Institute of International Studies Ramkhamhaeng University
These international programs for Bachelor Degree are offered in Bangkok.
- Full-time program: Week days 9am - 4pm
- Evening/weekend program: 2 evenings 5pm - 8pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am - 4pm
The semester system follows academic year:
- First Semester: June-Octorber
- Second Semester: November – March
- Summer Session: April and May
Bachelor Degree Programs:
For any bachelor program, the exact amount to pay depends on the number of courses and credits taken in the respective semester. The fee per credit is in the English Program 1,000 Baht, in the Chinese Program 800 Baht. Below you see how much our students have to pay per semester when studying the courses offered in the regular schedule:
B.A. (English) about 32,000THB/sem.
B.A. (Mass Communication Technology) about 35,000 THB/sem.
B.B.A. Bachelor in Business Administration (English Program) about 32,000 THB/sem.
B.B.A. Bachelor in Business Administration (Chinese Program) about 25,000 THB/sem.
Administrative fee per re-examination 1,500 THB
Studying additional courses, for example for graduating earlier, increases the tuition fee for the respective semester by the tuition fee for each additional course.
Bachelor of Arts in English Language
English language serves as a key in global transition towards the new millennium, which is changing in our knowledge-based society. Based on this situation, we are able to obtain more knowledge through current documents or information from various sources. Majority of attainable and available information is written in the English language hence, it is the major communication language. English is essential for understanding the conceptualization of international information and documents. The goal of the program is to prepare quality students who will graduate with a fluent knowledge in English language. Students in this program will be exposed to the use of new education innovations so that they will be able to respond to job markets not only in the government or private sectors, but in international organizations as well.
Within this program, students can choose their minor, which consists of ten 3-credit courses. It can be taken either in the field of English language, business administration, or mass communication technology.
Program Structure
Course Credits
1. General Education Courses 45
2. Major Education Courses 57
3. Minor Requirement Courses 30
4. Free Elective Courses 12
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Total 144
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication Technology
The goal of the program is to prepare quality students who will graduate with the new knowledge in mass communication technology. The program's students will be practiced in the use of new technologies, so that the graduated students will be able to respond to the job market not only in the official sector, but also in the private sector.
In modern times, mass communication projects have developed alongside the expansion of business and industry. Each project in the course of development, has needed authoritative sources of advice and know-how on mass communication technologies, but the available resources have not kept pace with demand.
Changing global business environment and changing international political economy are the key factors for the increasing recognition of the important role of mass communication subjects. The Thai constitution has provided many classification policies for the radio and television industries. As a result, the demand for professionals in each field of mass communication technologies will increase. Our reviewed program (reviewed 2005) can help not only to reduce the excess demand, but also to prepare a pool of graduates ready to facilitate the three most important fields of mass communication resources for people everywhere.
There are three majors offered:
1. Integrated Communication Studies
2. Multimedia Journalism
3. Radio and Television Broadcasting
The program of study leading to the degree in the Bachelor of Arts program in each major requires 144 credits of course work as follows :
General Education Courses 45 credits
Major Education Courses 90 credits
Core Courses 15 credits
Major Requirement Courses 51 credits
Minor Requirement Courses 25 credits
Free Elective Courses 9 credits
Bachelor of Business Administration in English program and Chinese program
With the advancement of technology, the increase in globalization and the ever-changing nature of the global business environment, competitiveness in business is crucial for survival and success. Due to such high expectations in business, students must be able to recognize opportunities as they emerge, develop sound strategies to take advantage of them, and successfully implement these strategies. The goal of the program is to prepare quality students who will graduate with advanced knowledge in business administration technology. Students in this program will be exposed to the use of new technology, so that graduated students will be able to respond to job markets not only in official sectors, but also in the private sectors.
Four majors are offered:
1. B.B.A (Money and Banking)
2. B.B.A (General Management)
3. B.B.A (International Business)
4. B.B.A (Marketing)
The program of study leading to the degree in the Bachelor of Business Administration program in each major requires 142 credits of course work as follows :
Course Credits
1. General Education Courses 37
2. Business Core Courses 45
3. Major Courses 48
4. Free Elective Courses 12
Payment should be expected following costs:
a) One-time Payment for First Registration
- Registration fee for new students
2,000 THB
- Student ID card
60 THB
- Application Fee
800 THB
b) Tuition Fee per Semester
- Academic fee per semester
5,000 THB
- Academic fee per summer session
(since it is shorter than a semester)
3,000 THB
- Examination fee per semester
2,200 THB
c) Tuition Fee per Subject (based on the number of credits)
- Tuition fee per credit (English Program)
1,000 THB
- Tuition fee per credit (Chinese Program)
800 THB
- Course materials and handout fee per subject
500 THB
- Example: A 3-credit course is 3 x 1,000 THB plus 500 THB for handouts, i.e. 3,500 THB.
Transfer of Credits:
The fee for the transfer of credits earned at other universities into any program is 1,500 THB per credit. The fee for the transfer of credits earned at Ramkhamhaeng University into any program is 1,000 THB per credit.
Apply to IIS Ramkhamhaeng University:
The step-by-step process leading you to your registration is as follows:
Step 1
After you decided which program you want to study, you send a completed Application Form with the attachments required in the Application Process to IIS-RU. Please note the different options for applicants from within Thailand and from outside Thailand in the Application Process.
Step 2
After your application is accepted, you will receive a Letter of Admission. Students from outside Thailand use this letter to receive a student visa at the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate in their country.
Step 3
On the day of registration according to the Application Schedule for each semester, you will do your Entrance Examination. Please check whether you might be exempt from taking the Entrance Examination.
Step 4
The last step is your registration according to the Registration Process. You will register for each further semester again. So please note that the tuition fee depends on the number of courses you register for in each semester and, therefore, may be different from term to term. For your first registration, you will receive the information from the IIS-RU office. For all further semesters, please request the exact amount of money to pay at the office.
Step 5
Welcome to your studies! Make friends among fellow students from all over the world and enjoy the individual attention of your international professors. Be active in class and take the most out of one of the most international academic degree programs on the world ... develop to your fullest!
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