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Tuition Fees
Each Thai university sets its own fees, which vary by programme and by whether it is Thai- or English-taught. The Ministry of Higher Education publishes study guides and scholarship lists, but no national tuition figure for international students.
- Tuition for international students
- Not centrally published – set by each university
Sources: Ministry of Higher Education (Office of the Permanent Secretary): Study in Thailand
Last checked October 2026. Rules and amounts change, so confirm with the official source.
Living Costs
For a Non-Immigrant ED Plus visa (bachelor's and above), you must show money for tuition and living costs. The amount is set by each Thai embassy or consulate. For example, the Consulate-General in Los Angeles asks for a bank balance of at least US$4,000.
- Visa proof of funds
- Not centrally published – set by each embassy
- Example: Royal Thai Consulate-General, Los Angeles
- At least US$4,000 bank balance
Sources: Royal Thai Consulate-General, Ho Chi Minh City: Non-Immigrant ED and ED Plus; Royal Thai Consulate-General, Los Angeles: Non-Immigrant ED and ED Plus
Last checked October 2026. Rules and amounts change, so confirm with the official source.
Student Jobs
A study visa does not by itself allow you to work. Non-Immigrant visa holders can work only after getting a work permit, and working without one is a criminal offence. The ED visa can also be issued for an internship that is part of your course. ED Plus holders can extend their stay for 1 year after graduating to look for work, and can change to a work visa in Thailand once employed.
- Work during studies
- Only with a work permit
- Post-study (ED Plus, bachelor's and above)
- 1-year extension of stay to seek work
Sources: Royal Thai Consulate-General, Ho Chi Minh City: Non-Immigrant ED and ED Plus
Last checked October 2026. Rules and amounts change, so confirm with the official source.
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