Exchange, double degrees and conferences
You can apply for a faculty exchange from Year 2, or for a double degree with Aberystwyth, Bristol, Meiji or Warsaw.
Responsible office Faculty of Political Science exchange office (OIA)
Last checked 30 September 2026
Updated 30 September 2026
Quick answers
- When can I go on exchange?
- From Year 2. Apply between December and March for semester 1 or July and September for semester 2. Details
- Which double degrees exist?
- Aberystwyth, Bristol and Meiji (2+2), and Warsaw (1+1). Details
- Who do I contact?
- The faculty exchange coordinator at oiapolsc@tu.ac.th, phone 02-221-6111 ext. 3403. Details
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Faculty exchange
The Faculty of Political Science has nearly 20 partner universities, including in Japan, France, Indonesia, Poland, Canada and South Korea. The faculty page holds the full list.
Undergraduates can apply from Year 2. You must meet the host university's academic and language requirements and hold a passport valid for at least 6 months.
| Exchange semester | Applications open |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | December to March |
| Semester 2 | July to September |
Your application includes a statement of purpose, a study plan, your transcript, English test results, a recommendation letter and parental consent. The faculty interviews applicants.
Double degrees
BIR has double degree agreements with four universities.
| University | Route | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| Aberystwyth University, UK | 2+2 | BA in Politics and Modern History |
| University of Bristol, UK | 2+2 | BSc in Politics and International Relations |
| Meiji University, Japan | 2+2 | BA in Political Science, Economics and Local Governance |
| University of Warsaw, Poland | 1+1 | Graduate programme in International Relations |
A 2+2 route means two years at Thammasat and two at the partner. Bristol also offers master's routes in Public Policy and International Relations.
Applying for a 2+2 route
Apply in Year 2 after completing 75 credits.
| Requirement | Aberystwyth | Bristol | Meiji |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum GPA | 3.0 | 3.15 | 3.0 |
| English test | IELTS 6.0 | Check with the BIR office | IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80 |
The programme's sequence is an information session in September, applications and interviews from October to November, the Learning Agreement in December, and the partner's own application from January to May. Students prepare to leave in June to August. Meiji also expects AH208 to be complete. Check the current details with the BIR office before you plan around them.
Conferences and field trip
The faculty and student groups run conferences and seminars during the year, including the Diplomatic Forum at Thammasat (DFAT). BIR announces them on its website and Facebook page. The Bangkok International Student Conference (BISC) has a Facebook page (opens in a new tab).
BIR runs a field trip. The destination and the cost depend on the year.
Who to ask
For exchange and double degrees, contact the faculty exchange coordinator (Office of International Affairs) at oiapolsc@tu.ac.th, or call 02-221-6111 ext. 3403. The faculty exchange page (opens in a new tab) has the forms and current partner list.
For questions about your programme or credits, contact the BIR office on 02-221-6111 ext. 3409 or bir@tu.ac.th.
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