There are 3 methods for application: 1) an official university admission system through Center for Educational Services (CES); 2) personal application through Center for International Affairs (CIA), and 3) School of Foreign Languages’ recruiting programme abroad.

1. For Thai applicants, they can apply through SUT’s admission system (once a year, around February to May). This is under the responsibility of CES.For foreign applicants, there are two ways to apply.  First, they can submit a complete application package to CIA (all year round).  Second, they can apply with the SFL’s recruiting team who go abroad once a year to promote the ELS programme and recruit new students.Criteria for admissionThe requirements of the admission are as follows:
   1.  English Proficiency score of standardized tests such as TOEFL (550), IELTS (6.5) or SFL’s admission exam (higher than 75%)
   2.  MA holder in English or English related field
   3.  2 letters of recommendation
   4.  Bachelor’s and Master’s degree transcripts and diplomas
   5.  Concept paper of tentative research topic