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| Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), although self administered and financed, is an academic unit of Thammasat University. Graduates of the Institute shall receive Thammasat University degrees. Thus, students must comply with the policies and regulations set forth by the University. For more details, consult the student’s academic advisor. |
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Students must successfully complete the required number of credits (set by each academic curriculum) and demonstrate their English proficiency to be eligible for graduation. Some students who do not possess sufficient background may be required to take additional courses not listed in the curriculum. Normally, it takes eight regular semesters (four years) to complete the requirements. The schedule of academic semesters is as follows:
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 First Semester: June - October
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Second Semester: November - March
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Summer Session: April - May
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SIIT offers international programs leading to Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Bachelor of Science (BSc), in the following fields:
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Chemical Engineering
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Computer Science
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Civil Engineering
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Engineering Management
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Electronics & Communications
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EnvironmentalTechnology
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Industrial Engineering
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InformationTechnology
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Mechanical Engineering
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Management Technology
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SIIT also offers international programs leading to Master of Science (MSc), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in engineering and technology. Fields of study are according to the students’ and advisors’ matching interest.
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The structure and components of individual curricula of the undergraduate programs are listed below.
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Pre-Mathematics and Sciences, and English I are provided to 1st-year students who are required to strengthen these subjects.
A practical training course is normally offered during the summer session of the third academic year of the curriculum. Students are placed at business corporations, governmental agencies, or industrial facilities to receive on-the-job training and to learn to adapt to the work environment.
In place of the summer practical training, students may choose to enroll in an extended industrial training in the second semester of the fourth year, with continuation into the following summer session. During the training, students may also work on a project which addresses and solves a technical problem of the industry.
SIIT has established exchange programs with many foreign universities and organizations. Students are encouraged to take advantage of these programs. Students may request transferred credits for courses taken during the exchange period. In some cases, there is some financial assistance.
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Details curriculum for each major are given in the following pages. For additional information, students may consult the individual programs.
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 (General Information, Admissions, Curricula, Course Descriptions)
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