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OverviewAssumption University is located in Bangkok, Thailand. Bangkok is one of southeast Asia's most culturally rich cities with a storied history that dates back thousands of years. The university maintains two campuses: the original campus, located at Hua Mak in the City, and the new campus a Bang Na, some thirty minutes to the south of the city campus on the way to the eastern seaboard. Your studies can take place at either campus or a combination of both. Constructed as a "university in a park," the Bang Na campus comprises 200 acres of a beautifully landscaped assembly of mixed architecture surrounded by lush, tropical gardens and trees. Transportation to the downtown are is convenient and inexpensive. Shuttles run throughout the day between various points in Bangkok and the Bang Na campus. Hua Mak campus is located in the city of Bangkok, making local landmarks, shopping and off-campus eateries close and easily accessed by Sky Train, taxi or tuk-tuk. For students who take courses at both campuses, a university shuttle service runs between the campuses and costs less that $1 per trip. AU's campus offers a modern sports center, school chapel and many student clubs. The city of Bangkok features myriad cultural activities such as theatre, dance, museums, and a host of traditional Thai customs and sites.
 
DatesFall semester Deadline A non-refundable application fee of $50 is due with the application. All program dates are tentative and subject to change. AccommodationsStudents will be housed for theduration of the program in dormitory-style residence halls on the Bang-Na campus, or in hotels on the Hua Mak campus The extimated housing cost is for a double-occupancy room. Assumption offers mutiple cafeterias at very affordable rates. Thai cuisine in general is inexpensive. If you decide to eat out often, you can likely do so at a very cheap price, Costs$6,149 per semester
The program fee does NOT include:
Financial AidFederal financial aid applies to the cost of study abroad programs. Contact the MSU Financial Aid Office to determine elegibility. Scholarships are available specifically for study abroad with MSU and can be found at the Scholarship button on this website.
TravelStudents will arrange their own travel to Bangkok, which is located in the heart of southeast Asia and surrounded by Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, and Malaysia. Thailand's excellent location and inexpensive transportation provide easy access to the afforementioned countries, as well as Indonesia, Vietnam, China, and India. Students will have free time on weekends and during a mid-semester break for independent travel. Academic programStudents will be directly enrolled in classes at Assumption University, taking a regular semester course load. Courses are taught in English by AU faculty from around the world. All courses can be applied toward the MSU degree. Academic field options include:
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