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.
Responsible office BIR office, Faculty of Political Science
Last checked 17 October 2026
Updated 17 October 2026
Quick answers
- Who counts as a non-Thai applicant?
- You must not hold Thai nationality, and you must not be a dual national with a Thai passport. Details
- How much is the fee?
- 1,000 baht or 35 US dollars, by bank transfer. You pay any overseas bank charges. Details
- How do I apply?
- Complete the Google Form and pay the fee before the round closes. Details
On this page
If you are not Thai, you apply in one of two rounds. Round 1 has 3 seats and closes on 6 November 2026. Round 2 has 2 seats and closes on 24 January 2027. You apply with a Google Form, an SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing result and an application fee of 1,000 baht or 35 US dollars. There is no minimum GPAX.
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. The official announcement is in Thai only. The BIR office is preparing an English translation.
TCAS 3 is for Thai applicants only. If you are Thai, read Compare the admission rounds.
Dates
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 6 October to 6 November 2026 | Application periodUse the Google Form. It closes at 23:59 Bangkok time on 6 November. |
| 13 November 2026 | Interview candidates announcedDetails by email. |
| 15 November 2026 | InterviewOnline. Details by email. |
| 15 December 2026 | Successful candidates announcedDetails by email. |
| 26 March 2027 | Enrolment list announced |
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 6 to 24 January 2027 | Application periodUse the Google Form. |
| 19 February 2027 | Interview candidates announcedDetails by email. |
| 23 February 2027 | InterviewOnline. Details by email. |
| 11 May 2027 | Successful candidates announcedDetails by email. |
| 20 May 2027 | Enrolment list announced |
The BIR office sends the details of each announcement and interview by email. If a round does not fill its seats, the unfilled seats move to TCAS 3, which is for Thai applicants.
Who can apply
You can apply if you
- do not hold Thai nationality and are not a dual national with a Thai passport
- are studying Grade 12 with records covering 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
If you live in Thailand, you must be legally resident and hold valid government ID.
If your school records are not on a 4.0 GPAX scale, for example a GED, GCE O Level, GCSE, IGCSE or International Baccalaureate, apply with the HSCES High School Equivalence Certificate and GPAX Equivalence Certificate. You can get them from the High School Certificate Equivalency system (opens in a new tab). Read English tests and school qualifications.
The official announcement for international applicants (opens in a new tab) lists the full qualifications. It is a Thai PDF dated 18 September 2026.
How you are chosen
- The BIR office ranks applicants by their SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score.
- Only the applicants with the best scores are called to an interview.
- The BIR committee interviews them online, in English. The committee's decision is final.
If you do not pass the interview, the committee does not consider your SAT score.
How to apply
- Complete the online application form (opens in a new tab). It opens at 09:00 on 6 October 2026, Bangkok time. Round 1 closes at 23:59 on 6 November 2026. Round 2 uses the same form and closes on 24 January 2027.
- Pay the application fee and keep your bank payment slip.
- Go to your online interview with the BIR committee.
- Complete your enrolment confirmation if you are successful.
You must pay and send your proof of payment by the closing date of your round, or your application is void. The BIR office cannot return the documents you submit.
Pay the application fee
The fee is 1,000 baht or 35 US dollars. It covers all admission and examination costs for the BIR admission procedure. It is not refundable. You pay any international bank transfer charges on top.
Pay by bank transfer to this account.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Bank | Kasikorn Bank |
| Account name | BIR Program |
| Account number | 645-1-00017-7 |
| SWIFT code | KASITHBK |
| Application fee | 1,000 baht or 35 US dollars |
Documents
Send these with your application.
- A copy of your passport
- A colour ID photo, 4 cm by 3 cm, with no hat and a plain background
- Your official high school transcript. If the records are not on a 4.0 scale, send the HSCES certificates.
- A certified copy of your official SAT score report
- A curriculum vitae or resume
- A statement of purpose of 500 to 1,000 words
- The bank payment slip for the application fee
If your school does not issue records in Thai or English, send the original records and a literal, complete English translation.
Read Documents you need for how to certify copies.
After you are accepted
International students who study in Thailand need a visa. Read Student visa.
Ask the BIR office
Email bir@tu.ac.th or call 02-221-6111 ext. 3409.
Related guides
- 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.
- English tests and school qualificationsInter-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.
- Fees and scholarshipsThe 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.
- Getting your student visaApply for a Non-Immigrant ED visa from abroad, submit the TDAC before you land and carry your documents.
Sources
- International applicants (opens in a new tab)
- BIR admission 2027 (opens in a new tab)
- Official BIR admission announcement for international applicants (Thai) (opens in a new tab)
- High School Certificate Equivalency (opens in a new tab)
- Sample of certified documents (opens in a new tab)
- Scholarships (opens in a new tab)
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