Outbound Exchange Students
Exchange programs are an exciting and important part of the Economics curriculum with its focus on international education. Living and studying in a foreign country can provide a valuable and enriching experience for any student. As well as improving English skills, the experience enhances self-confidence and a sense of independence. Through exposure to other educational systems and interaction with people from other countries, a student develops a more global perspective. Those who have an interest in future graduate study in a foreign country can use this as an opportunity to “test out” their ability to be successful in different educational and cultural environments.
Econ-TU Partnership Universities
The Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University has established many exchange agreements with top universities around the world, as listed below. Students can enroll in this one- or two-semester short-term study program and take courses abroad. Credits earned at partner universities can be transferred back to Thammasat University to fulfill requirements for the bachelor degree in Economics, allowing exchange participants to finish their studies in four years.
For the complete and up-to-date list of partner universities, visit the webpage of Econ-TU international affairs, or click here.
- HEC Montréal, Canada
- L'Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) Canada
- University of Ottawa, Canada
- University of Richmond, USA
- University of Texas at Austin, USA
- University of Washington, USA
- ICHEC Brussels Management School, Belgium
- Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management
- Université libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
- Hanken School of Economics, Finland
- La Rochelle Business School, Excelia Group, France
- ICN Business School Nancy-Metz, France
- Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Germany
- Bocconi University, Italy
- Radboud University, The Netherlands
- University of Groningen, The Netherlands
- Tilburg University, The Netherlands
- Leiden University College The Hague, The Netherlands
- Leiden University, The Netherlands
- RSM Erasmus University, The Netherlands
- NHH, Norwegian School of Economics, Norway
- The Nova School of Business and Economics, Portugal
- University of Gothenburg, Sweden
- Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden
- Linnaeus University, Sweden
- Lucerne University of Applied Sciences & Arts, Switzerland
- University of St. Gallen, Switzerland
- Sabancı University, Turkey
- University of East Anglia, United Kingdom
- Akita International University, Japan
- Nihon University, Japan
- International Christian University, Japan
To join the outgoing exchange programs, students must prepare several things in advance as the timeline of the application process generally consists of the following five stages.
- In October, the International Affairs Office, Faculty of Economics will organize exchange program information sessions about partner universities and English proficiency requirements.
- An official announcement about applications and other required documents is made from December to January of the following year. Outgoing exchange students must take an English proficiency test and pass the minimum scores as required by partner universities.
- Applicants must attend an interview. The interview serves as a method for the selection committee to assess each candidate’s ability to participate in the exchange. The assessment covers the following:
– Communication skills (in English)
– Maturity/Personality
– General knowledge about institutions and course availability at exchange partners.
– Attitudes and perceptions.
– Knowledge about Thailand and Thai culture. - The Office of International Affairs (OIA) will announce the list of successful candidates and nominate outgoing exchange students to respective partner universities by a specified time.
- OIA will organize pre-departure orientation for all outgoing exchange students (from faculty- and university-level agreements).
Undergraduates: around January
Students are advised to check for the latest updates on application cycle from Econ-TU international affairs webpage.
- Students must earn a cumulative GPA of at least 2.80, calculated from all economic courses in the major area excluding free elective economic courses.
- Meet the English requirements of the partner university
- Students must receive at least a C grade in ONE of the following TWO subjects; EE311 or EE312.
- For EE311 or EE312, if regraded, the higher grade should be used for GPA calculation.
Students may apply for one regular semester (either fall or spring) or for a full academic year.
Just go to the relevant partner university websites: https://www.econ.tu.ac.th/exchange-program/outgoing-exchange-students/partner
You must enroll in the minimum number of credits per semester required by both the partner university and Thammasat University. The requirements for enrollment credits at partner universities vary; students should consult their websites for more information. Thammasat University requires students to take at least 9 credits and no more than 22 credits.
Things to Prepare for
To join the outgoing exchange programs, students must prepare several things in advance as the timeline of the application process generally consists of the following five stages.
- In October, the International Affairs Office, Faculty of Economics will organize exchange program information sessions about partner universities and English proficiency requirements.
- An official announcement about applications and other required documents is made from December to January of the following year. Outgoing exchange students must take an English proficiency test and pass the minimum scores as required by partner universities.
- Applicants must attend an interview. The interview serves as a method for the selection committee to assess each candidate’s ability to participate in the exchange. The assessment covers the following:
– Communication skills (in English)
– Maturity/Personality
– General knowledge about institutions and course availability at exchange partners.
– Attitudes and perceptions.
– Knowledge about Thailand and Thai culture. - The Office of International Affairs (OIA) will announce the list of successful candidates and nominate outgoing exchange students to respective partner universities by a specified time.
- OIA will organize pre-departure orientation for all outgoing exchange students (from faculty- and university-level agreements).
Application Period
Undergraduates: around January
Students are advised to check for the latest updates on application cycle from Econ-TU international affairs webpage.
Qualifications
- Students must earn a cumulative GPA of at least 2.80, calculated from all economic courses in the major area excluding free elective economic courses.
- Meet the English requirements of the partner university
- Students must receive at least a C grade in ONE of the following TWO subjects; EE311 or EE312.
- For EE311 or EE312, if regraded, the higher grade should be used for GPA calculation.
FAQs:
Students may apply for one regular semester (either fall or spring) or for a full academic year.
Just go to the relevant partner university websites: https://www.econ.tu.ac.th/exchange-program/outgoing-exchange-students/partner
You must enroll in the minimum number of credits per semester required by both the partner university and Thammasat University. The requirements for enrollment credits at partner universities vary; students should consult their websites for more information. Thammasat University requires students to take at least 9 credits and no more than 22 credits.
