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University of Southeast Asia

Q: What levels of education does the university offer?

A: The University of Southeast Asia (UNESA) is a university under the Council of Higher Education of the Ministry of Education of Thailand, and is an institution under the Agreement on Mutual Recognition of Academic Degrees in Higher Education between China and Thailand. The university offers undergraduate, master's and doctoral education. The University of Southeast Asia (USEAN) was established in 1973 and has developed into a prestigious institution of higher learning in Thailand over the past 50 years. USEAN is the first private university under the Council of Higher Education of Thailand to offer engineering degrees since 1992.

Q: What are the undergraduate programs offered by the university?

Answer:

Specialized Bachelor's Degree

Finance, Accounting, Marketing, etc.

Program: 2 years

Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration

English name: Bachelor of Business Administration

Undergraduate Programs

Finance, Accounting, Marketing, etc.

Program: 4 years (the fastest graduation is 3.5 years)

Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration

English name: Bachelor of Business Administration

(Note: New majors such as Digital Arts and Computer Science will be added to the Bachelor's program soon)

Q: What are the master's programs offered by the school?

Answer:

1. Business Administration Program

Duration: 2 years (the fastest way to graduate is 1.5 years)

Credits: 36 credits

Degree: Master of Business Administration

English name: Master of Business Administration (Management)

Abbreviation: MBA

2. Education Management Program

Duration: 2 years (the earliest graduation is 1.5 years)

Credits: 36 credits

Degree: Master of Educational Administration

English name: Master of Educational Administration

Abbreviation: MEA

3. Engineering Management

Duration: 2 years (can graduate in 1.5 years at the earliest)

Credits: 36 credits

Degree: Master of Engineering Management

English name: Master of Engineering Management

Abbreviation: MEM

Q: What doctoral programs does the school offer?

Answer:

Ph.D.: Training Directions (Business Management, Educational Management, Sports Management, Arts Management, Financial Management, Engineering Management, Legal Management)

1. Educational Management Program

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Educational Administration)   

English name: Doctor of Philosophy (Educational Administration)

 (Educational Administration)

Total credits: 48 credits

2. Management Studies Program

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Management)   

Doctor of Philosophy (Management)

Total credits: 48 credits

3. Engineering Management

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering Management)   

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering Management)

 (Engineering Management)

Total Credits: 48 credits

Q: Is there enough English learning environment for students to study in English and Chinese?

A:

A: No. The teachers are fluent in English, Chinese and Thai. Thailand is a tourist country with a high prevalence of English, and the school is located in Bangkok, which is an internationalized and English-speaking environment where students are exposed to the world's diverse cultures, making the language environment unique.

Undergraduate courses are taught in English with Chinese tutorials, while master's and doctoral courses are purely in English, with exams, dissertations and defenses all in English (the school has a Chinese language management team to help students with their studies and assignments).

Q: What are the student government, clubs and other student organizations on campus and can international students participate in them?

A: International students are treated the same as national students and are allowed to participate in all school activities.

Q: What are the entry requirements for undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs at the University of Southeast Asia in Thailand?

Answer:

Undergraduate: Provide a high school diploma or equivalent and corresponding transcripts;

Master's degree: provide undergraduate diploma, degree, transcripts or equivalent documents;

Ph.D.: Provide undergraduate diploma, degree certificate, transcripts, master's degree certificate, degree certificate, transcripts or equivalent educational materials;

Note: (Documents related to academic certificates must be provided from the study period after high school graduation )

Q: What level of English is required for admission?

A: For admission to the undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs of the University of Southeast Asia in Thailand, the corresponding scores of language (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL) are not required, and the completion of advanced English courses offered by the university during the semester is sufficient.

Q: What level of English do I need to graduate?

A: Attend the Intensive English Course (IEC) offered by the school, complete the course and pass the exam.

Q: Can international students apply for scholarships and what are the specific requirements and policies?

A: Scholarships range from RMB 5,000 to RMB 20,000 and are awarded on the basis of the student's daily performance and grades.

Q: How many semesters a year is the academic year?

A: January-May, August-December for the university semester, June-July for the elementary school semester.

Q: What is the current ratio of nationalities in the school?

A: The ratio of local students to international students is 15:1, while the Thai Higher Education Commission requires that the ratio of international students should not exceed 5:1.

Q: How much does it cost to stay at the school, and what is the approximate cost and how do I get a room if I stay off-campus?

A: The school will have management teachers to guide students to choose suitable apartments around the school, the cost of the apartment is about 1000-1500 RMB/month (two rooms).

Q: What kind of card is recommended for spending in Thailand and how much living expenses are appropriate for students to prepare each year?

A: Alipay and WeChat are very mature in Thailand, so you can choose this kind of mobile payment; if you eat in the school cafeteria, about 1000-1500 RMB per month is enough.

Q: If I get sick and need medical treatment in Thailand, what are the benefits for international students?

A: After enrollment, the school will provide students with international student insurance, similar to domestic social security. Depending on the type of insurance, the cost and reimbursement rate will vary (cost of insurance: about 1500-2000 RMB/year). Some of the medical insurance policies allow students to receive free treatment, but there is a cap on the cost of each treatment and medicine.

Q: Is it possible to apply for a master's degree or a doctoral degree after completing a bachelor's or a master's degree, and is it possible to go to another school?

A: If students want to continue their studies after finishing their own courses in our university, they can apply directly after finishing all the courses and completing the dissertation to enter the next stage of study in advance; if they want to go to other schools, they can also apply normally after obtaining their graduation certificates.

Q: What is the certification problem in my home country?

A: University of Southeast Asia (USEAT) is a university under the Council of Higher Education of the Ministry of Education of Thailand, and it is an institution under the Mutual Recognition of Higher Education Degrees Agreement between China and Thailand and is accredited by the Ministry of Education of China.

Q: If I want to bring my children or parents to Thailand, is there any visa service available?

A: Thailand's visa policy is relatively friendly, if you want to bring your children or parents over there, you can choose a tourist visa or visa on arrival are more convenient.