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.

For Thai students

Responsible office BIR office, Faculty of Political Science

Last checked 17 October 2026

Updated 17 October 2026

Quick answers

When do I apply?
From 6 October to 6 November 2026. Pay by 23:59 on 7 November 2026. Details
Is there a minimum GPAX?
No. You need at least 4 semesters of results and an SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing result. Details
How do I apply?
Register on myTCAS, apply on the BIR admission website, pay, attend the interview and confirm on myTCAS. Details
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Inter-Portfolio 1 is the first BIR round for Thai applicants. It has 45 seats. You apply from 6 October to 6 November 2026, and the BIR committee interviews the applicants with the highest SAT scores. There is no minimum GPAX, and you do not need a portfolio.

The BIR website is the official source

The BIR office publishes the official information at birpolsci.com (opens in a new tab). Dates and requirements can change, so check that page before you apply.

If you are not Thai, read Apply if you are not Thai.

Dates

Key dates for Inter-Portfolio 1
DateWhat happens
6 October to 6 November 2026Application periodApply on admission.polsci.tu.ac.th. It closes at 23:59 Bangkok time on 6 November.
7 November 2026Application fee duePay by 23:59.
13 November 2026Interview candidates announced
15 November 2026InterviewFaculty of Political Science, Tha Prachan.
15 December 2026Successful candidates announced
10 to 11 March 2027Confirm your place on myTCASTCAS round 1, Portfolio.
26 March 2027Enrolment list announced

Warning: Pay the application fee by 23:59 on 7 November 2026

The application window closes at 23:59 on 6 November 2026. You get payment details after you submit, and the payment deadline is one day later.

Who can apply

You can apply if you

  • are studying Grade 12 (Mathayom 6) and have results for at least 4 semesters, or have graduated from Grade 12 or an equivalent
  • have an official SAT result on Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, taken within 2 years before the date you apply
  • have never confirmed your right to a place in the TCAS Clearing House system

If you studied in an international school whose grades are not on a 4.0 scale, hold a GED diploma, or studied at a high school overseas, apply with both certificates from the High School Equivalence Certificate system (HSCES). These are the High School Equivalence Certificate and the GPAX Equivalence Certificate. Read English tests and school qualifications for how to get them.

If you took a high school exchange year abroad, you must have a pass in all subjects.

There is no minimum GPAX. The BIR office does not ask for a portfolio.

How you are chosen

  1. The BIR office ranks applicants by their SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score.
  2. Only the applicants with the best scores are called to an interview.
  3. The BIR committee interviews them. The committee's decision is final.

The BIR office can refuse an unqualified applicant on the interview day.

How to apply

  1. Register on myTCAS (opens in a new tab).
  2. Apply for Inter-Portfolio 1 on the BIR admission website. The application window runs from 09:00 on 6 October to 23:59 on 6 November 2026, Bangkok time. Follow Use the application website.
  3. Pay the application fee of 1,000 baht by 23:59 on 7 November 2026.
  4. Go to the interview at the Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University (Tha Prachan), on 15 November 2026.
  5. Confirm your place on myTCAS on 10 and 11 March 2027, in TCAS Round 1 (Portfolio).

The BIR office announces who is called to interview on 13 November 2026 and who is successful on 15 December 2026.

Documents

Upload these documents with your application.

  • A certified copy of your National ID Card
  • A certified copy of your high school transcript
  • Your high school GPAX with at least 4 semesters (ปพ.1), or the HSCES High School Equivalence Certificate and GPAX Equivalence Certificate
  • A certified copy of your high school student certificate. If you are still studying, this is the Certificate of Student Status (ปพ.7). If you have finished, it is the high school diploma (ปพ.2).
  • A certified copy of your official SAT score report
  • An ID photo as a PDF, JPEG or PNG file of no more than 20 MB

Bring the originals of your ID card, student certificate, transcript and SAT report to the interview. Read Documents you need for the checklist and how to certify copies.

Ask the BIR office

Email bir@tu.ac.th or call 02-221-6111 ext. 3409.

Related guides

  • 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.
  • Documents you needEach 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.
  • Compare the admission roundsBIR 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.
  • Key dates for 2027 entryApplications 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.

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