students should pay tuition and Program fees as usual.

- Students must responsible for their visa application process on their own.

Before your return

Before your return, you should

Request the transcript online or ask the partner university coordinator to send a transcript directly to the ISE Office.
Register online for ISE courses.
Write the exchange report and submit the soft file to our exchange coordinator.

Course Equivalency

- Student should request the official transcript from the partner university to prepare for the grading transfer to Chulalongkorn University.

- Student must check the class schedule and register for the ISE courses according to Register’s Office course registration timeline.

- Write a report sharing experience about exchange semester at partner university and upload it into the ISE Intranet.

- Keep the boarding pass, airfare receipts and visa payment receipts for reimbursement. Please download the student travel grant for Outbound Exchange Program and Overseas Internship viaApplication form

For more informtion, please findthe Announcement Student Travel Grant for Outbound Exchange and Overseas Internship

Outbound Exchange Application Period

Semester Application Period

1st Semester Mid January – Mid February

2nd Semester Mid July – Mid August

How to Apply

Apply via Faculty Level MoU

- Submit the application form (online application via ISE Intranet)

- Student’s photo (on white background)

- Academic Transcript

- Passport

Apply via University Level MoU

- Please refer to the information athttps://www.inter.chula.ac.th/exchange/outbound/

Remarks: Students should carefully follow application instructions and submit the application and required documents to the partner university ON TIME

Selection Criteria

- Selecting students to take part in the program will consider from

GPAX 65%

Interview 35%

- The score will rank from the highest to the lowest scores students have obtained, allocated from the quota available from each partner university to the applicants.

Returning to Home University

- Students must submit the official transcript and complete the transfer requested form via ISE intranet.

- The grade received from the host university should not less than C. The transferred grade will show as S or U on Chula Transcript.

Attention

- ISE Office will nominate selected students to the Partner University of student’s choice within their deadline.

- Students are not allowed to contact the partner university unless they get an email to complete exchange student’s application from the coordinator at partner university.

- Students must complete exchange program application form at partner university by the deadline.

- Acceptance of an applicants as an exchange student is decided by the partner university overseas and their decision is deemed final.

- Please do not book a flight ticket and book the accommodation until you get the acceptance letter from partner university.

- Students who participate in exchange program must return to Chula ISE no later than the third week of January for the first semester, and August for the second semester.

Where You Can Go

Partner Universities

ISE students go on exchange to 29 partner institutions across Asia, Europe, North America.

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On Campus

Student Life

Lucas Blijdorp

INSA Toulouse

The biggest challenge was learning Thai; the most rewarding experience was meeting new people. I would love to have more meetings with Thai students.

Lim soon Ji

Nanyang Technological University

The most rewarding experiences were making friends, travelling to the places around Thailand, and volunteering in the club, “Rotaract club,” I signed up for.