Entry requirements
Applicants should possess, or expect
shortly to obtain, an undergraduate degree, or equivalent qualification, in
social sciences. Applicants should also have work or volunteer experience in
international development. Mature students, NGO workers, and junior to middle
level government officials, with experience in development, are encouraged to
apply.
Students with no work experience in
international development will need to engage in at least three months of
fieldwork with a development organization prior to enrolment. Priority is given
to applicants who have had previous work experience in development, either with
public or private sector NGOs.
English language requirements
Candidates who fall into one or more
of the three categories will be required to demonstrate an acceptable level of
language proficiency:
English is not first language.
Bachelor's degree was not taught in English.
Candidate is from a country other than New Zealand,
USA, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada.
The TOEFL, IELTS and CU-TEP
(Chulalongkorn University Test of English Proficiency) are the only three
English proficiency tests accepted by the university. Applicants are expected
to have achieved an overall band score of at least 6.0 on the IELTS, 550 (or
the equivalent) on the paper-based TOEFL, or 550 on the CU-TEP. English tests
must be less than two years old at the time of application.
Please note that these scores,
although a minimum requirement for admission, do not guarantee successful
admission or completion of the programme. The candidate should feel comfortable
writing graduate-level academic essays and participating in class discussions
in English.
There are two stages in the
application process: 1) written application and 2) admission.
Applications are to be submitted from
January to March 31st, 2012. The programme will begin the following
October.
Students applying for the Master of
Arts in International Development Studies must submit the following materials:
• Application Forms: The
application form can be downloaded here. Please complete the form, either by
typing or writing clearly in block letters.
Please contact the MAIDS office if
you are unable to download the form on this website.
• Transcripts: Applicants
must submit an original or certified copy of their transcript from the
college or university previously attended. Transcripts that are not in Thai or
English must be translated and certified in the English language.
If you are currently enrolled in an academic programme, please submit an
official report of your current mid-term grades. You can send your final
grades at a later date when they become available.
• Photocopy of previous
degree(s)
• English language test
scores (if applicable): The programme accepts photocopies of English test
scores (TOEFL, IELTS, CU-TEP) for the application process. Please note,
however, that the admitted students will have to present the original score
record to Chulalongkorn University at the beginning of the academic year.
Alternatively, the student can have
ETS, the company that administers TOEFL, send the score directly to the
programme. Chulalongkorn University 's TOEFL institutional code is 0227. The
MAIDS programme does not have a departmental code registered with ETS, so make
sure to write clearly “M.A. in International Development Studies, Faculty of
Political Science” on the score report request form.
• Letters of
recommendation: Applicants are required to ask two instructors or employers
familiar with their work to send sealed letters of recommendation with
letterhead and original signatures. Please also provide the following
reference form to your referees and ask them to fill it out:
Please provide your referees with
the above form and ask for a confidential reference to be returned to you in a signed
and sealed envelope. Please return the unopened envelope to the
MAIDS Office with the application form. The referee also has the option of
sending the reference directly to the MAIDS Office.
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume:
The resume must provide information on current and past employment, academic
awards and scholarships, international travel, publications, and
extracurricular activities, including volunteer work.
• Statement of Purpose: The
statement of purpose should be between 600 and 1000 words, and include the
following elements:
- Describe your most valued
experience or accomplishment.
- Describe your research interests, and outline a tentative topic for your M.A.
thesis.
- Describe your career expectations (personal and professional objectives), and
explain how the M.A. in International Development Studies at Chulalongkorn will
help you achieve these goals.
• Writing Sample: The
MAIDS programme requires all applicants to submit a sample of their critical or
analytical writing. This may be a paper written for an undergraduate course, a
published academic or journalistic article, or another appropriate writing
sample. Applicants should briefly explain - using a separate document - the
context in which the sample was originally written, including information on
the nature of the publication in which it appeared, and the date of publication.
The objective of the sample writing
is to assess the applicants' analytical and writing skills. The ability to
write clearly in English – both for native and non-native speakers - is
essential to fulfill the written requirements for this M.A. programme in
International Development Studies.
• Photocopy of ID Card (for
Thai applicants) or passport (for non-Thai applicant) .
• Two photographs:
Applicants must submit two recent one inch photographs.
• Application fee: There
is a non-refundable application fee of 800 Thai baht .
The fees can be paid in cash at the
MAIDS office, or deposited directly in the programme's bank account (see
details below). If the money is transferred to the programme's account the
applicant must submit a photocopy of the bank transfer receipt with the
application. Applicants who are not in Thailand must pay the fee in one of the
two following ways:
By sending us a Bank Draft of 950 Baht total (800
Baht application fee plus 150 Baht bank charge)
By completing a SWIFT or Telegraphic Transfer of
1,100 Baht total (800 Baht application fee plus 300 Baht bank
charge)
Please note that the programme will
not begin to process any application until the reception of the application fee
has been confirmed.
Account Details
Account Name : M.A. in International Development Studies
Account No : 045-2-90843-0 (Saving Account)
Bank Name : The Siam Commercial Bank (SWIFT CODE: SICOTHBK)
Bank Branch : 1873 Henri Dunant Road , Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 THAILAND
Bank Tel : 02-254-1555
MAIDS Pre-Session
Shortlisted students who are
accepted to the programme following their interview may also be required to
participate in a four-week intensive introductory session in
Bangkok prior to the beginning of classes in October. This session will cost
approximately 15,000 baht and will include classes in the
following areas: Academic English, Research Methods and Development Theory.
Checklist:
Documents to enclose in your application
Completed application form (including Curriculum Vitae
/ Resume and Statement of Purpose
Two (2) Photographs
Official transcript from the college or university
previously attended
Photocopy of previous degree(s)
TOEFL, IELTS or CU-TEP English language test results,
if applicable
2 letters of recommendation (please use Student
Reference Forms)
One paper/report/article previously written by the
applicant
Photocopy of ID card (for Thai applicants)
Photocopy of passport (for non-Thai students)
Photocopy of Bank transfer or cash of non-refundable
application fee of 800 Baht
*Applicants outside of Thailand,
please pay the fee in one of the two following ways:
A Bank Draft of 950 Baht total (800 Baht
application fee plus 150 Baht for bank charge)
A SWIFT or Telegraphic Transfer of 1,100 Baht
total (800 Baht application fee plus 300 Baht for bank charge)
When complete, please sign, date and
return the form enclosing all necessary documentation to:
M.A. in International Development
Studies
Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University
Henry-Dunant Road, Pathumwan
Bangkok 10330 , THAILAND
Tel: (+66) 2-218-7313
Fax: (+66) 2-252-6277
E-mail: maids@chula.ac.th
Please note that we are currently unable to receive and process online
applications.
Call for Master of Arts Scholarship
Applications Academic Year 2012
The Heinrich Böll Stiftung (hbs)
Southeast Asia Regional Office, Thailand would like to invite candidates from
Myanmar/Burma to apply for its Scholarship Program for Master of Arts Studies
at Universities in Thailand. A maximum of six scholarships are available for
the academic year 2012 for following fulltime international M.A. programs:
Preconditions to be eligible for the
Scholarship Program:
1. All applicants with a bachelor’s degree in all disciplines are eligible to
apply for the scholarship
2. Applicants must live in Myanmar/Burma and willing and likely to return to
Myanmar/Burma after their graduation.
3. Candidates must prove a very good spoken and written command of English,
according to the required TOEFL and IELTS score of the respective University.
4. Scholarship recipients are required to maintain student status throughout
the period of the Program. They should devote themselves fulltime and with
ambition to the study and abide by all terms and conditions outlined in a
Memorandum of Understanding signed by an hbs representative and the scholarship
recipient.
5. Hbs gives priority to applicants with relevant working experience and social
commitment.
6. Hbs pays particular attention to have a balanced participation of women and
men in the Scholarship Program and invites applicants from all ethnic groups.
The Scholarship Program is designed to provide sufficient financial support to
students who are enrolled in one of the M.A academic programs as mentioned
above. The objective of the program is to assist students in developing their
academic and personal skills as well as their perspective on regional politics
as well as concepts of development and sustainability.
The scholarship covers following expenditures:
1. Tuition & Registration fees
2. Traveling costs:
2.1 Round trip to/from Myanmar/Burma to Thailand
2.2 Traveling costs for fieldtrip for data collection (if necessary)
3. Monthly allowance: for food, accommodation etc.
4. Book and thesis allowance
5. Health insurance
Application procedure step by step:
1. The official application form and
all needed documents must be submitted directly to the respective University
program until the deadline (see below the contact address of the relevant
University).
It is NOT necessary to send the application documents to the Heinrich Böll
Stiftung!
2. The University will only accept complete applications! Please check
carefully! If you expect some documents to be available only after application
deadline please tell the University in advance!
3. Indicate in the application (application form) to the University that you
seek a scholarship from Heinrich Böll Stiftung.
4. For questions concerning the application process please contact the
respective University (program officer) directly.
5. Only candidates with sufficient academic qualifications and proven English
skills will be admitted to the University. Only those application documents of
applicants who have been admitted to the program will be forwarded to hbs to be
considered for the Scholarship Program.
6. Hbs and the respective Universities select together the final candidates for
the scholarship from the short list of admitted candidates, according to the
academic qualification and criteria set by hbs (see above).
7. Hbs and the respective University program may contact applicants for
interviews during the selection process.
8. Decisions made are final. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
9. Applicants can re-apply for the Scholarship Program the following year.
10. Keep the receipt of your application fee as you will get it reimbursed in
case you will be awarded the scholarship.
Contacts and further information
The Master of Arts in International Development Studies (MAIDS) program
at the Chulalongkorn University is designed for postgraduate students, NGO
workers, and international organizations employees who are interested in the
field of international development. The program is multidisciplinary and
integrates academic, technical, managerial, and professional training. This
program is a full-time, one-year curriculum. It requires a good command of
English and the knowledge of basic social science concepts.
Contacts to submit applications
Master of Arts in International Development Studies (MAIDS)
Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University
Henri-Dunant Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Tel: +66-2-218-7313
Fax : +66-2-252-6277
E-mail : maids@chula.ac.th
Contact person: Mr.Sorasich Swangsilp
E-mail: s_sorasich@hotmail.com
Tel: +66-2-218-7320
Website: http://www.ids.polsci.chula.ac.th
Contact Heinrich Böll Stiftung Southeast Asia
Heinrich Böll Stiftung Southeast Asia Regional Office
75 Sukhumvit 53 (Paidee-Madee)
Klongton Neua, Wattana Bangkok
10110, Thailand
Contact person:
Mr. Rainer Einzenberger
T: +66-26625960-109
F: +66-26627576
E: Rainer.Einzenberger@th.boell.org
Worried about English Language
entrance exam? Have a look at EPOP Asia
EPOP is an online study program
designed to improve student’s language and study skills in order to pass
university entrance exams.
These include the TOEFL, IELTS and GED.
Attention: this scholarship is ONLY for - IT related government officials or Senior-level researchers at National Research Centers working in the IT related fields