International applicants of all nationalities are welcome to apply for undergraduate admission at Ubon Ratchathani University (UBU), provided that they hold an educational qualification equivalent to Thai upper secondary education (Grade 12) and meet the specific admission requirements of their chosen program.

No. There is no minimum GPA or percentage requirement for general undergraduate admission at UBU. However, applicants must hold a recognized upper secondary school qualification and meet any specific academic requirements of their chosen program. Please note that scholarship applicants must meet a separate minimum academic requirement.

There is no general upper age limit for international undergraduate admission. Applicants aged 30 or 35 may apply, provided that they meet the relevant admission requirements. The same general age eligibility applies to international undergraduate scholarship applicants, subject to the published scholarship conditions.

No. Applicants must select one bachelor's degree program when submitting their undergraduate application. Applicants cannot apply to multiple programs during the same admission cycle.

Applicants must hold a qualification recognized as equivalent to Thai upper secondary education (Grade 12). Examples of qualifications that may be accepted, subject to verification, include:

Applicants holding other qualifications should submit their academic documents for assessment.

No. IGCSE qualifications alone are not considered equivalent to Thai Grade 12 under the applicable equivalency requirements.

Applicants following the British education system must present GCE A Level results in at least three subjects, with grades A–E, to meet the upper secondary school equivalency requirement.

AS Level results alone do not replace the required three full A Level subjects.

UBU assesses foreign educational qualifications according to the applicable Thai educational equivalency guidelines. Applicants may be required to submit their high school certificates, complete academic transcripts, examination results, and other supporting documents to verify that their qualifications are equivalent to Thai Grade 12. Final eligibility is subject to document verification by the University.

If your grading system is not based on a 4.00 GPA scale or a 100-point percentage scale, an official grade conversion document certified by your institution is required. This document is particularly important for scholarship applicants, as UBU must determine whether their academic results meet the minimum scholarship requirement. An unofficial conversion obtained from an online calculator is not sufficient.

No. IELTS, TOEFL, or other standardized English proficiency test results are not mandatory for undergraduate admission. 

Applicants without an English proficiency certificate can have their English communication skills assessed during the admission interview. However, students must meet the University's English proficiency requirements before graduation.

English communication skills are assessed during the admission interview. Applicants should be able to communicate in English sufficiently to participate in an English-taught academic program. Applicants may submit existing English proficiency certificates as supporting documents, but these certificates do not provide additional selection points or advantages.

No. UBU does not currently offer a preparatory English language program for international undergraduate applicants.

Applicants with beginner-level English are encouraged to improve their English proficiency before applying, as English-taught programs require students to attend lectures, complete assignments, and participate in academic activities in English.

International applicants of all nationalities may apply for scholarships offered for selected undergraduate programs. Applicants must meet the University's admission requirements and all published scholarship eligibility criteria, including the minimum academic requirement. mScholarship awards are subject to the number of available scholarships and the selection process.

Applicants must have either:

• A cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 out of 4.00, or
• A cumulative academic score of at least 75 out of 100 (75%).

The requirement is based on the applicant's official cumulative upper secondary academic results. Applicants whose grading systems use a different scale must provide an official grade conversion document certified by their institution.

No. The minimum academic requirement of 3.00/4.00 or 75% is strictly enforced and non-negotiable.

UBU does not offer alternative assessments, grade conversion adjustments, or exceptional consideration for applicants whose official academic results fall below the minimum requirement. However, applicants who do not meet the scholarship requirement may still apply for general undergraduate admission as self-funded students, provided that they meet the program's admission requirements.

The scholarship generally provides the following benefits:

• 100% tuition fee waiver
• 100% international student fee waiver
• Free on-campus accommodation
• Annual visa extension fee coverage, subject to scholarship conditions

Scholarship benefits may vary depending on the program. Applicants should review the specific scholarship announcement for their chosen program.

Some undergraduate scholarships provide a monthly living allowance.

For example, successful scholarship recipients in the Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business Management receive 3,000 THB per month, subject to the scholarship conditions. The allowance is paid monthly by the faculty into the student's Thai bank account. UBU staff will assist scholarship recipients with opening a Thai bank account after arrival.

No. The scholarship does not cover:

• International airfare
• Initial visa application fees
• Health insurance
• Meals and daily living expenses
• Personal expenses and study materials

Students are responsible for these expenses and should prepare sufficient personal funds before traveling to Thailand.

Applicants must select the scholarship option in the undergraduate admission application form when applying for their chosen bachelor's degree program. A separate scholarship application is not required. Applicants must meet all scholarship eligibility requirements and submit the necessary supporting documents within the application period.

The application period for Academic Year 2027 is 1 November 2026 – 14 January 2027, and the academic semester will begin in June 2027. There is no January, February, or March 2027 undergraduate intake for the programs covered by this admission announcement.

The main documents generally required include:

• A valid passport
• An upper secondary school graduation certificate or recognized equivalent qualification
• Official academic transcripts
• An official grade conversion document certified by the applicant's institution, if applicable
• English translations of academic documents, if the originals are not in English
• Other documents specified in the application announcement

Applicants from some educational systems may need to submit additional certificates to demonstrate their complete secondary education. Recommendation letters and personal statements are not mandatory for general undergraduate admission or scholarship applications unless otherwise specified.

The undergraduate application fee is 200 THB, excluding transaction fees. The fee is non-refundable. Available payment methods and payment instructions will be provided through the application process. International applicants should follow the payment instructions applicable to their country.

No. UBU does not require an admission deposit for bachelor's degree programs. Please note that deposit requirements for graduate programs are different and do not apply to undergraduate applicants.

Applicants who meet the initial eligibility requirements may be invited to an admission interview. The interview is used to assess the applicant's suitability for the chosen program, including English communication skills. 

Scholarship applicants are also assessed according to the published scholarship selection criteria and the number of available scholarships. Submitting an application or meeting the minimum scholarship requirements does not guarantee admission or a scholarship award.

Living expenses vary depending on students' lifestyles, accommodation arrangements, and personal spending. Even scholarship recipients should prepare sufficient funds for initial expenses, including meals, transportation, personal necessities, and other costs not covered by the scholarship.

Students receiving a monthly allowance should also prepare funds for the first month, as the initial payment may be delayed while banking and payment arrangements are completed. For estimated monthly living expenses in Ubon Ratchathani, please visit: Estimated Monthly Living Expenses at UBU