Master of Science (Biodiversity and Environmental Management)
Master Degree
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Duration
2 years
Study Format
On Campus
No. of Student Mentors
59
Total Tuition Fees
50,000 THB
Free consultation for this program
We are ready to help you with your difficulties and processing.
Duration
2 years
Study Format
On Campus
No. of Student Mentors
59
Total Tuition Fees
50,000 THB
Program
Key information
University
Program structure
Tuition fees
Admissions
Possible Career Pathway
Student's testimonials
F&Qs
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
This multi-disciplinary master program is designed to focus on cross functional roles and importance of biodiversity, environment and management in different contexts e.g. natural diversity (animals, plants,and micro-organisms) and environment, urban and rural development, utilization and sustainability of natural resources, climate change, technological and innovative breakthroughs. Various courses are offered in this program combined with research project through 12-credit thesis.
KEY INFORMATION
Degree
Master
Language
English
Location
Khon Kaen
Start Date
09 August
Study Format
On Campus
Duration
2 years
Program Highlight
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Total Semester
4
Total Tuition Fees
50,000 THB Per Semester
Application deadline
Jul 2025
ABOUT UNIVERSITY
123 Village No. 16 Mittraphap Rd., Nai-Muang, Muang District, Khon Kaen, Thailand 40002 Thailand
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Programs
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Students
39,851
Khon Kaen University (KKU) was established as the major university in the northeastern part of Thailand in 1964 and has since devoted itself to becoming one of the top universities in Thailand. The university’s major mission is to prepare future global citizens to work in a continually changing world. KKU’s strategic goal is to be recognized both internationally and regionally as a leading university in research. KKU currently has more than 40,000 students studying in 19 faculties, 3 colleges 1 school, and 2 campuses.
Khon Kaen University has continually developed as of the date of foundation until today. The success of development and administration can be divided into 3 periods as follows:
First Period: Foundation and expansion of the university
Second Period: Development and building of bodies of knowledge
Third Period: The age of research university and leading research university
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PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Required courses
Students must complete the courses offered below.
IC307001 Biodiversity and Conservation
IC307002 Research Methodology in Biodiversity and Conservation
IC307101 Environmental Planning and Management
IC307891 Seminar in Biodiversity and Environmental Management
IC307894 Special Problems in Biodiversity and Environmental Management
Major elective courses
Students must complete 12 credits from the courses offered below.
IC307003 Flora and Fauna in South East Asia
IC307004 Tropical Ecology
IC307005 Applied Microbiology
IC307006 Marine and Freshwater Environmental Biology
IC307007 Taxonomy & Genetic Diversity
IC307008 Advanced Entomology
IC307102 Environmental Impact and Assessment
IC307103 Sustainable Development and Management
IC307104 Ecotourism and Management of Protected Areas
IC307105 Nanotechnology and Environment
IC307106 Fungal Diversity
IC307107 Climate Change and Renewable Energy
IC307108 Freshwater Zooplankton
Thesis
Students must complete 12 credits from the courses offered below.
IC307899 Thesis
TUITION FEES
Tuition fees
50,000 THB / Per Semester
Application fees
1,200 THB
Application fee cannot be refunded.
Available Scholarships
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ADMISSIONS PROCESS
1) A photo size 3X4 cm with no hat or sunglasses, taken within 6 months.
2) A copy of ID card (Thai applicant) or Passport (Foreign applicant)
3) A copy of Housing registration (For Thai applicant only)
4) A copy of academic transcripts or an equivalent document
5) An English language certificate: IELTS, TOFEL, or an equivalence.
6) A statement of purpose (700-900 words in PDF format). Please upload this letter under “Other Document.”
Possible Career Pathway
Specialists in environmental-resources management international organizations, environmental quality assessors, environmental academicians, policy planners in environmental-related issues in governmental and private organizations, researchers, pathway to pursue higher degrees
STUDENT's TESTIMONIALS
FAQs
Question :
I am KKU student and get Non-ED Visa for a year, do I have to make the notification of staying in Thailand over 90 days?
Answer :
Students who have been granted a Non Immigration Visa for a temporary stay in Thailand and intend to stay longer than 90 days must report every 90 days at Khon Kaen immigration in person.
Question :
I left Thailand for a week to visit my family and return on 28th April 2019, my friend said I have to report the immigration in person within 48 hrs, right?
Answer :
Yes, students have to report within 48 hrs. after returning to Thailand at the immigration in person to maintain their notification of residence.
Question :
If I miss the report after returning to Thailand within 48 hrs., what will happen to me?
Answer :
The record information of your residence will be shown as the address you made the first 90-day report at the immigration. For example, you graduated from University A in Bangkok and moved to Khon Kaen for studying doctoral Degree. The first notification of a 90-day report made in Bangkok so the recorded residence information is in Bangkok. You visited hometown and missed the 48-hr. report after returning to Thailand. When you make the 90-day report at KK immigration, the information of your residence is in Bangkok. Therefore, you have to pay for the fine. In case your first notification of a 90-day report made in Khon Kaen, there is no problem.
Question :
If I travel to another province in Thailand, do I have to report at the immigration?
Answer :
No, the landlord or house owner (hotel or house you are staying with during your traveling) will report immigration.
Question :
What are the tuition fees and living expenses?
Answer :
Tuition fees vary depending on the program and level of study. For instance, international undergraduate programs at KKU International College have specific tuition rates. KKU INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE The estimated monthly cost of living ranges from 8,000 to 15,000 THB (approximately 266 to 500 USD).