What are the required documents for incoming exchange students to be submitted to IIS-RU?

Incoming exchange students need to complete and submit the documents below to the Office of Internationals Affairs of IIS-RU by the deadline.

1) Undergraduate Students 

• Application form
• Copy of passport
• Letter of motivation
• Up-to-date resume
• Copy of current official transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation from professors or instructors
• Letter of nomination of home university or institute

2) Graduate Students 

• Application form
• Copy of passport
• Letter of motivation
• Up-to-date resume
• Copy of current official transcripts both undergraduate and graduate levels
• Two letters of recommendation from professors or instructors
• Letter of nomination of home university or institute

When does the exchange term period start and end?

There are two regular semesters for both undergraduate and graduate exchange programs:

1. Fall Semester or the First Semester of the Academic Year: July – November
2. Spring Semester or the Second Semester of the Academic Year: December – April

When is the deadline for applying to IIS-RU exchange program? 

The deadline for applying to IIS-RU exchange program is not fixed due to the flexibility of modular or block course system of all programs. However, if incoming exchange students want to do register for courses which have been offered during the period of beginning of the semester, their nomination letters, application forms and required documents should be sent to IIS-RU as the following periods of time.

• Fall Semester or the First Semester of the Academic Year: The 30^th of May
• Spring Semester or the Second Semester of the Academic Year: The 30th of September

When should incoming exchange students arrive in Bangkok?

It is suggested that incoming exchange students arrive approximately one week before each semester begins. The departure date back to their home universities should be only after the date of the last final examination.  There is no final examination to be arranged at the home university under a regular circumstance.

What kinds of visa should incoming exchange students apply for?

Incoming exchange students have to obtain the Non Immigration ED visa which allows them to stay in Thailand for 90 days.  There are two types of visa for which they can apply, depending on their plans.

1) Single entry:  The date printed on the visa is the date by which you must use the visa to enter Thailand, NOT the date by which you are allowed to stay in the country.  After your arrival, the period of your stay is indicated by the immigration stamp which you will receive upon your arrival; this is normally 90 days from the date you arrive.  Please note that this is the date by which you should request for the extension of your stay.

2) Multiple entries:  This type of visa is good for those who plan to travel outside Thailand a number of times during the exchange term.  Every time you leave and return to the country, your period of stay will be extended by 90 days as stated on the immigration stamp you receive upon each return.  This means you can prolong your stay by leaving the country and returning before each 90-day period is over.

What is an appropriate budget for incoming exchange students to prepare for living in Thailand?

It depends on individual and lifestyle. Typically, approximately monthly expenses are:

Accommodation rents:       USD250 – 450

Personal expenses: USD170 – 250

Miscellaneous expenses:   USD100

How can incoming exchange students choose housing?

The Institute of International Studies, Ramkhamhaeng University (IIS-RU) does not offer on-campus housing.  Incoming exchange students can find a wide selection of apartments with different rent rates and facilities.  These apartments are safe and clean, located nearby Ramkhamhaeng University where public transportation is accessible.  In addition, they are encouraged to seek for inside information about each apartment from former exchange students at IIS-RU through IIS-RU Facebook. In addition, the exchange program coordinators are willing to assist the students for recommendations of apartments/hotels within walking distance to the university.

What kinds of insurance should incoming exchange students get?

Incoming exchange students should secure an international insurance that provides a wide range of medical / accidental coverage prior to their arrival in Thailand by their own. The Institute of International Studies, Ramkhamhaeng University (IIS-RU) does not offer or provide any medical or accidental insurance during their study.