
Gender and Development Studies (GDS)
Degree
PhD
Duration
3.5 years
Total Tuition Fee
THB 1,495,800
Language
English
Format
On Campus
Intake
Aug 2026
Deadline
Jul 2026
About this Program
GDS trains scholars, analysts, and practitioners to integrate gender perspectives into development planning and management. It emphasizes research and education on gender equality, social inclusion, and the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in the Asian context. The program offers graduate-level courses, supports master’s and PhD research, and provides short courses and workshops on gender planning and analysis. Its goal is to develop expertise in understanding and addressing the effects of social, economic, technological, and environmental changes on diverse groups, promoting gender-sensitive and equitable development.
Key Requirements
Academic
- Official Certificates of Bachelor's or Master's Degrees and Transcript. GDS accepts Bachelor of Arts (BA) as well.
- Resume and Statement of Purpose Certificate of English Proficiency. English Proficiency
- Requirement: AIT-EET: 6; IELTS Academic: overall 6 (writing 6); TOEFL iBT: overall 80 (writing 21-23); & PTE Academic: overall 52 (writing 62-73)
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Gender and Development Studies (GDS)
3.5 years · THB 1,495,800
Requirements
Academic
- Official Certificates of Bachelor's or Master's Degrees and Transcript. GDS accepts Bachelor of Arts (BA) as well.
- Resume and Statement of Purpose Certificate of English Proficiency. English Proficiency
- Requirement: AIT-EET: 6; IELTS Academic: overall 6 (writing 6); TOEFL iBT: overall 80 (writing 21-23); & PTE Academic: overall 52 (writing 62-73)
- For doctoral program: Two letters of recommendation and a research proposal of 4 –5 pages
- PREFERRED BACKGROUND
- Master degree in a social sciences or humanities subject but other backgrounds will be considered
Gender and Development Studies (GDS)
3.5 years · THB 1,495,800