Cost of a year
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.
A year in Thailand
| In THB as published | In EUR | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition, one year | THB 300,000 to 405,000 | EUR 7,880 to 10,640 Public university, international student |
| Living costs, twelve months | THB 288,000 to 360,000 | EUR 7,570 to 9,460 |
| Visa or permit fee | Not published | |
| First year, all in | EUR 15,450 to 20,100 | |
| Money you must show for the visa | Not published Held in your account before you apply; most of it then pays your living costs | |
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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Leaves out flights, deposits and insurance unless the guide includes them. Currency: Rates by Exchange Rate API, 25 September 2026.