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.
Responsible office BIR office, Faculty of Political Science
Last checked 17 October 2026
Updated 17 October 2026
Quick answers
- How much is the application fee?
- 1,000 baht for Inter-Portfolio 1 and 2. Non-Thai applicants pay 1,000 baht or 35 US dollars. The BIR written exam costs 500 baht. Details
- Can I get the fee back?
- No. The BIR office says application fees are not refundable. Details
- Where are the tuition fees?
- On the tuition and fees guide, not on the BIR admission pages. Details
On this page
It costs 1,000 baht to apply for Inter-Portfolio 1 or 2, and 500 baht to sit the BIR written exam. Applicants who are not Thai pay 1,000 baht or 35 US dollars. The application fees are not refundable. Tuition fees are in the student life guide.
The BIR website is the official source
The BIR office publishes the official information at birpolsci.com (opens in a new tab). Fees can change, so check that page before you apply. The BIR admission pages for Thai applicants do not state the application fees. The fees on this page come from the official Thai announcements and the BIR application guide.
Application fees
| Round | Fee | How to pay |
|---|---|---|
| Inter-Portfolio 1 | 1,000 baht | At a Bangkok Bank counter, or by QR code in any bank app |
| Inter-Portfolio 2 | 1,000 baht | At a Bangkok Bank counter, or by QR code in any bank app |
| BIR written exam (TCAS 3) | 500 baht | At a bank counter, or by QR code in a mobile banking app |
| Non-Thai round 1 and round 2 | 1,000 baht or 35 US dollars | By bank transfer to Kasikorn Bank |
The application fee for Inter-Portfolio 1 and 2 is not refundable, and the BIR office cannot return the documents you submit.
For Inter-Portfolio 1, pay by 23:59 on 7 November 2026. Read Use the application website for how to pay.
Bank details for applicants who are not Thai
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Bank | Kasikorn Bank |
| Account name | BIR Program |
| Account number | 645-1-00017-7 |
| SWIFT code | KASITHBK |
You pay any overseas bank charges on top of the fee. You must pay and send your proof of payment by the closing date of your round, or your application is void. Read Apply if you are not Thai.
Tuition
The BIR admission pages do not list tuition fees. Read Tuition, fees and refunds. Tuition follows the Thammasat University fee regulation for special programmes (B.E. 2553) and the Faculty of Political Science announcement on BIR fees (B.E. 2562).
Scholarships
The BIR scholarship page lists two places to ask. It does not give amounts, deadlines or criteria.
| Scholarship | Who to contact |
|---|---|
| Thammasat Scholarships | Student Affairs Division, Thammasat University. See the Thammasat Scholarships Facebook page (opens in a new tab). |
| International opportunities | Office of International Affairs, Thammasat University. See the Office of International Affairs website (opens in a new tab). |
The Thammasat International Student Recruitment Program (TISR) is an admission and scholarship programme for international students who apply to Thammasat University. Email info.inter@tu.ac.th or visit the Office of International Affairs website (opens in a new tab).
Read Scholarships, loans and hardship help for other sources of money once you are a student.
Ask the BIR office
Email bir@tu.ac.th or call 02-221-6111 ext. 3409.
Related guides
- Tuition, fees and refundsBIR tuition is about 125,000 baht a year for Thai students and 144,400 baht for non-Thai students, and a refund request must reach the BIR office within 7 days of dropping a course.
- Scholarships, loans and hardship helpThai students can apply for a กยศ. student loan, Student Affairs handles TU scholarships, and the BIR office helps if you cannot pay on time.
- Use the application websiteThai 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.
- Apply if you are not ThaiApplicants 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.
Sources
- International applicants (opens in a new tab)
- Scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- BIR admission 2027 (opens in a new tab)
- Official BIR admission 2027 announcement (Thai) (opens in a new tab)
- Official TU written examination announcement (Thai) (opens in a new tab)
- How to apply to the BIR programme (opens in a new tab)
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