Bangkok, Thailand
USAC Program
Program Focus - Business, Tourism and Political Studies
Email Address - usac@unr.edu
Program Dates
Submit an application before the Application Deadline.
University Affiliation - Rangsit University (International College, enrollment of 12,000) http://www.rsu.ac.th/
Rangsit University is located on an American style campus 22 miles north for the center of Bangkok in the residential community of Muang Ake. The University offers a wide variety of academic programs ranging from medicine to business administration. While these programs are conducted in Thai, the program in which you will be participating offers courses in English.
USAC Enrollment Limit - 50
GPA Requirement - 2.5 (USAC), 2.75 (Loyola)
Bangkok and Thailand- Thailand is strategically located in the heart of Southeast Asia and, due to its impressive economic growth, is an important center of the region. Bangkok, in particular, is a capital of trade, tourism and academic activity that has links with other parts of Asia and is quickly becoming the Gateway to Indochina.
Bangkok or Krung Thep, which means the City of Angels was constructed in 1782 or 221 years ago. Presently, Bangkok has a population of approximately 10 million and it is considered one of the biggest cities in the world. Thailand has a population of 60 million people, 95% of whom are Buddhist. Although industrialization and modernization have brought a competitive and restless lifestyle to Bangkok, one can still find beautiful temples and palaces among the skyscrapers. The saying that Thailand is the land of smiles is still true, especially in the rural areas where traditional agrarian lifestyles survive. While southern Thailand is famous for its seaside resorts, the north is well known for its peaceful mountains and hill-tribe treks. Thailand is a tourist gateway and the friendliness of Thai people makes travel in Thailand and the surrounding region easy.
Courses - All courses are taught in English. 4 to 5 courses is considered the norm. Courses at Rangsit are usually considered to be equivalent to three credits. Contact the USAC central office for course descriptions and prerequisite information.
Required Courses - All students must enroll in either:
Thai Language for Non-Native Speakers
Or
Thai Civilization
Departments -
General Education
Information Management Systems
International Business
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Tourism and Hotel Management
Types of Accommodation -
University Residence Halls - In the Rangsit halls of residence students share double air-conditioned rooms with private bath, The cost of this accommodation is approximately $133/month including electricity and laundry.
Off Campus Apartments - For students who prefer to live off campus, nearby campus apartments are available. The cost is approximately $250/month for a double room.
Program Fees
The Bangkok program has three semesters including summer:
2008-2009 - $2,980 summer, $2,980 per semester, $5,960 any two semesters, $8,940 for all three
*Does not include room and board, personal expenses, textbooks and supplies, field trips or airfare
Loyola Fees - $1000 for semester and year-long programs, $500 for summer programs
Aid Transfer - Federal Stafford Loan, Federal PLUS Loans, Alternative Loans, Federal Pell Grant, IL Monetary Award Program Grant (MAP)
