Kasetsart University is a public national research university in Bangkok with its main campus at Bangkhen; it grew out of agricultural education.[1][2] In the QS World University Rankings 2027 it is placed in the 721–730 band.[3]
International undergraduates in English-language programmes pay about THB 60,000 to 90,000 tuition per semester plus an international student fee of THB 10,000 per semester; the university says amounts can change and asks applicants to confirm them by email.[4] Applicants who are not native English speakers need an IELTS overall score of at least 5.0 or a TOEFL equivalent.[5]
Key facts
| Location | Bangkok, Thailand (50 Ngam Wong Wan Road, Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900)[4] |
| Type | Public national research university (national university status under the Kasetsart University Act of 2015)[1] |
| Founded | 2 February 1943; roots in a School of Sericulture founded in 1904[1] |
| Early history | The College of Agriculture moved to Bang Khen in 1938, where the main campus stands today[2] |
| Students | 71,668 per the QS profile (624 international); Wikipedia gives 86,536 for 2019[3] |
| Campuses | The university’s site lists Bangkhen, Kamphaeng Saen, Chalermprakiat, Sakon Nakhon Province, Sri Racha and Suphan Buri Learning[4] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | 721–730[3] |
| Language of teaching | Mostly Thai; International/English-language bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes are taught in English[5] |
| Tuition, undergraduate international/English programmes | About THB 60,000–90,000 per semester plus THB 10,000 international student fee per semester (no study year stated)[4] |
| Tuition, master’s | THB 17,600–22,700 per semester plus THB 15,000 international student fee[4] |
| Tuition, doctorate | THB 21,100–26,600 per semester plus THB 18,000 international student fee[4] |
| English requirement | Undergraduate: IELTS overall 5.0 or TOEFL equivalent, test within 2 years; graduate: proof required unless native speaker or English-language degree[5] |
| Official website | ku.ac.th |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 9 November 2026.
About Kasetsart University
The university’s own history page traces agricultural education back to the School of Sericulture founded in 1904, renamed School of Agriculture in 1906. In 1938 the Ministry of Agriculture set up the Central Agriculture Station (Kaset Klang) in Bang Khen, Bangkok, and moved the College of Agriculture there; this is where the main campus stands.[2] Wikipedia dates the university itself to 2 February 1943 and calls it Thailand’s first agricultural university.[1]
Kasetsart is a public university that became a national university under the Kasetsart University Act of 2015.[1] Besides the Bangkhen campus its site lists Kamphaeng Saen, Chalermprakiat, Sakon Nakhon Province, Sri Racha and Suphan Buri Learning.[4] Student numbers differ by source: the QS profile gives 71,668, including 624 international students, while Wikipedia gives 86,536 for 2019.[3][1]
How is Kasetsart University ranked?
In the QS World University Rankings 2027, published on 18 June 2026, Kasetsart University is in the 721–730 band.[3] A Thai ranking site lists it as the fifth Thai university in QS; the site does not state the edition, but its Chulalongkorn figure matches the 2027 edition.[6]
Rankings differ by publisher and year, so treat one position as one view. How we compile rankings. For other Thai universities see our Thailand guide.
What can you study at Kasetsart University?
The university states that the majority of its programmes are taught in Thai. Its International and English-language degree programmes at bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level are taught in English, and some Thai-language departments, for example Architecture and Environmental Studies, offer occasional classes in English.[5] The list of international and English-language undergraduate programmes is kept on the International Affairs office site, and graduate programmes open to international students are listed on the Graduate School site.[5][7]
How much does Kasetsart University cost?
The university’s fee page gives these amounts per semester and states that all amounts are subject to change; confirmation is by email to the International Studies Center. The page does not name a study year.[4]
| Level | Tuition per semester | International student fee per semester |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (international and English programmes) | About THB 60,000–90,000, depending on the programme | THB 10,000 |
| Master’s (regular programmes) | THB 17,600–22,700, depending on the programme | THB 15,000 |
| Doctorate (regular programmes) | THB 21,100–26,600, depending on the programme | THB 18,000 |
The international student fee applies to every student who is not a Thai national. Special programmes at graduate level have their own fees on the Graduate School site. For exchange programmes, tuition varies by programme and is often waived under agreements with partner universities.[4]
How do you apply to Kasetsart University?
- Undergraduate international programmes: complete the application form and email the scanned form with all documents to the International Studies Center (ku.oip@ku.ac.th). Required are a passport copy, a recent English test score, the official transcript, a motivation letter and three recommendation letters; SAT scores are required for mathematics-science, engineering and agro-industry programmes.[5]
- Graduate programmes: requirements depend on the programme and are published on the Graduate School site (grad.ku.ac.th/en). A master’s applicant needs a related bachelor’s degree, a doctoral applicant a related master’s degree.[7]
We give no deadlines here because they change every year and differ by programme. The university announces dates for each semester.[5]
Which language level do you need?
Undergraduate applicants who are not native English speakers, or did not graduate from an English-language programme, must show proof of English competence: an IELTS overall score of at least 5.0 or a TOEFL equivalent, from a test taken within two years. The university adds that each faculty or programme may set higher requirements.[5]
For graduate programmes, proof of English proficiency is required unless the applicant is a native English speaker or has completed a university degree in English. The minimum score is set by each programme.[7] We found no Thai-language requirement for the English-taught programmes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Kasetsart University ranked?
It is in the 721–730 band of the QS World University Rankings 2027.[3]
How much is tuition for international students at Kasetsart?
Undergraduate tuition is about THB 60,000 to 90,000 per semester, plus THB 10,000 international student fee per semester. The page names no study year and says amounts can change.[4]
Are there English-taught programmes at Kasetsart?
Yes. The university’s International and English-language bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes are taught in English, while the majority of its programmes are taught in Thai.[5]
What English score does Kasetsart require?
Undergraduate applicants need IELTS 5.0 overall or a TOEFL equivalent, with each programme free to set higher requirements.[5]
More about studying in Thailand
- Thailand: best universities
- Cost of Studying Abroad
- International Student Scholarships
- University Ranking Methodology
More university profiles in Thailand
Sources
[1] Wikipedia: Kasetsart University (founding date, status and 2019 student count)
[2] Kasetsart University: History (page without a date; 83rd anniversary heading)
[3] QS Top Universities: Kasetsart University profile (QS profile page read in a browser on 9 Nov 2026; QS WUR 2027 was published on 18 Jun 2026)
[4] Kasetsart University: Tuition fees (page without a date; footer © 2020; address and campus list from the footer)
[5] Kasetsart University: Undergraduate degree programs (international admission) (page without a date)
[6] Thai University Rankings: QS World University Rankings listing for Thailand (aggregator; page does not state the edition or a date)
[7] Kasetsart University: Graduate degree programs (international admission) (page without a date)
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