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PSU Prospectus

Prince of Songkla UniversityPhuket Campus

updated 2016

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Academic Calendar

SEMESTER 1Semester 1 Begins AugustMid Term Exams OctoberPSU Academic Research Week NovemberLast Day of Classes DecemberFinal Exams DecemberSemester 1 Ends DecemberMid-Year Break December - JanuarySEMESTER 2Semester 2 Begins JanuaryMid Term Exams MarchLast Day of Classes MayFinal Exams MaySemester 2 Ends MaySUMMER SEMESTERSummer Semester Begins JuneLast Day of Classes JulyFinal Exams JulySummer Semester Ends JulyPHUKET PUBLIC HOLIDAYSNew Year’s Day 1 JanuaryMakha Bucha Day February or MarchChakri Day 6 AprilSongkran 13-16 AprilCoronation Day 5 MayRoyal Ploughing Ceremony Day 9 MayVisakha Bucha Day 13 MayArsarnha Bucha Day 11 JulyBuddhist Lent Day 12 JulyHer Majesty the Queen’s Birthday 12 AugustKing Chulalongkorn Memorial Day 23 OctoberHis Majesty the King’s Birthday 5 DecemberConstitution Day 10 DecemberNew Year’s Eve 31 Decemberwww.phuket.psu.ac.th

University Facts and Figures

Total Staff: 448International Staff: 48Total Students: 3098International Students: 98

University Ranking

QS World University Rankings: PSU is ranked 5th in Thailand and 142nd in Asia

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Message from the Vice President

Prince of Songkla University/PSU, PSU’s acronym: MOR-OR (in Thai ม.อ.) is taken from the original name of Prince Mahidol Adulyadej, HRH Prince Mahidol of Songkla and was established in 1967 as the first university in Southern Thailand. It is a multi-campus institution with the main campus in Hat Yai, and four other cam-puses located in Pattani, Surat Thani, Trang and Phuket with 38,000 total students, 2,216 total teachers, and 1,255 teachers with PhD degrees, 56.63% (University target is 60%)*.

PSU is considered by the Ministry of Education as one of the 9 top National Research Universities and always has been rated as one of the 5 top universities in the country. Therefore, the mission of the university is a focus on academic leadership in accordance with the potential of the South, to link to an international network of universities, and to develop a knowledge-based society centered on multi-cultural and eco-nomic sufficiency, and applying the teaching and research practices into the society and community. The primary mission and aim for Phuket Campus is to make this campus international. Most courses are taught in English, focusing on Hospitality and Tourism (Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism), Foreign Languages (Faculty of International Studies), Information Technology, Computer, Technology and Environment (Facul-ty of Technology and Environment) and Computer Engineering (Department of Computer Engineering). In each faculty, the faculty members are encouraged to get a PhD degree, and it is expected that in the next 1-2 years more than 60% of the university’s lecturers will have a PhD, and as we are a research university, all of the research is aimed at solving local problems, national issues, and creating new knowledge, which can be applied to the teaching process.

I believe that Phuket Campus will develop and move forward to become an international campus coinciding with the reputation of the world-famous tourist destination of Phuket (The Pearl of Andaman) in the next coming years.

*statistics depending on the year

Associate Professor Puwadon Butrat

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Why Choose PSU Phuket?Prince of Songkla University is a leading research university in Asia, fulfilling its inspiration of producing internationally recognized graduates, actively engaging in providing services to the community, and taking a leading role in the preservation and enhancement of national heritage in arts and culture.

PSU was founded in 1967 as the 1st university in southern Thailand. The name “Prince of Songkla” was bestowed by H. M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej in honor of his late father, HRH Prince Mahidol of Songkla.

Several outstanding programs, researchers, rankings, and achievements have made PSU well-known and admired as a leading educational institution, not only in Thailand, but across the ASEAN Region. A positive reputation, combined with the contributions of our high-quality researchers and academics, results in the academic excellence of PSU in many disciplines attracting students from all over the world.

PSU has 5 campuses spread across Southern Thailand: in Hat Yai, Pattani, Phuket, Surat Thani and Trang. Phuket Campus was founded on November 14th, 1977.

PSU’s acronym, ม. อ. MOR-OR is taken from the original name of Prince Mahidol Adulyadej (HRH Prince Mahidol of Songkla).

HRH Prince Mahidol of Songkla’s declared:

“Let consideration of personal gain take second place to the overall benefits of mankind. Good fortune, wealth and prestige come naturally to those who are spiritually dedicated to their work.”

Phuket Campus is presently comprised of the following divisions: Phuket Community College, the first community college in Thailand, Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism (originally known as the Faculty of Hotel and Tourism Management), Faculty of International Studies, Faculty of Technol-ogy and Environment, Department of Computer Engineering, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Earth System Science and Andaman Natural Disaster Management (ESSAND), Andaman Internation-al College of Arts & Sciences (AICAS), Confucius Institute of Phuket, and the Campus Administra-tion Office.

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ContentsPHUKET AND THAILAND 6

- Phuket 6- Thailand 7

PSU PHUKET CAMPUS 8

FACILITIES AND SERVICES 9

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS 12

STUDY OPTIONS AT PSU PHUKET 13

- Faculty of Technology and Environment (FTE) 14

- Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism (FHT) 17

- Faculty of International Studies (FIS) 20

- Department of Computer Engineering (CoE) 24

- Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Earth System Science

and Andaman Natural Disaster Management (ESSAND) 25

- International College of Arts & Science Phuket (ICASP) 27

- Exchange at PSU Phuket: Incoming 29

- Exchange Abroad: Outgoing 30

TUITION FEES 31

ACCOMMODATION 32

STUDENT UNIFORMS 35

ADMISSION INFORMATION 36

- Entry Requirements 37- Application Process 38- Visas for International Students 39

FURTHER INFORMATION 40

- PSU Phuket Academic Cooperation 40- Transportation 41- Useful Online Resources 42- Maps 43- Contact Information 44

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PhuketPhuket is one of Asia’s most popular beach destinations. With its beautiful natural scenery, palm trees, tropical rainforests, lush mountains, turquoise colored sea, tropical climate, and lovely people. The island has a lot to offer any student who comes to study here:

Beaches: There are many beaches all along the island’s West coast, all with very different styles, from busy Patong Beach, to the more quiet Nai Yang beach. You can also take a boat trip to any of the nearby islands, or go scuba diving in the Andaman Sea.

Phuket Town: Full of boutique shops, cafes, bars and old Sino Portuguese architecture. You can also join the locals in watching a live football match of the local team Phuket FC.

Waterfalls, mountains, wildlife sanctuaries, temples, mosques.

Just North of Phuket is Phang Nga Province, with its spec-tacular bay of limestone cliffs, and Kao Sok National Park.

Phuket has a very relaxed island lifestyle, allowing you to enjoy the scenery, people, and watch the sunsets on a beach under the palm trees.

Phuket Facts and Figures

Phuket- Province and Island, Phuket Town being the capitalPopulation- 600,000, Phuket is Thailand’s largest islandTime Zone- Thailand Standard Time (UTC+7 hours)Language- Thai, but you will hear other languages being spoken as well with the many foreign workers and tourists living here.Currency- Thai BahtClimate- Tropical Monsoon Climate. There is little change in temperature throughout the year, with an average high of 32°C and low of 25°C. Dry season is from December to March, and the rest of the time it is wet season.

Photos: Willy Thuan

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ThailandThailand has a reputation for being the “Land of Smiles”. It is a kingdom with a multitude of attractions, from Buddhist temples, to tropical rainforests and wildlife, beautiful islands, and a beautiful culture. Thai food is enjoyed 24/7, from street restaurants to fancy hotel buffets, you can find it all. The capital city of Bangkok is modern, bustling, and with so much to see and do. Around 65 million people live in Thailand, most of whom are Thai, with a fair amount of Chi-nese, Indian, Malay, Mon, Khmer, Burmese, and Lao people that make up the population as well. In the north of the country you will find temperate mountains, plains in the center, savannas in the north east, and mangroves and coasts in the south. The economy is thriving, with manufacturing, agriculture and tourism be-ing the leading sectors.

Photo: Pro LanguagePhoto: MR Wallpaper

Photo: Lonely Planet

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PSU Phuket CampusPSU Phuket is one of five PSU campuses in Thai-land. The other campuses are in Hat Yai (main campus), Pattani, Surat Thani and Trang. Because Phuket is a hub of tourism in Thailand, the campus concentrates on teaching and learning in the Tourism and Services Industry, For-eign Relations, and Information Technology, with an aim of being an international campus. The campus is situated in the district of Kathu, in the middle of the island. It is about a 20 minute drive to the beach. The campus is surrounded by lush hills. Everything you need is available on campus, including shops, banks, postal service, gym, outdoor sports fields, restau-rants and also dormitories if you chose to live on campus. Phuket also has an international airport, flight time from Bangkok to Phuket is about 1 hour. Phuket International Airport is about a 50 minute drive from campus. There is also a bus station in Phuket Town, where you can take a bus to anywhere in Thailand, Bang-kok being about a 12 hour bus ride from Phuket.

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Facilities and ServicesEducation and Career Services

The university provides information about local and in-ternational graduate education opportunities, recruitment news and information, employment and recruitment services for students who are about to

Library

The Library has an online e-database and e-journals. Stu-dents can borrow, renew or re-turn books across the campus and institutions that collaborate with PSU Phuket through the Inter-li-brary Loan service.

graduate, training and seminars, English language courses and re-sume building workshops.

Consultancy and Counseling Services

The university recognizes that often difficulties can arise to ad-justing to university life, with people from different cultural backgrounds, change of life, and adapting to living on campus. The university provides individual consulting services for any student who requires it.

Gym and Outdoor Sports Fields

There is one gymnasium, and sev-eral sports fields and courts for students and personnel of PSU Phuket to use. There are also var-ious sport competitions including badminton, basketball, volley-ball, tennis, petanque, and beach volleyball.

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Cafeteria and Shops

Canteens, mini-marts, coffee shops, laundries, beauty saloons, gift shops, computer shops, book-stores, copy shops, and food kiosks are all avail-able on campus.

Banks

There is a Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) located just outside the back entrance of PSU Phuket campus.

Free Wireless Internet

As a PSU Phuket student you will have access to free wifi provided by the university on campus.

International Affairs Center (IAC)

The IAC deals with the international affairs of the campus, which includes facilitating life and work of the campus’s international students, staff, and visitors, smoothing and upgrading inter-cultural communication and understanding between its local and international members, but also in pro-moting and upgrading teaching, studying and re-search. The IAC assists in coordinating requests for training from abroad, for overseas scholarships, and making arrangements for visitors as well as the overseas visits of campus members. For more information please visit: http://www.iac.phuket.psu.ac.th/

Confucius Institute of Phuket (CIP)

CIP was established through the cooperation be-tween PSU and Shanghai University, and the sup-port of the International Office of Chinese Lan-guage Council (HANBAN). It’s mission is to promote Chinese language and culture, support research and publicize news on Chinese culture in order to strengthen the relationship between Thailand and China. CIP is an independent, non-profit orga-nization that wishes to provide opportunities for school children, students, staff and the general public to learn and improve their knowledge of the Chinese language and culture.

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PSU Terminal

Recently opened in July 2014, PSU Terminal is a state of the art facility at PSU Phuket built in order to aid in teaching PSU stu-dents about the Airline Industry and training students in becoming airline stewards and stewardess-es. The facility is a certified IATA Training Centre. PSU Terminal is a replica of a real aircraft, with all the standard appliances, materi-als and equipment. Students can also learn how to check in pas-sengers at the terminal, as well as learn how to operate as an air host/hostess within an airplane.

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Awards and Achievements

- Ranked 5th in Thailand and 142nd in Asia by the QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) Ranking.

- Nationally ranked 4th for Life Sciences and Medicine, 5th for IT & Engineering, Natural Re-sources, and Arts and Humanities, and 6th for Social Sciences.

- Worldwide, ranked in the top 150 in Agriculture and top 200 in Pharmacy.

- 50% of lecturers hold doctorate degrees and more than 200 are pursuing their PhD studies.

- Ranked 4th in Thailand for research publications in international journals.

- Ranked several times 1st in Thailand and 2nd in Southeast Asia by Webometrics.

- Scored 4.65 out of 5 from the national quality assessment administered by the Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment of Thailand - the highest among Thai State universities.

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There are a range of study options at PSU Phuket across the

different faculties and departments: including Bachelor, Master

and PhD Degrees, with the guidance of Thai and International

lecturers and programs taught in Thai and English, as well as

International programs taught only in English.

Study Options at PSU Phuket

Faculty of Technology and Environment (FTE)

Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism (FHT)

Faculty of International Studies (FIS)

Department of Computer Engineering (CoE)

Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Earth System Science and Andaman Natural Disaster Management (ESSAND)

International College of Arts & Science Phuket (ICASP)

Exchange at PSU Phuket: Incoming

Exchange Abroad: Outgoing

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FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT (FTE)

The Faculty of Technology and Environment (FTE), was established on April 19, 2005, having evolved from the Phuket Community College. The main mis-sion of FTE is to produce outstanding graduates and excellent research in the area of Technology and En-vironment, to integrate and to apply existing knowledge into concrete projects to suit lo-cal and national needs. The faculty also emphasizes academic research in many fields us-ing new technologies to develop and manage natu-ral resources and the environment in the Andaman coast region.

http://www.te.psu.ac.th/

The Faculty offers the following degrees (Bachelor: Language of Instruction in Thai Master + PhD: Language of Instruction in English)

Bachelor of Science

(Information Technology)

Program OutlineThe focus of this program is more on learning devel-opment and the application of computer and infor-mation technology rather than basic science cours-es. English skills are emphasized by having at least 30% of the computer courses taught in English.

Graduates are prepared for work through undertak-ing internship training for at least 320 hours. High achieving students will be selected to study the co-operative education plan which involves working as an employee of an agency under the control of the agency or through joint supervision between the agency and university. Students who do not pass the selection will be enrolled in Plan B which is to un-dertake an internship of 320 hours.

Phuket is being promoted by the government to become a business hub and supports the development of information technology.

Career Opportunities Web designer and developer Application developer System analyst Software engineer And other careers related to information technology in both private and public sec tor organizations, or through self-employment

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FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT (FTE)

Bachelor of Science

(Electronic Business)

Program OutlineThis program focuses on understanding the business process in organizations and being able to apply information technology to this process, for ex-ample through: Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce) Online Marketing (E-Marketing) Electronic customer relation management (E-CRM) Planning Enterprise Resource Management Systems (Enterprise Resource Planning) Supply Chain Management (SCM) Design and manage websites that do business through electronic media

Career Opportunities Information system designer and analyst Application developer Business process designer and developer Online business system consultant

Bachelor of Science

(Software Engineering)

Program OutlineThis program focuses on engineering principles in software development and software project man-agement in order to be able to develop software efficiently and to meet international standards. The program provides a broad foundation in computer science followed by fundamental knowledge of var-ious disciplines related to software engineering and the integration of theory with practice.

Career Opportunities Information systems designer and analyst Application developer and software engineer Software quality tester and evaluator

Bachelor of Science

(Environmental Technology and Management)

Program OutlineThis program aims to produce graduates who are knowledgeable in the integration and application of advanced technology in areas such as environmental technologies, geographic information systems (GIS), nanotechnology for the effective management, pre-vention and solution of environmental issues and sustainability.

Career Opportunities Environmental engineers for industry Environmental laboratory scientists Environmental advisor in environmental research institutes and organizations Environmental management policy planner Work in an environmental consulting firm Work for various non-government organizations

Bachelor of Science

(Environmental Geoinformatics)

Program OutlineThe program focuses on modern knowledge of geo-spatial engineering, remote sensing (RS), Geograph-ic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Graduates are able to apply remote sensing knowledge and skills to the analysis of spa-tial data such as satellite data. They are specialized in analyzing aerial photos, using GIS, and creating spatial information systems and databases, devel-oping models and applying such knowledge to vari-ous fields.

Graduates will not only be knowledgeable in using technology but will also be able to think critically and develop technology for the benefits of society. The faculty has experts in GIS who are known at an international level and have had research collabo-rations with Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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(MIT), USA as well as received research grants from NASA, NOAA, and the National Research Council. The program also involves collaboration with the Department of Meteorology, Phuket Marine Biolog-ical Center (PMBC) and Andaman Environment and Natural Disaster Research Center (ANED).

Career OpportunitiesThis degree can lead to work associated with the use of satellite data, aerial photographs, geospatial data such as GIS Analysis for geographic information systems, development of websites or applications which use spatial data, become a researcher or a re-search assistant in a GIS Geospatial consulting firm, or an Aerial / satellite imagery specialist.

In Thailand graduates can find work in Government agencies, enterprises, and public organizations such as: Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Develop-ment Agency (Public Organization) (GISTDA), Royal Irrigation Department, the Meteorological Depart-ment, Department of Forestry, Department of Envi-ronmental Quality Promotion, Pollution Control De-partment, Department of Industry, Department of Mineral Resources, Department of Public Works, De-partment of Agriculture, Land Development Depart-ment, Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plants, Universities, Energy agencies, Water work authorities, communication offices, provincial offic-es, local administrative organizations, local councils and so on.

Private organizations include consulting firms work-ing with GIS and remote sensing, environmental consulting firms, agencies working in environmental impact assessment of oil drilling companies, com-panies that use satellite data, aerial photographs or spatial information, etc.

Graduates have the opportunity to find work over-seas as well such as in National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), European Cen-tre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), Google (Google Earth), consulting companies in GIS and remote sensing, consulting firms for environ-mental mapping, environmental impact assessment and companies that use satellite data, aerial photo-

graphs or spatial data, research agencies such as the MIT Lincoln Laboratory and Jet Propulsion Laborato-ry, and many more.

Master of Science

(Technology and Environmental Management)

Program OutlineThis program is focused on building knowledge and skills in the development and use of geospatial technologies in natural resource management, en-vironmental disasters, natural resources, integrat-ed development and sustainable environment. This is done through the technical cooperation with the Department of Meteorology, Phuket Marine Biologi-cal Center (PMBC), and the Andaman Environmental and Natural Disaster Research Center (ANED).

Doctor of Philosophy

(Technology and Environmental Management)

Program OutlineDoctor of Philosophy in Environmental Technology Management (International Program) emphasizes on producing graduates with advanced knowledge and research skills, for contributing to new knowledge creation and integrating technological knowledge for effective planning and management of natural resources and the environment, while exhibiting a high level of environmental awareness and ethics.

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FACULTY OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM (FHT)

The Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism (FHT) be-gan enrolling students in 1994 in order to serve the rapidly developing needs of the tourism industry in Thailand, especially along the Andaman coast re-gion. From its inception, FHT was highly success-ful in supporting the tourism industry in Phuket and other Thai tourist locations. The program soon de-veloped a special facility with teaching languages based on the work of the Institute of Lan-guages. Asian languages offered included Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai. European languages included French, German and Spanish. While the ability to speak English was a prerequisite for ad-mission into FHT, all students also studied English intensively to further their skills.

Extending Educational Boundaries

In 2003, FHT introduced the Master of Business Ad-ministration in the Hospitality and Tourism degree program. The MBA program attracts students from within Thailand and countries as far away as Ecua-dor. The philosophy of the program is to prepare students for leadership positions in the hospital-ity and tourism industry in both Thailand and the broader global market.

Promoting International Cooperation

FHT also developed international links with sever-al countries. Students from Austria Vienna School of Economics and Business Administration have been taking a summer session each year, groups of students from Finland come twice a year for short courses, and students from GuangXi and JiangXi Uni-

http://www.fht.psu.ac.th/

versities come each year for short courses. Increas-ing numbers of students from China and Western countries are also entering the program as full-time students each year. Lastly, James Cook University in Queensland, Australia and PSU established an on-going exchange program beginning in March 2009.

Since its formation, several tourism and business conferences have been co-sponsored by PSU with tourism agencies such as the Tourism Authority of Thailand and TICA, the Phuket Government Admin-istration, neighboring countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia, European and American universities, and collaborations between the Tourism Authority of Thailand/TAT, and the French Tourism Ministry.

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The Faculty offers the following degrees (Language of Instruction in English):

Bachelor of Business Administration

(Hospitality Management)

Program OutlineThis program aims to produce graduates who are ca-pable of managing businesses in the hospitality in-dustries. Students are required to choose one course stream and participate in 2,000 hours of practical training programs or co-operative studies based on their chosen specialization. The 3 specializations are: Hotel Management Food and Beverage Service Management Convention and Event Management

Career OpportunitiesAfter graduating from this program, students will be able to work in a variety of businesses, for example, in hotels, as meeting organizers, incentive travel management, in restaurants, quick service restau-rants, spas, and perhaps own their own business.

Bachelor of Business Administration

(Tourism Management)

Program OutlineThis program aims to produce graduates who are knowledgeable, competent, socially accountable, and ethical in managing tourism resources and trav-el organizations in order to achieve sustainable de-velopment. Students are required to choose one of the 3 course streams based on their chosen special-ization. The 3 specializations are: Interdisciplinary Tourism Management Airline Business Travel Services Business Management

*The specializations offered depend on the number of students required.

Career OpportunitiesAfter graduating from this program, students will be able to work in the following areas; inbound and outbound tour operators, travel agents, cruise line operation and management, tour guides, airline ground service agents, flight attendants, airport management, marketing for airlines, airline reser-vation and ticketing agents, national park rangers, and business owners.

Master of Business Administration

(Hospitality and Tourism Management)

Program OutlineThe vision for this program is to produce graduates with the best practices and academic excellence in the Thai hospitality and tourism industry. Program highlights include the following:

International faculty English language instruction 16 month program Course-based and research-based options Research assistant scholarships available Most classes on weekends Collaboration with leading universities Opportunities to study with world-class professors Close contacts with industry practitioners Study tours and other special events Study in beautiful Phuket, Thailand

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ALUMNI TESTIMONIALS

Name: Ms. Siraphon PhunphakdiDegree: Bachelor of Business AdministrationCurrent Workplace: Phuket International AirportPosition: Guest Service Officer (Air Asia, Thailand)

“I was very impressed by the curriculum at PSU Phuket, as I was able to improve my language skills, have training experience, and participate in an intern-ship program as well. Especially with the location of the university being in Phuket, a tourism hub, which provides many advantages in terms of practicing your language skills with the many tourists that come here throughout the year.”

Name: Ms. Nataya ChitchonlathanDegree: Bachelor of Business Administration in Hotel ManagementCurrent Workplace: Malisa Villa Suites and Sugar Palm Karon ResortPosition: General Manager

“I have been working for 13 years now, and I have been using the knowledge that I learned at PSU Phuket with confidence, good planning, and new ways of think-ing. I really enjoy my job and I can say that I made the right choice to study at PSU Phuket, as it led me in the right direction in my life.”

Name: Mr Saroporn SarayaCurrent Workplace: Oriental EventsPosition: Operation Director

“There’s nothing that you can’t do. We get to learn from the professionals in the field. Experts and spe-cialists come to share with us their experiences and prep us to be able to step out into the real world with confidence.”

Name: Ms. Sayamon SittiritCurrent Workplace: Westin Hotel & ResortPosition: Room Divisions Manager

“The faculty offers courses that are relevant to the needs of the market. They don’t just teach you theo-ries but also other values such as patience and self-ad-justment to enhance the quality of our work.”

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FACULTY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (FIS)

In 2007, the three newest international studies pro-grams along with the language courses offered by the original Institute of Languages were combined to form a new faculty: the Faculty of Internation-al Studies (FIS). Since that time, FIS has continued to work with several Chinese universities in Inter-national Business - China: IBC and Chinese Studies: CNS programs. A number of universities throughout Thailand and Southeast Asia also support the Thai Studies Program: THS.

The Faculty of International Studies aims to carry out research, provide education, and offer academ-ic services in Asian Studies, International Studies, and Languages and Culture Studies by collaborat-ing with organizations and institutes at the regional and international level. An academic network is in place with the purpose of exchanging and develop-ing higher education as well as promoting a better understanding among the world community.

Since its formation, several tourism and business conferences have been co-sponsored by PSU with tourism agencies such as the Tourism Authority of Thailand and TICA, the Phuket Government Admin-istration, neighboring countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia, European and American universities, and collaborations between the Tourism Authority of Thailand/TAT, and the French Tourism Ministry.

http://www.fis.psu.ac.th/

The Faculty offers the following degrees (Language of Instruction in English):

Bachelor of Arts

(International Business: China)

Program OutlineAdministered since 2001, the purpose of this pro-gram is to produce qualified graduates who are knowledgeable in international business and are able to apply their language skills, cultural knowl-edge, and communication abilities in conducting business with Chinese and other global partners. Classes are conducted in Chinese and English, how-ever, student applicants are not required to be pro-ficient in Chinese.

Career Opportunities Business Owner Work for Chinese Organizations Government and non-government organizations and institutions Public and Private Chinese-related organizations

Bachelor of Arts

(Chinese Studies)

Program OutlineThis program began in 2004, with similar require-ments to the BA International Business: China, but with a distinct focus on producing qualified grad-uates with interdisciplinary knowledge of Chinese politics, economics, social studies, language and culture.

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Career Opportunities Business Owner Work for Chinese Organizations Government and non-government organizations and institutions Public and Private Sector

Students enrolled in the BA International Business: China or the BA Chinese Studies are required to annually take the Chinese Proficiency Test (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi: HSK) and the TOEIC test. During their time in the program, undergraduate students are enrolled in courses at a partner university in China each summer for a total of 300 days across three summers. Fulfilling all the requirements of this program takes three and a half years (10 con-secutive trimesters), with no summer vacation per se. However, all the students who have participated in this program enthusiastically describe it as one of the best, most enjoyable and enriching experiences of their lives.

Bachelor of Arts

(International Studies: Korea)

Program OutlineThe curriculum identifies itself as an interdisci-plinary study and it aspires to cultivate learners’ language proficiency, as well as the ability to inte-grate knowledge and experience in various fields. This program aims to develop learners’ profession-al competencies needed in both governmental and private organizations. The program provides broad knowledge in Korean studies and International busi-ness (Korea) including history, culture, religion, so-ciety, philosophy, law, politics, international rela-tions, business, and economics.

Career Opportunities Business Owner Work for Korean Organizations Government and non-government organizations and institutions Public and Private Korean-related organizations

Bachelor of Arts (Thai Studies)

Program OutlineThis program started in 2005 with the purpose of producing graduates with in-depth knowledge across a broad range of disciplines in Thai studies. Gradu-ates will have the ability to critically analyze Thai society in comparison to others, to have a positive attitude to Thai and other societies, good communi-cation skills, and the ability to independently com-prise knowledge learned from inside and outside the classroom, the ability to integrate knowledge gained from the program and practical training, as well as inter-cultural understanding.

This program is currently being developed into Thai and ASEAN Studies. The entire course of study takes three and a half years (10 trimesters), with no summer vacation, as students are required to take courses at universities in Thailand and universities abroad-for example India, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Laos.

Career Opportunities Business Owner Government and non-government organizations and institutions Public and Private organizations

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FACULTY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (FIS)

Bachelor of Arts

(ASEAN Studies)

Program OutlineKnowledge about ASEAN is a crucial national asset at a time of rapid globalization and social change. It consists of a comprehensive range of subjects in the intellectual, cultural, political and religious aspects of the ASEAN countries.

In order to strengthen the academic capabilities and potential of the students, as well as to respond to the need of local communities for manpower specif-ically trained to serve the tourism industry and busi-ness in ASEAN countries, the curriculum is designed to include the following features:

The students are able to select the area of interest from elective courses designed to enrich their knowl-edge and expertise about the socio-cultural and po-litico-economic aspects, as well as language, of the ASEAN countries. The curriculum allows its students to be exposed to a particular country through the summer immersion program and its co-curricular activities. Every student is required to complete at least 300 hours of internship in Thailand or abroad.

This program aims to provide learners with compre-hensive knowledge of ASEAN societies and cultures, with a focus on Thailand, Indonesia, and Myanmar. ASEAN studies subjects, except the required lan-guage courses, are taught in English. The study abroad program is available to integrate the stu-dents’ comprehension with analytical skills and life experiences.

Therefore, the expected outcomes of this program of study are as follows: To produce graduates with a broad knowledge of the key issues of the ASEAN region and communities, capable to work anywhere in the ASEAN nations. To develop foundational re-search skills in the analysis of critical issues in the ASEAN region. To develop cross-cultural skills among graduates to work effectively with people from dif-ferent cultures.

Bachelor of Arts (European Studies: English-French)

Program OutlineThis program is designed to provide students En-glish-French skills integrated with European cultural knowledge for working in flexible professional ar-eas. The curriculum offers the education to a vol-untary and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons and practice of ethics codes of conduct.

The program combines several subjects about Eu-rope (history, economy, society, politics and culture, etc.) and English and French language skill develop-ment. English and French are among the six import-ant languages used in the United Nations and the European Union. Any linguistic skill development is a matter of practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing. These skills will be related to TV pro-ductions in English and French. Students will learn history, economy, and political issues of Europe by doing various projects.

Master of Arts (Chinese Studies)

Program OutlineThis program places emphasis on the academic knowledge and research skills in Chinese studies and International Business (China), such as history, cul-ture, religion, society, philosophy, law, politics, in-ternational relations, business and economics, etc.

The curriculum provides education both in Thai and Chinese. Students who choose to study in China are required to take courses at Shanghai University for one semester.

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ALUMNI TESTIMONIALS

Name: Mr. Wattana ThonkojarnDegree: Bachelor of Arts (International Business China)Current Workplace: Air Asia ThailandPosition: Flight Attendant

“The Faculty of International Studies is like a second home for me, even though I only spent a few years there, it filled my life with so much knowledge and experience, both on campus and abroad. The warm hospitality and attention from teachers, the communication be-tween juniors and seniors, and the friendships I made during my stud-ies are unforgettable. I will keep these memories forever, and I highly recommend being a part of the family of International Studies as you will not regret it.”

Name: Miss. Warangkhana SasithornDegree: Bachelor of Arts (International Business China) Master Degree (University of Shanghai) Currently studying for a PhD in Sociology (University of Shanghai)Current Workplace: Consulate of Thailand in Shanghai, ChinaPosition: Assistant Chief of the Center for Chinese Business in Thailand, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

“Let consideration of personal gain take second place to the overall benefits of mankind. Good fortune, wealth and prestige come natural-ly to those who are spiritually dedicated to their work.” This quote I have held very dear to me since the first day I became part of the PSU family. It is a quote that will not only influence your career, but your entire life. The university not only teaches you so much, but it leaves you with a sense of pride and spirit, so that wherever you may be in the world, you will never lose that deep sense of pride from being a part of the PSU family.”

Name: Miss. Parinda TheerawankongsiriDegree: Bachelor of Arts (Chinese Studies)Current Workplace: Panthai (Thai Airways)Position: Customer Service Agent (Handling for TG)

“Studying at the Faculty of International Studies provided me with a great opportunity to experience many new things in my life, especially by studying abroad every summer as part of the program. It allowed me to improve myself, adapt to new environments and expand my social world. I am now able to apply the English and Chinese language skills that I have gained through this program in my daily life and ca-reer. This degree gives students the opportunity to work in many fields according to their own preferences.”

FACULTY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (FIS)

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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING (CoE)

The Department of Computer Engineering (CoE), a part of the Faculty of Engineering at PSU, Hat Yai Campus, is a leading research-oriented comput-er engineering department in Thailand. Founded in1990, the Department continues to contribute to Thailand’s computer industry by providing an excel-lent research and academic environment that pro-duces high quality computer engineers. This goal has been proven by the receipt of numerous awards and publications produced by faculty members and students each year. Our graduates are well respect-ed for their skills and continue to rank among the preferred choices for employment by industrial re-cruiters.

The CoE is located on two PSU campuses: Hat Yai and Phuket. It offers degrees at both undergradu-ate and postgraduate levels. Its extensive programs provide theoretical knowledge, supreme practical skills, ethical awareness and social responsibility. The offered subjects are based on the following ar-eas:

Information Engineering Information Network Engineering Computer Control Engineering Computer System Design Engineering

http://www.coe.phuket.psu.ac.th/

CoE offers the following degree (Language of Instruction in Thai):

Bachelor of Engineering

(Computer Engineering)

Program OutlineThe program emphasizes the development of knowl-edge-based content. Lectures are given about com-puter technology, information and communication, and the changes in these areas over time. There is also a practical aspect to the course, including a project course that focuses on the learner’s ability and the practical aspects of the knowledge gained through lectures. The courses also focus on the mor-als and ethics of professional computer engineering. Students are also required to take courses in other fields including foreign languages, social studies, humanities, and other electives, to broaden their perspectives.

Career Opportunities Engineer Programmer (Information System Development) Software Engineer Analyst and System Designer Network Engineer Media Engineer Robot Developer Engineering Controller Game Programmer Business Owner Others

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INTERDISCIPLINARY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE AND ANDAMAN NATURAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT (ESSAND)

ESSAND is situated in the Andaman region. We re-alize the urgent need for knowledge, technology, and personnel that will help solve the Andaman en-vironmental and natural disaster problems. We also realize the obligation and role of PSU in the sustain-able development for its responsible areas. Hence, ESSAND has developed the Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy programs in Earth System Sci-ence. The main goals of the programs include: 1) to develop the knowledge and technology for un-derstanding, predicting, and responding to global change at local to global scales by viewing the plan-et as a singular and highly-interactive system, 2) to train a new generation of scientists, who compre-hend the multiple facets of earth system processes as part of an integrated and connected system, and have high-level research capabilities and skills in the field of earth system science. ESSAND’s research will focus on current problems in the context of the Andaman region for preventing and supporting prob-lem solving in the region.

We hope that human resources and knowledge, which are the outputs of the curriculum, will play an important role for sustainability and stability of valuable natural resources and will lead to wealth, well-being, and stability of the nation and the Anda-man region in the future.

http://www.essand.psu.ac.th/

ESSAND offers the following degree (Language of Instruction in English):

Master of Philosophy

(Earth System Science)

Program OutlineThis program aims to produce graduates, who are fully equipped with high-level knowledge and re-search skills in the field of Earth System Science, and can create new knowledge and integrate inter-disciplinary knowledge for preventing and solving natural disaster problems and managing natural re-sources and environment.

Doctor of Philosophy

(Earth System Science)

Program OutlineThis program aims to produce graduates, who are fully equipped with profoundly high-level knowl-edge and research skills in the field of Earth System Science, and can create new knowledge and inte-grate interdisciplinary knowledge for preventing and solving natural disaster problems and managing natural resources and environment.

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ESSAND Awards and Achievements

Research Productswww.worldmeteorology.com and mobile application named “WMApp”, can be downloaded from the Goo-gle Play Store and App Store free of charge, provid-ing details on weather forecast in specific provinc-es, locations, and rainfall data from an observation satellite. These products were generated by models and algorithms that have been developed by Asst. Prof. Dr. Chinnawat Surussavadee, director of ES-SAND.

National and International Awards2013 Outstanding Research Award in the field of en-gineering and industrial research from the National Research Council of Thailand from the research ti-tled “Development of Global Precipitation Retrieval Algorithms for Passive Millimeter-wave Satellites”.

2013 PSU Outstanding Young Lecturer Award from Professor Dr. HRH Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol on September 14, 2013 at the 2013 PSU Commence-ment Ceremony.

Dr. Chinnawat Surussavadee received the 2012 Young Technologist Award from HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on October 17, 2012.

Gold Medal Award with the congratulations of the jury at the 43rd International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, Switzerland.

Award of Excellent Achievement (Special Prize) from the Malaysian Association of Research Scien-tists, Malaysia at the 43rd International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, Switzerland.

Special Prize from Qatar at the 43rd International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, Switzerland.

Gold Medal Award at the 8th International Exhibi-tion of Inventions (Kunshan), China.

Leading Innovation Award at the 8th International Exhibition of Inventions (Kunshan), China.

External CollaborationOn December 2, 2014, PSU signed an MOU with TNN24 in order to produce the “TNN Weather” TV program for reporting weather forecast and rainfall data generated by models and algorithms developed by Asst.Prof.Dr. Chinnawat Surussavadee.

On January 27, 2015, PSU signed an MOU with the National Space Science Center (NSSC), China.

ESSAND

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INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE PHUKET (ICASP)

ICASP states that its vision is to manage all levels of international programs and interdisciplinary cur-riculums focused on fields of study which are not already offered at PSU Phuket Campus, with the aim of strengthening the international campus in all dimensions. ICASP hopes to manage international programs in collaboration with faculties and depart-ments both domestically and internationally in or-der to strengthen academic quality and to increase the number of international students in Phuket. In the early stages ICASP will offer 2 year Diploma Pro-grams in Arts and Sciences with a knowledge base that is large enough for students to pursue a Bach-elor’s Degree in a specialized field or an interdisci-plinary study according to their aptitude for 2 more years.

Why choose ICASP?

1. Provides a smooth pathway program towards higher education overseas.2. Prepares students for overseas education in an international learning environment.3. Provides world standard foundation courses that prepare students for a variety of specializations.4. Increase skills in English and IT to enhance the competitiveness in the global job market.5. Harness the rich cultural diversity and learning experiences from the world class tourism destination of Phuket Island.6. Economically smart way to obtain high standard education quality that can lead to a full degree overseas.

http://www.icasp.phuket.psu.ac.th/

7. Guarantee an award while giving students time to explore their interests without having to commit to a specialization before really knowing the study field.8. Provide customized advice and support for students and parents on overseas education options and opportunities.9. Receive a Bachelor’s Degree from a university overseas.

ICASP offers the following degrees (Language of Instruction in English):

Diploma of Arts and Sciences

Program OutlineThe Diploma program in Arts and Sciences emphasiz-es on providing a breadth of knowledge and multiple perspectives for students. The program is designed to provide students with a strong academic foun-dation for further study with critical thinking and understanding in both social science and science disciplines. The study program offers flexibility in its elective component which will enable students to continue further study in a specialized field. This includes hospitality, international studies, environ-mental management and computer science. The study can also lead to an opportunity to continue in a Bachelor program overseas through international academic collaboration.

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Bachelor of Science (Engineering Systems Management)

Program OutlineGraduates from this program will gain knowledge and skills in engineering systems management which will allow them to apply technology and scientific concepts appropriately and effectively. Students will learn coordination, teamwork, leadership and com-munication skills which will enable them to stand-out in the international job market. Furthermore, students will be trained to be independent learners who can harness knowledge from sources around the world and learn new disciplines. The program also emphasizes critical and creative thinking for solving problems systematically and ethically.

Bachelor of Arts

(Innovative Communication)

Program OutlineThis program is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills to create mass media con-tents, using multi-media and new technology, and to effectively and ethically present such contents to target audiences with different backgrounds and needs. In addition, the program allows students to have hands-on experience in the new and main-stream media world. The curriculum covers theories and practical trainings to develop students’ skills in language, communication, social skills, public inter-est and professional ethics.

Overseas Programs For those wishing to study abroad, ICASP offers many options. The program works by creating a 2 Year ICASP course tailored for you that provides you with the correct credits in the right subjects that will ensure you are admitted into your desired uni-versity and prepared for the degree of your choice. This is then followed by 2 years at any of the fol-lowing prestegious universities abroad to complete your degree: SwitzerlandInternational Hotel Management Institute (IMI), Switzerland for any of the following degrees from IMI and Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), UK:B.A in International Hotel ManagementB.A in International Hotel and Tourism ManagementB.A in International Hotel and Event ManagementB.A in International Tourism and Event ManagementB.A in Tourism Entrepreneurship JapanReitaku UniversityBachelor of EconomicsBachelor of Business Administration

ChinaChangzhou UniversityB.A. in International Business

Shanghai UniversityB.A. in International Economics and TradeBachelor of Business Administration

USANorth Dakota State UniversityBachelor of Sciences programs+ AustraliaUniversity of QueenslandBachelor of Information Technology+ + In the process of curriculum mapping.Note: Students graduating from ICASP or transferring to a partner program abroad are required to meet the English proficiency levels specified by ICASP and by the University you wish to attend.

ICASP

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EXCHANGE AT PSU PHUKET:INCOMING

The Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism (FHT) has various incoming student exchange programs:

International Study Program, Phuket (ISPP) International Study Program, Phuket (ISPP) is a study abroad program that is offered with the support of our partner organization, Asia Exchange. Students from universities without formal Memorandums of Understanding with FHT, PSU within Western coun-tries are requested to contact Asia Exchange for a friendly and fast application. Double Degree (2 + 2) Program in BBA in Hos-pitality Management, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, China

FHT, PSU in conjunction with College of Applied Sci-ence (CAS), Jiangxi University of Science and Tech-nology (JUST), China proudly offers the 2+2 Program in BBA in Hospitality Management. Each year, CAS will recruit 30 Chinese students who will spend the first two years studying at CAS in China. Then, the students will complete year 3 and year 4 together with Thai students at FHT, PSU, Phuket. Students joining this program will be awarded a BBA in Hos-pitality Management by FHT, PSU as well as a BA in Hospitality Management by CAS, JUST.

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EXCHANGE ABROAD:OUTGOINGThe Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism (FHT) also has various outgoing student exchange programs:

Student Mobility Program

This program offers students who are studying at FHT PSU Phuket Campus the opportunity to study or do an internship abroad in countries such as Germa-ny, France, Serbia, United Kingdom, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

PSU-IMI Triple Degree Program at IMI, Switzerland

PSU-IMI Triple Degree Program is jointly offered by FHT, PSU and IMI University Centre, Switzerland. 4th year FHT students wishing to undertake this program will study for 5 months at IMI and complete another 5 month paid internship in Switzerland or another European country. Upon completion of the program, students will be awarded with 3 degrees as follows: BBA in Hospitality Management or BBA in Tourism Management by FHT, PSU BA with Honors by IMI University Center, Switzerland and BA with Honors by Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), U.K. as programs offered by IMI University Center are accredited by MMU. Students may choose one of the following programs to undertake at IMI International Hotel Management International Hotel and Tourism Management International Hotel and Event Management International Tourism and Event Management

ASEAN International Mobility for Students Program (AIMS)

The ASEAN International Mobility for Students Pro-gram (AIMS) has been established to facilitate uni-versity student exchange between Thailand, Indone-sia, Malaysia and Vietnam. FHT, PSU is proud to be the only Faculty selected by the Office of the Higher Education Commission to participate in AIMS for the Hospitality and Tourism area of study. Up to 8 full scholarships are provided to FHT students each year for the exchange program. Students who are select-ed to participate in the program may study in one of the designated universities in Indonesia, Malaysia or Vietnam for one semester and obtain credits for the study toward FHT courses. Interested students may seek more information and apply at the Internation-al Affairs Centre (IAC).

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Tuition Fees

As of 2016 (Fees are in Thai Baht THB)

Note: Fees are updated on a yearly basis, please check with the individual Faculty for the exact amounts.For more information please email the International Affairs Centre (IAC)

at iacpsu@gmail.com or visit www.iac.phuket.psu.ac.th

Tuition FeesAs of 2016 (Fees are in Thai Baht THB) Note: Fees are updated on a yearly basis,

please check with the individual faculties for the exact amounts.

Degree

Faculty Major

1 Year

Total

Bachelor

Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3

Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism (FHT)

Hospitality Management 48,000 48,000 - 384,000

(+40,000 enrollment fee)

Tourism Management 48,000 48,000 - 384,000(+40,000 enrollment fee)

Faculty of International Studies (FIS)

International Business (China) 41,000 41,000 41,000 410,000

(+40,000 enrollment fee)

Chinese Studies 41,000 41,000 41,000 410,000(+40,000 enrollment fee)

Thai Studies 36,000 36,000 36,000 360,000(+40,000 enrollment fee)

International Studies(Korea) 60,000 60,000 60,000 600,000

(+40,000 enrollment fee)

European Studies 43,000 43,000 - 344,000(+40,000 enrollment fee)

International College of Arts and Sciences Phuket (ICASP)

Engineering Systems Management 85,000 85,000 -

750,000(+40,000 enrollment fee and 30,000 study abroad trip fee)

Innovative Communication 85,000 85,000 -

750,000(+40,000 enrollment fee and 30,000 study abroad trip fee)

Master

Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism (FHT)

Business Administration 64,000 64,000 64,000 256,000

Faculty of International Studies (FIS) Chinese Studies 45,000 45,000 - 180,000

Faculty of Technology and Environment (FTE)

Environmental Management Technology

40,000 40,000 - 160,000

Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Earth System Science and Andaman Natural Disaster Management(ESSAND)

Philosophy 90,000 90,000 - 360,000

PhD

Faculty of Technology and Environment (FTE)

Environmental Management Technology

40,000 40,000 - 160,000

Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Earth System Science and Andaman Natural Disaster Management(ESSAND)

Philosophy 90,000 90,000 - 360,000

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Accommodation

On CampusThai Students

There are four dormitories on campus, three for female students and one for male students.

Dormitory 1 and 2 (For Female Students):

These dorms accommodate 536 female students (2 people per room), with 120 regular rooms and 148 air-conditioned rooms.

Furnishings include beds with cushions (only pillow case and bedclothes are provided), study desks, chairs, closets, telephone and refrigerator. Further there is a restroom with a water heater, air conditioner (only for air conditioned rooms), two internet connection points, two TV connection points, balcony, and a small window with no curtains. Other facilities include water filters, television room, living room and parlor, newspapers and magazines, study room, PSU Wifi at first floor, washing machines, medical supplies, mini-mart, photocopy shop, laun-dry, coffee shop, food and drink shops, fruit shop, dim sum shop, steak shop, fire protection devices and fire escape, security guard, CCTV, dormitory security staff, trash cans on each floor, cleaning office, drink vending and water machine, and a public telephone booth.

Fees (per trimester):

Dormitory 3 (For Female Students):

This building includes 251 air-conditioned rooms for 502 female students.

Furnishings include beds with cushions (only pillow case and bedclothes are provided), study desks, chairs, closets, shelves, telephone and refrigerator. Further there is a restroom with a water heater, air condi-tioner, two internet connection points, two TV connection points, balcony, and a small window with no curtains.

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Other facilities include television room, newspapers and magazines, study room, meeting room, wash-ing machines, medical supplies, nursing room, mini-mart, PSU Wifi on first floor, water filters, telephone booth, one living room on each floor, laundry, beauty salon, book shop, food shop, drink and ice cream shop, drinking vending machine, fire protection devices and fire escape, security guard, finger scanner machine, CCTV, and dormitory security staff.

Fees (per trimester):

Dormitory (For Male Students):

This is one large building including 200 rooms: 192 regular rooms and 8 air-conditioned rooms accommodat-ing 416 male students. A regular room (without an air conditioner) can be used as a single or double room.

Furnishings in the Regular Rooms include two closets, two desks and chairs, two beds with cushions (no pillow/pillow case/bedclothes), balcony and washbasin.Furnishings in the Air Con. Rooms include four beds with cushions, closet, study desk, television, air conditioner, fan and restroom.

Fees (per trimester):

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International Students

There are 23 rooms for international students on campus at PSU Phuket. Female students can stay in the Female Dormitory (15 rooms) while male students can stay in the Male Dormitory (8 rooms). Each room is for a maximum of 2 students, fully equipped with beds and mattresses, pillows, study desks, closets and a refrigerator.

The rental rate is 5,000 Baht per month per room (excluding electricity and water), if the room is shared between two people, it is 2,500 Baht per month per person.

Electricity is calculated on a monthly basis at 7 Baht per unit, while water in the female dormitory is cal-culated monthly at 17 Baht per unit, and in the male dormitory the estimated rate is 100 Baht per month.

The dormitories include study areas, washing machines, a laundry service and coffee shop.Note: International students should contact IAC if they would like to book accommodation on campus.

Off-Campus Off campus there are various accommodation options for students. Whether students want to live with their families, friends, or have their own place. You can find single rooms, studios, apartments, and houses all around Phuket. Some accommodation options nearby PSU Phuket campus include:

Fruit Valley Serviced Apartments: www.fruitvalleyresort.com/ Baan Maksong: www.baanmaksong.com Baan Nueng: www.baannueng.com/kathu/ Baan Suan Place: www.baansuanplace.com/ D Condo: http://www.sansiri.com/condominium/dcondo_kathu/en/ The Base Down Town Condominium: http://www.sansiri.com/condominium/thebase_phuket/en/ Pataraburee Apartment: www.pataburee.com/ Ratchaporn Condominium: www.ratchaporn-place.com

From the above list, prices range from 5,000 – 35,000 THB per month.

Note: You can also visit http://www.plus.co.th/ to search for accommodation in Phuket.

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Student UniformsUniform Etiquette

1. Always wear your uniform on campus2. Be sure to wear proper shoes to classes/offices on campus 3. Shirts should be tucked into trousers and skirts4. Uniforms should be modest: females should avoid wearing tight body shirts and skirts that are either too short or too longNote: Slippers are not acceptable footwear

Females

1. Shirt: short-sleeved2. University badges: one pinned to the left collar. The other on the right chest side 3. Skirt: black4. Belt: regulated university belt5. Socks: white, long or short6. Shoes: black or white closed shoes

Males

1. Shirt: long-sleeved2. Necktie3. University badge: pinned to necktie4. Long trousers: black5. Belt: regulated university belt6. Socks: black7. Shoes: black

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Admission Information

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Entry Requirements

Undergraduate Entry Requirements (To Study a Bachelor Degree)

For admission into undergraduate programs at PSU Phuket, you must:

Have a High School Diploma or equivalent Pass an Interview Have satisfied English language proficiency requirements through one of the following (Only for FHT and FIS Programs): TOEFL minimum of 450 or 133 (Computer-Based) IELTS minimum of 4.5 TOEIC minimum 550 Passed the Standardized English Test created and administered by PSU Phuket (The test is stylized after the TOEFL and IELTS tests)

Postgraduate Entry Requirements (To Study a Master Degree)

Have a Bachelor’s Degree Have satisfied English language proficiency requirements through one of the following (Only for the FHT and ESSAND Programs): TOEFL minimum of 450 or 133 (Computer-Based) IELTS minimum of 4.5 TOEIC minimum 550 Passed the Standardized English Test created and administered by PSU Phuket (The test is stylized after the TOEFL and IELTS tests)

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Application ProcessThai Students:

Required documents to apply for a program at PSU Phuket to submit to the Faculty:

Completed Application Form Two (2) - 2-inch identical photographs. Applicants cannot wear hats or sunglasses in the photo. Legal Documents concerning any name changes by the applicant. Signed copy of High School Diploma or signed copy of document demonstrating achievement equivalent to High School graduation. Certified English Test Results (depending on program) Signed Copy of Personal Identification: National Identity Card and House Registration Application fee

Recruitment Periods:

The recruitment periods change each year. Please visit the PSU Phuket website for updated in-formation and dates:

http://www.phuket.psu.ac.th/

The recruitment period involves application submis-sion, interview, exam (depending on the program), and the announcement of accepted candidates.

For more information about student admissions please visit:

http://www.phuket.psu.ac.th/student_admissions/

International Students:

Required documents to apply for a program at PSU Phuket to submit to the Faculty and to the International Affairs Center (IAC):

Completed Application Form

Two (2) - 2-inch identical photographs. Applicants cannot wear hats or sunglasses in the photo.

Legal Documents concerning any name changes by the applicant.

Signed copy of High School Diploma or signed copy of document demonstrating achievement equivalent to High School graduation.

Certified English Test Results (depending on program)

Signed Copy of Personal Identification: Main Page of Passport

Application fee

Note: Documents must be in English, all non-English documents must be translated to English

Recruitment Periods:

The recruitment periods change each year. Please visit the individual faculty’s website for up-dated information and dates.

The recruitment period involves application submis-sion, interview, and the announcement of accepted candidates.

For more information please visit the IAC website at http://www.iac.phuket.psu.ac.th or email iacpsu@gmail.com

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Visas (For International Students):

To study in Thailand as an international student requires a visa. Once you have received a letter of acceptance from the faculty, prospective students must apply for a student visa:

If the prospective student is inside Thailand, the student must leave Thailand to apply for a Non-Immigrant Category ED Visa (Number of Entries: Single Entry) at a selected Thai Embassy or Consulate. The prospective student will need to bring the certified acceptance letter from PSU as well as a visa request letter in Thai, both provided by PSU Phuket. For more detailed information about required documents please visit the Thai Embassy’s website.

If the prospective student is outside Thailand, the student must apply for a Non-Immigrant Category ED Visa (Number of Entries: Single En-try) at a selected Thai Embassy or Consulate. The prospective student will need to bring the certified acceptance letter from PSU as well as a visa request letter in Thai, both provided by PSU Phuket. For more detailed information about required documents please visit the Thai Embassy’s website. Once you have your visa, please email IAC to in-form of your arrival date and flight (preferably one month or no later than 15 days before the beginning of semester).

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PSU Phuket has academic cooperation agreements with the following universities and institutions around the world:

Australia

- University of Queensland

- University of Western Sydney

Austria

- University of Zalzburg

Canada

- University of Regina

China

- Jiangxi University of Science and

Technology (JUST)

- College of Applied Science, Jiangxi

University of Science

and Technology (CAS-JUST)

- Sun Yat-Sen University

- Shanghai University (SHU)

- Harbin Engineering University (HEU)

- Chongqing University (CQU)

- Kunming University of Science and

Technology

- Yunnan Normal University (YNNU)

- Changzhou University

Finland

- Asia Exchange Company

- Haaga-Helia University of Applied

Sciences

France

- Montpellier SubAgro

- Universite de Franche-Comte

- Institut Polytechnique LaSalle

Beauvais

Germany

- EBC Euro-Business-College GmbH

- The Cologne Business School (CBS)

- Berlin School of Economics and Law

Indonesia

- Universitas Pendidikan

Indonesia (UPI)

- BINUS University

- Udayana University

- Trisakti Institute of Tourism

- CAAL (International Education

Organizer, Training & Consulting

Firm), Jakarta

- Jenderal Soedirman University

- Sahid Institute of Tourism, Jakarta

- Bali State Polytechnic

- Universitas Indonesia (UI)

Japan

- Bunkyo University

- Graduate School of Natural Science

& Technology, Okayama University

- Reitaku University

- Shiga University

- Phuket Japan Assocation

Korea

- Chung-Ang University

- Silla University

- Hankuk University

- Center for Korean Language &

Culture at Hankuk University

- Inha University

- Asia Climate Change Education

Center (ACCEC)

Malaysia

- Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

- Universiti Utara Malaysia

- Universiti Teknologi MARA

Myanmar

- Dagon University

The Philippines

- Lyceum of the Philippines

University, Batangas

Serbia

- University of Novisad

Singapore

- Shelton College International

Spain

- Ambassador of Spain in Bangkok

Switzerland

- IMI International Hotel

Management Institute

Taiwan

- National Ilan University (LIHP)

Turkey

- Marmara University

UK

- Bournemouth University

- University of Brighton

USA

- Oklahoma State University

- North Dakota State University

Vietnam

- Thai Nguyen University of

Economics and Business

Administration (TUEBA)

- The Francophone Institute of

Computer Science, Vietnam

National University, Hanoi

- Van Lang University

PSU Phuket Academic Cooperation

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TransportationPSU Phuket Transportation Services

There is a PSU Phuket Shuttle Bus Service operating daily provided for students and staff at PSU Phuket.

The bus travels between PSU Phuket campus and Central Festival, Big C, Tesco Lotus, and the Weekend Market.

Getting Around Phuket

Car Rental Service: There are numerous car rent-al services in Phuket. Cars or jeeps can be rented at the airport, in Phuket Town, and at most of the more popular beaches.

Motorbike Rental: For around 150 to 300 Baht per day you can hire your own 100-150cc motorbike, which will typically require you to leave your pass-port as a deposit.

Motorcycle Taxis: This service costs approximately 60 Baht / person / trip to travel via motorcycle taxi around Phuket Town.

Songtaew and Tuk-Tuk:

Songtaews (or “Pho thong” in the local language) are operated along Ranong Road in Phuket Town to various destinations including most beaches. The cost ranges from 30 Baht to 50 Baht / person / trip. Normally the service is provided from 7:00 am until 5:00 pm daily.

Tuk-Tuks can be chartered for travel between the beaches and Phuket Town or between different beaches; however, rates are negotiable and will cost at least 300 Baht from campus to Patong Beach, 350 Baht to Karon and Kata Beaches, and 400 Baht to Nai Harn and Kamala Beaches.

Taxi Meter: Visitors can call 076 232157-8 to get a metered taxi that will take them anywhere in Phuket. The metered fare will include a 100 Baht surcharge.

Boat to islands near Phuket: Boats to nearby islands can be found at the following ports:

Rawai Beach: An old local port, it is from here that long-tail boats depart for near by islands such as Koh He, Koh Racha Yai, Koh Mai Thon, Koh Lon, etc. The chartered price depends on the distance.

Ao Chalong: The largest port of Phuket servicing all kinds of boats, including cruisers of tour companies that organize package tours to other islands.

Ao Makham: Located near Phanwa Cape, this port is only for cruisers and container ships.

Boat Lagoon Port (Ao Sapam): This port is for traveling boats of tour companies.

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Useful Online ResourcesPrince of Songkla University Phuket Campus

http://www.phuket.psu.ac.th/

Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism (FHT):http://www.fht.psu.ac.th/

Faculty of International Studies (FIS):http://www.fis.psu.ac.th/

Faculty of Technology and Environment (FTE):http://www.te.psu.ac.th/

Department of Computer Engineering (CoE):http://www.coe.phuket.psu.ac.th/

Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Earth System Science and Andaman Natural Disaster Management (ESSAND):http://www.essand.psu.ac.th/

International College of Arts and Science Phuket (ICASP):http://www.icasp.phuket.psu.ac.th/

Phuket Community College (PCC):http://www.pcc.psu.ac.th/pcc/

Student Admissions (Thai):http://www.phuket.psu.ac.th/student_admissions/

International Affairs Center (IAC):http://www.iac.phuket.psu.ac.th/

Thailand Government Bodies

Ministry of Foreign Affairs:http://www.mfa.go.th/

Phuket and Thailand

Phuket101:http://www.phuket101.net/

Phuket Net:http://www.phuket.net/

Phuket Gazette:http://www.phuketgazette.net/

Lonely Planet Phuket Guide:http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thai-land/phuket-province

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Contact Information

Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus

80 Moo 1, Vichitsongkram Road, Kathu, Phuket, 83120, Thailand

Student Admissions: Tel. +66 (0) 76 276 050 - 1 Fax. +66 (0) 76 276 029 Email. phuket_admission_unit@phuket.psu.ac.th

International Affairs Center (IAC): Tel. +66 (0) 76 276 014 Fax. +66 (0) 76 276 098 Email. iacpsu@gmail.com

Websites: PSU Phuket: http://www.phuket.psu.ac.th IAC: http://www.iac.phuket.psu.ac.th