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Cost of Studying in Thailand: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in Thailand is 3,867 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 2,562 USD and 26,460 USD. These figures are computed from 368 programs at 5 universities in Thailand listed in the Global Admissions catalog; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as the catalog changes
Tuition in Thailand by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
| Degree | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 3,191 USD | 9,666 USD | 48,500 USD | 146 |
| Master's | 2,562 USD | 3,867 USD | 26,460 USD | 149 |
| PhD | 2,079 USD | 2,562 USD | 2,822 USD | 73 |
Cheapest degree programs in Thailand
The lowest published international tuition in our Thailand catalog right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Chemical Engineering | King Mongkuts University of Technology Thonburi | Master's | 1,401 USD |
| Master in Energy Technology and Management | King Mongkuts University of Technology Thonburi | Master's | 1,401 USD |
| Master in Philosophy Program in Energy Technology | King Mongkuts University of Technology Thonburi | Master's | 1,401 USD |
| Master in Science Program in Energy Technology | King Mongkuts University of Technology Thonburi | Master's | 1,401 USD |
| Master in Natural Resource Management and Sustainability | King Mongkuts University of Technology Thonburi | Master's | 1,415 USD |
| Master in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology | King Mongkuts University of Technology Thonburi | Master's | 1,415 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Thailand?
Yes — 368 of the 368 degree programs in our Thailand catalog (100%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Thailand accept international students?
5 universities in Thailand list programs open to international applicants in the Global Admissions catalog as of July 17, 2026.
Is Thailand affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in Thailand charge 2,562 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 1,401 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 368 degree programs that 5 universities in Thailand list in the Global Admissions catalog, as of July 17, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions catalog data, July 17, 2026".