Mahidol University, College of Music
Study at the leading university for music studies in Southeast Asia!
- Country
- Thailand
- City
- Salaya
- Agreement
- Erasmus+ , Study Abroad
- Type
- Studies
Mahidol College of Music, Campus
About the partner institution
The Mahidol University, College of Music is located in Salaya, a suburb west of Bangkok. The institution was established in 1994 by Dr. Sugree Charoensook. Here, you can study traditional, popular and classical genres at the bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. level.
The Salaya Campus is around six times larger than Campus Kristiansand, with approximately 30,000 students. The College of Music has 1,500 music students.
The College of Music has four main buildings and fully equipped facilities for teaching, learning and work in all areas of music. Specific facilities include a 353-seat auditorium, a 200-seat hall, two amphitheatres, eight ensemble rooms, 120 individual practice rooms, 80 individual teaching studios, 20 lecture rooms, audio-visual rooms, a MIDI lab, a music business lab, three recording studios, a music therapy lab and instrument repair, among others.
In addition to the many facilities, the College of Music has a beautiful natural environment. The "Musica Arboretum" has over 1,500 trees that are used to create musical instruments throughout Southeast Asia. On campus, there are also nine shops selling scores, books and instruments. The college also has its own restaurant, and a shuttle bus connects Mahidol University with the Bangkok BTS Skytrain.
For more information, visit the Mahidol College of Music website, or watch the YouTube video "Why We Learn Music" by the College of Music at Mahidol. Check out the campus tour as well.
Available places:
Requirements
You must be enrolled on a study programme at UiA and have completed a minimum of 60 credits before you go on exchange. In the description of your study programme you will find more information about other possible requirements for applying for an exchange.
Credits and courses
Students from UiA follow the teaching programme at Mahidol and receive approved credits in accordance with the agreement.
The academic year
June - September
November - February
Tuition fees and scholarships
No tuition fees, but international students must pay a semester fee of approximately NOK 3,000 (as of 2022) per semester.
Accommodation
The school assists in finding accommodation. Information about housing can be found here.
Additional information
- A visa for Thailand is required.
- The application deadline for exchange to Mahidol is February 10 for both semesters.
- Other application dates may apply upon individual assessment.
How to apply
Application deadlines:
- 10 February for exchange in the autumn semester or full year exchange
- 10 September for exchange in the spring semester