Exchange Students
Students Coming to Sasin
Welcome to Bangkok and one of the most stimulating experiences of your life! Becoming an exchange student in Sasin’s MBA Program in the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic, friendly and safe cities brings an unforgettable dimension to the world-class education you are already receiving. Sasin recognizes that to effectively prepare students to become successful business leaders, it is essential to integrate substantial international exposure and content into the MBA program. Our long-running exchange program attracts students from around the world to Sasin every year. Incoming exchange students work closely with their Sasin colleagues in classroom activities and have additional opportunities for cultural exchange and international networking. Set against this remarkable Southeast Asian city, the Sasin exchange experience is an amazing adventure at every turn – the faculty, courses, facilities, lecturers, and your fellow students, who are among the best and brightest in Asia. If you are interested in taking part in an exchange program at Sasin, your first step is to contact your school’s Exchange Coordinator. For specific information on Sasin’s Exchange Programs, contact Sasin’s Exchange Program Coordinator at exchange@sasin.edu.- Insights from an Exchange Students to Sasin: Nelson Felgueiras and Abhishek Kumar
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Nominated students will receive an email containing detailed instructions guiding them through the account activation process on our Sasin Portal
MBA Academic Year Dates 2025-2026
Module 1 | May 22 – June 21, 2025 |
Module 2 | June 26 – July 26, 2025 |
Module 3 | August 18 – September 20, 2025 |
Module 4 | September 22 – October 25, 2025 |
Module 5 | November 3 – December 6, 2025 |
Module 6: Intensive | December 8 – 20, 2025 |
Module 7 | January 5 – February 7, 2026 |
Module 8 | February 9 – March 14, 2026 |
Module 9: Intensive | March 15 – 22, 2026 |
Module 10 | March 30 – May 2, 2026 |
Module 11 | May 5 – June 6, 2026 |
Academic Policies
Class Attendance Sasin’s attendance rules follow Chulalongkorn University’s policies that students must maintain a minimum of 80% attendance in order to complete a course. Please note: class schedules may change. Course Registration Registration takes place about 3-4 weeks before the module starts. There are specific add/drop and withdrawal periods where course selections can be adjusted, but may be subject to certain grade penalties. Please note: course materials are non-refundable. Course Load Regular modules have on average 2 to 5 course selections per module; intensive modules have only 1 course offering. Each course, including intensive courses, is worth 3 Sasin credits. 3 Sasin credits is equivalent to 30 contact hours or 33 contact hours (including exam/presentation hours)Australia
Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane (University-level Agreement)
Canada
Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto
China’s Mainland
Antai College of Economics & Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai.
Guanghua School of Management, Peking University, Beijing
School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University, Beijing
School of Management, Fudan University, Shanghai
School of Management, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou
Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong
Taiwan
College of Commerce, National Chengchi University, Taipei
France
Burgundy School of Business, Dijon
EDHEC Business School, Lille-Nice
Emlyon Business School, Ecully
ESCP Business School, Paris
ESSEC Business School, Cergy-Pontoise
Grenoble Ecole de Management, Grenoble
IAE d’Aix en Provence, Puyricard
Germany
EBS Business School, EBS University for Business and Law, Oestrich-Winkel
HHL – Leipzig Graduate School of Management, Leipzig
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, Vallendar
India
India School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad
S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai
Italy
Bocconi University, Milan
Japan
Graduate School of Business Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tokyo Campus
Graduate School of Management, International University of Japan, Niigata
Keio Business School, Keio University, Yokohama
Nagoya University of Commerce and Business, Nagoya
Waseda Business School, Waseda University, Tokyo
Malaysia
Putra Business School, Selangor
Mexico
IPADE Business School, Universidad Panamericana, Mexico City
Morocco
ESCA Ecole de Management, Casablanca
The Netherlands
Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University, Rotterdam
Portugal
Porto Business School, University of Porto, Porto
South Africa
Gordon Institute of Business Science, The University of Pretoria, Johannesburg
South Korea
Graduate School of Business, Chonnam National University, Gwangju
KAIST Graduate School of Management, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul
Spain
IE Business School, Madrid
Switzerland
University of St.Gallen, Executive School of Management, Technology and Law MBA, St.Gallen
USA
Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, Durham
Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, Evanston
Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management (Drucker School of Management), Los Angeles
Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University, Ithaca
USC Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Your first day at Sasin
Your first day will typically be an orientation day. You will meet the Student Experience team at the reception, receive your Sasin ID, and get an introduction to Sasin, including a facility tourEnjoy “Thai Culture” Day
If the schedule allows, students will have the opportunity to join a Cultural Tour, where they can explore some of Bangkok’s most iconic sights.Accommodations
On-Campus Housing Sasa International House, closest to Sasin is located within a three-minute walk. Rates starts from 1,600 THB/room/night and 25,200THB /month, which includes room cleaning service but excludes breakfast & electricity. CU iHouse – Chulalongkorn University, is a short walk from Sasin, just off-campus. Daily rental rate starts from 1,000 THB/room/night, and the monthly rate starts from14,000 THB/month. Upon check in, you must pay the 1-month rental fee and 1-month room deposit for a total of 28,000 baht. Your 1-month deposit will be returned to you after checkout (provided you have stayed to term and there is no damage to the room). If the length of your stay changes, you will have to inform CU-iHouse 1-month in order to process the return of your deposit. Off-Campus Housing There are accommodations available around the campus. For assistance and recommendations, please contact Sasin’s Exchange Program Coordinator at exchange@sasin.edu. In any event, Sasin and Sasin staff cannot guarantee assistance with legal matters or disagreements between exchange students and housing units.Sasin Facilities
IT Facilities Exchange students should bring their own laptops since Sasin does not offer a laptop loan service and there is no IT Lab. Email We will provide all exchange students with a username and password to access the Sasin WiFi system. Each student will also receive a Sasin email address for official school communications. Laundry Services Laundry services are typically provided at the accommodation. Students can check with their housing provider to confirm availability. Health Services Students can access the Chulalongkorn Health Center (on campus) or Student Experience on the 6th floor for over-the-counter medicines. Recreational Facilities The Chulalongkorn University Recreational Center is only a five-minute walk from the school. There are also a number of commercial fitness centers in the vicinity of the campus. Student Lockers Exchange students can request personal lockers to store belongings. Please contact Sasin’s Exchange Program Coordinator for your assistance.Health Insurance (Required)
We require all exchange students to have international health insurance to cover accidents and health/medical issues during their time at Sasin.Cost of Living
The following are typical expenses for a one-month period in Bangkok:THB | |
Housing at CU-ihouse | 14,000 |
Utilities – electricity, telephone, etc. (approximately) | 900 |
Meals (three times a day) | 3,000 |
Course materials and academic expenses | 2,000 |
Personal spending money | 10,000 |
Total | 29,900 |
*(Approx.US $880) | |
*Note: Your total expenses will depend on your individual preferences and lifestyle. |
Getting your Entry Document and Visa
To enter Thailand, you need to apply for a visa at the nearest Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate. Normally, you will be granted a single-entry Non-Immigrant “ED” visa, which is valid for up to three months.How to apply for a Re-Entry Permit
If you plan to travel outside Thailand for a short period and you have single entry education visa, you must apply for a “re-entry permit” at the Immigration Bureau or at the airport before leaving the country. You can request a single entry or multiple entries. Sasin Exchange Coordinator can give you more information or go to http://www.immigration.go.thExchange Program Coordinator (6th Fl.)
Sasa Patasala Building Pathumwan, Bangkok Thailand 10330
T : +66 (0) 64-585-4180
E : exchange@sasin.edu