INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

INBOUND PROGRAMS

Incoming exchange students engage in studies at KKUIC for a fixed period of time, from one semester up to one academic year. They have a choice to enroll up to 6 courses (270 hours) in each semester from 7 undergraduate study programs, 2 graduate study programs and 1 special language program. Our programs include:

Moreover, exchange students are encouraged to take the Thai Language course to broaden their understanding of Thailand and its people.

Students from our partner universities and around the world can apply to study at KKUIC for a semester or a year. As per our Exchange Program agreement, you will be exempt from paying tuition fees to KKUIC during the exchange period. This will allow you to take classes here and transfer credits back to your
school.

When to apply

Semester	Study Period	Application Deadline
First semester	28 Aug. 2023 - 5 Jan. 2024	31 May 2023*
Second semester	5 Feb. 2024 - 11 Jun. 2024	31 October 2023*

*The deadline allows for the student VISA application procedure, which takes 2-3 months, depending on the Royal Thai Embassy/Consular Office in your country.

Eligibility

KKUIC accepts the applications of students from our partner universities and around the world.
Non-native English speaking applicants should submit a copy of English proficiency test results *(See Note), or a language certificate from your home university, or be recommended by your home-university academic advisors.
Applicants who do not meet the above qualifications will be considered with the discretion of KKUIC administrative committee on a case by case basis.

NOTE: Applicants can submit a copy of one of the following English proficiency test results below:

TOEFL (iBT) ≥ 61
TOEFL (CBT) ≥ 173
TOEFL (PBT) ≥ 500
IELTS (overall band score) ≥ 5.0

Required documents

Please upload a scanned version (.pdf/.jpg/.png) of the required documents below into the KKUIC application system:

A photo with neither hat nor sunglasses that was taken no longer than 6 months.
A copy of passport
A recommendation letter
A copy of name change certificate (if any)
A copy of transcript
A copy of English proficiency test result (TOEFL or IELTS)
A certificate of student status (issued by the home university’s registrar office)
Bank statement (for non-MOU applicants)

Fees (per semester)

The fees for an inbound program (1 semester)

The approximately fees for an inbound program (1 semester)

Tuition fee	4,000 THB/credit; at least 12 credits
	**For Communication Arts major, the rate is 4,500 per credit

Approximate Cost of Living (per semester)

The approximate cost of living in Khon Kaen (1 semester)

Item	Estimated Cost (USD)
Rent	On campus: $300 per semester (4 months), utilities included. Off-campus: $150 – $250 per month, utilities not included
Utility	$30 – $60 per month
Food	$150 – $250 per month
Transportation	$30 – $60 per month
Internet plan	$20 per month (50Mbps)
Approximate total: $280-640

Admission process

Step 1: Submit an application

Complete the Incoming Exchange Application Form and submit to Mr. Parin Tanachotipon (E-mail: chonra@kku.ac.th ). The application deadline for the KKUIC Inbound Program

Step 2: IC consideration process

The KKUIC consideration process will take around 3 weeks approximately.

Step 3: Prepare for VISA application and acceptance letter

Please apply for the inbound program 3 months in advance before the semester starts. The student VISA application duration and procedure depend on the Royal Thai Embassy/Consular Office in your country.

Step 4: The semester starts

The 1st semester of the academic year 2022 will start on 27 June 2022.

Contact person:

NAME : CHONBODEE RACHMANEE

POSITION : ENGLISH TUTOR OF PREP CENTER

E-MAIL: chonra@kku.ac.th

“As a Thai student, it’s really incredible. We’ve a chance to bond to another cultures. You’ll enjoy the company with your international friends. Moreover, lecturers and students in KKUIC are really out going and helpful; they won’t hesitate to give you a hand.”

“For me, I really appreciate the curriculum of an international affairs. As a student here, I learn so much about international community, politics, and economics. It helps us to prepare for our future career, whether politic or non-politic field. Besides, professors teach us how to use critical thinking and knowledge in our study.”

Studying Marketing program at KKUIC supports me to understand how to be a good marketer in the future. The curriculum is also very helpful in terms of knowledge and skills for both studying and working.

Ic will be more wonderful because of you.

Studying Tourism Management at KKUIC taught me about people, teamwork, problem solving skills, and service mind. I can use all of these skills to become successful in my future career.

I have been impressed with KKUIC since the first time I had the opportunity to attend the Open house. It was an experience that reinforces me even more confident that I will choose KKUIC and I am still proud of my decision on that day.