Scholarships, loans and hardship help
Thai students can apply for a กยศ. student loan, Student Affairs handles TU scholarships, and the BIR office helps if you cannot pay on time.
Responsible office Student Affairs Division and the BIR office
Last checked 30 September 2026
Updated 30 September 2026
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Student loans for Thai nationals
The Student Loan Fund (กองทุนเงินให้กู้ยืมเพื่อการศึกษา, กยศ.) lends to Thai nationals only. International students cannot borrow from it.
One type of loan is for students whose family income is 360,000 baht a year or less. The fund sets the loan types, amounts and calendar each academic year. Read the current rules and apply at studentloan.or.th (opens in a new tab). Ask the BIR office which documents the university needs from you.
Academic year 2569 (2026 to 2027)
The fund's window for new borrowers in academic year 2569 closed on 31 August 2026. Check studentloan.or.th for the dates for the next year.
Thammasat scholarships
The Student Affairs Division runs the university scholarships. Announcements are on Facebook at facebook.com/thammasat.scholarships (opens in a new tab). The BIR office can also point you to scholarships for BIR students.
International students can also ask the Office of International Affairs at oia.tu.ac.th (opens in a new tab).
Surin Pitsuwan Scholarship
This scholarship is for applicants from ASEAN countries who pass BIR admission. Applicants must meet these conditions.
- Nationality of an ASEAN country
- A high school GPA of at least 3.5, or the equivalent
- Attendance at an interview
- No other Thammasat scholarship
Applications go to bir@tu.ac.th with the application form, a copy of your high school transcript and a copy of your ID card or passport. The amount is not published.
2026 round
Applications for the 2026 round ran from 23 June to 3 July 2026. Winners were announced on 23 July 2026. Check birpolsci.com/scholarship (opens in a new tab) for the next round.
If you cannot pay on time
Contact the BIR office before the payment deadline. Say how much you can pay and when. The office decides deferrals case by case.
bir@tu.ac.th, 02-221-6111 ext. 3409.
The office can also tell you about the refund process. See Tuition, fees and refunds.
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.
- What a month costsThe Office of International Affairs estimates about 16,000 baht a month for housing, meals and transport, with rent the largest part.
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