M.A. in European Studies
The Interdisciplinary Department of European Studies at Chulalongkorn University’s Graduate School offers one of Southeast Asia’s pioneering Master of Arts programmes in European Studies.
Programme Overview
The M.A. in European Studies is a full-time, one-year degree programme taught in English. Designed for international graduates with an interest in the emerging links between European and ASEAN countries, it is among the first advanced study programmes in Thailand and Southeast Asia focusing on the European Union and European integration.
Degree Options
Thesis Programme (36 credits)
- Four core courses
- Three specialised courses
- Current Topics of the EU course
- Twelve-credit thesis (supervised by Chulalongkorn and European academics)
Non-thesis Programme (36 credits)
- Four core courses
- Five specialised courses
- Three advanced courses (Current Topics of the EU, Individual Study, Seminar on Individual Research)
- Comprehensive examination
Core Courses
- Contemporary History of Europe
- The European Union as a Legal and Political System
- Economics of European Integration
- The External Relations of the European Union
- Current Topics of the European Union
Specialised Courses
- Common Foreign and Security Policy of the EU
- Decision Making in the EU: Lobbying and Intergovernmental Bargain
- National Political Systems of EU Countries
- Economic Relations of the EU with Asia and ASEAN
- European Internal Market Law
- International Economic Law
- EU Competition Law
- Intellectual Property Law in the EU
- Social and Economic History of Europe
Academic Staff
More than 80% of lectures are given by European visiting professors from distinguished universities and research institutions, each with specific expertise in their discipline.
Admission Requirements
- Official transcript (in English) from previous university (plus 2 copies)
- Two letters of recommendation (in English)
- English proficiency: TOEFL 550 / IELTS 5.5 / CU-TEP 550
- Two-page essay on present activities, research interests, and future career plans
- Two photographs
- ID card copies (Thai students) or passport (international students)
- Application fee: 650 Baht
Tuition Fees
- Thai Students: 120,000 Baht per term
- International Students: 177,000 Baht per term
Books and class materials are excluded from tuition fees. A Teacher Assistant grant may be available each year.
Apply Now
Applications are accepted from November onwards. For more information, contact the MAEUS Office at the Interdisciplinary Department of European Studies, 3rd Floor, Vidyabhathana Building, Chulalongkorn University.