StamFord University (en)

https://www.stamford.edu

About Stamford

Vision and Mission

Vision
To be the lead provider of real international education in Thailand, focusing on innovative and interactive learning and delivering superior employability outcomes to its graduates.

Mission
We work on the core principles of Innovative Learning, Industry Linkages, International Perspective, and Integrity. We embed 4i in all we do and provide superior outcomes to our graduates so that they are ready to excel in their careers and their lives with deep commitments to local and global citizenship.

Historical Background

Named after Sir Stamford Raffles (1781- 1826), Stamford International University opened its first campus in Thailand in 1995, near Palm Hills Golf Resort, Hua Hin. To meet the growing demand for international education in Thailand and the ASEAN region, Stamford opened its second campus in Bangkok in 2009, near Rama 9 road. In 2015, Stamford opened its downtown learning center, the Asoke Campus Learning Center, in the heart of Bangkok’s business district.

Stamford International University, where students of over 100 nationalities learn and develop together. The programs encourage critical and creative thinking and use a variety of pedagogical methodologies in the classrooms to ensure the classes are truly student-centered and focused on outcomes. The majority of the faculty are international from countries including the USA, UK, France, Germany, China, and many more, making it one of the most diverse and experienced faculties in Thailand. At Stamford, students are prepared to overcome challenges in a diverse and changing world.

Stamford International University offers international and Thai undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including: business and management, communication, hospitality management and information technology. Programs, curricula and degrees are fully accredited by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of University Affairs of Thailand. Stamford is included on the Ministry of University Affairs’ list of accredited private universities of Thailand.

Stamford is the first university in Thailand to receive International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) accreditation of the business and management programs offered through its Faculty of Business and Technology.

Why Stamford

• Over 40% of the students come from overseas, from over a hundred countries.
• The majority of the faculty are international from around the world.
• Ample opportunity for cross-cultural learning and networking.
• 480-hours internship program preparing students for the world of work.
• Dual degree opportunities in association with top universities.
• Student exchange program with universities around the world.
• IACBE accreditation of the business and management program.
• International quality education with affordable tuition fees.

Why Thailand

Thailand is a multicultural country, which is an essential business hub in the ASEAN region with a thriving economy and a huge presence of multinational companies.

Bangkok

Economic Center

The employment opportunities available in this exciting city are numerous and varied, with a huge amount of multinational corporations and thriving industry. The advent of ASEAN will inevitably further increase these prospects. Bangkok is also a center for commerce and is Southeast Asia’s key logistics hub.

Culturally Diverse

Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world and has a huge community of expats, which makes the city international, vibrant & exciting. It is a place where traditional Thai living is juxtaposed with multicultural urban lifestyles.

Affordable International Education

Bangkok is an affordable and easy place to live, with great food and friendly people. The safe and easy living is a major reason why so many international students and expats relocate to the city.

Huahin

Natural Campus

The Hua Hin campus is a residential campus located in a pristine natural environment on a golf resort, just 200km from Bangkok and 4km to the beach. Students can enjoying living and studying on campus with free shuttle services to local shopping and attractions.

Beachside Town Close to Bangkok

Hua Hin is a major tourist destination in Thailand, making it the ideal place to study International Hotel Management. The Hua Hin area has hundreds of amazing hotels, 15 of which are world-class beach resorts.

Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Admissions

The majority of our international students apply from abroad. This process can seem complicated at first but is, in fact, very simple. We make it our goal to ensure that the process goes as smoothly as possible for all our applicants. Each step in the admissions process, from application to arrival, is explained below. Should you still have any questions or concerns

Admissions Requirements

1. Academic Qualifications

The required academic qualification is completion of high school/upper secondary school (or equivalent), which is generally obtained after 12 years of education. Accepted qualifications include:

• IGCSE/GCSE/GCE O-levels with no less than 5 subjects with no less than C grade
• IGCSE/GCSE/GCE A-levels with no less than 3 subjects
• Test of General Educational Development (GED) with a minimum total score of 580 and no individual subject below 145
• IB certificate with minimum 5 subjects with a minimum score of 4
• IB Diploma with minimum 24 points
• Mathayom 6 with graduation certificate and graduation diploma

Students who hold a different qualification are recommended to contact the university to check their eligibility.

2. English Proficiency Qualifications

Either of following test results are accepted

• IELTS 5.5
• TOEFL (IBT) 52

Students who are not yet ready to follow an international academic program will be placed in the Stamford English Program before commencing their actual degree program.

Our Programs

• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Bachelor of Accountancy
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Communication Arts
• Bachelor of Arts

 Dual Degree Options

With a dual degree option, students can opt to study abroad at our partner universities and receive two degrees on graduation. Our dual degree options include:

Event Management | International Business Management
Kendall College at National Louis University, USA

International Business Management
SolBridge International School of Business, South Korea

Marketing
Lubin School of Business at Pace University, USA

International Relations
EU Business School, Spain and Switzerland

Airline Business Management
Vaughn College, USA

Finance & Banking | Accounting | Logistics and Supply Chain Management
University of Northampton, UK

Finance & Banking | Accounting
University of the West of England, UK

Advertising & Public Relations
Richmond, The American International University in London, UK

International Hotel Management | Information Technology
Middlesex University London, UK

Master’s Degree Admissions

The majority of our international students apply from abroad. This process can seem complicated at first but is, in fact, very simple. We make it our goal to ensure that the process goes as smoothly as possible for all our applicants. Each step in the admission process, from application to arrival, is explained below.

Admissions Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with a GPA of minimum 2.5/4.0 (or equivalent).
• English profi­ciency level of IELTS 6.0, TOEFL (IBT) 78, or passing the Stamford English placement test. Students that studied their Bachelor’s degree in English are exempt.
• Complete an entrance exam and sit for an admission interview, in order to be accepted to a Master’s degree program.
• Foundation courses may be required for students who do not pass the required sections.

Tuition Fee

BACHELOR’S PROGRAM FEES | BANGKOK – RAMA 9

Remarks:

• Fees are subject to change without prior notice.
• Above fees include an international student fee of 226 USD (7,000 THB) per term.

BACHELOR’S PROGRAM FEES | HUA HIN

Remarks:

• Fees are subject to change without prior notice.
• Above fees include an international student fee of 226 USD (7,000 THB) per term.

MASTER’S PROGRAM FEES | BANGKOK – ASOKE

Accommodation

Stamford has arrangements with several residential apartments in the area surrounding the Bangkok campus. We also provide transportation service between campus and student accommodations. We recommend that all new students stay in university housing for at least two semesters in order to get familiar with the new environment.

The average cost of a standard apartment room starts at approximately 150 USD per month. All rooms have a private bathroom, air-conditioning and are fully furnished. Sport facilities (swimming pool & fitness gym) are available in some residencies. Electricity and water bills are on top of the basic rent on a monthly basis and average 35 USD per month. Internet service is on average 12 – 14 USD per month. Water vending machines and coin-operated laundry are also available in every residency.