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Cost of Studying in Thailand: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in Thailand is 1,401 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 788 USD and 2,562 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 | 1,444 USD | 1,588 USD | 3,220 USD | 146 |
| Master's | 788 USD | 1,401 USD | 2,562 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 Integrated Advertising Communications | Saint John's University | Master's | 656 USD |
| Master in Accounting | Saint John's University | Master's | 695 USD |
| Master in Adolescent Education | Saint John's University | Master's | 722 USD |
| Master in Childhood Education | Saint John's University | Master's | 722 USD |
| Master in Teaching Children with Disabilities in Childhood Education (1-6) | Saint John's University | Master's | 722 USD |
| Master in Teaching Children with Disabilities (B-2) | Saint John's University | Master's | 722 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 788 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 656 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
Next steps for Thailand: browse programs by field of study , upcoming application deadlines , the study-in-Thailand guide , or estimate your total cost including living expenses .
Thinking seriously about Thailand?
An advisor who knows the Thailand admission process can shortlist programs for your budget and profile, and sanity-check deadlines.
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".