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Requirements
- Latest official high school transcript
- Two letters of recommendation
- A signed photocopy of official identification document (I.D. card or passport)
- Application fee transfer receipt
- Personal Statement of Motivation (max. one A4 sheet) (Please see the guidelines)
- Portfolio (Please see the guidelines)
- **Report of English Proficiency Test from TOEFL, IELTS, CU-TEP, RMIT, TOEIC or CEFR
- Completed application form with one passport size photo (1”)
Remarks
English proficiency tests accepted by SoA+D are as follows: TOEFL (iBT) = 61, IELTS = 5, CU-TEP = 61, RMIT = Upper Intermediate (5), TOEIC = 605 or CEFR 51: B2.
Those who get the score in IELTS – 4.5, TOEFL (iBT) – 53-60, CU-TEP –53-60, RMIT = Intermediate (4.5), TOEIC=540-604 or CEFR 41-50: B1 can submit the application form and take the Aptitude and Interview Tests. If the students are accepted, they are required to study English course before the semester starts.
To take the RMIT English Test, students may directly apply at the RMIT office located on the 3rd floor of Major Avenue Ratchayothin. Please contact 0-2930-3570 or Line ID: rmitenglishth
These are the English proficiency test scores for admission only. The students are required to take the English proficiency test as the KMUTT requirement before graduation in case you submit the different English brand or lower minimum scores from KMUTT Announcement of English Proficiency Development Policy for Undergraduate Students B.E.2564.
Requirement link for Multiple Intelligences for Design Integration (MIDI)
Admission Schedule
Admission Schedule for Academic Year 2026
Remark: Updated on 19th Dec 2025
Guideline
The School of Architecture and Design, KMUTT is a multi-cultural and creative educational environment which nurtures young designers and architects. We welcome students with strong passion in design and willingness to explore, experiment and apply their creativity for the advancement of society. In addition to basic proficiencies in drawing and sketching, we look for students with an open and experimental spirit.
Personal Statement of Motivation
Personal statement of Motivation must be able to demonstrate the following:
- Your motivation to study – Why you decide to apply for the program and why you choose SoA+D, or KMUTT
- Your expectation from the study – How the study can accommodate your future career plan or other things you would like to achieve after graduation
Portfolio Content
Portfolio should be a tangible evidence of your potential and interest. All materials in the portfolio should be original pieces; any kind of duplication is not recommended. Portfolio must be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
- Your basic skills or spatial comprehension– sketching, drawing, painting, printmaking, model making, or photographic work. Minimum of 5 pieces
- Your ideas/ works are related to the discipline of study (architecture, interior architecture, industrial design and communication design). Minimum of 5 pieces
- Other evidence of extra-curricular activities (For example: social activities, academic activities, etc. during the last 3 years)
Portfolio Format
The focus of your portfolio is the content. We would like to encourage use of simple format that clearly shows your potential and interest that we are looking for. The portfolio should have an international paper dimension- A4 or A3. The maximum size should not exceed A3.
Portfolio Submission
Applicant must submit the digital portfolio before the interview day.
Interview
Your interview will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Ability to handle a formal conversation in English
- Ability to discuss about art and design in general, topics such as architecture, interior architecture, product, artwork, literature, movie as well as relevant social and cultural issues
- Ability to express self-interest, passion and commitment in the discipline of study
Tuition fee
| Ancillary fee per semester | 25,000 Baht |
| Tuition fee per credit hour | 3,000 Baht |
| Accident insurance** per year | 200 Baht |
| Approximate total tuition fee per semester | 82,000 Baht (click for more information) |
** International students are required to pay 2,300 Baht to cover health insurance in case they are admitted in the hospital.
** Remark: Special fee per semester for Landscape Architecture Program is 5,000 Baht.
2B KMUTT
2B KMUTT program allows high school students to learn more about the university and to acquire basic research skills through project-based learning during the summer break. Qualified participants would be recruited to the degree program through this channel. More information and application forms are available at http://iadmission.kmutt.ac.th/apply/2b-kmutt-camp, or contact KMUTT Admission and Recruitment Division (02-470-8333).
TCAS 3 Admission
This admission is providing only for students from Thai schools. (waiting for the requirement announcement)
More information for TCAS 65 is available at https://student.mytcas.com
Admission Schedule
Admission Schedule for Academic Year 2/2025 (January 2026) for Master
| Activities | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Admission via https://join.kmutt.ac.th/ | during Tuesday 1st July 2025 – Tuesday 25th November 2025 | ||||
| Application period and submission of application documents to KMUTT | Tue. 1st Jul.2025 – Sun. 10th Aug.2025 | Mon. 11th Aug.2025 – Wed. 10th Sep.2025 | Thu. 11th Sep.2025 – Fri. 10th Oct.2025 | Sat. 11th Oct.2025 – Mon. 10th Nov.2025 | Tue. 11th Nov.2025 – Tue. 25th Nov.2025 |
| Announcement of eligible applicants for Interview and Portfolio Review at KMUTT website https://join.kmutt.ac.th/ | Fri. 15th Aug.2025 | Fri. 12th Sep.2025 | Wed. 15th Oct.2025 | Thu. 13th Nov.2025 | Fri. 28th Nov.2025 |
| Portfolio Review and Interview Test at KX Bld./online Interview | Fri. 22nd Aug.2025 | Fri. 19th Sep.2025 | Mon. 20th Oct.2025 | Fri. 21st Nov.2025 | Thu.4th Dec.2025 |
| Admission Announcement at https://join.kmutt.ac.th/ | Fri. 29th Aug.2025 | Fri. 26th Sep.2025 | Tue. 28th Oct.2025 | Fri. 28th Nov.2025 | Mon. 15th Dec.2025 |
| Confirmation for studying with the advanced payment for education fee (43,000.-baht) | Fri. 29th Aug.2025 – Thu. 25th Sep.2025 | Fri. 26th Sep.2025 – Mon. 27th Oct.2025 | Tue. 28th Oct.2025 – Thu. 27th Nov.2025 | Fri. 28th Nov.2025 – Sun. 14th Dec.2025 | Mon. 15th Dec.2025 – Mon. 22nd Dec.2025 |
| Student ID no. Annoucement via https://join.kmutt.ac.th/ and https://regis.kmutt.ac.th/web/new-students/ | From Tue.7th Oct.-onwards | From Wed.5th Nov.-onwards | From Tue.9th Dec.-onwards | From Wed.24th Dec.-onwards | From Mon.5th Jan.-onwards |
| Registration | Dec. 2025 | Dec. 2025 | Dec. 2025 | Dec. 2025 | Dec. 2025 |
Note:
All applicants have to test KMUTT-TETET (Test of English for Thai Engineers and Technologists) at https://sola.kmutt.ac.th/TETET/
Otherwise students have to take LNG601 within 3 semesters during studying exempted for following:
1. English Native Speaker
2. Toefl = 550 or equivalences (iBT =78-79)
3. IELTS = 6.0 or equivalences
4. KMUTT TETET = level 5
5. Graduated in International Program in Bachelor Degree or whole English Language Program approved by GPDP Committees
up date at 25th Aug. 2025
Application Method
Please apply by choosing one of the following methods and apply the KMUTT-TETET (Test of English for Thai Engineers and Technologists) for whom not qualified in English score. Otherwise students must take LNG601 Foundation English Course for International Programs within 3 semesters during studying :
1. Apply by sending the paper-based application, please download the application form from https://soad.kmutt.ac.th/, then fax to +(66)2-452-3792; or
2. Apply by filling out the online application form, please visit the following address via https://join.kmutt.ac.th/
After completing the application form, please print out “Bill Payment” to pay the required application fee at the recommended Bank. Please copy the bill payment and enclose it with the application document requirements (as described in the second step) and send the original bill payment to:
Admission and Recruitment Division, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, 2nd fl. President Bld., 126 Prachautid Rd, Bangmod, Tungkru District, Bangkok 10140.
Application Document Requirements
The following materials are required to submit in the application process:
1. Completed Application Form (in A. or B. above)
2. Three Colour Photographs (3 x 4 cm)
3. A copy of the following documents:
3.1 Transcript
3.2 Degree Certificate
3.3 Residence Registration and Identity Card (Thai student) or Passport (international student)
3.4 An official document of financial / bank statement (international student)
4. A Statement of Purpose
5. Two letters of recommendation
6. An evidence of your English Proficiency Test scores. The program requires the TOEFL score, at least 550 or IELTS 6.0 or other equivalent Test score. It should have been obtained not exceeding 2 years before your application
7. If you process your application on-line, please enclose a copy of “Bill Payment”with the required documents
Please send all required materials to: Mr.Sura Charoensuk or Mr.Lucksak Pansuwan
KX(Knowledge Exchange), King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi,
110/1 Krung Thonburi Rd, Banglamphulang, Khlongsan, Bangkok 10600
[T]+66(0)83-837-8768
Eligible Applicant Announcement.
The program will announce eligible applicants for interviewing at KX(Knowledge Exchange for Innovation Center), KMUTT and send email to inform the eligible applicants
Applicant interview
The eligible applicants will be invited to join face-to-face interview at KX(Knowledge Exchange), starting from 13.00. Please note, bring portfolio or material to present to interviewers.
This is crucial note for the Applicant Interview:
A Design portfolio or a selected sample of any educational or professional achievement for non-designer applicant is required to present during interview.
After the interview, if any applicants have not filled out the online application form at the KMUTT website, please contact the program’s admission staff to complete it and pay the application fee, 300 Baht.
Admission Announcement
The successful applicants will be announced at KX(Knowledge Exchange), KMUTT or contacted via email.
For more information, please contact
Mr.Sura / Mr. Lucksak at 083-837-8768
Admission Schedule
Admission Schedule for Academic Year 2/2025 (January 2026) for Ph.D.
| Activities | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Admission via https://join.kmutt.ac.th/ | during Tuesday 1st July 2025 – Tuesday 25th November 2025 | ||||
| Application period and submission of application documents to KMUTT | Tue. 1st Jul.2025 – Sun. 10th Aug.2025 | Mon. 11th Aug.2025 – Wed. 10th Sep.2025 | Thu. 11th Sep.2025 – Fri. 10th Oct.2025 | Sat. 11th Oct.2025 – Mon. 10th Nov.2025 | Tue. 11th Nov.2025 – Tue. 25th Nov.2025 |
| Announcement of eligible applicants for Interview and Portfolio Review at KMUTT website https://join.kmutt.ac.th/ | Fri. 15th Aug.2025 | Fri. 12th Sep.2025 | Wed. 15th Oct.2025 | Thu. 13th Nov.2025 | Fri. 28th Nov.2025 |
| Portfolio Review and Interview Test at KX Bld./online Interview | Fri. 22nd Aug.2025 | Fri. 19th Sep.2025 | Mon. 20th Oct.2025 | Fri. 21st Nov.2025 | Thu.4th Dec.2025 |
| Admission Announcement at https://join.kmutt.ac.th/ | Fri. 29th Aug.2025 | Fri. 26th Sep.2025 | Tue. 28th Oct.2025 | Fri. 28th Nov.2025 | Mon. 15th Dec.2025 |
| Confirmation for studying with the advanced payment for education fee (43,000.-baht) | Fri. 29th Aug.2025 – Thu. 25th Sep.2025 | Fri. 26th Sep.2025 – Mon. 27th Oct.2025 | Tue. 28th Oct.2025 – Thu. 27th Nov.2025 | Fri. 28th Nov.2025 – Sun. 14th Dec.2025 | Mon. 15th Dec.2025 – Mon. 22nd Dec.2025 |
| Student ID no. Annoucement via https://join.kmutt.ac.th/ and https://regis.kmutt.ac.th/web/new-students/ | From Tue.7th Oct.-onwards | From Wed.5th Nov.-onwards | From Tue.9th Dec.-onwards | From Wed.24th Dec.-onwards | From Mon.5th Jan.-onwards |
| Registration | Dec. 2025 | Dec. 2025 | Dec. 2025 | Dec. 2025 | Dec. 2025 |
Note:
All applicants have to test KMUTT-TETET (Test of English for Thai Engineers and Technologists) at https://sola.kmutt.ac.th/TETET/
Otherwise students have to take LNG601 within 3 semesters during studying exempted for following:
1. English Native Speaker
2. Toefl = 550 or equivalences (iBT =78-79)
3. IELTS = 6.0 or equivalences
4. KMUTT TETET = level 5
5. Graduated in International Program in Bachelor Degree or whole English Language Program approved by GPDP Committees
up date at 25th Aug. 2025
Application Method
Please apply by choosing one of the following methods and apply the KMUTT-TETET (Test of English for Thai Engineers and Technologists) for whom not qualified in English score. Otherwise students must take LNG601 Foundation English Course for International Programs within 3 semesters during studying :
1. Apply by sending the paper-based application, please download the application form from https://soad.kmutt.ac.th/, then fax to +(66) 02-452-3792; or
2. Apply by filling out the online application form, please visit the following address via https://join.kmutt.ac.th/
After completing the application form, please print out “Bill Payment” to pay the required application fee at the recommended Bank. Please copy the bill payment and upload it in Admission system with the application document requirements (as described in the second step) or send the original bill payment to:
Admission and Recruitment Office at Admission and Recruitment Division, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, 6B floor, 14th fl. Carpark Building 126 Prachautid Rd, Bangmod, Tungkru District, Bangkok 10140
Length of study: 3 years
6 semesters (beyond Master degree) 12 credits for core courses and 36 credits for dissertation.
Application Document Requirements
The following materials are required to submit (upload) in the application process:
- Completed Application Form (in 1. or 2. above)
- Three Color Photographs (3 x 4 cm)
- A copy of the following documents:
3.1 Transcripts from all prior degrees. GPA in master program should not less than 3.00 respectively. For international applicants without a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited English-language university
3.2 Degree Certificate
3.3 Residence Registration and Identity Card (Thai student) or Passport (international student)
3.4 An official document of financial / bank statement (international student)
- A Statement of Purpose
- Research Proposal. Guidance for the proposal will be provide by the PhD faculty members. Before final submission of the application, all applicants to the PhD program must contact and discuss a research proposal with a PhD faculty.
- Letter of recommendation. Three letters from professional or academic references commenting on your goals and abilities.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae. 2-4 years of professional practice is typical. Include peer recognition (e.g., publications, lectures, awards).
- Portfolio of work or published material.
- An evidence of your English Proficiency Test scores. The program requires the TOEFL score, at least 550 or IELTS 6 (TOEFL iBT minimum 79, IETLS minimum 6.00) or other equivalent Test score. It should have been obtained not exceeding 2 years before your application
- If you process your application on-line, please upload a copy of “Bill Payment” with the required documents in Admission System of University. or
Please send all required materials to: Mr.Sura Charoensuk or Mr.Lucksak Pansuwan
KX (Knowledge Exchange for Innovation and Entrepreneurship), King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, 110/1 Krung Thonburi Rd, Banglamphulang, Khlongsan, Bangkok 10600
[T]+66(0)83-837-8768
Eligible Applicant Announcement
The program will announce eligible applicants for interviewing at KX (Knowledge Exchange for Innovation and Entrepreneurship), KMUTT and send email to inform the eligible applicants
Applicant interview
The eligible applicants will be invited to join face-to-face interview or distance interview at KX (Knowledge Exchange for Innovation and Entrepreneurship), starting from 13.00. Please note, bring portfolio or material to present to interviewers.
This is crucial note for the Applicant Interview:
A Proposal or a selected sample of any educational or professional achievement for non-designer applicant is required to present during interview.
After the interview, if any applicants have not filled out the online application form at the KMUTT website, please contact the program’s admission staff to complete it and pay the application fee, 300 Baht.
Admission Announcement
The successful applicants will be announced at KX (Knowledge Exchange for Innovation and Entrepreneurship), KMUTT or contacted via email.
For more information, please contact
Mr.Sura / Mr. Lucksak at 083-837-8768
Foreign applicants will follow a designated link for their application. They are encouraged to carefully follow the provided instructions to accurately complete the online application process. All required documents should be uploaded directly into the system. To apply online, please visit: https://soad.kmutt.ac.th/how-to-apply/ and select “FOREIGN APPLICANTS.”
Applicants are expected to have satisfactorily completed secondary school or the accumulation of 12 years of schooling. Applicants from countries using the British education system may apply with any of the following: GCE A levels with 3 subjects, GED with 4 subjects and score of 145 in each subject, or IB Diploma. Details can be found in this link: https://soad.kmutt.ac.th/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EquivalencyForeignEducationalQualifications2024.pdf
The school intake starts in the first or second week of August, and the application period ends in the last week of May.
All requirements are listed in this link: https://soad.kmutt.ac.th/how-to-apply/
Please click on the following link and scroll down: https://soad.kmutt.ac.th/how-to-apply/
Thai and foreign applicants currently residing in Thailand will undergo the creativity and interview tests in person. Applicants residing outside of Thailand will participate in the creativity and interview tests online. During the interview, applicants should have their portfolio ready for presentation.
English proficiency scores are required of all Thai and international students whose first language is NOT English. English proficiency tests accepted by SoA+D are as follows: TOEFL (iBT) = 61, IELTS = 5, CU-TEP = 61, RMIT = Upper Intermediate (5), TOEIC = 605 or CEFR 51: B2. However, in any case, Duolingo result which is equivalent to an IELTS score of 5 can be submitted.
Letters of recommendation for a student applicant are typically written by individuals who can provide insights into the applicant’s character, academic skills, and potential for success in their chosen field of study. These individuals may include
- Teachers who have taught the student in academic subjects and can attest to their academic performance, class involvement, and intellectual interest.
- Guidance counselors or academic advisors who have worked closely with the student and provide a general assessment of their academic attainments, extracurricular participation, and personal abilities.
- Coaches or mentors who have trained or mentored the student in sports, extracurricular activities, or other pursuits can offer insights into their leadership abilities, teamwork skills, and personal abilities.
Please note that confidentiality must be observed by whoever writes the recommendation letter. They are required to send the letters directly to the university via email at admission@kmutt.ac.th.
The transfer applicant will complete an online application and upload all necessary documents into the system. For credit transfers, the transcript of records and course descriptions will be subject to evaluation, including an assessment of credits and grades.
Yes, the rounds for transferees’ admission are the same.
Approximate total tuition fee per semester is 82,000 Baht (approximately $2,780 USD). For more information: https://soad.kmutt.ac.th/tuition-and-fees/
The total monthly cost for a student living in Thailand (living expense and equipment) could range from approximately $200 to $600, depending on lifestyle choices and access to student discounts and resources provided by the educational institution.
International students are required to pay 2,300 Baht (approximately $65 USD) to cover health insurance in case they are admitted in the hospital.
The university and SoA+D offer scholarship and this is announced on KMUTT and SoA+D websites.
No, applicants will get an assignment for scholarship after they are accepted to study. The Scholarship Committee will consider and select the qualified students.
The campus dormitory comprises separate dormitories for male and female students. For further details, please follow this link: https://soad.kmutt.ac.th/dormitory/
Please note that first year students are encouraged to stay at the dormitory. However, all students can stay at the dormitory according to their preference
Yes, new students/occupants of the dormitories are required to inform the dorm staff in advance with the specific date.
Yes, there are convenience stores located on campus. Also, there are vending machines like Taobin and 7 -11. Also, a stationery shop is available on campus.
Our campus services include transportation services, A4 and A3 printing services, computer services, wood and metal shops, fabrication lab services, medical services, and counseling services.
To acquire a student visa, you will need a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) and supporting documents issued by our university.
The student must apply for a student visa at the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate outside of Thailand.
Students should come to Thailand with an appropriate student visa. Arriving without a student visa, the student is obliged to leave the country to apply for a non-immigrant student visa from outside of Thailand.