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WorldStrides
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Explore Bangkok, Thailand’s dynamic capital and a global hub for culture, commerce, and cuisine. Study at Mahidol University International College (MUIC), the English-speaking arm of Mahidol University, while taking courses alongside Thai and international students. Enjoy an affordable semester abro
Semester at Sea
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Unlike traditional study abroad or tourism experiences, Semester at Sea offers a unique opportunity for deep, authentic engagement with countries and cultures around the globe. It's more than just the adventure of a lifetime. It's a transformative experience that will give you a global perspective t
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Seamester is the educational adventure of a lifetime! For more than 40 years, we have offered unparalleled educational voyages where students spend a semester at sea sailing between islands, countries, and even continents. We design our programs to provide engaging learning experiences with real out
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Ever thought about leaving the routine behind and starting a new life in Thailand? Imagine spending your days surrounded by tropical beaches, bustling night markets, temples and weekend trips across Asia while earning money teaching abroad. Most online TEFL courses only teach theory, which is why s
MEI Academy World High School
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This term is a journey that carries us through Japan, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand, where every new location becomes a unique chapter in understanding how the world works and our place in it. During our immersive adventure abroad, you will earn 2 compulsory high school credits with the option to
See All 2 ProgramsInternational TEFL and TESOL
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Rich culture and vibrant nightlife. Experience these and everything in between by becoming a teacher in Thailand! We can help you become certified with our online courses. Use the coupon code GoAbroad15 upon checkout to receive 15% off any course. Take advantage of our Super Sale! Choose from a se
Asian College of Teachers
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Enroll in international 120-hour, full-time TEFL courses in Bangkok, Phuket, or Koh Samui in Thailand. This is a great opportunity to get professionally trained to become an English teacher and spend three to four weeks in exotic locations throughout Thailand. The TEFL certification course in Thail
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Mahidol University International College (MUIC) offers an exceptional study abroad experience in Bangkok, Thailand’s vibrant capital. Known for its excellence in health sciences, international relations, and cultural studies, Mahidol combines academic rigor with a focus on global perspectives. Stude
CIS Abroad
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CIS Abroad Study and Intern Abroad programs are some of the most affordable, comprehensive program packages available. We also don't cut any corners by offering everything you would expect from an overseas program: tuition, housing, support, insurance, excursions, social and cultural activities, and
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The Veterinary Semester Abroad is a 14-week study abroad program in Thailand designed for pre-veterinary students and others wishing to study wildlife or zoology or attend a veterinary school. The all-inclusive tuition comes with coursework, activities, meals, housing, and transportation to class an
Asia Exchange
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Take part in Asia Exchange's International Business Program (IBP) offered at Siam University. The undergraduate program, IBP, is taught in English. It admits Thai and international students. Exchange students at SU can choose from several options and take IBP courses that best suit their needs and i
See All 5 ProgramsBangkok Thai Cooking Academy
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We offer Worldchefs-approved courses ranging from 1 to 10 weeks, including Thai courses (1-8 weeks) and Pan-Asian courses (2 weeks covering Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Japanese cuisines) for professional culinary training. Learn the ins and outs of Thai cooking, Asian ingredients, cooking techn
Pure Exploration
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Looking for a progressive gap year experience that blends travel, adventure, and skill-building? Our six-week Rock Climbing Program in Thailand is designed for those who want more than sightseeing. It's about pushing boundaries, learning leadership, and gaining certifications that set you up for fut
Project Dragonfly, Miami University
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Travel to Thailand to investigate this country's astonishing Old World rainforests and diverse cultural environments. This course will address topics in ecology while exploring the emerging models of conservation and education. Possible research projects include Buddhism and the environment, indigen
A Guide to Studying Abroad in Bangkok
Program Options
The universities in Bangkok are the best in the country and even the region. Many more of the familiar accommodations to Western students are readily available here. The universities also tend to have much to do in and around them.
Popular Subjects to Study. You’ll find a large range of study abroad Bangkok programs, from liberal arts to culinary arts and more. Some of the most popular subjects to study include international business, Chinese, and Asian studies. Many of the programs focus on experiential learning, where you’ll immerse in the culture by living with a host family, and your classroom is the real world, where you’ll go on “field trips” to landmarks and other cities in Thailand.
Short Term & Summer Programs vs. Long Term Programs. How long you decide to stay in Bangkok depends on you and your educational needs, but you’ll find Bangkok study abroad programs that are as short as a spring break, a May term, a summer or as long as a trimester, a fall or spring term, or a full year. If you’re studying a foreign language, it might help to stay for a longer period of time.
Attending University vs.Other Program Types. Some students might choose to directly enroll in Bangkok universities, such as Chulalongkorn, Thammasat, Kasetsart, Mahidol or Silpakorn, or one of its many other higher education institutions. Consult a study abroad advisor at your university to help you decide on whether you should study through your own university, a program provider, or a Bangkok university that will fit your needs.
Student Life
When you study in Bangkok, there is never a dull moment. The exhilaration, chaos, nightlife, and culture of Bangkok is a big pull for many students who want a constant stream of excitement while they study abroad. Bangkok is centrally located in Thailand and short trips to other parts of the country or of Southeast Asia can easily be made in any direction out. It is the center of the action for those who wish to be right in it.
Bangkok has everything you’d expect from a world city. The central business district consists of grand high-rises, fashionable shopping malls, hot nightclubs, and elegant hotels, just minutes away from the Grand Palace and world-famous opulent Buddhist temples. The Chao-Phraya River slices through the city, an important vein for commerce and transport. Canals can still be found within Bangkok, reminders of a time when these watery roads were major routes in and around the capital. Outside the bustling, often chaotic central areas of Krung Thep, there are many residential neighborhoods, where people live tranquility, despite being so close to the action.
Travel Tips
Bangkok welcomes its foreign visitors graciously and values English proficiency. The level of English fluency is substantially higher in Bangkok than in surrounding areas. Of course, those who wish to learn Thai as they study abroad in Bangkok will still find many ways to learn and practice here. It often takes quite a bit of initiative to start up conversation in Thai. Create friendships with locals who want to learn English: you speak in Thai, they respond in English.
The best ways to maneuver around Bangkok are the Skytrain and the Metro. Either one of these modes of transit cost slightly more than a bus; however, bypassing the congestion on the roads are worth the extra baht. The best part of taking the Skytrain is gazing out of the windows while gliding above the sprawling metropolis — the icing on the study abroad in Bangkok cake.
Between relaxing with a Thai massage or tasting stinky durian, your time studying in Bangkok will be one for the scrapbook. Spending only “One night in Bangkok” as a visitor just won’t cut it — you need to study abroad here! When you’re in the “Capital of Smiles,” you’ll instantly find value in this universal language.
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