📖Introduction

Chiang Mai University (CMU) is a leading public university located in Chiang Mai, Thailand, recognized for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, research, and community engagement. As the first institution of higher education in Northern Thailand, CMU offers a broad range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines, including sciences, engineering, humanities, social sciences, and health sciences. The university is committed to fostering a vibrant academic community that contributes to the sustainable development of the region and the country.

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📚About the Program

Bachelor of Science Program in Integrated Design in Emerging Architecture (IDEA) is a 4-year Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) English language international program offered by the Faculty of Architecture, Chiang Mai University. The 4-year curriculum aims to ground up students' architectural design knowledge from an interdisciplinary approach that include social, physical, life sciences and beyond. Throughout their studies, students will integrate diverse design values from a wide range of creative design industries, whilst the unit system in each year offer varies opportunities for students to investigate and develop their creative thinking process behind their production outcomes. The program is formulated from the belief in creative design values that lead to the core of any principles in design businesses that require an innovative thinking approach. Furthermore, the program is constructed in the dialectic forms of knowledge and practice with creative experimentations in order for students to understand the value process of architectural and spatial design. The program will give special emphasis on teaching, training and communication in English, with a dedicated team of international design academics and practitioners and the opportunity to take part in internship abroad in the latter part of the course in order for students to build the best design thinking foundation for their further studies and interests after graduation. Show less
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🏫About Chiang Mai University

Chiang Mai University’s mission is to provide high-quality education that integrates traditional knowledge with modern innovation. The university's faculty comprises experienced educators, researchers, and professionals who are dedicated to creating a dynamic and supportive learning environment. CMU features modern facilities, including advanced research laboratories, libraries, and specialized centers that support both academic and practical learning. With a strong focus on sustainability, international collaboration, and cultural exchange, CMU actively engages in partnerships with institutions worldwide. The university aims to produce graduates who are knowledgeable, socially responsible, and equipped to address global challenges, particularly in the context of Southeast Asia's unique cultural and environmental landscape.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

257 RMB

Tuition fee:

85,000 THB per year

340,000 THB in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Statement of Purpose
  • First Recommendation Letter
  • Portfolio

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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