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The International Program in Design and Architecture [INDA] Admission Information

FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS: Generally, Chulalongkorn University opens registration in January and April for international applicants. International applicants may submit their application documents before the Chulalongkorn registration period and get evaluated as to whether they are qualified for the INDA program. INDA requests that applicants fill out the INDA Pre-‐Application Profile form and send it back to [email protected] along with: • Two one-‐inch (1”) photographs; • Official Academic Transcripts; • Copies of official diploma, or equivalent certified high school completion, or

academic status from applicant’s school; • Exam and proficiencies scores; • A copy of passport or national ID; • Portfolio.

You will be required to provide official documents before being accepted to the program. If you pass the basic requirements for admission, INDA will arrange an interview – either by Google Hangout, Skype, FaceTime, or in person. You will then have an English written test as well as a preliminary design aptitude test sent to you. If you do well and INDA accepts you as a student, INDA will arrange for you to take an official CU-‐Tad exam after you arrive on campus.

Admission Requirements Details: 1. High school certificate or equivalence: In order to be eligible for matriculating at Chulalongkorn University, students must have successfully completed upper secondary or high school education, passed the high school equivalent standard test [GED, ICGSE], or is currently in high school [Mathayom 6, grade 11-‐12 in the US system or year 11-‐13 in the British IB system]. Students who have graduated from Ministry of Education accredited international schools in Thailand may use their school transcript or diploma. Otherwise, applicants need to obtain an equivalence certificate from the Ministry of Education.

2. One of the following English proficiency test scores [if non-‐native English speaker]: • TOEFL with a score of 550 (paper-‐base) or 79 (internet-‐base); OR • IELTS with a minimum score of 6.0; OR • CU-‐TEP with a minimum score of 80; OR • SAT 1* (Critical Reading) with a minimum score of 400; OR • CU-‐AAT* (Verbal) with a minimum score of 400.

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3. One of the following Math test scores: • SAT 1* (Math) with a minimum score of 550; OR • CU-‐AAT* (Math) with a minimum score of 550; OR • Another internationally accredited standardized test.

* In case of submitting both English and Math scores from either CU-‐AAT or SAT, both scores must be from the same test date.

4. Test of Aptitude in Design: • CU-‐TAD with a minimum score of 50%. For international applicants, INDA will

give you a preliminary Design Aptitude exam, but after your acceptance to the program, you must make arrangements to take the CU-‐TAD soon after your arrival to the campus.

5. Portfolio: • Personal works of art, craft, and design, i.e., you can also include sketches,

ink/pencil drawings, craftwork, ceramics, “art” photographs, collage, charcoal work, graphics, computer graphics, paperwork (origami, paper/bookmaking), illustrations, cardboard sculptures, clothing design/production, game design, or computer applications placed in an A4 sized folder or binding with a thickness not more than one inch (see further details below).

6. Application form with a 1,000 Baht non-‐refundable application fee.

7. Verbal Interview and Writing Test • An Interview and writing test will be arranged by INDA after review of your

profile and records.

Portfolio Details: 1. The Purpose of a portfolio is to demonstrate your artistic ability as well as your

organizational skill. The contents of the portfolio must demonstrate your versatility in different media: sketching, painting, collage, photography, etc. Architectural perspective and rendering are neither required nor compulsory.

2. A portfolio reveals a great deal about the author. Be critical about what you put inside. Select only the best ones that represent your artistic sensibilities, passion, and the maturity of your thinking.

3. Special attention must be paid to the quality of reproduction of the original work. For instance, try to have your drawing scanned rather than photographing it by yourself. If scanning is not an option due to size of work, a digital camera with a minimum of eight – ten mega pixel camera with appropriate lighting set up will suffice.

4. Do not submit work any larger than A4 format. If you have oversize work, please

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have it professionally reproduced to A4 size. The thickness of the portfolio must not exceed one inch. Portfolios larger than the given dimension and format will automatically be rejected.

5. All the work shown in the portfolio must be exclusive made by you. Question of authenticity may result in a demonstration during interview.

6. Please refrain from including family or trips abroad photographs.

INDA International Tuition

Tuition Students must pay both Chulalongkorn University and INDA Tuition Fees as detailed below. As a student at INDA, you could expect to spend approximately 500,000 to 1 million Thai baht annually in tuition, fees, expenses, and living costs.

Tuition Fees per Semester/Annually (in Thai baht)

Semester Fee Cost

One (August-‐December) Chulalongkorn University Tuition 21,000 TB

INDA Tuition 144,500 TB

Two (January-‐May) Chulalongkorn University Tuition 21,000 TB


Summer – June-‐July Chulalongkorn University Tuition 5,250 TB


ANNUAL TUITION TOTAL 417,750 TB

Approximated Student Expenses per Month/Annually (in Thai baht)

Expense Cost – Thai baht Approximate Annual Cost

Housing 3,000-‐20,000 TB/month 36,000-‐240,000 TB

Course Supplies 10-‐20,000 TB/semester 25,000-‐50,000 TB

Visa Fees 2000-‐5000 TB/year 2000-‐5000 TB

Cell Phone Service 300-‐1500 TB/month 3600-‐18,000 TB

Living/Personal Expenses 5000-‐20,000 TB/month 60,000-‐240,000 TB

Transportation 500-‐2000 TB/month 6,000-‐25,000 TB

APPROXIMATE TOTAL ANNUAL EXPENSES = 150,000-‐600,000 TB

Recommended & Other Necessary Supplies ü Medical Insurance

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ü Computer (preferably laptop) – NECESSARY ü Cell Phone (You’ll Need)

Additional information on finding housing, costs, Thai culture, touring, and other topics can be found at: http://studyinthailand.org/index.html

Student Scholarships INDA recognizes the great social and cultural benefit of having a diverse student population. It also has long recognized the great benefit of having diverse perspectives on design, building, use of materials, and cultural elements of constructions. Diversity of students and perspectives makes for a better program and enlarges the range of possible learning areas for designers and architects. With this in mind, and in honor of its coming tenth anniversary, INDA is determined to enlarge its diverse student population and perspectives in order to reach new levels of excellence. There are some scholarships available for international applicants – all of them are based on merit and/or extreme need. Your interview with the admission committee will be a time for you to express your merit and need for a scholarship. Chulalongkorn University also has scholarships listed on its website: http://www.chula.ac.th/en/scholarships-‐group/chula-‐scholarships/.

Non–Degree Student Admissions [http://www.chula.ac.th/en/prospective-‐student/international_admission/]

1. Visiting Students You are responsible for tuition and other fees and required to contact directly to INDA. You can access a Visiting Student Application at [Download -‐ http://tinyurl.com/ktyv33r].

2. Exchange students If you are studying at one of our partner universities, you may enroll to study for one semester or one academic year at Chulalongkorn University as an exchange student. Please note that exchange students can obtain an academic transcript but they may not get a degree from CU. You are required to contact your home university first; then, if you meet the requirements, they may nominate you as an exchange student to the Office of International Affairs and Global Network at Chulalongkorn University. After we have received your nomination and application documents, we will forward them to the Faculty concerned for consideration. The official result will be informed to your home university (IRO). Exchange students will be exempt from tuition and other fees. You can access an Exchange Student Application at [Download].

Exchange Student Requirements GPA requirement: 3.0+ is preferred. Submission of academic transcripts is required along with the application form. • English Language Proficiency

ü TOEFL -‐ Internet-‐ based: 79-‐80 -‐ Computer-‐ based: 213

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-‐ Paper-‐based: 550 ü IELTS

-‐ Overall band: 6.0 (The score should not be more than 2 years old).

• Language Listening Proficiency Fluency in listening and speaking English for the INDA program is essential. Please submit the proficient test score, if any.

Required Documentation 1. A completed application form; 2. A nomination letter from your home institution; 3. Two letters of references in sealed and signed envelopes; 4. An official transcript of your academic records (to be issued by your current

institution); 5. An English proficiency score record (for non-‐native speakers of English)*; 6. A copy of your passport; 7. Study plan/description of academic interests (on a separate sheet of A4-‐sized

paper); 8. Eight, one-‐inch, color photographs (with blue background) taken no more than

six months previously in smart attire or a civil service uniform and signed on the reverse side. One photo should also be attached to the application form.

* This is required for exchange students who wish to study in an international program.

Exchange Student Application Deadlines The completed application form must reach the Office of International Affairs, Chulalongkorn University by the following dates.

Academic Calendar

Semester Application Deadline

Classes Begin

Classes End Semester Ends

Trimester System

First 15 February 2nd Week of August

3rd Week of November

Last Week of November

Second 15 June 2nd Week of December

3rd Week of March

Last Week of March

Third 15 October 2nd Week of April

3rd Week of July

Last Week of July

International System

First 15 February 2nd Week of August

1st Week of December

3rd Week of December

Second 15 July 2nd Week of January

Last Week of April

3rd Week of May

Summer 15 December 1st Week of June

Last Week of July

Last Week of July

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As of April 2014

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