The MIR Program (Master of Political Science in International Relations) is a graduate program focusing on international relations, global politics, diplomacy, regional studies, and international cooperation. The program is designed for both recent graduates and working professionals.
The program is suitable for:
- Graduates interested in international relations and global affairs
- Government officials, diplomats, NGO staff, and private-sector professionals
- Applicants seeking a weekend-based master's program while working full-time
The MIR Program is taught entirely in English.
The MIR Program is a full-time degree program but is delivered in a weekend format, making it suitable for working professionals.
Classes are held on weekends (Saturday-Sunday). There are no weekday classes.
The program normally takes 2 years to complete.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, regardless of the field of study.
No. Applicants from other academic backgrounds are welcome. Those without prior coursework in Political Science or IR may be required to take a pre-requisite course (IR501) before the first semester.
Work experience is not mandatory, but it is considered an advantage during the selection process.
Yes. Applicants are required to take:
- A written examination (essay-based, in English)
- An interview
Yes, unless the applicant qualifies for an exemption (e.g. native English speakers or graduates from English-medium programs).
Accepted tests include TOEFL or IELTS or TU-GET (with minimum scores specified by the program).
Yes. Applicants who do not have a valid test score may take the Thammasat English Proficiency test (TU-GET), subject to university regulations.
The MIR Program admits students once a year, with classes starting in August.
The application period is usually from mid-December to early March (exact dates announced each year).
Total tuition is approximately THB 240,000 (Thai students) and THB 310,000 (non-Thai students) for the entire program, payable semester by semester.
Yes, but scholarship are limited.
Most scholarships are applied for after admission.
Yes. The MIR Program welcomes applicants from all nationalities.
Yes. Written exams and interviews for international applicants are usually conducted online.
Admission deferral may be considered on a case-by-case- basis, subject to approval by the Program Committee.
All official updates are announced via:
- MIR Program website
- Email notification from the Program Office