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1. |
What type of visa do
I need and how do I get it? |
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Prior to entering Thailand, foreign
applicants who are accepted for study in international postgraduate
programs at Mahidol University must obtain a letter from the Faculty
of Graduate Studies. This letter must be presented to the Thai Embassy
or Consulate in your home country in order to obtain a proper "non-immigrant
visa". Tourist visas, which usually allow visitors to stay in Thailand
for 30 to 90 days, are not appropriate. Entering Thailand without
the proper visa will require leaving and re-entering the country,
as the non-immigrant (student) visa may only be obtained outside Thailand.
For further details on how to apply for a Thai visa, contact the Thai
Embassy or Consulate in your home country.
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Do I need health insurance? |
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Health insurance is compulsory
for all students. The cost is 38 US $ per year, which is included
in the tuition fee. Students can choose to be insured for a private
hospital. Furthermore, students can use service at Dental and Health
Affair Units, provided by Mahidol University, in their study campus.
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3. |
Is student accommodation
available? |
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Yes. Plentiful low-cost accommodation
is available both on and near Mahidol's three campuses. Some faculties
maintain accommodation facilities exclusively for their students.
The Faculty of Graduate Studies can assist postgraduate students in
finding suitable accommodation upon acceptance. To enquire about accommodation
options, contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies telad@mahidol.ac.th
directly or the respective Chairman of Administrative Program Committee.
Contact information of each program can be found in page
Admission Requirements.
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4. |
What is the cost of living
in Bangkok? |
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The cost of living in Bangkok
is high compared to other parts of Thailand but how much money you
will actually spend will depend on your personal lifestyle. |
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Examples of items (at year 2005 prices) are:
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Accommodation
- Salaya Campus
- Payathai Campus
- Bangkok Noi Campus
(depending on location, quality of rooms, and facilities eg.
air conditioning,
fan, refrigerator, telephone, microwave) |
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1,500
- 5,000 Baht/month
2,000 - 5,000 Baht/month
2,000 - 5,000 Baht/month |
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Utilities (cooking gas, electricity and water supplies) |
1,000
Baht/month |
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Food (depending on diet) |
3,000
Baht/month |
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Bus Ticket (air condition)
Bus Ticket (without air condition) |
8
- 20 Baht
4 - 5 Baht |
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A can of coke |
15
Baht |
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A bottle of water (200 ml) |
6
Baht |
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| A
plate of rice with curry |
25
Baht |
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| A
hamburger |
40
Baht |
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| A
bottle of milk (200 ml) |
10
Baht |
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| A
movie ticket |
120
Baht |
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