Study in Thailand from Bangladesh

Close to Dhaka, affordable, with AIT and Chulalongkorn popular for postgraduate study.

Quick answer: Students apply for a Non-Immigrant ED (education) visa through the Thai e-visa system after admission.

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Visa

Non-Immigrant ED visa via the Thai e-visa portal

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Tuition

About THB 80,000 to 300,000 a year

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Embassy for Bangladeshi applicants

Which embassy or visa centre handles Bangladeshi students: confirm with our counsellor

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Bangladesh-specific notes

Some AIT and university scholarships cover part of tuition; check each programme.
Bangladeshi certificates usually need Education Board / Ministry of Education and MOFA attestation; follow the embassy's own document list.

Step-by-step from Dhaka

Shortlist programmes on the universities' own websites and check entry requirements for Bangladeshi certificates.
Apply and receive the admission or acceptance letter.
Get SSC/HSC/degree certificates attested (Education Board / Ministry of Education and MOFA) and translated if required.
Prepare funds, sponsor documents and insurance, then apply for the Non-Immigrant ED visa.
Book travel only after the visa or entry permit is issued.

Document checklist

The university and the visa authority decide the final list. Our counsellor confirms yours.

Passport valid for the whole course (renew early if it expires within 18 months)
SSC and HSC (or O/A level) certificates and mark sheets; bachelor's certificate and transcript for postgraduate study
English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, as the university accepts) or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
Statement of purpose or motivation letter written by you, plus CV
Two recommendation letters where the programme asks for them
Sponsor documents: bank statement and solvency certificate, sponsor's income proof, TIN and tax return acknowledgement
Birth certificate or NID; names and dates must match the passport and certificates

Cost of studying in Thailand (estimate)

Per year	THB	BDT (approx.)
Tuition (range)	THB 80,000 to THB 300,000	BDT 2.9 lakh to BDT 10.8 lakh
Living (typical)	THB 240,000	BDT 8.6 lakh

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study in Thailand from Bangladesh?

Indicative tuition is THB 80,000 to THB 300,000 a year (about BDT 2.9 lakh to BDT 10.8 lakh), plus living costs of roughly THB 240,000 a year (about BDT 8.6 lakh). Official visa funds rules are listed on this page.

Which documents do Bangladeshi students need for Thailand?

Usually your passport, academic certificates and transcripts, an English test result, statement of purpose, and sponsor financial documents. The full list and Bangladesh-specific notes are on this page.