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Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University
Schedule of Postgraduate Admissions
Academic Year 2019
(For International Students)

1st Semester Enrollment

Online Application

November 15, 2018 – April 30, 2019

Consideration Period

as designed by program (during November-May)

Announcement of Application Result

at the end of each month (December-June)

New Student Check-In

July 22-26, 2019

Semester Starts

August 13, 2019

Application is only available via online here:



Available Programs



Submission of English Proficiency Score

English Proficiency score submitted by applicants is no longer accepted for admission.

Applicant who hold a TOEFL-IBT or IELTS must request his/her test center to send a score certificate directly to the Language Center, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University. Importantly, the applicants must also ensure that the score will reach the university within the application deadline.
See how to submit your TOEFL-iBT/IELTS score here

 

Application Fee

All applicants are required to pay the non-refundable application fee of 500.00 THB to apply for each program.

 

Payment Method

Credit Card / Debit card

Bank Transfer - Swift Code   (only available for counter payments in overseas banks)

Invoice Payment    (only available to pay at a bank office located in Thailand)

Detail of Available Payment Method

Application Requirements

Applicants must upload a scanned copy of following documents (PDF format) through the Online Admission System:
  1. Degree Certificate (English Translated)
  2. Academic Transcript (English Translated)
  3. Photo (jpeg format)
  4. Passport
  5. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  6. Health Certificate
  7. Recommendation Letters (to request via online admission system)
  8. Additional documents:
    e.g. Statement of Purpose, Letter of Work Experience, Professional License, Publications, Scholarship Letter, Research Proposal, Concept Paper, etc.
  9. English Proficiency Score Report (directly sent by the test center)

English Proficiency Criteria

Doctoral Degree Programme

Type
Admission Criteria
Graduation Criteria
A minimum English score which is initially allow for admission (acceptance with conditions) A target English score which is required to meet for graduation
IELTS
3
5
TOEFL-IBT
32
61
TOEFL-ITP
(only test arranged by FGS Mahidol University)
400
500

Master Degree / Graduate Diploma / Higher Graduate Diploma Programme

Type
Admission Criteria
Graduation Criteria
A minimum English score which is initially allow for admission (acceptance with conditions) A target English score which is required to meet for graduation
IELTS
3
5
TOEFL-IBT
32
54
TOEFL-ITP
(only test arranged by FGS Mahidol University)
400
480
MU GRAD TEST
36
60
Important Notes:
  1. Accept only English proficiency scores which directly sent by the authorized test centers to the Language Center, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University within the application deadline.
    See how to submit your TOEFL-iBT/IELTS score here
  2. Higher criteria of English proficiency score for admission may be set by some programmes.
  3. English proficiency score must be 2-year validity up to the application date.
  4. TOEFL-ITP must be arranged by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University only.
    TOEFL-ITP Examination Centers Test Score Certification
  5. The set of English proficiency scores mentioned in the table above is the criteria for admission purpose only. All students are still required to meet the English proficiency standards for graduation before taking examination of thesis defense.
  6. Further details regarding English proficiency requirements are available at http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/en/current-students/language-center.php
  7. Available English Test Centers for Admission
    Applicants who do not have English Proficiency scores are highly advised to attend a standardized test at the authorized test centers before submitting the online application.

    IELTS (academic)

    available at worldwide IELTS test centers

    TOEFL-iBT       

    available at worldwide TOEFL-iBT test centers

    TOEFL-ITP       

    only at FGS, Mahidol

    MU GRAD TEST

    only at FGS, Mahidol

Consideration and Selection

After submitting the online application, the consideration on admission shall be made by the committee of your applying program.

The selection methods will be arranged by individual program. It is mainly based on reviewing of application documents and may also include other additional procedures as necessary (e.g. interview, written examination, placement test, VDO presentation, publications, etc.).

Evaluation criteria is a combination of various factors such as applicants’ academic merit, expectation and purpose, standardized English score, relevant work experience, the potential for future contributions to the academic or professional fields, number of acceptable seats, financial capacity, availability of an appropriate supervisor and institution's resources, etc.


Admission Result

After the consideration is complete, applicants will be informed the result via email. The acceptance letter along with relevant documents will be issued for successful applicants so that he/she can proceed to enrollment at the university.  


Verification of Academic Records

To secure the admission standards, successful applicants must complete the verification of academic records procedure before the semester starting date (or as assigned by the Faculty of Graduate Studies), otherwise his/her admission status may be considered of termination.

  1. Verification of Graduation

    All successful applicants must request his/her previous university to directly send an authentic academic records to Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol university.    

  2. Equivalent Qualification

    Successful Applicants who graduated from academic institutes outside Thailand must additionally submit a request for Equivalent Qualification to “The Office of the Bureau of Higher Education Standard and Quality, Thailand. 

    What is Verification of Academic Records?              
    Download: Equivalent Qualification Form                 

Since the entire process may take time (up to 90 days or greater), successful applicants are highly advised to early start the procedure as soon as possible.


Preparation for New Students

See useful information: Visa & Immigration, Student Life at Mahidol, Accommodation, Transportation, Campus Maps, etc. to make your best preparation prior to arrival at Mahidol.

Click to see: Preparation for New Students


New Student Check-In

After arrival, all new students must come to check-in (in person) and pay a new student check-in fee at the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol university, Salaya campus. This process is required to officially obtain a student status at Mahidol university.


Any queries and assistants, please call us (+66) 2441 4125 ext. 136-137, Email: gradinter@mahidol.ac.th

Direct Admission

Following programs arrange their own admission process. Applicants who wish to apply for these programs must DIRECTLY contact and follow their instructions via following links:

   Faculty of Public Health:
  • Master of Public Health program (MPH)

http://www.ph.mahidol.ac.th/phmph/index.html
or
phmph@mahidol.ac.th

   Faculty of Tropical Medicine:

  • Doctor of Philosophy Programme in Tropical Medicine (International Program)
  • Doctor of Philosophy Programme in Clinical Tropical Medicine
    (International Program)
  • Master of Science Programme in Tropical Medicine (International Program)
  • Master of Crinical Tropical Medicine Program in Tropical Pediatrics
    (International Program)
  • Master of Crinical Tropical Medicine (International Program)
  • Master of Science Programme in Biomedical and Health Informatics
    (International Program)
  • Graduate Diploma Programme in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
    (International Program)
  • Graduate Diploma Programme in Biomedical and Health Informatics
    (International Program)
http://www.tm.mahidol.ac.th/bstm/
or
tmbstm@mahidol.ac.th

   Mahidol University International College (MUIC):

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Management in International Tourism and Hospitality Management (MM)
https://muic.mahidol.ac.th
or
icwww@mahidol.ac.th

   College of Management, Mahidol University (CMMU):

  • Doctor of Philosophy Program in Management (International Program)
  • Doctor of Philosophy Program in Sustainable Leadership (International Program)
  • Master of Management Program (International Program)
http://www.cmmu.mahidol.ac.th
or
cmwebmaster@mahidol.ac.th

   College of Music:

  • Doctor of Music Program (International Program)
  • Master of Music Program (International Program)
https://www.music.mahidol.ac.th
or
msacadmc@mahidol.ac.th