Students from Thailand at the University of Exeter
There are currently more than 180 students from Thailand studying at the University of Exeter. Discover why international students choose to study with us and find out about our entry requirements, agent representatives, and funding opportunities.
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Entry requirements
The information below will allow you to check qualifications from your country or territory to see if they may be accepted for entry to the University of Exeter, and the equivalent grades required. Our course pages contain typical entry requirements that are commonly held by UK applicants. You can find out details on our English language requirements here.
Undergraduate entry requirements for students from Thailand
Students with A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or USA curriculum tests can apply for direct entry. A foundation programme is required for students taking Matyom 6 examinations; see our International Study Centre International Foundation courses at Exeter's Streatham Campus.
Alternatively Exeter also accepts the NCUK foundation pathway programmes. NCUK offers foundation pathway in Bangkok. Find their centre here British Academic Center - NCUK.
| A-Level | AP or SAT (USA curriculum) |
|---|---|
| A | AP 5 Sat subject test 700 in the named subject |
| B | AP 4 Sat subject test 650 in the named subject |
Please note: if you are applying for a degree requiring A level Mathematics, a SAT subject test in Maths is not considered equivalent. You will, therefore, need to hold AP Calculus.
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Postgraduate entry requirements for students from Thailand
Postgraduate Taught
| First Degree | 4-year Bachelors Degree from a well-recognised Thai Institution |
|---|---|
| First | 3.5 + GPA A Grade Excellent 76% |
| 2:1 | 3.0 + GPA B Grade Very Good 70% |
| 2:2 | 2.6 GPA C+ Grade Good 65% |
English Language
Students who have been awarded a degree from one the institutions listed below within the last 7 years, where they have completed their whole degree taught in English, and can provide official evidence of being taught and examined in English (medium of instruction letter or confirmation on their degree certificate), are exempt from requiring an English language test to meet their English language condition.
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Thammasat University & SIIT Thammasat |
International Programmes (Taught in English) |
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Chulalongkorn |
International Programmes |
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Mahidol |
International Programmes |
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Assumption University |
International programmes |
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Kasetsart University International College |
International programmes |
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King Mongkut University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) |
All programmes |
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Khon Kaen University International College |
International programmes |
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Bangkok University International College |
International programmes |
Postgraduate Research
For PhD study, applicants must typically have studied to at least Masters level with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
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Agent representatives
The University of Exeter has agreements with independent representatives in your country, who would be pleased to tell you more about the University's programmes and assist you in making an application. Most of our representatives offer their services to applicants for free. Those that do charge a fee must make this clear from the outset of their consultation with students and issue appropriate receipts. If you have any concerns about whether an agent is an authorised representative of the University of Exeter, please contact us. We also welcome feedback on the services offered by our local representatives. Please see a list of agents operating in your country or territory below, or consult our list of agents operating globally or online.
Sineeporn, studying MA International Relations
"Exeter has contributed to fulfilling my student dream as it provides a Career Zone to help students seek job opportunities in the UK and overseas. Therefore, I had a great impression of the University of Exeter and I trusted that I could follow my dream in Exeter.
I joined the Thai Society. This club helps me to get to know others quicker and make new friends. I can guarantee that you will never feel lonely."
Scholarships and funding opportunities
We are investing over £7m in a range of scholarships to support international and EU students paying international tuition fees, who choose Exeter for their studies in 2026/27. This includes the Exeter Excellence Scholarship, recognising outstanding academic achievement and support students from around the world to take their place in our vibrant, global community.
Find out more about available scholarships and funding opportunities
University of Exeter Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Scholarships for Thailand
These scholarships help make sure aspiring students from this country can pursue their studies. There are the following scholarships available:
- Undergraduate - September 2026 entry
- Postgraduate Taught - January 2026 entry
- Postgraduate Taught - September 2026 entry
Immigration and visa support
The International Student Support Office can provide you with advice on any immigration and visa matters you may need help with, including applying for your student visa.
