MFU Student Exchange Programme (Inbound Students)

Why MFU?

Since 1998, Mae Fah Luang University (MFU) has been established as a public autonomous university situated in Chiang Rai province, Thailand, the gateway to the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS), in the heart of the ASEAN region.

Over twenty-five years, MFU has been widely recognized as one of the region’s fastest growing institutions. MFU provides over 71 cutting-edge and essential programmes in Health Science, Science and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines. The university has not only used English as a medium of instruction but also promoted “Blended Learning” as a method of teaching and extra curriculum activities.

Utilizing the “University in the Park” concept, MFU offers an environment and culture highly conducive to living and learning, attracting numerous visitors from many countries annually. The quality of teaching, academic service and research excellence have led to various forms of cooperation and collaboration and have encouraged the rapidly increasing number of international students.

At MFU, Global Relations Division (GRD) offers friendly and helpful advice on the initial enquiry stage, application procedures, immigration as well as travel guidance. We urge you to consider MFU as the University of your choice on your path to future learning.

Did You Know?

At MFU, English is used as a medium of instruction in all schools/faculties.

Out of 15 schools, there are 12 Schools that welcome all inbound exchange students for exchange programme:

School of Agro-Industry
- Bachelor’s Degree
  - Innovative Food Science and Technology
  - Postharvest Technology and Logistics
- Master’s Degree
  - Food Science and Technology
  - Postharvest Technology and Innovation
- Doctoral Degree
  - Food Science and Technology
School of Cosmetic Science
- Bachelor’s Degree
  - Beauty Technology
  - Cosmetic Science
- Master’s Degree
  - Cosmetic Science
  - Creative Innovation in Cosmetic Science
- Doctoral Degree
  - Creative Innovation in Cosmetic Science
School of Health Science
- Bachelor’s Degree
  - Environmental Health
  - Occupational Health and Safety
  - Public Health
  - Sports and Health Science
- Master’s Degree
  - Border Health Management
School of Information Technology
- Bachelor’s Degree
  - Computer Engineering
  - Digital Technology for Business Innovation
  - Multimedia Technology and Animation
  - Software Engineering
- Master’s Degree
  - Computer Engineering
  - Information Technology
- Doctoral Degree
  - Computer Engineering
School of Integrative Medicine
- Bachelor’s Degree
  - Applied Thai Traditional Medicine
  - Physical Therapy
  - Traditional Chinese Medicine
School of Law
- Bachelor’s Degree
  - Laws
  - Business Law and Chinese Communication
- Master’s Degree
  - Laws
School of Liberal Arts
- Bachelor’s Degree
  - English
  - Thai Language and Culture for Foreigners
- Master’s Degree
  - English for Professional Development
- Doctoral Degree
  - English for Professional Development
School of Management
- Bachelor’s Degree
  - Business Administration
  - Tourism Business and Events
  - Hospitality Business Management
  - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  - Aviation Business Management
- Master’s Degree
  - Business Administration
  - International Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Doctoral Degree
  - Business Administration
School of Nursing
- Bachelor’s Degree
  - Nursing Science
School of Science
- Bachelor’s Degree
  - Applied Chemistry
  - Biotechnology (Biological Science)
  - Materials Engineering
- Master’s Degree
  - Applied Chemistry
  - Biological Science
  - Computational Science
  - Materials Innovation
- Doctoral Degree
  - Applied Chemistry
  - Biological Science
  - Computational Science
  - Materials Innovation
School of Sinology
- Bachelor’s Degree
  - Business Chinese
  - Chinese Language and Culture
  - Chinese Studies
  - Teaching Chinese Language
School of Social Innovation
- Bachelor’s Degree
  - International Development
- Master’s Degree
  - International Development

For more information about the school, please visit https://en.mfu.ac.th/

Academic Calendar

Academic Year	Period	Application Deadline
Semester 1	August - December	End of June
Semester 2	January - May	End of November

Application Deadline

• Semester 1: 30 June every year
• Semester 2: 30 November every year

MFU Educational System

MFU operates in the semester system, in which there are two regular and compulsory semesters in each academic year: the first semester and the second semester. Each semester comprises at least fifteen weeks of study and at least two weeks of final examinations.
The number of semestral credits refers to the total number of credits earned by a student through grades A, B+, B, C+, C, D+, D and F for all the courses taken in each semester.

Academic Evaluation
The evaluation result received by a student for each course shall be represented by a letter grade, which is translated to a grade point, as detailed below.

Letter Grades	Definition	Grade Points
A	Excellent	4.00
B+	Very Good	3.50
B	Good	3.00
C+	Fairy Good	2.50
C	Fair	2.00
D+	Poor	1.50
D	Very Poor	1.00
F	Fail	0.00

A student can register for a minimum of 9 credits or a maximum of 22 credits in a regular semester.

Applying to MFU

Step 1: Check qualification and requirements

You can apply as a Student Exchange Programme, if you:

Undergraduate Students

have completed at least two semesters of undergraduate studies before enrolment at MFU and must continue to be registered as a degree-seeking student at your home university throughout your intended duration of exchange at MFU.
possessed the aptitude, motivation, and maturity, to thrive in a different academic system and cultural environment

Graduate Students

have completed at least one semester of graduate studies before enrolment at MFU and must continue to be registered as a degree-seeking student at your home university throughout your intended duration of exchange at MFU.
possessed the aptitude, motivation, and maturity, to thrive in a different academic system and cultural environment
have prepared your study plan after seeking advice from academics at your home university.

Step 2: Prepare the following required documents.

A completed MFU Exchange Student Application, https://applicant.mfu.ac.th/registeren/regmember (Download at Inbound Students)
A copy of passport
An academic transcript in English
A confirmation of student status from home university
An English proficiency score report: TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC (if any)
A recommendation letter from the student’s academic advisor supporting the application
A statement of purpose defining student’s academic career and personal motivations for studying abroad at MFU (approximately 300 words)

Step 3: Submit all application materials.

Scan the completed application, passport photo page, academic transcript and all documents to the Global Relations Division (GRD) at: warunee.kae@mfu.ac.th

Academic Year	Submission Deadline for Application	Notification for Application Result
Semester 1	End of June	Mid-July
Semester 2	End of November	Mid-December

Admission Requirements

If your university is a MFU’s partner, you must contact your home university’s international exchange office to find out about their application procedures. You must be nominated by your home university to apply to MFU as an exchange student.
For regular exchange students, the application fee and tuition are waived (depending on the agreement or MoU).
If you are a student at a university that is not one of MFU’ Partner Universities, you can apply to a “Study Abroad Programme” on a fee-paying basis.

After Acceptance

If you are accepted to MFU, you will receive e-mail notification of their acceptance. The acceptance package and visa documents will be sent to your home university’s international exchange office.

After you receive all documents, you must submit the Acceptance of Admission, Arrival form, Accommodation Form, and Flight information to Global Relations Division (GRD) at: https://form.jotform.com/202661616857461

Required Document for Non-Immigration Visa Category “ED” (Education)

Visa application form completely filled out (You are required to apply for Thai visa from a Royal Thai Embassy or a Royal Thai Consulate-General in your country).
Passport with validity not less than 6 months.
A recent 4×6 cm. photograph (less than 6 months old)
Letter of Acceptance from the host university (MFU)
Certificate of student status and academic transcript from home university (your current university)

Note: Additional documents may be requested by Consular officers in addition to the documents above. Please note that Consular Officers reserve the right to require additional documents, or an interview, as deemed necessary, without prior notice. The Royal Thai Embassy/ The Royal Thai-Consulate General reserves the right not to accept any visa application whereby any required document is absent.

Reference: http://www.consular.go.th/main/contents/filemanager/ThaiVisaInformation/5%20Visa%20requirements%20ED.jpg

Accommodation Information

On Campus Dormitory

The University has increased its accommodation capacity and offers up to 5,000 beds in 16 dormitory buildings for students.

Students’ residences are just a ten-minute walk from the main university buildings. Students have privacy within a safe, friendly, and lively learning environment.

All exchange students are recommended to stay in the dormitories with the intention of encouraging students to develop their social skills through living together, learning together, and helping one another.

The dormitory fee is approximately 4,000-8,000 THB per semester (with 4 persons per room), inclusive of water bills but exclusive of electricity bills, and equipped with a fan.

More Information, please visit: 5. MFU Dormitory Information 2024-2025.pdf

Off Campus Dormitory

Regent Mansion is located 500 meters (5 minutes) from Mae Fah Luang University, with a free shuttle bus service available. Additionally, it offers a wide range of facilities.

The dormitory fee is approximately 4,500-4,800 THB per month (with 2 persons per room), exclusive of electricity bills, water bills, and equipped with air-conditioning.

More Information, please visit: 6. Regent Mansion Information- off Campus Dormitory-As of Feb 2024.pdf

Contact Person

1. Ms. Warunee Kaewbunraung (Noi)
Student Mobility and Global Engagement Officer
Email: warunee.kae@mfu.ac.th
Tel: +66-0539-91026
whatsapp: +660654509879

2. Mr. Xukun Zhang (Tee)
Admission and Student Affairs Officer
Email: xukun.zha@mfu.ac.th
Tel: +66-053-916024