Mahidol University International College

Mahidol University International College • One of the 6 colleges of Mahidol University • Established as the first international college at a public university 25 years ago • Offers 22 major programs of study (20 undergraduate programs, 26 minor programs, and 2 graduate programs)

International students at MUIC

Inbound exchange and visiting students

2009

127

2010

150 Outbound exchange and visiting students International students 45 46

2011

159 63

2012

195 64 359 397 405

424

(as of May, 2012)

Outbound exchange students Year 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 Number 45 46 63 64

Inbound exchange and visiting students 2009 2010 2011 2012 Nationality USA German Canadian Nationality USA German Canadian Nationality USA German Korean Nationality USA German Singaporean Number 49 28 16 Number 51 23 14 Number 51 23 14 Number 49 28 12

KPI 6: Facilities and Infrastructure

MUIC Facilities and Infrastructures Trimester system  56 active MOUs (21 countries)  400 courses per trimester 22 majors 26 minors

MUIC facilities & infrastructure

Housing Scholarships  20 student clubs

Credit Transfer Scheme at MUIC for Inbound Students Registration

•Exchange students will receive a list of courses offered each trimester in advance.

•Students will email their list of desired classes for the Pre-Registration Process •Pre-registration will guarantee a seat in the selected classes.

•The standard course load per trimester is 4 courses, which is equivalent to 16 credits (one subject = 4 credits).

•All courses must be approved by the home university in order to transfer credits back.

Credit Transfer Scheme at MUIC for Inbound Students Grading System

•The grading system at MUIC follows the American system.

•Our 4-credit trimester hour is the same as a 3-hour semester class.

•There are 44 lecture hours per class plus the final exam.

•Each class meets 4 hours per week.

A 4.0

Excellen t B+ 3.5

Very Good B 3.0

Good C+ 2.5

Fairly Good C 2.0

Fair D+ 1.5

Rather poor D 1.0

Poor F 0 Fail Credit Transfer

• MUIC Transcript will be sent to the home university within one month after the end of the trimester.

• Credit transfer will be done by the home university.

Credit Transfer Scheme at MUIC for Inbound Students

Credit Transfer Scheme at MUIC for Outbound Students

• • • • • • Course per course basis Course syllabus comparison Course approval from division 5 courses maximum Host university registration requirements Grading system: • American system is used at MUIC • Comparison of grading system provided on host university transcript

Credit Transfer Scheme at MUIC for Outbound Students

Conclusion

• Successful study abroad program is a long term commitment • Successful study abroad programs benefit the college, the university and Thai Educational exchange