Type 1: Thesis Only
no coursework (for students who have Social Sciences/ Anthropology/ Sociology background in Bachelor and master’s degree)
• A student who has completed a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in Social Sciences, Sociology, or Anthropology discipline with outstanding results.
• For students who first language is not English, document evidence of competence in both written and spoken English must be provided.
This is normally taken from of results within two years of applying in an:
- IELTS Academic overall band 6.0;
- TOEFL not less than 500 (paper-based), or 173 (computer-based), or 61 (internet-based);
- CMU-TEGS except for 65
Type 2: Coursework
Program Admission Conditions
• A student who has completed a master's degree in any discipline or its equivalent in any discipline with outstanding results.
• For students who first language is not English, document evidence of competence in both written and spoken English must be provided.
This is normally taken from of results within two years of applying in an:
- IELTS Academic overall band 6.0;
- TOEFL not less than 500 (paper-based), or 173 (computer-based), or 61 (internet-based);
- CMU-TEGS except for 65
Tuition Fee
Foreign Student 77,500 Baht per semester
Thai Student 57,500 Baht per semester
Period of Study
• The period of study for students with a master’s degree in THREE years, not to exceed five academic years.
• The academic year is divided into two regular semesters; the first semester starts from June – October and the second semester starts from November – March.
Required Documents for applicants
1. A recent formal photograph (*passport size, **no hat or glasses)
2. An official master graduate academic transcript with graduation date (English Only)
3. A copy of passport / A copy of Thai ID Card (for Thais)
4. A copy of the document certifying name or surname changing or document of marriage registration (if any)
5. A statement of purpose or a PhD research outline (Required)
*** Documents to be uploaded via online admission must be scanned in PDF format
How to apply
• Applicants should fill out internet application forms completely and choose the program they wish to apply for via the Graduate School, Chiang Mai University website this link Click Here (Search for the international program; Faculty of Social Sciences)
• then create an account to apply Click Here
• Applicants must check data before submitting their application because the Graduate School will not be responsible for or refund any applications with mistake. *** Foreign applicants will be exempted for the registration fee
• A student who has completed a master's degree in any discipline or its equivalent in any discipline with outstanding results.
• For students who first language is not English, document evidence of competence in both written and spoken English must be provided.
This is normally taken from of results within two years of applying in an:
- IELTS Academic overall band 6.0;
- TOEFL not less than 500 (paper-based), or 173 (computer-based), or 61 (internet-based);
- CMU-TEGS except for 65
Tuition Fee
Foreign Student 77,500 Baht per semester
Thai Student 57,500 Baht per semester
Period of Study
• The period of study for students with a master’s degree in THREE years, not to exceed five academic years.
• The academic year is divided into two regular semesters; the first semester starts from June – October and the second semester starts from November – March.
Required Documents for applicants
1. A recent formal photograph (*passport size, **no hat or glasses)
2. An official master graduate academic transcript with graduation date (English Only)
3. A copy of passport / A copy of Thai ID Card (for Thais)
4. A copy of the document certifying name or surname changing or document of marriage registration (if any)
5. A statement of purpose or a PhD research outline (Required)
*** Documents to be uploaded via online admission must be scanned in PDF format
How to apply
• Applicants should fill out internet application forms completely and choose the program they wish to apply for via the Graduate School, Chiang Mai University website this link Click Here (Search for the international program; Faculty of Social Sciences)
• then create an account to apply Click Here
• Applicants must check data before submitting their application because the Graduate School will not be responsible for or refund any applications with mistake. *** Foreign applicants will be exempted for the registration fee