Kasetsart University (KU) is one of the oldest national universities in Thailand and the first agricultural university in Thailand. The following is a detailed introduction to Kasetsart University:

Overview

Established in 1943

Nature: Public University

Location: The main campus is located in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, and there are three branch campuses in Kampanseng, Si Racha and Nakhon Phanom.

Number of students: There are about 68,000 students on campus

Educational philosophy

Kasetsart University is committed to providing high-quality education and research, especially in agricultural science and related fields.

The school emphasizes the combination of theory and practice, and provides students with internship opportunities and industry cooperation projects.

Attach importance to international education, actively establish cooperative relations with universities in other countries, and promote international exchanges.

Disciplines/Departments

Provide courses from undergraduate to doctoral levels.

The main colleges include but are not limited to:

College of Agriculture

College of Business Administration

College of Fisheries

College of Humanities

College of Forestry

College of Science

College of Engineering

College of Social Sciences

College of Veterinary Medicine

College of Education

College of Economics

College of Agribusiness

College of Architecture

College of Environment

Graduate School

College of Arts and Sciences

College of Management Sciences

College of Resources and Environment

College of Natural Resources and Agribusiness

College of Science and Engineering

College of Literature and Science Management

Campus Facilities

Teaching Area: Modern teaching buildings, laboratories and multimedia classrooms.

Library: It has a rich collection of books, equipped with electronic resources and databases, and is the first ecological library in Thailand.

Dormitory: Elegant student dormitories provide comfortable living conditions.

Sports Facilities: Sports fields, swimming pools, gyms, etc.

Living Facilities: Canteens, convenience stores, medical centers, banks, post offices, etc., provide convenient living conditions for students.

Ranking and Certification

Enjoys a high reputation in Thailand, especially in the fields of agricultural science and environmental science.

It is one of the Thai universities certified by the Ministry of Education of China, providing a reliable study abroad option for Chinese students.

Ranked 801-1000 in the QS World University Rankings (2024 data). Ranked 1187th in the US News World University Rankings (2022 data).

Cost

Tuition fees: vary depending on the major. For example, undergraduate tuition fees are around 150,000 baht per year.

Living expenses: approximately between 120,000 and 160,000 baht per year, depending on personal lifestyle and regional consumption levels.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate application: usually requires high school graduation or equivalent, and pass the school's entrance examination. For international students, English scores (such as IELTS 5.5 or above) may also be required.

Master's application: requires a bachelor's degree and relevant professional background, and some programs may require submission of a portfolio or interview. For international students, an English score of 6.0 or above is generally required.

Doctoral application: requires a master's degree and relevant professional background, and usually requires submission of a research plan and interview. For international students, higher English scores (such as IELTS 6.5 or above) are generally required.

International cooperation

Kasetsart University has established cooperative relations with universities in many countries around the world to promote academic exchanges and student exchange programs.

Provide professional courses taught in English for international students and support cross-cultural learning experience.

Featured Projects

Internationalized Teaching: Many courses are taught in English to attract international students.

Practical Orientation: Emphasis on practical teaching, providing rich internship opportunities and practical project experience.

Research and Development: There are several research centers to support teachers and students in cutting-edge scientific research activities.

Community Service: Actively participate in community development projects, especially in the fields of agriculture and environment.

Contact Information

Tel: +66 2 562 5000

Address: 50 Ngam Wong Wan Road, Ladyao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand