Master of Arts in Asia-Pacific Studies (MAPS) is an interdisciplinary graduate program that is designed for internationally – focused students who wish to obtain an in-depth understanding of this fascinating and occasionally turbulent part of the world through multi-faceted and interdisciplinary lenses.
Formerly known as Thammasat Institute for Study of International Cooperation (TISIC), TIARA ventures into a new era as it was given the trust to expand and take responsibility of Area Studies within the University.
Thammasat University requires all students who are not native speakers to meet the minimum score of English proficiency as a graduation requirement; therefore, students who have not met minimum requirement or have not yet submitted English Proficiency Test score are required to submit an official report of English proficiency to the University upon graduation.
Established in 1934, Thammasat University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Bangkok (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Thailand, Thammasat University (TU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Thammasat University (TU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 85 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.