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Study in Thailand from Bangladesh

Bangladeshi students can take English-taught international programmes at Thai universities. A whole bachelor's costs about THB 431,000–1,300,000 (about BDT 15.8–47.6 lakh) at the universities we compare, and Khon Kaen University's engineering programmes cost THB 65,000 a semester. Expect to need IELTS 6.0–6.5 and, for some programmes, an SAT score. You apply online for a Non-Immigrant ED visa, show at least THB 20,000 or BDT 60,000 in the bank, and you may not work while you study.

Written and reviewed by Anisuzzaman Kiron, Founder & CEO · Updated

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Thailand at a glance

Key facts about studying in Thailand for Bangladeshi students
Bachelor's tuitionAbout THB 431,000–1,300,000 for a whole international bachelor's at the universities we compare (about BDT 15.8–47.6 lakh)
Lowest semester fee on our listTHB 65,000 a semester, Khon Kaen University engineering
English testIELTS 6.0 at Payap University; IELTS Academic 6.5 for Chulalongkorn's BBA
Bank balanceAt least THB 20,000 or BDT 60,000 per person on the ED visa checklist
Student visaNon-Immigrant ED visa, applied for online through Thailand's e-Visa system; THB 2,000 for a single entry
Work while studyingNot allowed on an ED visa
IntakesChulalongkorn's first semester starts in August; MUIC starts terms in September, January and April

From each university's fee and admission pages, Thailand's government and the ED visa checklist · Last verified

Thailand at a glance

Studying in Thailand from Bangladesh in numbers

Bachelor's, whole programme
THB 431,000–1,300,000International programmes at the 5 universities we compare
Lowest semester fee on our list
THB 65,000Khon Kaen University engineering
Chulalongkorn's BBA
THB 1,028,850Four years, students admitted from 2026
Housing and food
THB 16,000–42,000A month, MUIC estimate
Bank balance
THB 20,000Or BDT 60,000 per person, ED visa checklist
Visa fee
THB 2,000Single entry; THB 5,000 for a one-year multiple entry
Stay extension
THB 1,900At Thai immigration, after the first 90 days
Work while studying
Not allowedOn a Non-Immigrant ED visa

From each university's fee page, MUIC, Thailand's government, Mahidol University and the ED visa checklist · Last verified

Why Thailand

Why do Bangladeshi students choose to study in Thailand?

Thai universities run English-taught international programmes, and fees outside Bangkok can be modest: Khon Kaen University charges THB 65,000 a semester for engineering. The trade-off is that you may not work on a student visa, so you fund your whole stay from home.

University campus in Thailand

  • THB 65,000 a semester

    Lower fees outside Bangkok

    Khon Kaen University's engineering programmes cost THB 65,000 a semester and Payap University's bachelor's start at THB 431,050 in total; compare all five on our Thailand universities page.

  • English-taught

    International programmes

    Chulalongkorn, MUIC, Thammasat, Khon Kaen and Payap run international programmes taught in English, with their own entry tests.

  • Three start dates

    Terms at MUIC

    MUIC teaches in trimesters, with classes starting in September, January and April; Chulalongkorn's first semester starts in August.

  • Bangladesh included

    Government scholarships

    Thailand's international cooperation agency, TICA, has expanded its bilateral postgraduate scholarships to Bangladesh.

Sources: Khon Kaen University: international programme fees · Payap University: tuition and fees · MUIC: application periods · Chulalongkorn BBA: international admission · TICA: long-term scholarships · Kasetsart University International: visa information. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.

Requirements

What are the requirements to study in Thailand from Bangladesh?

For a bachelor's you need HSC or another grade 12 qualification and an English score: IELTS 6.0 at Payap University, IELTS Academic 6.5 for Chulalongkorn's BBA. Some programmes also ask for an SAT or similar maths result. For a master's you need a recognised bachelor's degree.

Bachelor's in Thailand after HSC

  • School qualification: a grade 12 diploma or equivalent at Payap; Chulalongkorn's BBA asks foreign applicants for a high school equivalence certificate.
  • English: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 61 at Payap; IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 79 for Chulalongkorn's BBA.
  • Aptitude test: Chulalongkorn's BBA asks for SAT 1270 or CU-AAT 1200; Thammasat's engineering programmes ask for an SAT, ACT, A-Level or similar maths and physics result.
  • Lower English score: Payap places you in its Intensive English Program first.

Master's in Thailand after a bachelor's

  • Degree: a recognised bachelor's degree; each programme sets its own minimum grades.
  • English: each programme sets its own IELTS or TOEFL score; your counsellor checks the programme page.
  • Fee examples: THB 137,700 a semester for Chulalongkorn's MSc Psychological Sciences; THB 221,000–353,700 in total at Payap.
  • Scholarships: TICA's bilateral postgraduate scholarships now include Bangladesh.

Which documents do I need for Thailand?

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months (18 months for a one-year visa)
  • Two photos, 3.5 × 4.5 cm
  • Acceptance letter from the university
  • Last educational certificate attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Bank solvency letter and 6 months of statements
  • Sponsor letter with the sponsor's bank statement
  • IELTS or TOEFL result for the university
  • Air ticket or travel itinerary
  • Certified translations of Bangla documents, notarised

Sources: Payap University: admission requirements · Chulalongkorn BBA: international admission 2027 · Thammasat engineering: qualification requirements · Chulalongkorn: MSc Psychological Sciences fees · TICA: long-term scholarships · ED visa checklist (VFS Global). Last verified 11 Nov 2026.

Costs

How much does it cost to study in Thailand from Bangladesh?

A whole international bachelor's costs about THB 431,000–1,300,000 at the universities we compare (about BDT 15.8–47.6 lakh); semester fees start at THB 65,000 at Khon Kaen. MUIC puts housing at THB 7,000–30,000 and food at THB 9,000–12,000 a month.

What do Thai universities charge international students?

Published fees for international programmes at Thai universities
UniversityFeeNote
Khon Kaen UniversityTHB 65,000 a semesterAbout BDT 2.4 lakhEngineering, students from outside the Mekong sub-region; THB 520,000 for eight semesters plus a THB 10,000 enrolment fee.
Thammasat UniversityAbout THB 90,000 a semesterAbout BDT 3.3 lakhTEPE engineering, estimate; about THB 720,000 for four years.
Chulalongkorn University, BBATHB 117,600 a semesterAbout BDT 4.3 lakhYears 2–4; THB 1,028,850 for four years, students admitted from 2026.
Chulalongkorn University, master'sTHB 137,700 a semesterAbout BDT 5.0 lakhMSc Psychological Sciences, non-Thai students.
Payap University, master'sTHB 221,000–353,700 in totalAbout BDT 8.1–13.0 lakhWhole programme; MSc AI and Business THB 305,900.
Payap University, bachelor'sTHB 431,050–668,550 in totalAbout BDT 15.8–24.5 lakhWhole programme, 2027 estimates; THB 1,600 application fee.
MUIC (Mahidol)About THB 1,200,000 in totalAbout BDT 43.9 lakhFour-year bachelor's, non-residents; over THB 1,300,000 for media and design.

What does it cost to live in Thailand?

Living costs published by MUIC
ItemAmountSource
HousingTHB 7,000–30,000 a monthAbout BDT 25,600–1.1 lakhMUIC budgeting guide.
FoodTHB 9,000–12,000 a monthAbout BDT 33,000–44,000MUIC budgeting guide.
Housing and food togetherTHB 16,000–42,000 a monthAbout BDT 58,600–1.5 lakhSum of the two MUIC ranges.

What other costs should you plan for?

Other costs of studying in Thailand for Bangladeshi students
CostAmountSet by
Visa feeTHB 2,000 single entryTHB 5,000 for a one-year multiple entryThailand's government; the Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka publishes its current fee schedule
Bank balance to showTHB 20,000 or BDT 60,000Per personED visa checklist
Stay extensionTHB 1,900Thai immigration, after the first 90 days (Mahidol University figures)
Re-entry permitTHB 1,000 singleTHB 3,800 multipleThai immigration, if you leave and come back during your studies
Health insuranceConfirmed in counsellingDepends on the university
Attestation and translationConfirmed in counsellingMinistry of Foreign Affairs attestation; certified translations of Bangla documents
Air ticket, Dhaka to ThailandConfirmed in counsellingAirline; depends on the date and route

Estimates for planning only. BDT amounts are approximate, at about BDT 3.66 per Thai baht (Wise mid-market rate, 11 Nov 2026), and change with the exchange rate.

Get your exact Thailand cost. Your total depends on your university, programme, city, housing and flights. A Sunrise counsellor works it out with you in a free face-to-face consultation in Banani or Sylhet. Compare Thailand with other countries in our study abroad cost guide.

Official figures: Khon Kaen · Thammasat · Chulalongkorn BBA · Chulalongkorn MSc · Payap · MUIC · Thailand's government: visa fees · Royal Thai Embassy Dhaka: consular fees · ED visa checklist · Mahidol University: visa and immigration. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.

When to apply

When should you apply to study in Thailand, and how?

Thai universities open their rounds early: Thammasat's first 2027 round runs 1 October–15 November 2026, and Chulalongkorn's BBA opens on 5 January 2027. Chulalongkorn's first semester starts in August; MUIC also starts terms in January and April.

Next application windows at Thai universities
UniversityNext windowDetails
Thammasat University (engineering)1 Oct–15 Nov 2026Inter Portfolio 1, with a scholarship exam on 12 Dec 2026; Inter Portfolio 2 runs 8 Feb–26 Mar 2027 and the International Program round 20–30 May 2027.
Chulalongkorn University (BBA)5 Jan–19 Feb 2027Round 1 for 2027 entry; round 2 runs 1 Apr–7 May 2027. Foundation studies in June–July, first semester from August.
MUIC (Mahidol)1 Dec 2026–8 Jan 2027Overseas applicants, for classes from 19 Apr 2027; the September 2026 intake window was 2–30 Jun 2026.

How do you apply to study in Thailand from Bangladesh, step by step?

  1. Shortlist universities and programmes

    Check the fee, the entry test and the round dates on our universities page.

    Early

  2. Take IELTS and, if asked, the SAT

    Chulalongkorn's BBA accepts SAT or CU-AAT scores up to two years old.

    Before the round opens

  3. Apply in the university's round

    Send your results, test scores and passport; some rounds include an interview.

    In the round

  4. Confirm your place

    Pay the confirmation fee, for example THB 50,000 for Chulalongkorn's BBA, deducted from the first semester's fee.

    After the offer

  5. Apply for the ED visa online

    Upload your file on Thailand's e-Visa system and pay as the Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka explains.

    Once you have the acceptance letter

  6. Extend your stay in Thailand

    You get 90 days on entry; extend at immigration (THB 1,900) and report your address every 90 days.

    Within 90 days of arrival

Sources: Thammasat engineering: application rounds 2027 · Chulalongkorn BBA: international admission 2027 · MUIC: application periods · Chulalongkorn BBA: fees · Royal Thai Embassy Dhaka: e-Visa payment · Mahidol University: visa and immigration. Timing labels: Sunrise advice. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.

Scholarships

Can Bangladeshi students get scholarships in Thailand?

Some. TICA's bilateral postgraduate scholarships now include Bangladesh, and Thammasat runs a scholarship round for its engineering programmes. Plan your budget without counting on one.

Bangladesh included

TICA bilateral scholarships

Thailand's international cooperation agency has expanded its bilateral postgraduate scholarships to Bangladesh and Bhutan; it also runs the Thailand International Postgraduate Programme for developing countries.

12 Dec 2026

Thammasat scholarship round

Thammasat's Inter Portfolio 1 round for engineering, open 1 October–15 November 2026, includes a scholarship written exam.

University awards

Other universities

Each university publishes its own awards for international students; we check which ones a Bangladeshi student can get.

Sources: TICA: long-term scholarships · Thammasat engineering: application rounds 2027. Conditions change each year; check them before you apply. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.

Popular subjects

What can you study in Thailand, and where?

These subjects are taught in English at the universities on our list. Each example shows a published fee; check whether it is for a semester or the whole programme.

Popular subjects in Thailand and where to study them
SubjectWhere (examples)Fee example
Business administrationChulalongkorn, MUIC, PayapChulalongkorn BBA THB 1,028,850 for four years
EngineeringThammasat, Khon KaenKhon Kaen THB 65,000 a semester
Computer science and ITMUIC, PayapPayap IT THB 668,550 in total
Psychology (master's)ChulalongkornTHB 137,700 a semester
Media and communicationMUICOver THB 1,300,000 in total
International relationsMUICAbout THB 1,200,000 in total
Hospitality managementPayapPayap bachelor's THB 431,050–668,550 in total
AI and business (master's)PayapTHB 305,900 in total

Subjects and fees from each university's fee page; check the exact programme, entry test and round with your counsellor. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.

Universities

Which universities in Thailand can you apply to?

Sunrise Study Abroad helps Bangladeshi students apply to universities in Thailand. Our list compares 5 universities: four public and one private, three in or near Bangkok and two in the north and north-east.

  • Chulalongkorn University logoChulalongkorn University
  • Mahidol University International College (MUIC) logoMahidol University International College (MUIC)
  • Thammasat University logoThammasat University
  • Khon Kaen University logoKhon Kaen University
  • Payap University logoPayap University

Bangkok and nearby

Other regions

Costs and rules for all 5 universities Compare other destinations

Fees and rules from each university's fee page. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.

Student visa

How do you get a Thai student visa from Bangladesh?

You apply for a Non-Immigrant ED (education) visa online through Thailand's e-Visa system, with the university's acceptance letter and bank evidence of at least THB 20,000 or BDT 60,000 per person. Thailand's government lists the fee at THB 2,000 for a single entry.

What does the visa application need?

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months (18 months for a one-year visa)
  • Acceptance letter from the Thai university
  • Bank solvency letter and 6 months of statements: THB 20,000 or BDT 60,000 per person
  • Sponsor letter with the sponsor's bank statement
  • Last educational certificate attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Air ticket or itinerary, and certified translations of Bangla documents

Fees, timing and what comes next

Fee: THB 2,000 for a single entry or THB 5,000 for a one-year multiple entry; pay as the Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka explains for e-Visas.

In Thailand: 90 days on entry, then extend at immigration for THB 1,900 and report your address every 90 days.

Work: not allowed on an ED visa.

Full Thailand student visa guide

Sources: ED visa checklist (VFS Global) · Thai e-Visa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) · Royal Thai Embassy Dhaka: e-Visa payment · Thailand's government: visa fees · Mahidol University: visa and immigration · Kasetsart University International: visa information. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.

Work rules

Can you work in Thailand while you study?

No. Students holding a Non-Immigrant ED visa are not allowed to work in Thailand, so budget for tuition and living costs from home.

Work and stay rules for international students in Thailand
TopicRuleDetails
While you studyNot allowedKasetsart University's international office: students holding a Non-Immigrant ED visa are not allowed to work in Thailand.
Your stay90 days, then extendExtend at immigration for THB 1,900, up to one year from entry; overstaying costs THB 500 a day, up to THB 20,000.
Address reportsEvery 90 daysReport your address to immigration; a late report costs THB 2,000.
After graduationA different visaTo work, you need an employer and a different visa; your counsellor checks the current rules.

Sources: Kasetsart University International: visa information · Mahidol University: visa and immigration. After graduation: Sunrise advice. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.

Before you apply

What do our Thailand counsellors check before you apply?

These are the six things a Sunrise counsellor checks in your free consultation, before you pay any application fee. Each one can stop a Thai application from Bangladesh.

Anisuzzaman Kiron, Founder and CEO of Sunrise Study Abroad

Anisuzzaman Kiron

Founder & CEO of Sunrise Study Abroad, 14+ years in international education. Go through these six points with a Sunrise counsellor in your free consultation.

  1. Your entry route

    Your HSC results, the high school equivalence certificate some universities ask for, and whether you need an SAT score.

  2. Your English score

    IELTS 6.0 at Payap and IELTS Academic 6.5 for Chulalongkorn's BBA, or an English course first.

  3. Your money

    Tuition and living costs for the whole stay, since you may not work on an ED visa.

  4. Your documents

    A Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation of your last certificate and bank evidence of THB 20,000 or BDT 60,000.

  5. Your timing

    Round dates such as Thammasat's 1 October–15 November 2026 and Chulalongkorn's 5 January–19 February 2027.

  6. After you land

    The THB 1,900 stay extension, the 90-day address reports and health insurance.

Not sure where you stand? Send your SSC, HSC or bachelor's results and English score to a counsellor on WhatsApp 01611878274, or book a free consultation at our Banani or Sylhet office.

FAQ

Questions about studying in Thailand from Bangladesh

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How much does it cost to study in Thailand from Bangladesh?

A whole international bachelor's costs about THB 431,000–1,300,000 at the universities we compare (about BDT 15.8–47.6 lakh). MUIC puts housing at THB 7,000–30,000 and food at THB 9,000–12,000 a month.

Which is the cheapest university in Thailand for Bangladeshi students?

On our list, Khon Kaen University's engineering programmes cost THB 65,000 a semester for students from outside the Mekong sub-region, and Payap University's bachelor's start at THB 431,050 for the whole programme (2027 estimate).

Can I study in Thailand after HSC?

Yes. Payap University accepts a grade 12 diploma or equivalent, and Chulalongkorn's BBA accepts foreign high school diplomas with a high school equivalence certificate plus an SAT or CU-AAT score.

Is IELTS required to study in Thailand?

Usually. Payap asks for IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 61, and Chulalongkorn's BBA for IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 79. Payap places students with a lower score in its Intensive English Program first.

How much bank balance do I need for a Thai student visa?

The ED visa checklist asks for a bank solvency letter and six months of statements showing at least THB 20,000 or BDT 60,000 per person, plus a sponsor letter.

How do I apply for a Thai student visa from Bangladesh?

Online, through Thailand's e-Visa system at thaievisa.go.th, with the university's acceptance letter, bank evidence and your attested certificate. The Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka explains how to pay.

What is the Thai student visa fee?

Thailand's government lists the Non-Immigrant visa at THB 2,000 for a single entry and THB 5,000 for a one-year multiple entry. Extending your stay in Thailand costs THB 1,900.

Can I work while studying in Thailand?

No. Students holding a Non-Immigrant ED visa are not allowed to work in Thailand, Kasetsart University's international office says.

When is the intake in Thailand?

Chulalongkorn's first semester starts in August, after foundation studies in June and July. MUIC teaches in trimesters, with classes starting in September, January and April.

Are there scholarships in Thailand for Bangladeshi students?

Some. TICA's bilateral postgraduate scholarships have expanded to Bangladesh, and Thammasat's first engineering round for 2027 includes a scholarship exam on 12 December 2026.

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