Applying to BIR

Find out which admission round you can apply through, then read the dates, documents and fees for 2027 entry.

Check which BIR admission round you can apply through

Answer a few questions about your nationality, school and test results to see which BIR admission rounds you can use for 2027 entry, with the dates, seats and fees.

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  • Compare the admission rounds

    BIR has five admission rounds for 2027 entry. Thai applicants choose Inter-Portfolio 1, Inter-Portfolio 2 or TCAS 3, and applicants who are not Thai use one of two non-Thai rounds.

    Last checked 17 October 2026

  • Apply through Inter-Portfolio 1

    Inter-Portfolio 1 has 45 seats. Apply on the BIR admission website from 6 October to 6 November 2026 with an SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing result. There is no minimum GPAX.

    Last checked 17 October 2026

  • Apply through Inter-Portfolio 2

    Inter-Portfolio 2 has 5 seats. Apply from 6 to 24 January 2027 with a GPAX of at least 3.75, an English test result and a portfolio of social science achievements.

    Last checked 17 October 2026

  • Apply through TCAS 3 and the BIR written exam

    TCAS 3 has 15 seats and is for Thai applicants only. Apply for the BIR written exam from 2 to 17 February 2027, sit it on 21 March 2027, then apply on myTCAS from 7 to 11 May 2027.

    Last checked 17 October 2026

  • Apply if you are not Thai

    Applicants who are not Thai apply in one of two rounds, with 3 seats in round 1 and 2 seats in round 2. Use the Google Form, send an SAT result and pay 1,000 baht or 35 US dollars.

    Last checked 17 October 2026

  • English tests and school qualifications

    Inter-Portfolio 2 and TCAS 3 accept one English test at the minimum score. Inter-Portfolio 1 and the non-Thai rounds need an SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing result instead.

    Last checked 17 October 2026

  • Documents you need

    Each round asks for certified copies of your ID, transcript, student certificate and test score, plus an ID photo. Sign and date every page you certify.

    Last checked 17 October 2026

  • Use the application website

    Thai applicants apply for Inter-Portfolio 1, Inter-Portfolio 2 and the BIR written exam at admission.polsci.tu.ac.th. Create an account, fill in the form, upload documents and pay.

    Last checked 17 October 2026

  • Key dates for 2027 entry

    Applications open on 6 October 2026. Inter-Portfolio 1 closes on 6 November 2026, Inter-Portfolio 2 on 24 January 2027, and the BIR written exam is on 21 March 2027.

    Last checked 17 October 2026

  • Fees and scholarships

    The BIR application fee is 1,000 baht for Inter-Portfolio 1 and 2, and the written exam fee is 500 baht. Tuition is in the student life guide, and scholarships come from Thammasat University.

    Last checked 17 October 2026

  • Common questions

    Answers to eight questions applicants ask about grades, exchange years, documents, GED scores, English tests and confirming a place.

    Last checked 17 October 2026

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