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Universities in Thailand for Bangladeshi students

Sunrise Study Abroad helps Bangladeshi students apply to universities in Thailand. This page compares 5 universities, using each one's own fee page. An international bachelor's costs about THB 431,000–1,300,000 for the whole programme (about BDT 15.8–47.6 lakh), and Chulalongkorn's MSc Psychological Sciences costs THB 137,700 a semester. You apply for a Non-Immigrant ED visa online through Thailand's e-Visa system; students on an ED visa may not work.

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

Thai universities at a glance

Key facts about the universities in Thailand on this page
Universities on this page5 universities: 4 public and 1 private; 3 in or near Bangkok
Bachelor's tuitionAbout THB 431,000–1,300,000 for a whole international bachelor's (about BDT 15.8–47.6 lakh)
Master's exampleTHB 137,700 a semester at Chulalongkorn; Payap master's from THB 221,000 in total
Student visaNon-Immigrant ED visa through Thailand's e-Visa system; THB 2,000 for a single entry
Bank balanceAt least THB 20,000 or BDT 60,000 per person on the ED visa checklist
Work while studyingNot allowed on an ED visa
Stay90 days on entry, then extended at immigration for THB 1,900

From each university's fee page, Thailand's government and the Thai e-Visa service · Last verified

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Which university in Thailand fits your budget?

Thai universities quote fees in different ways: for the whole programme, a semester or a year. We show what each fee page gives, so compare like with like. THB 100,000 is about BDT 3.7 lakh.

5 universities in Thailand compared for Bangladeshi students
UniversityCityTuitionAreaNote
Bangkok and nearby · 3
Chulalongkorn UniversityBangkokTHB 1,028,850 for 4 yearsBBA, admitted from 2026BangkokNo separate foreign rate on the BBA page
Mahidol University International College (MUIC)Salaya, Nakhon PathomAbout THB 1,200,000Four-year bachelor's, non-residentsBangkok areaMedia programmes cost more
Thammasat UniversityRangsit, Pathum ThaniAbout THB 90,000 a semesterEngineering, estimateBangkok areaFee normally fixed at the first-year level
Other regions · 2
Khon Kaen UniversityKhon KaenTHB 65,000 a semesterEngineering, outside the Mekong sub-regionNorth-eastLowest semester fee on this page
Payap UniversityChiang MaiTHB 431,050–668,550 in totalBachelor's, 2027 estimatesNorthPrivate; master's from THB 221,000

From each university's fee page · Last verified

Fees change and differ by programme; your acceptance letter shows the fee that applies to you. 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.

Lowest fees

Which are the cheapest universities in Thailand for Bangladeshi students?

Khon Kaen University's international engineering programmes (THB 65,000 a semester, about BDT 2.4 lakh) and Payap University's bachelor's (from THB 431,050 for the whole programme) cost least among the universities on this page. Bangkok's best-known universities cost more: Chulalongkorn's BBA is THB 1,028,850 for four years.

Lowest published fees among the universities on this page
UniversityCityFeeWhat it covers
Khon Kaen UniversityKhon KaenTHB 65,000 a semesterEngineering, students from outside the Mekong sub-region
Thammasat UniversityRangsitAbout THB 90,000 a semesterEngineering (TEPE), estimate
Chulalongkorn UniversityBangkokTHB 117,600 a semesterBBA, years 2–4, admitted from 2026
Chulalongkorn UniversityBangkokTHB 137,700 a semesterMSc Psychological Sciences, non-Thai students
Payap UniversityChiang MaiTHB 221,000 in totalCheapest master's on its list, 2027 estimate
Payap UniversityChiang MaiTHB 431,050 in totalCheapest bachelor's on its list, 2027 estimate

Can you work to cover your costs?

No. Kasetsart University's international office says students holding a Non-Immigrant ED visa are not allowed to work in Thailand, so plan to cover tuition and living costs from home.

From Kasetsart University International: visa information and each university's fee page · Last verified

All 5 universities

Universities in Thailand for Bangladeshi students, by region

Filter by region or typical tuition a year, or search a name. Every card shows the published fee and a link to the university's own fee page. Four are public and Payap is private.

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Typical tuition a year
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Bangkok and nearby 3 universities · Chulalongkorn, Mahidol (MUIC) and Thammasat

Chulalongkorn University

Public university in Bangkok

BangkokPublic universityOver THB 250,000 a year
BBA international programme (from 2026)
THB 1,028,850 for 4 yearsAbout BDT 37.7 lakh; THB 117,600 a semester in years 2–4, plus a THB 41,400 preparation course
Master's example
THB 137,700 a semesterMSc Psychological Sciences, non-Thai students
Enrolment confirmation
THB 50,000Paid first and deducted from the first semester's fee
Popular courses
Business Administration, Psychological Sciences

From the university's fee page · Last verified

Mahidol University International College (MUIC)

International college of Mahidol University

Salaya, Nakhon PathomBangkok areaPublic universityOver THB 250,000 a year
Bachelor's, whole programme
About THB 1,200,000Non-residents, four years; about BDT 43.9 lakh
Media and design programmes
Over THB 1,300,000Media & Communication and Communication Design
Housing and food
THB 16,000–42,000 a monthMUIC guide: housing THB 7,000–30,000 and food THB 9,000–12,000 a month
Popular courses
Business Administration, Computer Science, Media and Communication, International Relations, Communication Design

From the university's fee page · Last verified

Thammasat University

Public university, Rangsit campus

Rangsit, Pathum ThaniBangkok areaPublic universityTHB 150,000–250,000 a year
Engineering (TEPE), a semester
About THB 90,000Estimate for the international engineering programme
TEPE, four years
About THB 720,000Eight semesters at Thammasat; about BDT 26.4 lakh
TEP and TEP+
THB 450,000–630,000 at ThammasatPart of the degree is taken at a partner university abroad
Popular courses
Engineering (TEPE, TEP and TEP+)

From the university's fee page · Last verified

Other regions 2 universities · Khon Kaen in the north-east and Payap in Chiang Mai

Khon Kaen University

Public university in north-east Thailand

Khon KaenNorth-eastPublic universityUnder THB 150,000 a year
Engineering international programmes, a semester
THB 65,000For students from outside the Mekong sub-region; THB 50,000 for Mekong countries
Whole bachelor's
THB 520,000Eight semesters; about BDT 19.0 lakh
One-time enrolment fee
THB 10,000For students from outside the Mekong sub-region
Popular courses
Engineering

From the university's fee page · Last verified

Payap University

Private university in Chiang Mai

Chiang MaiNorthPrivate universityUnder THB 150,000 a year
Bachelor's, whole programme (2027 estimate)
THB 431,050–668,550International Business Management THB 567,950; Information Technology THB 668,550
Master's, whole programme
THB 221,000–353,700MSc Artificial Intelligence and Business THB 305,900
Application fee
THB 1,600Not included in the totals
Popular courses
International Business Management, Information Technology, Hospitality Industry Management, English Communication, AI and Business

From the university's fee page · Last verified

Other universities in Thailand

We could not yet read a current international fee page for these universities, so they have no cards here. Ask a counsellor and we will check the fee for your course.

  • Kasetsart University · Bangkok
  • Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) · Pathum Thani
  • Assumption University · Bangkok
  • King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) · Bangkok
  • Chiang Mai University · Chiang Mai

The fee for any programme appears on the university's fee page and in your admission letter. Last verified .

How to choose

How do you pick the right university in Thailand?

Six checks Sunrise counsellors run with every Thailand applicant before the application goes in.

1. Is the fee for a semester or the whole programme?

Payap and MUIC quote the whole programme, Chulalongkorn, Thammasat and Khon Kaen a semester, so compare like with like.

2. Does your nationality change the fee?

Khon Kaen charges THB 65,000 a semester to students from outside the Mekong sub-region and THB 50,000 to Mekong students.

3. What are the one-off fees?

Chulalongkorn's BBA has a THB 50,000 enrolment confirmation and a THB 41,400 preparation course; Payap charges a THB 1,600 application fee.

4. Can you live without working?

ED visa holders may not work in Thailand, so budget for living costs: MUIC puts housing at THB 7,000–30,000 and food at THB 9,000–12,000 a month.

5. Is your visa file ready?

You apply online through Thailand's e-Visa system with the university's acceptance letter and bank evidence.

6. Can you keep your stay legal?

Extend your stay at immigration (THB 1,900) and report your address every 90 days; a late report costs THB 2,000.

Read the full Thailand student visa guide. Sources: Khon Kaen University: international programme fees · Chulalongkorn BBA fees · Payap University fees · MUIC: budgeting guide · Kasetsart University International: visa information · Mahidol University: visa and immigration. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.

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Which is the cheapest university in Thailand for Bangladeshi students?

Among the universities on this page, Khon Kaen University's international 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).

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

An international bachelor's costs about THB 431,000–1,300,000 for the whole programme at the universities on this page (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.

What is the Chulalongkorn University fee for international students?

Chulalongkorn's BBA international programme costs THB 1,028,850 for four years for students admitted from 2026, and the MSc Psychological Sciences costs non-Thai students THB 137,700 a semester.

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.

How do Bangladeshi students apply for a Thai student visa?

Online, through Thailand's e-Visa system at thaievisa.go.th, which the Thai embassy in Dhaka introduced on 2 January 2025. You need the university's acceptance letter and bank evidence.

How much 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.

Are there scholarships in Thailand for Bangladeshi students?

Some. Thailand's international cooperation agency, TICA, runs postgraduate scholarships, and its bilateral programme has expanded to Bangladesh. Universities also publish their own awards.

How long can I stay on a Thai student visa?

An ED visa gives 90 days on entry. You then extend your stay at immigration, up to a year, for THB 1,900, and report your address every 90 days.

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