Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology

• Location: Pathum Thani, Thailand
• Year of foundation: 1992
• Language of instruction: Thai, English
• Number of students: about 2700
• Type of education: mixed.

Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT) is a semi-autonomous institution of higher education that is part of Thammasat University. Education in bachelor's, master's, doctoral programs takes place in the fields of technology, science, engineering.

The institution includes several schools, departments:

• Biochemical Engineering, Technology
• Civil engineering
• Information, computer, communication technologies
• Management Technologies
• Production systems, mechanical engineering
• Department of General Educational, Postgraduate Studies.

About 2700 students study here, the teaching staff includes highly qualified specialists with a doctoral degree.

Dormitories are 35.5 sq.m. suites with two separate bedrooms, living rooms, baths with water heaters, air conditioning. Round-the-clock security is equipped in the buildings, students use key cards to visit the hostel.

Some buildings provide separate housing for men and women.

Dormitory facilities:

• Elevators
• Laundry
• Kitchens with appliances
• Grocery stores
• Banks, ATMs
• Rooms of self-study, rest.

Types of rooms with payment per month:

• Double room: 75$
• Single: 135$.

For recipients of some scholarships, there is a discount on accommodation, reducing the price by $ 7-15. Utilities are not included in the price, correspond to the tariff:

• Electricity: $0.18 per unit
• Water supply: $0.66 per unit.

Student activities are aimed at the development of students:

• Arts, Culture
• Ethics, integrity
• Academic, professional skills
• Charity, social services
• Sports skills.

SIIT regularly conducts:

• Events for the development of Thai art, culture
• "Flower chain for beloved mother" in honor of National Mother's Day
• Art shows of costumes, jewelry
• Thai Language Lessons
• Cultural trips, walking tours.

• One of the 20 best universities in Thailand
• Exchange programs for teachers, students with universities in Asia, Australia, Europe, North America
• SIIT received a score of "very good" on three indicators of a study by the Thailand Foundation, which made the university the only engineering school in the country with such achievements.

Education is conducted on two campuses:

• Rangsit at the center of Thammasat University. The campus can be reached by motorways, the outer highway by car or public buses. Three buildings on the territory of Rangsit are equipped with school buildings, classrooms, a library and information center.
• Bangkadi in the industrial park of the same name. There are computer classes, laboratories, classrooms, several school buildings. On the ground floor there is a parking lot, on the territory there are banks.

On the territories there are:

• The computer center controls laboratories equipped with laptop computers, WiFi, where students are taught graphics, modeling.
• The Library and Information Center contains a collection of textbooks, journals, electronic resources. Students can visit reading rooms, use PCs.
• The medical center provides first aid for minor injuries. It is located on every campus.
• Cafeteria, canteens
• Sports facilities: outdoor football field, basketball court, indoor fitness center, gyms.

Students are required to wear a certain uniform.

Male form:

• White shirt
• Trousers in black or dark blue
• Belt with buckle
• Black shoes with socks.

Female form:

• White shirt with short sleeves
• Buttons: at the seam of the shirt (4 buttons) and the collar of the shirt (1 button)
• University badge to wear on the left side of the shirt above the chest
• Simple skirt in black or dark blue
• Strap with TU buckle
• Black shoes.

If the university uniform is inconvenient, then there is an alternative option - compliance with a strict dress.

There are several important dates in the academic year:

• Fall Semester: August-December
• Spring semester: January-May
• Summer semester: June-July.

Classes are calculated on credits, a student can take no more than 22 per semester.

Students rest on national holidays, as well as in winter, summer - vacations.

Additional costs:

• Accommodation, meals
• Transport
• Medical care
• Study supplies
• Fees for equipment, sports facilities, etc.

For a semester, a student can spend about $ 900.

General requirements for applicants to SIIT:

• The applicant must register for 9-22 credits per semester.
• Registration in your personal account on the official website of the university
• Diploma of completion of the previous stage of education
• Official transcripts
• Registration fee of $12.

The introductory GPA in SIIT is one of the lowest among other engineering specialties of universities.

SIIT is funded by grants, scholarships of international partner organizations such as the Asian Development Bank, the Thailand Research Foundation.

Some scholarship programs:

• Awards for students active in the life of the university
• Scholarships for Academic Excellence
• Financial assistance for students with financial problems
• Grants for studying in another country.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision