information for new
international students
register as an international student
On the next working day following your arrival in Thailand, you must report to your faculty office to finalize
other requirements that make you an official student of the university. The staff can assist you in registering
your subjects at the Admission’s Office, getting your Student ID, opening your local bank account and other
essentials.
visit the international student service (iss)
After meeting the faculty, it is important that you visit the International Student Service (ISS) located at the 1st
floor of Building 7 (Library).
You will be required to extend your Non-Immigrant ED (Education) Visa to one year and the staff at ISS will
assist you in completing all the requirements necessary before submitting them to the nearest Immigration
Office.
Although all forms needed to update your immigration documents can be downloaded from the internet, it is
advisable to seek guidance from the ISS during the first few times to familiarize yourself with the immigration
procedures in Thailand.
You are also requested to submit a photocopy of your Health and Travel Insurance Policy purchased from your
country of origin (including the contact person) so that when the need arises, ISS can help you to coordinate
with the insurance company.
After buying a local SIM card from the nearest convenience store, please report your contact number to the ISS
and it will be recorded and used in times of emergency.
attend an orientation program
All new international students are required to attend the Orientation program which is normally scheduled a week
before the semester starts. It is important that you arrive in Thailand at least one to two weeks before the new
semester opens so you have plenty of time to prepare yourself before you start studying.
attend classes to commence the semester
Finally you are now ready to attend your classes in your faculty. Your instructors will tell you on the first day
of your classes about the course content as well as other course requirements needed to pass the subject
(for example, 80% of attendance requirements). Please note it is also a condition of your Non-Immigrant ED
(Education) Visa that you attend all classes as a full-time student.
If you need assistance on anything regarding your study or stay in Thailand, do not hesitate to ask the staff
from your faculty or from the university. The Rangsit University community will be more than happy to help
you!
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