Thailand

We welcome applications from Thai students. Nearly 150 students from Thailand currently study here, and we would love for you to join us.

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Application guidance

The following information is for guidance only. Competition for places at the University of Bristol is very strong, and the achievement of a specified qualification does not guarantee that an offer will be made. We aim to respond to your application as quickly as possible to help you plan your studies.

If your qualification is not mentioned or you have any further questions, please contact us for advice.

International Foundation Programme

The International Foundation Programme (IFP) is delivered by the University of Bristol to prepare international students for a degree programme at the University through tailored English language units and academic subject units.

You can find more information through Kaplan International Pathways, our trusted education partner for applications and admissions to the International Foundation Programme.

Undergraduate entry requirements

You can apply for undergraduate courses through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Find out more from UCAS about applying to university in the UK. The UCAS institution code for the University of Bristol is BRISL B78.

Entry requirements vary for each course. Please check our undergraduate course listings for details of specific requirements.

Applicants will need to meet the English language requirements for their chosen course. Different courses need different levels of language skills, referred to as ‘profiles’. The required profile will be shown on the course page. Find out more about our English language profiles.

Students who have successfully completed either the University of Bristol International Foundation Programme or an appropriate foundation/bridging programme such as those offered by our partners, and have met the entry requirements for their chosen degree, will be considered for admission to undergraduate courses.

Applicants with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or A-levels will be considered for direct admission to our undergraduate degree courses. Check our undergraduate course listings for specific requirements.
Applicants with Australian AUSMAT or American qualifications (AP/High School Diploma) will be considered for admission to our undergraduate degree courses.
Applicants who have successfully completed the first year of a Thai university degree will be considered for admission to the first year of our undergraduate degree courses.

Postgraduate entry requirements

You should apply online for all our postgraduate programmes.

Entry requirements vary for each programme. Please check our postgraduate programme listings for details of specific requirements.

To be considered for admission to a master's degree programme at the University of Bristol, the minimum requirement for entry is typically an undergraduate degree from an acceptable institution that is equivalent to a UK upper second-class degree (also known as a 2:1).

Applicants with a bachelor’s degree from an acceptable Thai university with a GPA of 3.0 or above will be considered for entry onto a master’s programme at Bristol.
Applicants who hold a good master’s degree from an acceptable Thai university will be considered for admission to PhD study.

Transferring your studies

The University of Bristol maintains important partnerships with a number of world-leading universities in Thailand. If you are studying an eligible degree at one of our partner universities, you can apply to transfer your studies to Bristol through our Global Transfer Programme.

Applications made via our Global Transfer Programme are processed faster using a streamlined admission route.

To check whether you are eligible and how to apply, visit our Global Transfer Programme webpages.

Scholarships

The University provides a range of international scholarships, including our Think Big scholarships which can help fund your tuition fees.

Search our full list of funding to find more scholarships offered by the University of Bristol and external organisations.

Find more information about funding your studies on our student finances pages.

In addition to University of Bristol scholarships, students from Thailand can apply for Chevening Scholarships.
Past Thai students have also previously been sponsored by OCSC and GREAT Scholarships in partnership with the British Council.

Education representatives

The University has agreements with many education representatives (also known as agents) around the world who can assist you with your application. Using a representative does not put your application at any advantage or disadvantage, and independent applications will be considered on an equal basis.

Please use the services of only one representative to avoid administrative complications. We strongly advise you to only work with a representative listed below.

The University works with the following agencies:

British Council

The British Council can give guidance and information about higher education in the UK. Find out from their website if there is an office near you and what services are available.

Student societies

Our student clubs include the Bristol Thai Society, Asian Society and over 400 more catering to different interests and hobbies.

Our alumni

Our international alumni community includes more than 800 students from or living in Thailand, who are employed at organisations including the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC), PTT, PwC, the Thai Government, Bank of Thailand, The Quant Group and Honda.

Get in touch

The University of Bristol has a dedicated Southeast Asia Office. Please contact the SEA Office with any questions:
Email: sea-office@bristol.ac.uk

Book a 30-minute virtual meeting with our Southeast Asia Office on Calendly.

You can also contact us on our Southeast Asia Office Instagram account.

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