Spending a semester abroad offers more than just academic enrichment—it's a life-changing opportunity to explore new cultures, develop essential skills, and broaden your global perspective. By immersing yourself in a foreign environment, you'll not only enhance your education but also grow personally and professionally. From learning a new language to understanding different ways of life, studying abroad helps you gain invaluable experiences that will shape your future. We'll guide you through selecting the right program, preparing for your adventure, and making the most of every moment. Discover the world and uncover new aspects of yourself through a semester abroad!

PLANNING A SEMESTER ABROAD? WE'RE HERE TO HELP!

Embarking on a semester abroad is an incredible way to experience learning beyond the traditional classroom. By living and studying in a new country, you'll gain invaluable experiences that will expand your worldview and help you develop essential skills like adaptability, independence, and cross-cultural communication.

A semester abroad allows you to experience the benefits of international study without the long-term commitment of full academic years. It's a perfect balance—giving you the opportunity to dive into a new culture while advancing academically and personally.

During your semester abroad, you'll have the chance to:

• Master a new language

• Take stimulating and diverse courses

• Build lifelong connections with people from around the globe

• Deepen your understanding of a different culture

• Open doors to global career opportunities

• Discover new hobbies and passions

Our global semester abroad programs offer a wide variety of exciting destinations and academic opportunities. With a dedicated team to guide you through every step—from selecting your destination to navigating the application process—we're here to ensure you have a smooth and enriching journey abroad.

Areas of Study

We offer a wide range of academic programs, including full degree options, short-term study opportunities, and exchange programs tailored to your semester abroad goals. Whether you’re pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree, we have diverse fields of study to suit your academic and career interests:

Bachelor's Level Programs

• Business, Economics, and Law

• Humanities and Social Sciences

• Science and Applied Sciences

• IT and Engineering

• Tourism and Hospitality

• Agriculture and Forestry

• Architecture, Art, and Design

Master's Level Programs

• Business, Economics, and Law

• Humanities and Social Sciences

• Science and Applied Sciences

• IT and Engineering

How to Apply for a Global Semester Abroad Program

Basic Requirements:

• You must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.

• Hold a high school diploma.

• Demonstrate proficiency in the language of instruction, typically English.

Additionally, you're eligible to apply for a semester abroad even if you:

• Are not currently enrolled in a university.

• Are studying at an open university or community college.

• Are a recent graduate.

• Have previous study abroad experience.

• Attend a university without a bilateral exchange agreement with your desired host institution.

• Want to study abroad with a friend, significant other, or as part of a large group.

• Are finding it difficult to secure courses that align with your major.

• Have family responsibilities and need flexibility in your study plans.

Our global semester abroad programs are designed to be inclusive, providing opportunities for students from all backgrounds to embark on a life-changing educational journey.

Semester Exchange Program List

STUDY IN THAILAND– EXCHANGE PROGRAMS:

KASETSART UNIVERSITY STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Take part in an engaging academic semester in the dynamic city of Bangkok! Join the prestigious Kasetsart University and its Bachelor Student Exchange Program (KUSEP) or International MBA Program (KIMBA). You can study economics, engineering, agriculture, and tourism in the heart of Bangkok. It's easy to apply and you'll get a confirmation of your study placement in as little as one day.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Semesters

Spring (Jan – May),
Autumn (Aug – Dec)

Program Content

Lectures, assignments, cultural business excursions

Levels of Study

Bachelor and Master

Study Fields

Economics, engineering, tourism, social sciences, languages, tropical agriculture and business administration

COURSE LISTS AND SUMMARIES

BACHELOR COURSES & STUDIES

• Faculty of Economics

• Faculty of Business Administration

• Faculty of Engineering

MASTER COURSES & STUDIES

• Faculty of Business Administration

The International MBA Program (KIMBA) offers studies in business administration with an emphasis on global business. Please note that the course selection may change without prior notice.

General information

As an Exchange student, you will be attending courses together with local and international students pursuing a full degree at Kasetsart University. Some courses are meant especially for exchange students.

For some courses, you must prove your knowledge of the topic to participate in the course. This is typically done at the beginning of the semester, on-site in Bangkok.

The semesters start with an orientation, after which you will attend classes usually on 3-4 days a week. The university requires students to take at least 3 courses during a semester. All the courses have an attendance requirement of at least 80 %. Students failing to comply with this requirement risk having their student visas canceled by the university. Some of the courses also include business and cultural visits. The visits are equally obligatory as normal classes.

Lecturers teach the courses with international experience and typically degrees completed abroad.

Course syllabi

Use the syllabi and course descriptions when presenting your study plan to your home institution. This will help them to decide how to transfer credits and grant scholarships. Detailed syllabi will be circulated on the lectures.

The third last digit of the longer course codes in the course catalogs refers to the level of the course, i.e., 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th year. For example, course 01205305, ‘Digital Circuits and Microcontrollers’, is a third-year course.

The syllabi are exemplary and available for most courses. The remaining syllabi are handed out at the latest at the beginning of lectures.

Course selection

You will select your final courses and present them to the university. Please note that courses from different faculties may be organized at the same time. As in all universities worldwide, changes in course offerings and course dates are possible without prior notice.

More information about course choices will be available at the destination at the beginning of the semester.

CREDITS

Kasetsart University following the ECTS points system and requirements. One course at Kasetsart University is worth 3 Thai credits, which translates into 5 ECTS on undergraduate programs and 9 ECTS on graduate programs (including lectures, assignments, preparing for exams and completing them, fieldwork and company visits). You can take up to 7 courses as an undergraduate student and up to 4 courses during a semester as a graduate student. You can gain up to 35-36 ECTS/21-24 US credits in total.

WHO CAN APPLY

• Minimum age of 18 years

• You must be currently enrolled at an institution of higher education on the undergraduate level, graduate-level program (university, university of applied sciences or similar)

• To follow the instruction, you should have sufficient English skills. No language test is required.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• An official transcript of records in English.

• A copy of the identification page of your passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months after arriving in Thailand.  A passport with a validity of 18 months is sometimes required when applying for a one-year Multiple Entry Visa. Please note this also when sending EA Exchange your application for the study abroad program.