Master of Economics Program Program By Thammasat University |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 301-350QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

4,925 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Through Professor Puey Ungpakorn’s initiative and, our program was founded in 1969 with the aid of the Rockefeller Foundation. For the first four years, the teaching staff mainly consisted of visiting professors recruited by the Rockefeller Foundation from American universities.
The first group of Thai staff members was appointed in 1973; this number has been increasing ever since. From only five in 1973, it now totals about 40. Since 1975, the program has also hosted visiting professors from Japan, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Australia, Germany, and the USA.
At its inception, the enrollment at the Masters of Economics. English program was set at 20 Thai students annually. When the program extended admission to foreign applicants in 1972, class size expanded to 25. Beginning in 1979, additional scholarships were provided by the Ford Foundation under the New International Economic Order Program, and the class size has increased to 30 students annually. Foreign students increased are welcomed from Bangladesh, Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Belgium, and the United States. After the program’s success, the Faculty initiated a Ph.D. program in Economics, also with English as the teaching medium. The program is open to current master students of the Faculty and qualified graduates from elsewhere. Recognition of credits earned from other master programs is possible.
The programs have trained hundreds of Thai and foreign students, many of whom now hold prominent positions in business, academic, and international organizations.

Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Through Professor Puey Ungpakorn’s initiative and, our program was founded in 1969 with the aid of the Rockefeller Foundation. For the first four years, the teaching staff mainly consisted of visiting professors recruited by the Rockefeller Foundation from American universities.
The first group of Thai staff members was appointed in 1973; this number has been increasing ever since. From only five in 1973, it now totals about 40. Since 1975, the program has also hosted visiting professors from Japan, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Australia, Germany, and the USA.
At its inception, the enrollment at the Masters of Economics. English program was set at 20 Thai students annually. When the program extended admission to foreign applicants in 1972, class size expanded to 25. Beginning in 1979, additional scholarships were provided by the Ford Foundation under the New International Economic Order Program, and the class size has increased to 30 students annually. Foreign students increased are welcomed from Bangladesh, Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Belgium, and the United States. After the program’s success, the Faculty initiated a Ph.D. program in Economics, also with English as the teaching medium. The program is open to current master students of the Faculty and qualified graduates from elsewhere. Recognition of credits earned from other master programs is possible.
The programs have trained hundreds of Thai and foreign students, many of whom now hold prominent positions in business, academic, and international organizations.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6.5+
Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from a recognized international institution. Required Documents include: certificate of health from a government hospital, copy of citizen ID card/passport, and letters of recommendation (one letter should be completed by a university faculty member, if applicable).
2 Years
Aug

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

2,925 USD
-

International Students

4,925 USD
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Thammasat offers bachelor’s degree programs in all fields, covering sociology, humanities, science and technology, and health sciences, in Thai, bilingual and international programs.There are also double degree programs featuring collaboration with other universities; double major programs; integrated bachelor’s and master’s degree programs that take five years to complete.

For more information about each program, please visit this link.

Find out about the usual undergraduate entry requirements through the Admission Office; Office of International Affairs; Office of the Registrar.


Tuition fees vary according to the program, but the average fees for international students are approximately US$3,500.

There are several student loan funds and scholarships available. Contact the Student Affairs Division or Office of International Affairs to find out more about the application process.

International students and visitors can find out more about programs offered here. You can also take a look at the Handbook for International students.

Thammasat offers graduate degree programs in all fields, covering sociology, humanities, science and technology, and health sciences, in Thai, bilingual and international programs.

There are two types of lecture sessions: normal programs in office hours and special programs in the evenings or on weekends.

Students on master’s degree programs can pursue their own interests in research-oriented programs. Students are required to complete a “thesis” to contribute to a new body of knowledge or conduct a specialized study in their industries or careers.

The doctorate degree programs encourage students to conduct a “dissertation” research contributing to the country’s development and new technologies.

Find out about subjects covered for each program here.

Thammasat also offers non-degree Programs for foreign students from universities that have an agreement with Thammasat University. Find out more about these programs here.

Learn more about admissions by contacting the Academic Admissions Division; Office of International Affairs; Office of the Registrar.

Tuition fees vary per program. The average fees for international students at postgraduate level are approximately US$4,200.

There are several student loan funds and scholarships available. For more information, contact the Student Affairs Division or Office of International Affairs.

International students and visitors can find out more about programs offered here. You can also take a look at the Handbook for International students.


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