Available Courses (August 2018 - May 2019)

Below is the list of the courses that are available for exchange students during August 2018 – May 2019, subject to an approval from the program director and the course instructors.

• Course list in Semester I (August 2018 – December 2018)
• Course list in Semester II (January 2019 – May 2019)

Credits and Grades

Credits

The credit for each course is described by four numbers of the form

      C (L - P - S)

where

• C = Number of credits of the course
• L = Number of lecture hours per week (in a regular semester)
• P = Number of hours of laboratory sessions or practical sessions per week
• S = Recommended number of hours of self-study per week.

For example, the credit of Mathematics 1 course is 3 (3-0-6), which means that

• the number of credits for this course is 3,
• the total number of lecture hours is 3 x 15 = 45 hours/semester,
• the total number of laboratory or practical study hours is 0 x 15 = 0 hours/semester,
• the recommended number of self-study hours is 6 x 15 = 90 hours/semester.

Grades

Credit transfer

• KMITL International College adopts the following conversion scheme between the Thai credit system and ECTS:

1 KMITL Credit Point    =    1.7 ECTS

Research topics for exchange students

Instead of taking classes, an exchange student may choose to work on a research project in a research lab or in a partner company of KMITL on a topic in one of the following fields:

• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• Automotive Engineering
• Environmental Management
• Urban Sustainability
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management

The research internships may take place either during the semester times or in the summer.

Apply for Exchange Study at KMITL International College

Application schedule

The following is the schedule of exchange study for Academic Year 2018-19 (August 2018 - May 2019)

Requirements

An applicant from a university which has an agreement on student exchange with the International College or KMITL is subject to the requirements stated in the agreement. Please contact the International College to determine whether your university has an agreement with the International College or KMITL and, if so, what the details of the requirements are.

For other applicants, the following minimum requirements apply:

1. Currently registered as a full time university student.
2. Obtained one of the following English test scores (with an exception below):

• IELTS score of 5.5 or higher
• TOEFL (iBT) score of 61 or higher
• TOEFL (Paper-based or ITP) score of 500 or higher

An applicant who has been studying for two or more years in a study program in which the main language of instruction is English is exempted from submitting the English test score.

How to apply

To apply for an exchange study at the International College,

1. Download and complete the application form for visiting students.
2. Download and complete the learning agreement form. The form must be signed for approval by a responsible staff member at your home university.
3. Submit the completed application form and the signed learning agreement form together with the documents listed below by e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.:
   • A copy of an identification document which shows your name in English and your photo (such as passport, student card, etc.)
   • A copy of your latest academic transcript
   • A copy of the score report of an applicable English language test (if required)

Once we have received your application, you will be informed the result of your application. Should your application be successful, you will be sent an acceptance letter, a copy of the signed learning agreement, and the detail of your accommodation.

Cost

Students from a university which has an agreement on student exchange with the International College are exempted from paying tuition fees. Please contact the International College to check whether you are eligible to the tuition fee exemption.

Living expenses

The following table provides a rough estimate of the essential living expenses (not including flight tickets, leisure activities, souvenirs and other unnecessary items).