Spend a semester in the happiest country in the world, at one of Asia’s most well-regarded universities! The Semester in Thailand program is ideal for students looking to broaden their horizons, experience Southeast Asia, and choose from a wide range of courses.

During your semester in Thailand, you’ll live in Bangkok, the heart of Indochina and the capital of Thailand, and study at Mahidol University, Thailand’s top-ranked university. You will have limitless opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture, make international friends, and explore beaches, jungles, and iconic sites throughout the country.

The legendary friendliness of the Thai people – Thailand is known as the “Land of Smiles” for a reason: the Thai people are warm, welcoming, and incredibly open-minded. A smile is the most appropriate reaction to most situations.

Tons of courses taught in English – Mahidol University offers classes in everything from animation to travel industry management to the humanities. You will find coursework applicable to your major and satisfying to your intellect.

A robust social scene – Dances, concerts, plays, and movies take place frequently throughout the semester. Art, cultural, political, religious, and athletics clubs are a great way to make friends from all over the world.

• Study at Mahidol University, one of the most well regarded universities in Asia
• Take classes with Thai and international students
• Life in the Land of Smiles
• A nationwide weeklong water fight!
• An abundance of white-sand beaches and clear, warm tropical water
• Opportunities to ride elephants, explore ancient ruins, and venture into the jungles

• 2 off-campus options: Chaiyapruk Village or Green Park Home, both of which include shared rooms, kitchen, and living areas w/ internet and 24-hour security

Courses include art and art history, business, cultural studies, communications, engineering, economics, humanities, psychology, sciences, sociology, tourism management, and world languages, among others.

Campus Setting

Suburban

Average Course Load

4-5 courses (16-20 US credits)

GPA Requirement

2.5/4.0

Language of Instruction

English

Spring 2011*:

Orientation: January 7
Classes end: April 3

Fall 2011*:

Orientation: September 16
Classes end: December 14

*Please check www.ju.edu/studyabroad for the latest information on these dates.

$9,950*

*See www.ju.edu/studyabroad for current costs.

• Tuition
• Housing
• Pre-departure and onsite orientation
• Airport pick-up
• Medical & accident insurance

• Fill out the IEP Application and review information on the Apply page.
• Pay a $200 deposit to International Education Programs.
• Send an official transcript from your home institution to the address below.

Send the above materials to:

International Education Programs
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd North
Gooding 105
Jacksonville, Florida 32211

“Overall, I was very satisfied with my decision to study abroad. I met friends I'll never forget, experienced the time of my life and will go home a changed person.”

Natasha M.