Factsheet for Partners
BBA Program

STEP 1: Online nominations by partner university
The Exchange Coordinator of the home school will receive an email from the Exchange
Coordinator of Chulalongkorn Business School regarding the BBA online nomination.
STEP 2: Online application by students
After nomination has been submitted, students will automatically receive instruction forapplication by email. They are required to fill in an online form by the following thedeadlines.
▪ by April 30 for Fall Semester▪ by September 30 for Spring Semester
The following supporting documents are required to upload:1. Color photo (White shirt and plain background).
2. ID page of the student’s passport.
Nomination &Application Process

3. Recent academic transcript (with English translation if applicable).
4. Proof of the English language proficiency(Required for a non-English native speaker)
Notes:
1. Only complete applications with all required supporting documents uploaded can beprocessed.
2. Admission will be processed and letter of acceptance for visa application will be sent out
to your school:▪

by May 30 Fall Semester▪

by October 30 for Spring Semester

3. Students will be in contact with the exchange coordinator of Chulalongkorn Business
School by the above dates for the up-to-date information, such as course list,
accommodation, buddy program, online registration, orientation and etc.
FallSpring

Early August

Early January

Midterm Exam

Last week of September – Early October

Last week of February – Early March

Final Exam

Last week of November – Mid December

Last week of April – Mid May

Close of Semester

Early December

Early MayFirst Day of Class

Academic Calendar

The course list and timetable for the semester you plan to attend will be not be available until
1 month before the start of the semester.
Tentative Course List& Syllabus

You can refer to the tentative course list and syllabus in the previous semesters for an idea:
https://bba.acc.chula.ac.th/index.php/2014-06-27-06-11-06/exchange-incoming

Students can take any courses as long as they have enough basic background and no schedule
conflict. 7 courses are the maximum per semester.

Courses Selection& Workload

Since class schedule is not ready to announce until 1 month prior to the start of the semester,
students are suggested to choose 7 courses or more as back up to avoid any schedule conflict inthe future. They can drop the courses later.
Note:
1. Students are allowed to take one course outside Business School according to theregulations.
2. Taking class at the Master level is totally not allowed.

Number of hours per session
Type ofcourses

Chulalongkorn
Credit System

Chula
Numberof credits

Number of sessions

Lecturehours

Practicehours

Selfstudy
hours

Exam
hours

LectureSelfstudy

Exams

Total numberof workload

Generalcourses

330

6

315

15

2141

Law
courses

220

4

2

15

15

294

N/A

1.5

1.5

0

3

1.51515270.5

Sport &somecourses

11022

15

15

249

Exams

Total numberof workload

Number of hours per session
Type ofcourses

Credit Conversion toEuropean SystemGeneralcourses

EuropeanCredits

Lecturehours

Practicehours

Selfstudy
hours

Number of sessions

Exam
hours

LectureSelfstudy

1 ECTS = 25 – 30 workload hours in general: lecture + practice + exam +self-study hours

30260

390

4120

5150

6180

137 is the total required number of credits for graduation or getting a bachelor degree(4-year program).
See BBA curriculum from the following link:

https://bba.acc.chula.ac.th/index.php/2014-06-27-06-07-11/class-schedule
Here below is more explanation on Hour Code for each course which does not show in theabove link, for example:
Course Name

Total Number ofCredits
For Graduation

Hour CodeMeaning

3 credits
5506101 Essential English forBusiness I

3(2-2-5)2602344 Production/Operation
Management3(3-0-6)(2 lecture hours/week – 2 practicehours/week – 5 self-study hours/week)

3 credits(3 lecture hours/week – 0 practicehours/week – 6 self-study hours/week)

If you want to obtain more information about Hour Code for other courses, feel free to contact
me at Thirawut@cbs.chula.ac.th.

Registration Process

Online registration data: login, password and up-to-date course list and class schedule will besent directly to student’s email around 1 month before the start of the semester.

Area of Study Not
Available to Exchange
StudentsNo.

Number of Credits
Per Course
Language ofInstruction

Typically, the number of credits for each course is 3 credits (the US system) except somecourses such as Law and Sport will be 2 and 1 respectively.

EnglishA non-English native speaker should provide one of the following tests:
English Proficiency
Requirements▪ TOEFL not less than 79 Internet based▪ IELTS not less than 6.5▪ Or some other forms of language assessment may be acceptable.

GPA or Grade
Requirements

2.75 (US 4-point scale system), C+ or 70% or any equivalency

Accommodation

Please check https://bba.acc.chula.ac.th/index.php/2014-06-27-06-11-06/exchange-incoming
for the up-to-date information.

Generic Grading
SystemHealth Insurance

Scholarship &Financial Aid

Letter GradeMeaningA
B+B
C+C
D+DF

ExcellentVery good
Good
Fairy good
FairPoor
Very poor
FailEquivalent Grade
Point
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.00

Approx. Percent
100 - 90%
89 - 86%
85 - 80%
79 - 76%
75 - 70%
69 - 66%
65 - 60%< 60%

Students are strongly suggested to obtain appropriate insurance coverage while living in
Thailand. However, you are required to buy additional insurance from Chulalongkorn
University as well. It costs 2,000 THB).
We do not have a scholarship. Students who are interested in participating in the exchange
program should comprehensively plan their own financial support before arrival.

Textbooks & ReadingMaterials▪ Handouts and class materials will be posted on My Course Ville.
▪ Textbooks, E-textbooks and reading package are available to buy at the BBA Office.

Buddy Program

We have a student team called “IntDept” taking care of all activities for exchange students
every semester.

Letter of acceptance for visa application will be sent to the Exchange Coordinator. It shouldreach your Office by the following dates:

Letter of Acceptance& Visa Requirements▪ within May 31 for the Fall Semester▪ within October 31 for the Spring Semester
Students are suggested to contact the Thai Embassy or Consulate for a non-immigrant “ED”
type visa. Notes:
1. All students will be allowed to stay 90 days for the first entry with a student visa. They are
required to get their visa extended before the expiry date so that they can stay until the endof the semester. The BBA Office will provide an extension letter to all students.
2. Students are required to obtain a re-entry permit before leaving Thailand to secure a student
visa when coming back. There are 2 options: single and multiple re-entry permit.

Activities Provided toExchange Students

Approximate Costof Living▪
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Orientation session will be normally arranged within the first week of the semester.
Welcome dinner will be arranged on Wednesday last week of the first month.
Cultural trip
Thai culture class
Volunteer trip
Farewell dinner

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Accommodation (water & electricity fees)
Meal
Transportation
Textbooks
Chula insurance
Miscellaneous (Traveling, shopping)
Total (USD)

Remark: Exchange rate USD 1 = THB 36

2,000
1,500500
15060
1,2005,410 for 4.5 months

According to Chulalongkorn’s regulations, you are required to:▪ Attend 80% of all classes otherwise you will not be allowed to take exams and will get an“F” for the course.
▪ Wear a proper Chula uniform when you attend classes, use facilities such as library,computer room or contact the BBA Office.
Regulations on ClassAttendance &Uniform

Male Students

Female Students▪ White shirt:(must be tucked in)▪ Long black trousers▪ Chula belt
▪ Polite shoes▪ White shirt:(must be tucked in and buttoned up to a respectable height)▪ Black skirt:(its length must be long covering your knees)▪ Chula pins, buttons and belt
▪ Polite casual shoes

T-Shirts, shorts, jeans, sandals and slippers are prohibited.

Postal Mailing
AddressBBA International Program
Chulalongkorn Business School
Chulalongkorn University
Phayathai Road, Bangkok 10330
THAILANDTel:
662 – 218 – 5738, 218 - 5840
Fax:
662-251-3718
Website: http://bba.acc.chula.ac.th
Email:
bba@chula.ac.th▪ Associate Professor Chackrit Duangphastra, Ph.D.
Director, BBA International ProgramTel:662-218-5707
Email: Chackrit@cbs.chula.ac.th▪ Mr. Photipong Chanawangsa
Manager, BBA OfficeTel:662-218-5738
Email: Photipong@cbs.chula.ac.th

Contact People▪ Mr. Thirawut Sutabut
Coordinator, Student Exchange and Study Abroad Programs (Inbound)
BBA International ProgramTel:662-218-5840
Email: Thirawut@cbs.chula.ac.th▪ Mr. Wasuwat Sirikul (new in January 2023)
Coordinator, Student Exchange and Study Abroad Programs (Outbound)
BBA International ProgramTel:662-218-6120
Email: Wasuwat@cbs.chula.ac.th; Outbound.exchange@cbs.chula.ac.th

Last updated: September 2023