Student life
Guides to studying, living and getting around at BIR, and course reviews written by students.
Common questions
Check before you act
Check if your student activity needs approval
Answer a few quick questions to see whether your activity needs sign-off from BIRSA, the PSC, or the Faculty, and who to ask.
Check if you're ready to start a club
A few questions to see whether you're ready to bring your idea to BIRSA, or what to sort out first.
Find where to take a question or problem
Find out who to ask, where to report a problem, and what happens next.
Starting at BIR, step by step
A checklist for your first weeks at BIR, with one track for each group of students. Tick each task when it is done. Your ticks are saved in this browser only. BIRSA cannot see them.
Course reviews
Notes on all BIR courses and electives. Workload, assessment style, and what to expect before you register.
Guides by topic
Before you arrive
How to apply, and how to get a student visa if you are coming from abroad.
Your first weeks
What to do when you start, SIM cards and Wi-Fi, Thai customs, and the basics about BIR and Thammasat.
Studying
Registration, grades, the curriculum, internships, exchange and study support.
Money
Tuition, monthly costs, financial help, discounts and bank accounts.
Health and safety
Medical care, counselling and staying safe on and off campus.
Getting around
Reaching campus, the free shuttle bus, Rangsit and the airport.
Food and housing
Where to eat around Tha Prachan and how to find somewhere to live.
Getting involved
Clubs, BIRSA events, student bodies and elections.
Rights and rules
Your rights, campus facilities, how to complain and visa rules while you study.