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ENHANCING LIVES THROUGH

A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION

IN THAILAND

WELCOME MESSAGE

MUIC IS AN ACTIVE PARTNERinternational programs

liberal arts education

Giving its students a globalized education does not stop with having faculty members from different countries.

MUIC promotes the development of qualities such as communication, leadership and team-building skills.

MUIC’s OFFERINGS

MUIC’s STRENGTHS

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MUIC is committed to protecting the environment. Located in Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, on the western outskirts of Bangkok, the MU campus is an ecological haven, with parks, ponds and tree-lined roads.

CAMPUS LIVINGgreen campus

MUIC welcomes applicants, whether from Thailand or abroad, to join its growing academic community.

HOW YOU CAN ENROLL AT MUIC

Initially established in 1986 as the International Students Degree Program (ISDP), Mahidol University International College (MUIC) was Thailand’s first international bachelor degree program

LIBERAL ARTSEDUCATION IN AN ASIAN SETTINGIn today’s globalized world, competition in the labor market is tougher than ever. Fresh graduates need to bring not only an impressive resume or high grades but also hard and soft skills that can give them an advantage over their competitors.

Major and Minor ProgramsMUIC offers bachelor’s degrees in Arts, Sciences, Business Administration and Engineering.

There are enough classrooms in the college to attain the ideal ratio of 20 students per class. Aside from the library, computer and science laboratories, and an animation studio

modern facilities

world-class institution of higher learningMUIC is an integral part of Mahidol University (MU), which has always been ranked among the top universities in Southeast Asia.

GRADUATE PROGRAMMUIC launched its Graduate Program on 2008. Housed in the Sathorn City Tower on South Sathorn Road, in Bangkok’s central business district

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Initially established in 1986 as the International Students Degree Program (ISDP), Mahidol University International College (MUIC) was Thailand’s first international bachelor degree program at a public university with its mission to produce well-rounded graduates and to excel in broad international education research and academic services for the benefit of humankind.

MUIC maintains a strong liberal arts focus and promotes a learning culture that prepares its students to meet the challenges of living and working in a diverse and globalized world. The College further empowers its students by providing hands-on experience through its on-campus internship and training programs. Internships are readily available on and off campus both in Thailand and abroad. Students who do not intern are required to conduct a major senior project before graduation, enabling them to participate in the challenges of directed research.

Apart from the undergraduate degrees, MUIC offers two graduate programs, the Master of Business Administration in Business Modeling and Development and the Master of Management in International Hospitality Management, at its Graduate Center at Sathorn City Tower, conveniently located in the heart of Bangkok’s business district.

Mindful of its international character, MUIC operates a vibrant Study Abroad Program for both its outbound and inbound students. The College currently enjoys active exchange agreements with universities from North America, Europe, Australia and Asia, in addition to informal associations with universities and educational agencies from around the world. Our international full-time, visiting and exchange students constitute approximately 15 percent of the student population.

Given the challenges of our new world order, a well-rounded education can no longer be confined to the classroom setting. MUIC students are given a variety of opportunities to participate in national, regional and international conferences and competitions. In addition, the College provides a wide variety of student activities through the Student Association and its satellite of clubs in which they develop communication, leadership and team-building skills.I look forward to welcoming you to MUIC.

ENHANCING LIVES THROUGH

A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION

Prof. Maleeya Kruatrachue, Ph.D.Dean of Mahidol University International College

Welcome Message

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LIBERALARTS EDUCATION IN AN

ASIAN SETTINGIn today’s globalized world, competition in the labor market is tougher than ever. Fresh graduates need to bring not only an impressive resume or high grades but also hard and soft skills that can give them an advantage over their competitors. Mahidol University International College (MUIC) does not only make its graduates better job applicants but also produces leaders, pioneers and innovators who are ready to face the challenges of the future. Leaders who possess the necessary technical skills to navigate today’s Information Age are well-grounded in the humanities and sciences, and steeped in ethics and social responsibility. These are made possible through MUIC’s liberal arts-focused education, reinforced by science and technology.


Bachelor of Business Administration Programs:• Finance • Information Systems • International Business • Marketing • Business Economics • International Hospitality Management

Bachelor of Engineering Program:• Computer Engineering

Minor Programs• Management• English Language and Culture• English Teaching Preparation• Food Science and Technology• Chemistry• Southeast Asian Studies• International Studies• Modern World History• Psychology• Applied Mathematics• Biological Science• Computer Science• Environmental Science• Physics• International Hospitality Management• Entertainment Media

Language Programs• Thai • Chinese• Japanese• French• German• Spanish

MUIC’S

Major and Minor ProgramsMUIC offers bachelor’s degrees in Arts, Sciences, Business Administration and Engineering. Students can choose from a total of 19 major programs that will serve as their stepping stone to a successful career. Whether it is in the field of business, the sphere of the sciences, the realm of international relations and tourism, or the cutting edge of engineering, computer science or digital animation, MUIC gives its students the best opportunities for learning and leading. It also offers a solid grounding in the science and humanities with 22 minor programs, including six languages.

Bachelor of Arts Programs:• Social Science• Film Production• TV Production• Animation Production• Communication Design

Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Science Programs:• Applied Mathematics• Biological Science• Chemistry• Computer Science• Environmental Science• Food Science and Technology• Physics

LIBERAL ARTSEDUCATION


MUIC offers its students the best of both worlds—literally. Thai and international educators comprise the faculty, enabling MUIC students to be immersed in both Asian values and Western thought, and trained under high academic standards, infused with ethics and a strong sense of social responsibility.

FACULTYAND RESEARCH

Thai faculty

46%

54%International faculty

FACULTY COMPOSITION:

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT:

Doctorate

45%

51%Master’s

4%Bachelor’s

MUIC facilitates both on- and off- campus internship and training programs for its students. The College-owned Salaya Pavilion Hotel and its restaurants provide on-campus internships for International Hospitality Management and Business students. The Business Administration Division also lets its students get hands-on training at the Brew and Bev Café. The various academic divisions have formal linkages with leading industry players which provide off-campus internship and training for MUIC students.

INTERNSHIPS

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There are enough classrooms in the college to attain the ideal ratio of 20 students per class. Aside from the library, computer and science laboratories, and an animation studio, MUIC further enhanced the learning process by tapping the resources of the Information Highway. Students enjoy dozens of Wi-Fi hotspots on campus and the College recently inaugurated a 2.5-million Baht Computer Lounge to provide more and better access to the Internet.

MODERN FACILITIES

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MUIC is an integral part of Mahidol University (MU), which has always been ranked among the top universities in Southeast Asia.

• No. 34 in the 2011 QS Asian University Ranking • No. 75 in the 2011 QS World Ranking in the Life Science and Bio-Medicine Category• No. 11 in the 2011 QS Asian University Ranking in Life Science and Medicine Subject Area• Among the Top 400 universities, Times Higher Education (THE) 2011-2012

Active member of the following academic networks and associations worldwide:• Global University Network for Innovation (GUNI)• ASEAN-European University Network (ASEAN-UNINET), ASEAN University Network (AUN)• Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)

WORLD-CLASSINSTITUTION OFHIGHER LEARNING

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SCIENCE• Research articles written by faculty members published in ISI journals• Well-placed outstanding alumni in both academe and the private sector• Membership in prestigious national and international industry associations• Maintains a joint academic program with the University of Queensland in Australia

• Student internship links with major international airlines, local and international brand hotels in major tourist destinations in Thailand, MICE and tour operators • Faculty members regularly invited as resource persons in national and international academic and industry events

TOURISM AND HOSPITALITYMANAGEMENT DIVISION

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• Co-Organizer with University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) of five conferences on Southeast Asia• Numerous alumni in public and private sectors, academe and civil society

• Membership in numerous national and international industry associations• Faculty members actively involved in community development, business consultancies, and mass media• Maintains formal linkage and conducts a joint program with the University of Adelaide in Australia

BUSINESSADMINISTRATIONDIVISION


• MOU with UNESCO for video production and student internship• Exchange Program with Northumbria University, UK• Participant in Thai-US Creative Partnership• Students and alumni winners in Thailand and international film festivals

FINE AND APPLIED ARTS DIVISION

ACCREDITED FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS:• DELE - Diplomas de Español come Legua Extranjera (Diploma for Spanish as a Foreign Language) • DELF - Diplôme d’études en Langue Française (Diploma for French as a Foreign Language) • HSK - Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (Chinese Proficiency Test) • JLPT - Japanese Language Proficiency Test

DIVISION’S VARIOUS LANGUAGE PROGRAMS MAINTAIN LINKS WITH THE FOLLOWING UNIVERSITIES:• Capital Normal University (Beijing, China)• Osaka and Kyushu Universities (Japan)• The University of Leon (Leon, Spain)• The International University of Nice (Nice, France)• The Institute of International Communication in cooperation with Heinrich-Heine-University of Dusseldorf (Dusseldorf , Germany)

HUMANITIES AND LANGUAGES DIVISION


Giving its students a globalized education does not stop with having faculty members from different countries. MUIC believes that students also gain valuable knowledge from studying in reputable partner universities abroad. The College’s international experience is also enriched by foreign students coming to study and be immersed not only in the academic environment of MUIC but also in the cultural life of Thailand.

These objectives are made possible through linkages with universities abroad. MUIC is an active partner with 75 universities in Asia, Oceania and the Pacific, Europe and North and Latin America.

MUIC also has outstanding Study Abroad and Student Exchange Programs to facilitate international education for both Thai and foreign students. The number of incoming international exchange students has grown steadily over the past few years. At the same time, the number of outbound exchange students has also increased.

INTERNATIONALPROGRAMS

FRANCE

• The Hague University of Applied Sciences• University of Groningen• Utrecht University

• Universitaria dela Compania de Jesus (ETEA)

• Technologico de Monterrey

• San Ignacio de Loyola University

• Ecole de Biologie Industrielle (EBI)• ESC Bretagne Brest• Euromed Ecole Management Marseille• University of Nice - Sophia Antipolis

• Medicine Hat College• University of New Brunswick• University of Saskatchewan• University of Victoria (Uvic Business)• University Laval

• Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts• University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland• University of St. Gallen

• Bluefield College• College of Brockport [SUNY]• College of New Jersey• Colorado State University, Pueblo• Hawaii Pacific University• Ohio State University• San Francisco State University• Stetson University• Syracuse University• University of Central Arkansas• University of Hawaii at Manoa• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill• University of North Texas• University of Tennessee, Knoxville

• Fachhochschuleharz Wenigerode (Harz)• Universitat Stuttgart• University of Applied Science, Duesseldorf• University of Applied Science, Heilbronn• University of Konstanz• University of Mannheim (Business School)• University of Regensburg• The University of Tuebingen

GERMANY

CANADA

USA

NETHERLANDS

MEXICO

PERU

SPAIN

SWITZERLAND

AIMS Partners (ASEAN International Mobility for Students)AUN Partners (ASEAN University Network)

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PHILIPPINES

VIETNAM

CAMBODIA

LAOS

NEW ZEALAND

AUSTRIA

UK

• Deakin University• La Trobe University• Macquarie University• Queensland University of Technology• University of Adelaide• University of Queensland

• Chinese University of Hong Kong• City University of Hong Kong• Lingnan University

• Ateneo de Manila University [AUN]• De La Salle University [AUN]• University of the Philippines [AUN]

• Vietnam National University, Hanoi [AUN]• Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City [AUN]

• Royal University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia [AUN]• Royal University of Law and Economics, Cambodia [AUN]

• National University of Laos [AUN]

• Universiti Brunei Darussalam [AUN]

• Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia [AIMS, AUN]• Universiti Malaya [AIMS, AUN]• Universiti Putra Malaysia [AIMS, AUN]• Universiti Sains Malaysia [AIMS, AUN]• Universiti Teknologi MARA [AIMS]

• BINUS University [AIMS]• Universitas Indonesia [AIMS, AUN]• Universitas Gadjah Mada [AUN]• Institut Teknologi Bandung [AUN]• Universitas Airlangga[AUN]

• National University of Singapore [AUN]• Nanyang Technological University [AUN]• Singapore Management University

• University of Yangon [AUN]• Yangon Institute of Economics [AUN]

• Akita International University• Hokkaido University• International Christian University• Kyushu University• Nagasaki University• Okayama University• Osaka University• Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

• Kyung Hee University• Seoul National University• Ewha Womans University

• Victoria University of Wellington

• Management Center Innsbruck• Salzburg University of Applied Sciences• University of Applied Science, Krems

• ICHEC Brussels School of Management

• Nanjing UniversityBELGIUMCHINA

HONG KONG

JAPAN

BRUNEI

KOREA

SINGAPORE

MYANMAR

INDONESIA

• Bournemouth University• Liverpool John Moores University• Northumbria University• Oxford Brooks University• University College Birmingham• University of Surrey (School of Management)


For the past 25 years, a total of 4,361 students have graduated from MUIC. Of these, 4,309 hold bachelor’s degrees while 52 came from the MUIC Graduate Center.

Many of MUIC’s graduates have come to occupy significant positions in both government, non-government organizations, and the private sector. The latter includes multinational companies, local firms, and the media. Many MUIC graduates also exhibited a strong entrepreneurial spirit by establishing their own businesses.Here are some of the College’s successful alumni:

NHK World - English News presenter covering AsiaBBA, 1998

PATCHARI RAKSAWONG

OUTSTANDING ALUMNI

Educator, TV Host, EntrepreneurBA Travel Industry Management, 2001

CHRISWRIGHT

Second Secretary, The Royal Thai Embassy,Kathmandu, Nepal BA Social Science(International Studies), 2006

CHIRAKAN PORNSOPIT

Student / Teaching Assistant, Ph.D. Chemistry, McGill University, Canada BS Chemistry, 2009

MICHAELKRAUSE

Production Coordinator,Anya ProductionsBA Animation Production, 2010

JARIYARUANGJUN


Education in a cross-cultural academic setting prepares college students to face the challenges of a diverse and globalized world. Foreign teachers comprise more than half of the faculty at MUIC. In the same vein, international students now comprise 15% of the College’s total student population. This rate can only be expected to rise. MUIC’s international students represent at least 45 countries from Asia, Oceania, North and South America, Europe and Africa.

DIVERSITY


MUIC promotes the development of qualities such as communication, leadership and team-building skills. As such, students have 21 clubs to choose from, each representing a variety of interests. Recognizing the benefits of extra-curricular activities, MU requires students to join at least one club, with membership recorded on their transcripts. With the College funding the clubs’ activities, the Student Association, whose officers are elected, perform supervisory tasks over each club.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES/CLUBS


MUIC is committed to protecting the environment. Located in Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, on the western outskirts of Bangkok, the MU campus is an ecological haven, with parks, ponds and tree-lined roads. MU encourages walking and biking as alternatives to cars. Trams make rounds on the campus and school buses link the College with the BTS Skytrain system.

GREEN CAMPUS

Aside from the scores of private apartments and dormitories in the university’s vicinity, MUIC also has two major housing accommodations for its international students, Chaiyapruk Village and Green Park Home. Both offer air-conditioned rooms, kitchen, lounges with TV sets with satellite connection, IDD-equipped telephones, computer rooms with Internet connection and laundry facilities. Rents range from 5,100 to 12,000 Baht.

STUDENT HOUSING


MUIC is located inside the 500-acre campus of Mahidol University. This ecological haven is nestled in the quiet university town of Salaya in Nakhon Pathom province, on the western outskirts of Bangkok. The College offers the best of both worlds. The campus is surrounded by religious sites and tourist attractions, yet has access to an excellent road network, public transportation, telecommunications, health facilities, places of worship, food and entertainment, and lifestyle centers.

SALAYA COMMUNITY

In Asia, as in anywhere else, people consider education as a good investment for the future. MUIC offers academic excellence in an eco-friendly and secure campus located in one of the bustling hubs of Southeast Asia. The College’s tuition rates are competitive with other institutions of higher learning in the region. MUIC also offers scholarship grants.

INVESTIN YOUR FUTURE


MUIC welcomes applicants, whether from Thailand or abroad, to join its growing academic community. Applicants need to have a proven competence in written and spoken English, and a good or excellent level of academic achievement in high school or equivalent examinations. Non-native English speakers applying for the bachelor’s degree program are required to meet at least one of the following:

Contact ADMISSIONS OFFICETel. 662 441 5090 ext 1124, 1327Mail: [email protected]

OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSTel. 662 441 5090 ext 1702Mail: [email protected]

a. TOEFL score of 79 (iBT) or above with writing 25b. IELTS (Academic Band) score of 6.0 or above with writing 6.0c. SAT score of 1650 with Math score of at least 580

Interested applicants for the bachelor’s degree program can apply four times a year: In January, May, July and October.


MUIC launched its Graduate Program on 2008. Housed in the Sathorn City Tower on South Sathorn Road, in Bangkok’s central business district, the Center has shown a steady growth over the years, as shown by the increase in the number of its enrollees. By academic year 2010-2011, the Graduate Program has recorded a total of 52 graduates during the past three years. Interested parties can apply for admission every March and July.

MUIC AT SATHORN, BANGKOK

GRADUATE PROGRAMS: • The Master of Business Administration offers a concentration on Business Modeling and Development, which aims to produce graduates with a strong sense of both quantitative and qualitative analytical skills in order to come up with sound business decisions.

• The Master of Management in International Hospitality Management aims to provide a comprehensive base in the fundamentals of tourism and hospitality management, emphasizing an enriched academic grounding and their business applications in order to meet the rapid growth in the tourism industry.


For more details, please contact:MUIC Graduate Program at SathornTelephone: +66 (0) 2679-5053Fax: +66 (0) 2286-2654 Email: [email protected]

• Two (2) copies of transcript and degree testimonial• Two (2) copies of ID card or passport• Two (2) letters of recommendation• Two (2) copies of TOEFL or IELTS score (if applicable)• Two (2) copies of house registration (for Thailand residents only)• Payment slip for the application fee (2,500 Baht) and ITP-TOEFL Test (1,000 Baht), if applicable (if paying by bank transfer)• Four (4) 2-inch photographs

Required Documents for

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