How to Apply

Admission Procedure

Qualifications

All applicants who have a bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline, as accredited or recognized by the Ministry of University Affairs, are eligible to apply for the MA in Social Science (Development Studies).
Applicants who are non-native English speakers must have a Certificate of English Proficiency at least one of the following;

A: TOEFL at least 523 (PBT), 523 (ITP), 193 (CBT), 69 (IBT)

B: IELTS at least 5.5

C: CMU-eTEGS at least 65 (Chiang Mai University Test of English for Graduate)

D: CU-TEP at least 65% (Chulalongkorn University Test of English Proficiency)

E: TU-GET at least 65% (Thammasat University General English Test)

F: KU-EPT at least 65% (Kasetsart University English Test)

Interview

If an applicant has submitted all the required documents, they will be invited to attend an entrance interview. Applicants will be informed of the interview schedule via e-mail by RCSD staff. Applicants who successfully pass the interview will be eligible to study in the program.

Step 1 : Gather documents required to apply to the program

Required documents :

CV

Applicant’s research statement

A research outline or a statement of tentative research project

Copy of passport

(passport must be valid)

Applicant photograph

(jpg or png of passport/ID style photo on white background)

Official transcript in English

(*highlight the date of your graduation)

Letters of recommendation

(at least 2 letters from a work or study supervisor)

Certificate of English proficiency

(at least one of the following)
A: TOEFL at least 523 (PBT), 523 (ITP), 193 (CBT), 69 (IBT)
B: IELTS at least 5.5
C: CMU-eTEGS at least 65 (Chiang Mai University Test of English for Graduate)
D: CU-TEP at least 65%     (Chulalongkorn University Test of English Proficiency)
E: TU-GET at least 65%     (Thammasat University General English Test)
F: KU-EPT at least 65%     (Kasetsart University English Test)

Note:
– English certification must be current for the application period.
– Applicants must submit an official copy of the English proficiency certificate.
– This requirement will not apply for native English speakers.

Submit via email

Please submit all materials via email to

rungthiwa.hacker@cmu.ac.th or rcsd@cmu.ac.th

Step 2: Complete online application for CMU Graduate School

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Information for completing the Graduate School online application

Admission:	for 1st Semester, Academic Year 2024 (Thai year 2567)
Program:	International
Level:	Master Degree
Study Type:	Type 2 (Coursework and Thesis)
Faculty:	Social Sciences
Name of the program:	Master of Arts in Social Science, Track Development Studies Major: Social Science Track/Specialization: Development Studies
Admission fee:	900 Baht (for Thai students)