Golden temples, green campuses, and a degree that costs less
Thailand offers English taught international programmes at respected universities, low living costs and a warm welcome, a short flight from Lahore. It is a smart choice for business, hospitality, engineering and postgraduate study. We help you choose and prepare a clean ED visa file.
Westside Visa Consultants is an independent private advisory. We are not affiliated with any government, embassy or visa application centre and cannot influence a visa decision. Figures are the published ones or typical ranges at the time of writing; we confirm current numbers at your assessment.
Is Thailand the right choice for you?
Thailand is a value choice with a relaxed, welcoming culture. The trade off is work: students generally cannot work, and there is no post study work visa, so it suits students with a clear plan for after their degree.
An affordable international degree
- Business, hospitality, tourism and engineering in English
- Master’s students looking at the Asian Institute of Technology and similar
- Families who want a safe, friendly country close to home
A master’s with a scholarship
- Postgraduate places with university or government scholarships
- Research in engineering, environment and agriculture
- Ask us which scholarships fit your profile
If you need to work or settle
- Students are generally not allowed to work
- There is no post study work visa
- Canada, Australia or the UK give work rights
Temples, islands and the world’s best street food
Thailand is famous for its warmth. Students enjoy a low cost of living, green campuses and weekends on islands most people only see on holiday.
Markets full of colour
Floating markets, night bazaars and food streets make every week an adventure.
Street food, day and night
Islands, cliffs and turquoise water
Six ways to study in Thailand
International programmes are taught fully in English. These are the routes we plan most often.
Bachelor’s degree
Business, engineering, hospitality and communication in English.
Master’s degree
Taught and research master’s, including engineering and management.
PhD and research
Research places, often with scholarship or project funding.
Hospitality and tourism
A tourism powerhouse, with internships at hotels and resorts.
Scholarships
University and government scholarships, mainly for postgraduate study.
English or Thai language
Language courses before or alongside your degree.
What happens after you graduate
Thailand has no post study work visa. To stay, you need a job offer and a work permit arranged by your employer. Most graduates use their degree to move on to a master’s elsewhere, or return home or to the Gulf with an international degree.
From offer letter to boarding pass
Apply to the university first. With its acceptance letter you apply for the ED student visa, then extend it in Thailand each year.
Free assessment
We check your grades, English and budget, and shortlist programmes.
Apply and get your offer
We prepare your application and you receive your acceptance letter.
University documents
Your university sends the letters the Thai embassy asks for.
Documents and funds
Attested documents and bank statements, checked by us line by line.
ED student visa
You apply to the Thai embassy online. Allow a few weeks.
Arrive and extend
You report your address every 90 days and extend your stay each year with the university’s support.
The budget, line by line
Ranges are typical at the time of writing and differ by university and city. Bangkok costs more than Chiang Mai or Hat Yai. We confirm current figures at your assessment.
What universities ask for
Where you could study in Thailand
Bangkok holds the best known universities, while Chiang Mai and the south offer calmer campuses at lower cost.
Compare, and plan your family visits
UK and Australian degrees in English, with three intakes a year.
Foreign degrees at Dubai campuses, three hours from home.
How your parents can visit you, and how we prepare their visit visa file.
Thailand study questions we hear every week
Anything else, ask on WhatsApp. A real adviser replies, not a bot.
Ask your questionIs a Thai degree recognised in Pakistan?
Degrees from accredited Thai universities are recognised by HEC, and the leading ones are well known across Asia. We only shortlist accredited universities.
Can I study in Thailand in English?
Yes. Thai universities run international programmes taught fully in English, especially in business, engineering, hospitality and postgraduate study.
How much does it cost to study in Thailand?
International bachelor’s tuition is typically THB 100,000 to 300,000 a year, and living costs are about THB 15,000 to 25,000 a month. We confirm current figures at your assessment.
Which visa do I need?
You need an education visa, known as the ED visa, applied for online with the Thai embassy after you receive your acceptance letter. In Thailand you extend it each year and report your address every 90 days.
Can I work while studying in Thailand?
Students are generally not allowed to work in Thailand. Plan your full budget without work income.
Are there scholarships in Thailand?
Yes, mainly for master’s and PhD study, from universities and some government programmes. Places are limited, so apply early.
Is halal food available in Thailand?
Yes. Halal restaurants are common in Bangkok and the south, where many Thai Muslims live, and many universities have halal options.
Can I stay in Thailand after graduating?
There is no post study work visa. You would need a job offer and a work permit arranged by an employer.
