FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Please find below the questions often asked by our applicants.
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Application & Eligibility
Q: When is the application for 2023?
A: 1 February - 05 April 2024
Q: I am studying and will graduate soon. Can I apply now?
A: Yes, students who will officially graduate before August 2024 can apply for the 2024 academic year.
Q: Do I have to submit any hard copy documents to the program?
A: No, all documents should be submitted online.
Q: My previous degree is not in International Development. Can I apply?
A: Yes, MAIDS-GRID is open to applicants of all academic backgrounds.
Q: What are the differences between the Regular Track and the Special Track?
A: The special track has higher qualification and allows you to apply for the 72th Anniversary Scholarship.
The regular track has lower qualification and disabled you to apply for the 72th Anniversary Scholarship.
Applicants in both tracks can apply for ASEAN/Non-ASEAN Scholarship.
Q: I graduated from the program that is taught in English. Shall I get an exemption to submit the English Test Score?
A: Only graduates from the university that is certified by Thailand’s OCSC (Officer of the Civil Service Commission) can be exempted. Please get in touch with us to check whether your university is certified.
Scholarships
Q: How should I submit the scholarship application and documents?
A: Submit along with the program application. Your application will be submitted to the scholarship office after you are successfully accepted into the program.
Q: Is there a full scholarship at MAIDS-GRID?
A: Yes, the HBS, and IFRO University of Copenhagen Scholarship provide full scholarships.
Q: Is the ASEAN/Non-ASEAN scholarship a full scholarship? What it does not cover?
A: No, the ASEAN/Non-ASEAN Scholarship is not a full scholarship.
It will cover the recipient’s University tuition fee (THB 24,500 per trimester) and will provide a monthly stipend (THB 16,000 per month) during the time the recipient living in Thailand.
The scholarship does not cover the international fee (THB 60,700 per trimester) and the registration fee (THB 65,000 per trimester). Students will have to pay these fees by themselves.
Studying & Courses
Q: Shall we have on-site class in this coming academic year?
A: Due to Covid-19 situation in Bangkok, the class arrangement must be arranged according to the university’s announcement. This is to be confirmed around July 2022.
Q: When should I plan to travel to Thailand for academic year 2022?
A: The 2022 academic year will start in August. The best time to come to Thailand is around late July.
Q: Do I need a vaccine before I can go to Thailand?
A: Yes, to issue a visa letter, the university requires a proof of at least 2 doses of vaccines.
Q: If I cannot go to Thailand at the beginning of the academic year, can I join the classes online instead?
A: Yes, online classes will be available in trimester 1/2022
Q: What are the available programme at Sophia University for MA DDP?
A: There are 3 programme for MA DDP student to choose to apply at Sophia: MA in Global Studies, MA in Japanese Studies, and MA in International Business and Developmental Studies. Details of the mentioned programme can be found here.
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