What will a year really cost?

From the country guide: tuition, living costs and the visa fee, plus the money you must show. The part you lose if the visa is refused is marked.

In short: a first year in Thailand costs about EUR 15,700 to 20,400: tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee.

Last checked: 24 September 2026, against the official sources linked below.

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A year in Thailand

	In THB as published	In EUR
Tuition, one year	THB 300,000 to 405,000	EUR 8,010 to 10,810 Public university, international student
Living costs, twelve months	THB 288,000 to 360,000	EUR 7,690 to 9,610
Visa or permit fee	Not published
First year, all in		EUR 15,690 to 20,420
Money you must show for the visa	Not published Held in your account before you apply; most of it then pays your living costs

Work while you study

Not allowed on a student visa

Stay after you graduate

12 months, ED Plus one-year stay after graduation

If the exchange rate moves. Today 1 THB = 0.0267 EUR (rate of 13 November 2026). A 10% move either way changes this first year by about EUR 1,810, and a whole three to four-year degree by roughly EUR 5,420 to EUR 7,220. Plan with a margin, and pay large sums when the rate suits you.

Worth knowing. Proof of funds and visa fees are set by each Thai embassy, and students cannot work without a work permit.

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How much does it cost to study in Thailand for a year?

a first year in Thailand costs about EUR 15,700 to 20,400: tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee.