Mahidol University International College

Bangkok, Thailand

Program Facts

Program Type: Exchange

Credit Type: Transfer Credit

Terms Available: Academic Year, Calendar Year, Fall, Spring

GPA: 2.75

Class Eligibility: Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Program Open To: UA Students

Language of Instruction: English

Application Deadline: Academic Year: April 25, Fall: April 25, Calendar Year: August 30, Spring: August 20

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Academics

Exchange students at Mahidol University International College have a choice of approximately 400 courses each trimester in faculties of the Arts, Sciences and Business Administration. Exchange students are encouraged to take the Thai Language and Culture course to broaden their understanding of Thailand and its people. All classes are taught in English. The academic calendar is based on the American system and includes three trimesters and a summer session, with each trimester running for a period of 12 weeks. Students can study one trimester up to an academic year (three trimesters). Trimester one is September - December, Trimester two is January - April and Trimester three is April - July.

Academic Overview

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Approved Courses

Courses Approved

Biology

Course Description:

Properties of life, classification, and scientific process; chemistry of life; cells and metabolism; genetics; mechanisms of evolution.

Partner Course Code:

ICBI 101

UArizona Equivalent Course:

MCB Department Elective, Lower Division, General Education: Exploring Perspectives - Natural Scientist

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General Microbiology

Course Description:

Structures, physiology and ecology of viruses, bacteria, protozoa and fungi especially bacteria, aspects of microbiology importance in health, sanitation, food processing and industry.

Partner Course Code:

ICBI 214

UArizona Equivalent Course:

MIC 205A: General Microbiology

UArizona Units:

Chemistry

Organic Chemistry II

Course Description:

Concepts of organic reactions through mechanistic approach; aromaticity and electrophilic aromatic substitution; spectroscopy and structure; aldehydes and ketones; carboxylic acids and derivatives; carbanions, amines, phenol and aryl halides; fats; carbohydrates; amino acids.

Partner Course Code:

ICCH 222

UArizona Equivalent Course:

CHEM 241B: Lectures in Organic Chemistry & CHEM 243B: Organic Chemistry Lab II

UArizona Units:

Criminal Justice Studies

Transnational Crime

Course Description:

The scope of transnational crime; international agencies and institutions involved in interdiction efforts; interdiction procedures and jurisdictions; controlling smuggling and piracy; investigation of international financial crimes such as fraud, tax evasion and money laundering; human trafficking networks; the international drug trade; intellectual property rights regimes and violations; cyber-crime; terrorism; crimes against humanity; understanding, examining, and evaluating the networks and effects of transnational criminal networks; responses by state and non-state actors.

Partner Course Code:

ICIR 304

UArizona Equivalent Course:

PA Department Elective, Upper Division

UArizona Units:

Critical Languages

Elementary Thai I

Course Description:

Listening and speaking skills on the following topics: introducing oneself one’s friend and family, basic food and drink ordering, places, directions, transportation, buying tickets, clothing items, colours, and sizes, bargaining, counting and using classifiers, reading and writing Thai consonants, vowels placed after, before, above, and below the consonants, Thai numbers, live and dead syllables.

Partner Course Code:

ICGL 161

UArizona Equivalent Course:

CRL Department Elective, Lower Division

UArizona Units:

Introduction to Thai Language and Culture

Course Description:

Fundamental vocabularies and structures for various communicative situations in everyday use and introduce basic aspects of Thai culture.

Partner Course Code:

ICGL 160

UArizona Equivalent Course:

CRL Department Elective, Lower Division GE EP - Social Scientist

UArizona Units:

Environmental Science

Climate Emergency, Biodiversity Crisis, and Humanity at Risk

Course Description:

Anthropogenic activities; biodiversity crisis; biodiversity loss; biological diversity; climate change; climate crisis; climate emergency; ecosystem functions; harmful and unsustainable practices; humanity at risk; mitigation and adaptation; threats, impacts and consequences.

Partner Course Code:

ICGN 128

UArizona Equivalent Course:

ELCR Department Elective, Lower Division

UArizona Units:

1.5

French

Advanced French I – Language and Culture

Course Description:

Analyzing and making use of linguistic, historical, social and cultural perspectives evolving over time in France and the French-speaking world; developing and demonstrating an understanding of ideas and current issues of global significance through a large variety of activities in related topics at the advanced French language proficiency level.

Partner Course Code:

ICIC 421

UArizona Equivalent Course:

FREN Department Elective, Upper Division

UArizona Units:

Geography

Geography of Human Activities

Course Description:

Global Learning Initiative class; a systematic study of patterns and processes of geography; understanding human perceptions of surroundings and alterations of the earth’s surface; diversity of cultures, beliefs, and ways of life; establishing global unity and harmony; recognition of equality and respect between persons in diverse regional geographical settings; raising awareness of one’s own humanity and human responsibilities; the interrelationship between humans and the spaces they create; human activity as interdisciplinary by nature; the physical and socially created environment people live in; human interactions shaping the human understanding of the environment; the utility of resources; phenomena on the earth’s surface relating to human actions; concepts and geographical methodologies; examination of social organizations and environmental consequences; a broad dynamic domain reflecting such developments and issues as social bias, discrimination, and stereotyping in the contemporary world; associating a critical geographical perspective on the past, present and future achievement of the social world.

Partner Course Code:

ICGS 112

UArizona Equivalent Course:

ELCR Department Elective, Lower Division

UArizona Units:

Law

International Law and International Relations

Course Description:

The nature, development, and current status of international law; the legal personality of states and other entities under the international law; recognition; territory; jurisdiction and immunity; treaties; state responsibilities; the settlement of disputes and the use of force; laws of the sea, air and space; environmental law; human rights; international legal institutions; enforcement of international law; understanding, analyzing, and evaluating the key concepts of international law in an international relations context.

Partner Course Code:

ICIR 312

UArizona Equivalent Course:

LAW Department Elective, Upper Division

UArizona Units:

Nutritional Sciences

Fat and Oil Technology

Course Description:

Processing and technologies of edible fats and oils; physical and chemical properties of both raw materials and finished products such as salad dressing, margarines, butters; quality, safety, and nutritional aspects of fat and oil products.

Partner Course Code:

ICFS 424

UArizona Equivalent Course:

ELCR Department Elective, Upper Division

UArizona Units:

Food for Health

Course Description:

Knowledge of general human nutritional requirements; the health benefits of various foods; quality and safety of the various types of food including processing; health and nutritional value.

Partner Course Code:

ICGN 109

UArizona Equivalent Course:

NSC Department Elective, Lower Division

UArizona Units:

Food Safety and Sanitation

Course Description:

Principles of food safety and food plant sanitation; hazards and sources, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP); the hygienic design of equipment and facilities, cleaning and sanitization, pest control, personal hygiene, hygienic food handling.

Partner Course Code:

ICFS 362

UArizona Equivalent Course:

ELCR Department Elective, Upper Division

UArizona Units:

Fruits and Vegetables Technology

Course Description:

Characteristics, composition, and the nutritional importance of fruit and vegetables; post-harvest handling and changes and in the product quality; preservations and processing technologies applied to fruits and vegetables; the production of fresh and manufactured food products and ingredients from fruits and vegetables; the by-products utilization and waste management of fruit and vegetables processing.

Partner Course Code:

ICFS 418

UArizona Equivalent Course:

ELCR Department Elective, Upper Division

UArizona Units:

Science of Thai Culinary Arts

Course Description:

Chemical, physical, and microbiological aspects of Thai foods, design and analysis for the sensory evaluation, flavors and flavors pairing, nutraceutical potentials of Thai cuisines; laboratory sessions on techniques of Thai cuisine processing for dishes such as stir-fried, steamed, spicy salads, chili paste, curry, fermented food, and deserts; scientific explanation behind local wisdoms of these techniques.

Partner Course Code:

ICFS 376

UArizona Equivalent Course:

ELCR Department Elective, Upper Division

UArizona Units:

Plant Sciences

Plants, People and Poisons

Course Description:

The plant world; the way plants grow and reproduce; modern technologies used for improving agricultural methods; the basics of plant biology; the distinctions among major groups of plants; the social implications of plant use and abuse.

Partner Course Code:

ICGN 113

UArizona Equivalent Course:

PLS Department Elective, Lower Division GE EP - Natural Scientist

UArizona Units:

Location & Housing

Location

Mahidol University International College is located in a beautiful suburban area just a short distance from Bangkok's city limits in Phuttamonthon District, Nakhon Pathom Province. Mahidol University is situated on a site of 520 acres, with beautiful garden-like decorations that make it an ideal setting for studying or working in tranquility, while the hustle and bustle of Bangkok is within easy reach.Mahidol University International College is located in a beautiful suburban area just a short distance from Bangkok's city limits in Phuttamonthon District, Nakhon Pathom Province. Mahidol University is situated on a site of 520 acres, with beautiful garden-like decorations that make it an ideal setting for studying or working in tranquility, while the hustle and bustle of Bangkok is within easy reach.

Housing

MUIC is no longer offering housing to incoming students. However, during the application process, the Student Exchange Unit at MUIC will provide a list of accommodations near campus.

Please click here to see the housing list; most of the exchange students stay at the Bundit housing.

Links of Interest

Click here to review the U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand's COVID-19 information page.

Mahidol Exchange Program
Application Process
Mahidol Exchange Student Handbook
Thai Visa

Program Details

Semester Dates

This program may require a quarantine upon arrival in Thailand
Please check the MUIC Academic Calendar for the most accurate program dates.

Semester Cost

$50 Study Abroad Application Fee
Mandatory Geo Blue International Health Insurance at a rate of $3 a day (approximately $360 a semester)
You pay Main Campus UA Tuition & Fees to do an exchange and receive all of the financial aid you use on main campus.
- To learn more about how financial aid is applied to studying abroad, please see the official OSFA website.
Other estimated costs include but not limited to housing, transportation (air & local), visa, meals, books and supplies
UA Study Abroad scholarships are available based on eligibility

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Scholarships

Arizona Global scholarships:

Arizona Global Study Abroad Scholarships
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Departmental scholarships:

Check your department's and college's websites for scholarship opportunities, or ask your academic advisor!
Critical Languages Program scholarships
College of Humanities Scholarships
SILLC Global Award Fund
Honors College study abroad scholarships

External scholarships:

Gilman Scholarship (for Pell Grant recipients)
Fund for Education Abroad

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Courses Approved

Biology

Chemistry

Criminal Justice Studies

Critical Languages

Environmental Science

French

Geography

Law

Nutritional Sciences

Plant Sciences

Location

Housing

Semester Dates

Semester Cost

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