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Studying in Thailand & the Philippines In Depth

International programs in Thailand and study routes in the Philippines, including nursing and the practicalities of each.

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What this hub covers

  1. Chulalongkorn University Admission Guide for International StudentsChulalongkorn's English-taught international programs · Who can apply and the international-applicant route · English-proficiency and academic evidence
  2. Mahidol University and MUIC Admission GuideMahidol's English-taught track and MUIC · The trimester calendar and admission rounds · Entry requirements and English evidence
  3. Thammasat University International Programs Admission GuideThammasat's international undergraduate programs · Where each program is based and how it's taught · Admission windows and how the international route works
  4. University of the Philippines Admission and UPCAT GuideThe University of the Philippines and the UPCAT · How the UPCAT fits the admission process · Routes for foreign and international applicants
  5. UST, Ateneo and De La Salle Admission Guide (Leading Private Universities in the Philippines)Three long-established private universities in Metro Manila · How each one admits undergraduates · Applying as a foreign or international student
  6. Studying Nursing in the Philippines: A Guide for International StudentsThe BSN pathway in the Philippines · How admission works for international students · What the program involves
  7. Philippines Student Visa: 9(f) Visa and Special Study Permit (SSP) ExplainedTwo different documents: 9(f) visa vs SSP · The 9(f) student visa — for degree study · The Special Study Permit (SSP) — short courses and minors

Guides for East & Southeast Asia

7 of 7 guides in this hub are for East & Southeast Asia.

Exam prep
East & Southeast Asia·9 min read

University of the Philippines Admission and UPCAT Guide

How to apply to the University of the Philippines: what the UPCAT is, the routes for foreign and international applicants, documents and application steps.

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Admissions
East & Southeast Asia·8 min read

Chulalongkorn University Admission Guide for International Students

Chulalongkorn University's English-taught international programs for foreign students: routes, documents, English tests and how to apply.

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East & Southeast Asia·8 min read

Mahidol University and MUIC Admission Guide

How international students apply to Mahidol University and MUIC's English-taught programs: admission rounds, entry documents, English tests and each step.

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East & Southeast Asia·8 min read

Thammasat University International Programs Admission Guide

A deep guide to Thammasat University's international undergraduate programs for foreign applicants: BBA, economics, BIR, engineering, documents and steps.

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Comparison
East & Southeast Asia·9 min read

UST, Ateneo and De La Salle Admission Guide (Leading Private Universities in the Philippines)

Applying to UST, Ateneo de Manila and De La Salle: each university's entrance test, required documents and how their programs differ.

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Career
East & Southeast Asia·9 min read

Studying Nursing in the Philippines: A Guide for International Students

Studying BSN nursing in the Philippines for international students: admission, clinical training and the separate licensure and practice reality.

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Study abroad
East & Southeast Asia·8 min read

Philippines Student Visa: 9(f) Visa and Special Study Permit (SSP) Explained

Understand the Philippines 9(f) student visa versus the Special Study Permit (SSP): who needs which, how conversion works and the Bureau of Immigration steps.

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