Certificate Program in Peace Studies

Question :

What are the required documents for applying to an undergraduate program?

Answer :

To get the process of application going we require the following documents: Your diploma from high school (grade 12, M6, or the result of an approved equivalency examination), you will need a GPA of at least 2.00 If English is not your first language, then that you must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of English (TOEFL 61 internet-based, or IELTS 6.0 with at least 2 years’ validity). (Note: Students exempt from English testing requirements are passport holders of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States). If you have a TOEFL score below 61 or an IELTS score below 6.0 you can still study at the International College! We will require you to study full-time in Payap’s Intensive English Foundation Program until you pass the advanced level B2 on Payap’s English Entrance Examination (OOPT- Oxford Online Placement Test). Once you have passed the English proficiency test you will be admitted into your degree of choice. The Intensive English Foundation Program gives you a great opportunity to improve on your English skills whilst still being part of the university. If you are within Thailand you may submit a TOEFL or IELTS result or you may take the Payap English Test (OOPT). When you are sending your TOEFL score to International College Payap University, use the code number 5948 when indicating the institution that should receive your score.

Question :

What is the admissions process?

Answer :

To make it easier to understand the process I have put together two flow chats, 1 for undergraduates and 1 for graduates.

Question :

Is there an application fee and do I need to make a deposit?

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Prospective students must submit a one-time, non-refundable application fee, along with their application package. For walk-in applicants, the application fee amount is 500 Thai baht. Students paying in person may pay in cash. For non-walk-in applicants (e.g., students applying from abroad by mail, phone, or e-mail), the application fee amount is 1,600 Thai baht and needs to be wired directly to the university. Please do not send cash with your application form. The university will not be held responsible for cash sent through the post which may get lost. Personal cheques, bank drafts, and money orders are also not accepted. We strongly encourage students to wire funds directly to the university.

Question :

I am concerned about visa regulations, will I get a visa from Payap University?

Answer :

Upon confirmation of acceptance into one of the International College programs, i.e., receipt of Acceptance Letter, international students will be required to pay a deposit of 6,400 Thai Baht. The entire amount of this deposit will go towards the tuition and fees paid later at registration. Upon receipt of deposit, the Admissions Office will issue a visa letter to the student. This letter will be required when the student applies for a student visa in their home country. Students must take this letter to the Thai Embassy in their home country in order to obtain a 3-month non-immigrant visa. Once enrolled and entered into the Payap University system, the student will then notify our Personnel Office to obtain the appropriate student visa. We will guide you through the whole process, so please do not be concerned.

Question :

Does an international student need to stay in a campus dormitory?

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All first year, single undergraduate students who are not single parents are required to live in the Paradornparp International House (PIH) dormitory. The reason is to provide safe and secure housing for young students entering university life for the first time. Living in the PIH also affords new students companionship and a sense of community among fellow students. As children are not allowed in the dormitory single parents must live off-campus. Additionally, students under the age of 18 who wish to reside in the dormitory must obtain expressed written permission from their parents or legal guardians as said students are not yet considered a legal adult. While the university strongly believes in this policy, we also recognize that there could be exceptions. For example, mature students over a certain age may have legitimate reasons for requesting a waiver of this policy. Students who feel that they have a bona fide reason for not residing in PIH must formally request from the President of Payap University to be exempted from this policy. Upon completion of application, the student must bring a signed letter to the International College secretary in room PC103 in the Pentecost building. The letter will be delivered to the President for a final decision. The student will be contacted promptly when the letter is returned. It must be noted that if this waiver request is denied, the student will be charged the full price of a dormitory room for the semester (18,200 baht) whether they choose to live in the dorm or off campus.

Question :

How can I transfer credits?

Answer :

You must complete a credit transfer request form at the Office of the Registrar. There is a fee of 500 Thai Baht, payable to the Finance Office. The submission of the transfer request form and payment of the fee must be completed before the process can begin. Once all the required paperwork is submitted, the form will be forwarded to the Office of Academic Affairs. Academic Affairs will then forward the request to the appropriate department(s) for verification of each individual course taught in English. All documents submitted for review, e.g., transcripts, course descriptions, syllabi, etc., MUST BE IN ENGLISH. This process may take several weeks, depending upon how many credits the student is requesting to be verified and how many departments are involved. Students attempting to determine how many credits they will be able to transfer PRIOR to enrolling may experience an even longer period of processing. There may be additional documents required for review and students who are not already on campus (i.e., not yet enrolled) may find this process particularly cumbersome and time-consuming.

Question :

Can I transfer credits earned with the similar course in a bachelor’s program which is not taught in English?

Answer :

No. you cannot transfer credits. But you can apply for a Credit by Examination (CE) test. If you believe that you have the associated knowledge you can pass the exception test. You may receive credit for certain courses by the passing grade of 60% or above on the exception test.