Admission Guide 2021 (Graduate)

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ADMISSION GUIDE 2021 GRADUATE

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Mae Fah Luang University Global Relations Division Chiang Rai 57100 Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 5391 6024

MFU Admission Requirements • Master’s Degree

- Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

• Doctoral Degree

- Applicants must have a Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with honours or equivalent.

- Applicants must have an English proficiency test result that is equivalent or greater than the following criteria;

- TOEFL (Paper-based)

437

- TOEFL (Computer-based)

123

- TOEFL (Internet-based)

41

- TOEFL (Institutional Testing Programme) Level 1 500

- IELTS

5 - TU-GET 450

- CU-TEP

45

- CMU-eTEGS

60

- MFU-TEP

50 - The test results must not be older than 2 years from the date of the exam. In the case that any

curriculum has set higher scores, the criteria by the programme admission shall be used.

- In the case that applicants have English proficiency test results lower than the criteria, they will be

accepted to study in the programme under certain conditions. Applicants are required to either submit

their results of the English proficiency test within the first semester of their study or enroll and pass

the “Academic English for Graduate Studies 1” course (3,000 THB). Otherwise, it will be considered

that they have not passed the admission process.

Graduation Conditions • The students who are eligible to graduate must have an English proficiency level that corresponds to the set requirement for graduate students as listed in the MFU announcement entitled “English Proficiency Test Requirements for Graduate Students at Mae Fah Luang University.” This requirement is also in agreement with Mae Fah Luang University’s Regulations on Graduate Studies 2017.

Other Conditions • The university will not refund the application fee and the tuition fee regardless of any circumstances.

• Once the applicants have submitted the application form, it means that they have already studied and verified their qualifications. If it is found later that the applicants are disqualified, they will not be eligible for the admission examination.

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MFU-TEP (The Test of English Proficiency) 1. MFU-TEP will be held 3-5 times a year of which the exact dates will be announced by School of Liberal Arts, MFU. 2. MFU-TEP consits of 3 parts including; Listening, Grammar and Written Expression, and Reading.

3. Payment of 1,000 THB should be made either by: - Cash at Finance and Accounting Division, MFU - Bank transfer to the University’s bank account 672-0-10817-1 Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, Mae Fah Luang University Branch 4. For more information please contact: School of Liberal Arts, MFU by Tel: +66(0) 5391 6721

Academic Calendar 2021 • First Semester - First day of classes 14 August 2021 (Weekend Programme)

16 August 2021 (Weekday Programme)

- Midterm examinations 11-17 October 2021

- Final examinations 6-17 December 2021 • Second Semester - First day of classes 15 January 2022 (Weekend Programme) 17 January 2022 (Weekday Programme)

- Midterm examinations 14-20 March 2022

- Final examinations 9-20 May 2022

Cost and Fees Tuition Fees per Semester (vary depending on the programme selections) 25,000 - 117,000 Baht Application Fee (paid upon registration)

300 Baht Placement Test Fee 500 Baht Registration Fee

2,000 Baht Damage Insurance (Refundable after Graduation) 5,000 Baht Public Facility Fee per Semester 1,200 Baht Sport Facility Maintenance and Development (Annual) (Only Programmes Taught at Chiang Rai) 400 Baht 8. Health Insurance (Annual) 2,000 Baht 9. Accident Insurance (Annual) (Only Programmes Taught at Chiang Rai)

200 Baht 10. A Bank Account and New Student ID Card Fee (ATM Card) 300 Baht 1.

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*** MFU reserves the right to adjust tuition fees without prior notice.

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Master’s Degree Programmes School

Degree

Academic Programme

M.Sc. Food Science and Technology Agro-Industry

Health Science

Technology and M.Sc. Postharvest Innovation M.P.H. Border Health Management M.Sc. Health and Biomedical Analytics M.Eng. Computer Engineering

Information Technology

Science

M.Sc. Information Technology M.Sc. M.Sc. M.Sc. M.Sc.

Applied Chemistry Biological Science Computational and Data Science Materials Innovation

Plan

Tuition Fee/ Class Semester (THB)

A1, A2, B

45,500

Mon-Fri

A2

58,500

Mon-Fri

A1, A2 B A1 A2 A1 A2 A1, A2 A1, A2 A1 A1, A2

52,000 52,000 58,500 52,000 25,000 40,000 45,500 45,500 45,500 45,500

Mon-Fri Sat-Sun Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Fri

Note: Students attending class in Bangkok are required to attend class at MFU Hospital, Bangkok.

Note: Plan A1 = Thesis (not less than 36 credits), no course work Plan A2 = Thesis (not less than 12 credits), with course work (not less than 12 credits) Plan B = Independent Study (IS)

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Doctoral Degree Programmes School Agro-Industry

Degree

Academic Programme

Ph.D. Food Science and Technology

Information Technology Ph.D. Computer Engineering Ph.D. Applied Chemistry Ph.D. Biological Science Science Ph.D. Materials Innovation Ph.D. Computational and Data Science Health Science

Ph.D. Public Health

Plan 1.1, 1.2 2.1 2.2 2.1, 2.2 1.1, 2.1 1.2, 2.2 1.1 1.2 1.1, 2.1 1.2, 2.2 1.1 1.2 1.1, 2.1

Tuition Fee/ Semester (THB) 39,000 45,500 50,375 45,000 41,600 37,440 41,600 37,440 41,600 37,440 41,600 37,440 71,500

Class Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Fri

*** MFU reserves the right to adjust tuition fees without prior notice.

Note: Plan 1.1 = Dissertation only (not less than 48 credits) (Master’s degree graduates) Plan 1.2 = Dissertation only (not less than 72 credits) (Bachelor’s degree with honours graduates) Plan 2.1 = Course work (not less than 12 credits) with Dissertation (not less than 36 credits) (Master’s degree graduates) Plan 2.2 = Course work (not less than 24 credits) with Dissertation (not less than 48 credits) (Bachelor’s degree with honours graduates)

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5 Steps to Apply to MFU Step 1 : Choose Your Programme

• Choose one programme that you wish to apply for from the list of programmes offered for international students. If any further information is required, please visit https://en.mfu.ac.th/admission/admission-guide. html or email: global@mfu.ac.th

Step 2 : Submit Application Form

• Applying online at https://en.mfu.ac.th/admission/admission-guide.html

Step 3 : Receive Information

• E-mail confirmation will be received in approximately 4 weeks.

• An interview can be held by telephone or Skype video call. Other documents may be required; in this case, further notification will be sent.

• A successful interview will be followed by an official acceptance letter with the necessary visa request documents and acceptance package.

Step 4 : Arrive at the MFU Campus

• Inform the Global Relations Division of your arrival details for pickup services from the Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport or Chiang Rai Bus Station (1 week in advance).

Step 5 : Register for Classes

• Submit original copies of all necessary documents to the Registrar Division.

• Full fees must be paid in Thai Baht (THB) currency.

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International Accreditation

B.Sc. Food Science and Technology Institute of Food Technologists

M.D. Doctor of Medicine World Federation for Medical Education

B.B.A. Hospitality Industry Management B.B.A. Tourism Management B.B.A. Aviation Business Management

Top 10 Countries of International Students Studying at MFU As of Academic Year 1/2021 (total of 39 countries)

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