Study in Thailand.
The essentials, in one place.
Use this snapshot to decide whether Thailand fits your academic goals and resources. Requirements can differ by qualification, institution and application route.
| Tuition | 100% Free on Scholarship |
|---|---|
| Financial evidence | Zero on Scholarship |
| Language requirements | MOI or IELTS 6.0 |
| Visa route | Easy and fast |
From shortlist to application.
Explore direct applications and current award calls at SIIT, Chulalongkorn and AIT where they fit your academic goals.
Read each scholarship’s tuition and living-support terms, academic conditions and deadline. Benefits are attached to the specific award, not to studying in Thailand generally.
- Identify programmes that accept your qualification. Ask admissions about equivalence if your Pakistani award is not clearly listed.
- Read the individual course requirements and deadline. Confirm language evidence, prerequisites and any selection test.
- Prepare your academic records, references and personal statement. Follow the institution’s instructions for certified documents.
- Submit through the university or its designated national portal. Keep your account, receipts and application number.
- After an offer, check the student visa procedure for applicants residing in Pakistan and prepare the required financial evidence.
Explore support for your studies.
Compare the award’s eligibility, coverage and application route. Admission and scholarship applications may have different deadlines.
Work while you study.
| Bachelor's | Not permitted An ED visa does not allow work; work needs a Non-B visa and a work permit |
|---|---|
| Master's | Not permitted An ED visa does not allow work; work needs a Non-B visa and a work permit |
| PhD | Not permitted An ED visa does not allow work; work needs a Non-B visa and a work permit |
Not allowed on a student (ED) visa; only unpaid course internships
After your qualification
ED-Plus (bachelor’s and above): 1-year extension to look for work after graduation
Explore family and post-study pathways ↗Your preparation checklist.
Track the essentials here, then reconcile this list with the exact university and embassy checklist.
Go directly to the source.
These authority and institution links accompany the reference dataset. They are your starting point for checking the latest rules.
- Islamabad Non-ED education checklist ↗https://image.mfa.go.th/mfa/0/eb9u2bRVs7/%E0%B8%84%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%98%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A1%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%9D%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%A5/2566/Visa_Categories_19-06-23/Non-Immigrant_Visa_%E2%80%93_Education.pdf
- Islamabad visa fees and legalisation fees ↗https://islamabad.thaiembassy.org/en/content/101408-visa-fees-and-legalization-fees
- Thailand e-Visa ↗https://www.thaievisa.go.th/
- Islamabad e-Visa FAQ, March 2025 ↗https://image.mfa.go.th/mfa/0/eb9u2bRVs7/VISA/2025/FAQs_on_Thailand_s_e-visa/FAQs_on_Thailand.pdf
- MFA Non-ED Plus note ↗https://image.mfa.go.th/mfa/0/eb9u2bRVs7/VISA/2024/VISA_NON-ED_PLUS/NON-ED_PLUS.pdf
- AIT scholarships ↗https://ait.ac.th/financial/ait-scholarships/
- AIT Royal Thai Government Scholarships ↗https://ait.ac.th/financial/royal-thai-government-scholarships/
- HEC announcement, CGI postgraduate scholarship ↗https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/HECAnnouncements/Pages/CGI.aspx
- TICA TIPP 2026 course list ↗https://tica-thaigov.mfa.go.th/en/content/tipp-2027/
- EAD Pakistan TIPP 2026 circular ↗https://ead.gov.pk/SiteImage/Traning/Thailand-1-1-2026-Circular.pdf
- SBP Foreign Exchange Manual ↗https://www.sbp.org.pk/laws-regulations/foreign-exchange-manual
- Official TDAC FAQ ↗https://tdac.immigration.go.th/manual/en/faq.html
- Bangkok Immigration, 90-day notification ↗https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/90days-report/
- Embassy of Pakistan, Bangkok, attestation of documents ↗https://www.mofa.gov.pk/bangkok-attestation-of-documents
