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1 July – 4 October 2025
Online Application
www.grad.chula.ac.th
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10 October 2025
Shortlist Announcement
www.grad.chula.ac.th
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18 October 2025
Interview
Industrial Design Department, Faculty of Architecture, Chulalongkorn University
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24 October 2025
Selection Announcement
www.grad.chula.ac.th
Entry Requirements
Qualifications
- An undergraduate or postgraduate degree awarded by a university or other higher education institution in Thailand or abroad which is recognised by the state or other legal authority in that country.
- A minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.5 in the 4 point-system or equivalent; or more than 75% in the percentage grade system.
English Proficiency
*Except applicants who are native English speakers or graduates of an institution in a country where English is regarded as the main language.
- CU-TEP score of at least 61
- TOEFL of 500
- IELTS score of 5.5
- Other requirements shall follow the announcement of Chulalongkorn University Graduate School.
Required Documents
Application Form
A completed application form is required. You can get an application form through www.grad.chula.ac.th/en. You must select your mode of study on the application form: A1 Type 1 (Thesis Only code—4185) or A1 Type 2 (Thesis + Coursework code—4186). Please refer to the application instructions at this link.
Statement
A Statement of Purpose should align with your selected pathway—Experimental Communication Design or Type Design as Research—and focus on a thesis or topic related to Communication Design and Southeast Asian Studies.
Write in academic English, including your background and topic of interest, on A4 size document using Times New Roman, 12 pt font, double-spaced, and export it as a PDF. The statement must not exceed five pages, with your name clearly stated in the top-right corner of the first page.
Recommendation Letters
Two recommendations. These can be obtained from a teacher, guidance counsellor or professional who knows the applicant academically and/or professionally.
Certificate & Transcript
- A certificate of student status from a university or college. (For applicants who are still in the final year of a degree).
- An official transcript from the previous university or institution attended.
English Proficiency Test Scores
English proficiency test scores must be valid within two years of the test date.
- CU-TEP score of at least 61TOEFL of 500IELTS score of 5.5
- *Applicants without a test score at the time of admission may submit proof of test registration as evidence.
- **Applicants who are native English speakers or graduates of institutions in countries where English is the primary language are exempt from this requirement.
Portfolio (if applicable)
A Portfolio of Creative Works (if applicable) in PDF format (file size must not exceed 10MB).
Evidence of Application Fee Payment
The application fee of 1,000 THB must be paid between July 1 and October 1.
- For applicants residing in Thailand
Pay the fee via a bank counter or mobile banking to:
Bank: Kasikorn BankAccount
number: 0418233796
Account name: Faculty of Architecture, Chulalongkorn University
Branch: Siam Square - For applicants residing overseas
Pay the application fee via international transfer to:
Bank: Kasikorn Bank
SWIFT code: KASITHBK
Account number: 0418233796
Account name: Department of Architecture, Chulalongkorn University
- We accept all documents through the Admission Form.