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THAILAND ACADEMICS

Summer Sessions
Trimester & Academic Year

KEI offers two Summer Sessions at Mahidol University International College (MUIC). Summer Session I runs from early to late June and focuses on biodeversity and sustainability field work and research. Session II runs from early to late July and offers a variety of courses in Thai studies, business, health science, humanities and design. Students can enroll in up to 2 courses during Session II. Courses are 4 MUIC credits (equivalent to 3 semester credits at most universities in the USA).

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Session I (June)

ICBI 263 Practical Sustainability and Biodiversity
Exploration of sustainability and biodiversity through hands-on fieldwork and research; review sustainability and biodiversity literature, develop research questions, and design investigations focused on real-world environmental challenges; assessing and conserving biodiversity across various ecosystems; sampling strategies; field work included.

Session II (July)

  • Some courses are offered during the morning session, and others are offered during the afternoon session. If you plan to enroll in two courses, make sure that one course is in the morning and the other in the afternoon.
  • The two ICBI courses run all-day (morning and afternoon sessions) and intened to be taken together. ICBI 403 is offered during the 1st half of July; ICBI 464 is offered during the 2nd half of July.

ICML 160 Introduction to Thai Language and Culture (Morning)
ICSP 362 The Psychology of Emotional Well-being (Morning)
ICGS 113 Perspectives on the Thai Past (Afternoon)
ICMI 332 Diversity, Cross-Cultural and Expatriate Management (Afternoon)
ICCD 346 International Design Language and Culture (Afternoon)
ICBI 403 Introduction to Tropical Medicine (All day; 1st half of July)
ICBI 464 Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Science (All day; 2nd half of July)

CREDIT & TRANSCRIPTS

Credit and transcripts for courses is issued by Mahidol University International College (accredited in Thailand) and Lincoln University (accredited in USA).

HOST UNIVERSITY

Mahidol University (MU) is the oldest institution of higher learning in Thailand. Founded in 1889 as a medical school, MU has since developed into the most prestigious university in Thailand, internationally recognized for its high-caliber curriculum, research, international collaboration, and professional services. MU faculty and alumni have been recipients of numerous international awards. KEI participants study at Mahidol University International College (MUIC), which offers courses in English.

  • AACSB accredited business programs
  • 32,000 students at MU; 1,800 international students from 45 countries
  • 3,000 students study at MUIC