Admission Procedures
To apply to our program, prospective students are required to:
1. Thai Central Admission System (TCAS)
Please register in the Thai Central Admission System (TCAS) system from october 28th, 2025 onward. Visit : https://student.mytcas.com/ (Thai language only)
2. High School Degree
Have completed, or be presently enrolled in their final year of secondary school, the equivalent of Mathayom 6 (grade 12 in the US system or year 13 in the British system); GED or IGCSE as an equivalent study at high school (M6) will be also taken into consideration. For students applying with GED, IGCSEs, IB, or other qualifications from abroad, please contact Chulalongkorn University Academic Testing Center (https://hsces.atc.chula.ac.th/) for Degree Equivalence Certificate before applying. (https://www.mytcas.com/faq/20/)
3. English Proficiency Tests
Have attained a satisfactory score on one of these English proficiency tests and one of these aptitude tests, depending on the period of appliance.
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1. Thai Central Admission System (TCAS)
Please register in the Thai Central Admission System (TCAS) system from october 28th, 2025 onward. Visit : https://student.mytcas.com/ (Thai language only)
2. High School Degree
Have completed, or be presently enrolled in their final year of secondary school, the equivalent of Mathayom 6 (grade 12 in the US system or year 13 in the British system); GED or IGCSE as an equivalent study at high school (M6) will be also taken into consideration. For students applying with GED, IGCSEs, IB, or other qualifications from abroad, please contact Chulalongkorn University Academic Testing Center (https://hsces.atc.chula.ac.th/) for Degree Equivalence Certificate before applying. (https://www.mytcas.com/faq/20/)
3. English Proficiency Tests
Have attained a satisfactory score on one of these English proficiency tests and one of these aptitude tests, depending on the period of appliance.
Click on the link below for more detail on the admission procedure.
1. English proficiency tests
2. Aptitude tests
WE DO NOT ACCEPT TOEFL ITP
WE DO NOT ACCEPT IELTS INDICATOR
WE DO NOT ACCEPT IELTS INDICATOR
- TOEFL iBT (Internet Based Test)
- Scores from tests taken before January 21, 2026 not lower than 95 OR
- Scores from tests taken on or after January 21, 2026 not lower than 5 OR - IELTS with a minimum score of 7.0 (Send Score Report via IELTS to Balac Code : 190462); OR
- CU-TEP with a minimum score of 90. (score reports issued by the Chulalongkorn University Academic Testing Center. Applicants must select “ส่งคะแนนไปยังหลักสูตร/คณะ” (Send scores to Faculty/Program)); OR
- DET (Duolingo English Test) with a minimum score of 130 (Send Score Report via DET to Balac :Chulalongkorn University BALAC, Faculty of Arts)
- SAT (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing) with a minimum score of 480 (Send Score Report via College Board to Balac Code : 6902) OR
- CU-AAT (Verbal) with a minimum score of 480 (score reports issued by the Chulalongkorn University Academic Testing Center. Applicants must select “ส่งคะแนนไปยังหลักสูตร/คณะ” (Send scores to Faculty/Program)); OR
- ACT (English and Reading) with a combined minimum score of 34 (Send Score Report via ACT to Balac Code : 8265)
- Candidates of this round will also have to undergo interviews (No written examinations).
EARLY ADMISSION 2026 – SCHEDULES
BALAC will be accepting a total of 90 qualified applicants.| Item | Date |
| Applications Open | 26 November – 25 December 2026 |
| Interview Candidate Announcement | 6 January 2027, 3:00 PM |
| Interviews | 8–14 January 2027 |
| Announcement of successful candidates from the interview | 28 January 2027, 10:00 AM |
| Registration and fee payment for confirmed students | 16 March 2027, 09:00 AM –12:00 PM |
| Final Accepted Candidates Announcement | 23 March 2027, 3:00 PM |
Click on the link below for more detail on the admission procedure.
Eligible candidates must take the written examination administered by the program on April 3, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Mahachakri Sirindhorn Building, Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University.
Failure to attend the examination as scheduled will be considered a withdrawal of the application.
1. English proficiency tests
2. Aptitude tests
WE DO NOT ACCEPT TOEFL ITP
WE DO NOT ACCEPT IELTS INDICATOR
WE DO NOT ACCEPT IELTS INDICATOR
- TOEFL iBT (Internet Based Test)
- Scores from tests taken before January 21, 2026 not lower than 79 OR
- Scores from tests taken on or after January 21, 2026 not lower than 4.5 OR - IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5 (Send Score Report via IELTS to Balac Code : 190462); OR
- CU-TEP with a minimum score of 80. (score reports issued by the Chulalongkorn University Academic Testing Center. Applicants must select “ส่งคะแนนไปยังหลักสูตร/คณะ” (Send scores to Faculty/Program)); OR
- DET (Duolingo English Test) with a minimum score of 120 (Send Score Report via DET to Balac :Chulalongkorn University BALAC, Faculty of Arts)
- SAT (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing) with a minimum score of 450 (Send Score Report via College Board to Balac Code : 6902) OR
- CU-AAT (Verbal) with a minimum score of 400 (score reports issued by the Chulalongkorn University Academic Testing Center. Applicants must select “ส่งคะแนนไปยังหลักสูตร/คณะ” (Send scores to Faculty/Program)); OR
- ACT (English and Reading) with a combined minimum score of 31 (Send Score Report via ACT to Balac Code : 8265)
- Chosen candidates in this round will be required to complete an essay task before their interview.
ADMISSION 2026 – SCHEDULES
BALAC will be accepting a total of 30 qualified applicants.Eligible candidates must take the written examination administered by the program on April 3, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Mahachakri Sirindhorn Building, Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University.
Failure to attend the examination as scheduled will be considered a withdrawal of the application.
| Item | Date |
| Applications Open | 16 – 31 March 2027 |
| English Written Examination at the Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Building, Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University | 3 April 2027, 9:00 - 11:30 AM |
| Interview Candidate Announcement | 7 April 2027, 3:00 PM |
| Interviews | 8 – 12 April 2027 |
| Announcement of successful candidates from the interview | 21 April 2027, 10:00 AM |
| Registration and fee payment for confirmed students | 11 May 2027, 09:00 AM –12:00 PM |
| Final Accepted Candidates Announcement | 17 May 2027, 3:00 PM |
4. Rules and Codes
Be willing to comply with the rules and codes of Chulalongkorn University
Be willing to comply with the rules and codes of Chulalongkorn University
For Non-Thai Applicants
Click on the link below for more detail on the admission procedure.
Online Application Form:
Application Requirements
1. Applicants do not hold Thai citizenship and have completed high school or passed an equivalent high school standard test or be currently in their final year of high school (Grade 12 in the US system or Year 13 in the British system).
2. Applicants must achieve the prescribed minimum score in any one of the following English Proficiency tests:
3. Applicants must also achieve the prescribed minimum score in any one of the following tests:
4. All applicants must have a history of good behavior and agree to abide strictly by existing and future University regulations, codes and policies.
ADMISSION 2026 – SCHEDULES (For Non-Thai Applicants)
BALAC will be accepting a total of 12 qualified applicants.
Candidates of this round will also have to undergo interviews (No written examinations).
Click on the link below for more detail on the admission procedure.
Online Application Form:
Application Requirements
1. Applicants do not hold Thai citizenship and have completed high school or passed an equivalent high school standard test or be currently in their final year of high school (Grade 12 in the US system or Year 13 in the British system).
2. Applicants must achieve the prescribed minimum score in any one of the following English Proficiency tests:
WE DO NOT ACCEPT TOEFL ITP
WE DO NOT ACCEPT IELTS INDICATOR
WE DO NOT ACCEPT IELTS INDICATOR
- TOEFL iBT (Internet Based Test)
- Scores from tests taken before January 21, 2026 not lower than 79 OR
- Scores from tests taken on or after January 21, 2026 not lower than 4.5 OR - IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5 (Send Score Report via IELTS to Balac Code : 190462); OR
- CU-TEP with a minimum score of 80. (score reports issued by the Chulalongkorn University Academic Testing Center. Applicants must select “ส่งคะแนนไปยังหลักสูตร/คณะ” (Send scores to Faculty/Program)); OR
- DET (Duolingo English Test) with a minimum score of 120 (Send Score Report via DET to Balac :Chulalongkorn University BALAC, Faculty of Arts)
3. Applicants must also achieve the prescribed minimum score in any one of the following tests:
- SAT (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing) with a minimum score of 450 (Send Score Report via College Board to Balac Code : 6902) OR
- CU-AAT (Verbal) with a minimum score of 400 (score reports issued by the Chulalongkorn University Academic Testing Center. Applicants must select “ส่งคะแนนไปยังหลักสูตร/คณะ” (Send scores to Faculty/Program)); OR
- ACT (English and Reading) with a combined minimum score of 31 (Send Score Report via ACT to Balac Code : 8265)
- Candidates of this round will also have to undergo interviews (No written examinations).
ADMISSION 2026 – SCHEDULES (For Non-Thai Applicants)
BALAC will be accepting a total of 12 qualified applicants.
Round 1
| Item | Date |
| Applications Open | 5th January – 19th February 2027 |
| Interview Candidate Announcement | 24th February 2027 |
| Interviews (Online) | 1st – 5th March 2027 |
| Final Accepted Candidates Announcement | 16th – 19th March 2027 |
| Announcement of Applicants with the Right to Study | 26th March 2027 |
Round 2
* The second round of application will take place on the condition that the announced number is not met in the first round.
| Item | Date |
| Applications Open | 1st April – 7 th May 2027 |
| Interview Candidate Announcement | 12nd May 2027 |
| Interviews (Online) | 14th – 18th May 2027 |
| Final Accepted Candidates Announcement | 27th – 31st May 2027 |
| Announcement of Applicants with the Right to Study |
4th June 2027 |
Candidates of this round will also have to undergo interviews (No written examinations).