How to apply to BIR
You can apply to BIR through Inter-Portfolio 1, Inter-Portfolio 2 or TCAS 3, and the 2027 dates are set.
Responsible office BIR office, Faculty of Political Science
Last checked 30 September 2026
Updated 30 September 2026
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BIR is the Bachelor of Political Science in Politics and International Relations (International Program) at the Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University. It started in 2009 and is taught in English at Tha Prachan. There are three ways to apply, and the route depends on your nationality and your school results.
Admission 2027 dates, checked 30 September 2026
- Inter-Portfolio 1 runs from 6 October to 6 November 2026.
- Inter-Portfolio 2 runs from 6 to 24 January 2027.
- TCAS 3 applications run from 2 to 17 February 2027. The written exam is on 21 March 2027.
Confirm the dates on the BIR admission page (opens in a new tab) before you apply.
Choose a route
| Route | Who it is for | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| Inter-Portfolio 1 | Applicants who do not hold Thai nationality | SAT report, no minimum GPAX, committee interview |
| Inter-Portfolio 2 | Applicants finishing Mathayom 6 or equivalent | GPAX of at least 3.75, English test, portfolio, committee interview |
| TCAS 3 (Admission) | Thai applicants | GPAX of at least 2.80, English test, BIR written exam |
You must not have confirmed a place through TCAS before you apply.
International applicants
Applicants without Thai nationality apply in either Inter-Portfolio round. The application fee is 1,000 baht or 35 US dollars and is not refundable. Submit these documents.
- A copy of your passport
- A photo, 4 by 3 cm
- Your transcript
- Your SAT report
- A CV
- A statement of purpose of 500 to 1,000 words
Interviews for round 1 are on 15 November 2026, with results on 15 December 2026. Round 2 interviews are on 23 February 2027, with results on 11 May 2027. Transcripts from outside Thailand need an equivalence certificate, and a GED needs at least 165 in each subject.
Grade and English test requirements
TCAS 3 applicants need a GPAX of at least 2.80 across Mathayom 4 to 6 (six semesters), or an equivalent qualification.
Every applicant needs an English test result from the last two years.
| Test | Minimum result |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 500 paper-based or 61 internet-based |
| IELTS | Overall 6.0 |
| TU-GET | 500 paper-based or 74 computer-based |
| SAT | 50% on Evidence-Based Reading and Writing |
The Faculty page also lists a GSAT reading and writing score of 400.
TCAS 3 written exam
The exam is on 21 March 2027. Passing it is a condition of admission, and interviews follow. It has two parts.
- Politics and international relations general knowledge, multiple choice, 40%
- An English essay on politics and international relations, 60%
TCAS confirmation takes place in May 2027. The BIR pages give slightly different end dates, so check the exact days on the BIR site.
How the programme runs
BIR is full time. Each academic year has two semesters, from August to December and from January to May. The summer session, from June to July, lasts 6 to 8 weeks and is optional, except that the summer after year 3 is the compulsory internship.
All lectures, reading, exams and class participation are in English. Graduates receive the Bachelor of Political Science (Politics and International Relations), shortened to B.Pol.Sc. (Politics and International Relations).
Fees
Fees per year, per credit and per semester are on the tuition and fees guide.
Ask the BIR office
Email bir@tu.ac.th or call 02-221-6111 ext. 3409, Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 16:00.
Related guides
- Getting your student visaApply for a Non-Immigrant ED visa from abroad, submit the TDAC before you land and carry your documents.
- 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.
- About BIR and ThammasatThe BIR office is on 02-221-6111 ext. 3409, and this guide describes the programme, the Faculty of Political Science and Thammasat University.
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