PhD Scholarships in Thailand
There are 6 active phd scholarships for international students in Thailand worth up to €51k, from 4 providers. Compare eligibility, awards, and deadlines below and apply before they close.
partial fundingAIT Scholarships
Open to applicants of any nationality. Master's applicants need a 4-year Bachelor's degree from a recognised university and an IELTS Academic or AIT EET score of 5.0 or higher. Doctoral applicants need a Master's degree from a recognised institution, a CGPA of at least 3.50 at Master's level (or at least 2.75 from a top-tier Bachelor's), and an IELTS Academic or AIT EET score of 5.5 or higher.
full fundingSIIT Scholarships for International Graduate Students (Thammasat University)
Open to non-Thai international students applying for a Master's (M.Eng./M.Sc.) or Doctoral (Ph.D.) programme at SIIT in fields such as chemical, civil, computer, digital, electrical, industrial, and mechanical engineering, engineering management, and management technology. Applicants need strong English proficiency, two recommendation letters, good health and conduct, and must meet SIIT's graduate admission requirements for the 2026/2027 cycle.
full fundingAIT Royal Thai Government Scholarships
Open to applicants of all nationalities holding a strong undergraduate (and, for doctoral study, master's) record, typically a minimum GPA of 3.5, with IELTS 6.0 or an AIT EET score of 6.0 or above. Master's and doctoral candidates apply to qualifying programmes at AIT's three schools.
full fundingSIIT Graduate Scholarship (EFS)
Open to both Thai and international students applying for Master's or PhD study at SIIT. International applicants are eligible for the Excellent Foreign Students (EFS) scholarship. Master's applicants need a Bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 2.75, and PhD applicants need a Master's degree with a GPA of at least 3.50. There is no application fee, applications are made online, and an English proficiency test certificate is not required to apply.
full fundingChulalongkorn University Scholarships (Medical and Biomedical Sciences)
Open to international students of all nationalities applying to the funded M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes in medical and biomedical sciences. Master's applicants need a relevant bachelor's degree and Ph.D. applicants a relevant master's degree, both with a strong academic record on a 4.00 GPA scale, plus a valid IELTS or TOEFL-ITP English score (valid for two years). Candidates must also meet the specific requirements of the chosen programme.
full fundingChulalongkorn University Thai Government Scholarship
Open to international students who are not citizens of Thailand and come from countries in Asia, Africa, South America, and other developing nations, applying for Master's or PhD study at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok for the 2026/2027 academic year. Applicants must hold the appropriate prior degree (a Bachelor's for Master's study and a Master's for doctoral study) with a minimum GPA of 3.0, be under 35 years old, and be fluent in English; an English Proficiency Certificate may be submitted in place of an IELTS score. Required documents include the application form with photograph, CV, transcript, graduation certificate, passport copy, two recommendation letters, and a medical certificate.
Frequently asked questions
How many scholarships are available in Thailand?
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6 active scholarships are listed on this page, updated regularly.
Can international students apply for scholarships in Thailand?
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Yes — these scholarships are open to international students; check each one's eligibility and deadline.