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Your Studies.
Your AU Experience

Spend your next semester or summer in Bangkok — through a partner university exchange or independent study abroad.

How to join AU Dates & deadlines

English-taught
Study towards home-approved credits

Flexible options
Semester 1 · Semester 2 · Summer

Discover Thailand
Experience Thai culture and Southeast Asia

PLAN YOUR STAY – 2027 INTAKES

Study Periods & Deadlines

Key dates Semester 1
June–October 2027		 Semester 2
November 2027–March 2028
Nomination deadline 1 February 2027 1 July 2027
Application deadline 15 February 2027 15 July 2027
Application results 15 March 2027 15 August 2027
Academic calendar & public holidays Exchange factsheet · PDF
PLAN YOUR STUDIES

Study Options & How to Apply

Explore your study options, choose courses and prepare your application.

01 Available Programs

Exchange or independent study — find your route.

Compare tuition-waiver eligibility by school before choosing your courses.

01 · Eligible schools

Tuition-Waived Programs

02 · Specialized courses

Fee-Paying Programs
Tuition waiver for up to 4 subjects

For exchange students nominated by partner institutions, subject to the exchange agreement.

 Specialized courses excluded from tuition waivers

Tuition fees apply to courses in the schools listed below.
  • Martin de Tours School of Business & Economics (MSME)
  • Theodore Maria School of Arts
  • Louis Nobiron School of Music
  • Albert Laurence School of Communication Arts
  • Bernadette de Lourdes School of Nursing Science
  • Montfort del Rosario School of Architecture & Design
  • Theophane Venard School of Food Biotechnology & Innovation
  • Vincent Mary School of Engineering, Science & Technology

Before selecting courses: Confirm tuition-waiver eligibility, course availability and any additional fees with OIA and the relevant faculty. Independent study abroad / free-mover students pay tuition directly to AU.

Explore courses and the selection process
02 Course Catalogue & Selection Process

Explore subjects and get your study plan approved.

Explore the course list below, review descriptions and discuss your choices with your home university and AU advisors.

1. Explore
Search by code, course name, faculty or department.

2. Review
Read the course description and check prerequisites and credit approval with your advisors.

3. Confirm with OIA
Submit your course selection to OIA. Availability, timetable and registration require confirmation.

Explore courses
03 Application

Compare the routes and prepare your documents.

Feature / Step Inbound Exchange Independent Study Abroad
Eligibility Enrolled at an AU partner university Enrolled at a recognized university
Tuition Waived for eligible courses under the agreement Paid directly to AU
1. Nomination Submitted by your home international office Not required
2. Application Apply after nomination and OIA instructions Apply directly through the AU portal
Core documents Official transcript · Passport copy · Course Preference Form

Follow the document requirements in OIA’s application instructions. Requirements may vary by program and exchange agreement.

Partner Nomination AU Application Portal
04 Preparing for life at AU

Find arrival guidance, visa information and everyday support in one place.

Student Support Visa & Immigration Semester Abroad @AU FAQs

Experience AU:
Student Stories & Campus Life

Get a glimpse of the friendships, cultural experiences and everyday moments that make a semester at AU your own.

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Ready to Begin Your
Academic Journey at AU?

Exchange students: start with your home university’s international office.
Independent students: check your requirements and apply directly.

Apply to AU Talk to OIA Inbound FAQs