ADMISSION GUIDE
UNDERGRADUATE A LEADING UNIVERSITY IN ASEAN WITH INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION STRIVES FOR WELL-BEING AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
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Schedule
Cost
Bachelor’s Degree Programmes
International Accreditation
Academic
MFU ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Applicants must have a strong desire to study at Mae Fah Luang University.
• Applicants must be physically healthy without any diseases or conditions that might inhibit their ability to study.
• Applicants must have graduated from the upper secondary education level or according to the education system as follows:
• BRITISH SYSTEM
• AMERICAN SYSTEM
• NEW ZEALAND SYSTEM
• INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)
• BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COUNCIL (BTEC)
• Graduated from other systems according to the high school curriculum or equivalent according to the highest basic education curriculum of each country (Secondary School)
• Applicants must be approved by the schools to be eligible for admission.
English Language Requirements
• Applicants must have the qualification in accordance with the requirements in either 1. or 2., details as follows:
1. Applicants must have the English proficiency test result not less than the following requirements:
The test result should not exceed two years since the examination date.
2. Applicants must have graduated from high schools where English is the primary medium of instruction. Applicants must also submit a Certificate of English as Medium of Instruction issued by the school to the university.
• In the case that applicants do not have the English proficiency test result as stated in 1. and do not graduate from high schools as stated in 2. but have other academic qualifications that meet requirements of the programme, the School shall accept applicants with conditions as follows:
- Applicants are required to take the Placement Test prepared by the School of Liberal Arts. The Placement Test fee is 500 Baht per test . If the applicants have a passing score of 60%, they shall be accepted to study by the School.
- If applicants do not achieve a passing score of 60% on the Placement Test, they are required to enroll in the Intensive English Courses for one semester during their first semester of study until they achieve a passing grade.
Thai Language Requirements
Applicants are required to be able to use Thai in listening, speaking, reading, and writing at a competent level in the following programmes;
- Laws
- Thai Traditional Medicine
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
Overall Schedule
Academic Year 2025
1st Semester
Application Period : January - May 2025
Study Period : August - December 2025
2nd Semester
Application Period : July - September 2025
Study Period : January - May 2026
A copy of passport A copy of high school graduate certificate (English) *only for full-time applicants A copy of high school transcript (English) A one-page statement of purpose
English proficiency test result (if any) a Certificate of English as Medium of Instruction (if any) ***Exchange students are not required to submit a copy of high school graduate certificate.
Remarks:
Admission Schedule for the Second Semester, Academic Year 2025 (Bachelor’s Degree Programmes)
Application Period 2 - 31 Jul 25 1 - 31 Aug 25 1 - 30 Sep 25 1 - 31 Oct 25
Announcement of Successful Applicants on en.mfu.ac.th 15 Aug 25 12 Sep 25 16 Oct 25 14 Nov 25
• Applications for each programme are reviewed every one month until the seats are filled. This means that available seats for certain programme may be filled prior to the application deadline. If the application deadline of the last round has passed, all programmes will be closed for applications, even if some seats may still be available.
• Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.
• Applicants can select one programme when applying to MFU.
Cost (Undergraduate Level)
1. Tuition Fees per Semester 32,500 - 78,000 Baht (vary depending on the programme selections)
2. Application Fee (paid upon registration) 300 Baht
3. Placement Test Fee 500 Baht
4. On-Campus Dormitory Fee per Semester 4,000 - 8,000 Baht
5. Damage Insurance (Refundable after Graduation)
6. Public Facility Fee per Semester
7.
8.
Baht
(Annual)
9. How to Live and Learn on Campus Programme
10. A Bank Account and New Student ID Card Fee (ATM Card) 200 Baht
11. Health Check at MFU Hospital per programme 590 Baht (vary depending on the programme)
Except - Environmental Health, the fee is 790 THB
- Occupational Health and Safety, the fee is 790 THB
- Public Health, the fee is 1,070 THB
- Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, the fee is 1,070 THB
- Nursing Science, the fee is 1,130 THB
- Traditional Chinese Medicine, the fee is 1,230 THB
- Physical Therapy, the fee is 1,560 THB
Estimated Total 45,080 - 95,450 Baht
*** MFU reserves the right to adjust tuition fees without prior notice.
Remark: Damage Insurance Fee is a damage deposit. Upon graduation, this deposit will be refunded to the student if there is no outstanding balance on the student’s University account due to damages or any other charge.
Bachelor’s Degree Programmes
The list of programmes open for application of each semester
Digital Technology for Business Innovation
1) Have good English skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
2) Write an essay on the topic “What are your interests and abilities in digital technology and the application of digital technology in business?”
School
Applied Digital Technology
B.Sc.
B.Eng.
Multimedia Technology and Animation
Have a self-introduction video clip in English, including an introduction to your multimedia work and the reason for wanting to study multimedia technology, no longer than 3 minutes, upload it to YouTube and attach the URL in the application attachment system
Digital and Communication Engineering Mathematics, English, and Science scores of not less than 70% 5 - 36,400
Software Engineering
B.Eng.
B.PT.
B.ATM.
Integrative Medicine
B.CM.
1) Write an essay on the topic “Developing Software for a better world”
2) Have a self-introduction video clip in English no longer than 5 minutes. 25 - 39,000
Physical Therapy
1) Science-Math (Biology, Physics, Chemistry)
2) Must pass the interview with the curriculum committee. 5 - 42,900
Thai Traditional Medicine
1) Able to communicate in Thai at a good level.
2) Must pass the interview with the curriculum committee. 1 - 42,900
Traditional Chinese Medicine
1) Must have good Thai language skills, including listening, speaking, reading and writing. Can conduct interviews using Thai.
2) Must pass the interview with the curriculum committee. 3- Year 1 39,000 - Year 2 - 5 78,000 - Year 6 13,000
Laws
Law LL.B.
1) To be able to use Thai in listening, speaking, reading, and writing at a competent level.
2) Must pass the inteiview with the curriculum committee 5 - 32,500
School Degree
Programme
B.A. English
Thai Language and Culture for Foreigners
A person whose native language is not Thai
1) Have English test results that pass the following criteria:
- TOEFL (ITP) 400 points or higher or
- TOEFL (CBT) 97-103 points or
- TOEFL (IBT) 32-34 or
- IELTS 4.5 or higher or
B.A.
- English test results from other institutions approved by the curriculum committee the curriculum also encourages students to participate in English language skill development activities organized by the faculty, including organizing pregraduation preparation activities so that students can pass the pre-graduation knowledge test (Exit Examination).
2) Must pass an interview by the curriculum 40 - 35,000
School Degree
B.B.A.
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
1) Have English test results that pass the following criteria: - IELTS 4.5 higher or - TOEFL (IBT) 53 point or higher or - TOEIC 500 point or higher.
2) GED qualifications in mathematical reasoning, must have a score of 150 or higher.
School Degree
Sinology
B.A.
B.A.
Chinese Language and Culture
1) Age not over 25 years old
2) Accept and understand the teaching culture in the Thai context.
3) If you have a Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) level 3 and a score of 180 or more, you will be given special consideration.
4) Must pass an interview with the curriculum committee
Chinese Studies
1) Have a Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) Level 4 and a score of 180 or above (used in cases where the test results are expired or if the student has registered for at least 12 credits of Chinese language courses or has studied Chinese at a Chinese language school or Chinese language institute, with evidence from that school or institute).
2) Not a Chinese national.
3) Must pass an interview with the curriculum committee
International Accreditation
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2025
First Semester
First day of classes 4 August 2025
Midterm examinations 29 September - 5 October 2025
Last day of classes 23 November 2025
Final examinations 24 November - 5 December 2025
End of first semester 6 December 2025
Second Semester
First day of classes 5 January 2026
Midterm examinations 2 - 8 March 2026
Last day of classes 26 April 2026
Final examinations 27 April - 8 May 2026
End of second semester 9 May 2026
Summer Session
First day of classes 1 June 2026
Last day of classes 12 July 2026
Final examinations 13 - 17 July 2026
End of summer session 18 July 2026
End of academic year 2 August 2026
TOP 10 COUNTRIES OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
*as of academic year 1/2024
5 Steps to Apply to MFU
: 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: interadmission@mfu.ac.th
: Submit Application Form
• Applying online at https://en.mfu.ac.th/admission/admission-guide.html System Instruction: https://shorturl.asia/uyjAk
: Receive Information
• 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 list of successful applicants will be announced on website (en.mfu.ac.th) (Top Stories Section)
: Complete new student information
• Complete all personal information and upload all necessary documents to the new student registration system
• Pay tuition fees and all expenses in Thai Baht (THB) currency
• Applicants will receive an official acceptance letter with the necessary visa request documents and acceptance package via email/post.
: 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).
• Undergraduate international students are guaranteed dormitory rooms on campus for their first year of study at MFU.
A LEADING UNIVERSITY IN ASEAN WITH INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION STRIVES FOR WELL-BEING AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE STRIVES FOR WELL-BEING