Popular majors among international students studying in Thailand
A high number of international students come to study in higher education in Thailand each year, especially Chinese students, who are the most interested in studying in Thailand, with 21,419 students in 2022 (according to the latest data from the Ministry of Higher Education). Many Thai universities, therefore, have revamped their curriculum to create options for international students.
In 2022, the most popular majors among international students were as follows:
| 1. Business administration and law | 16,087 | students |
| 2. Arts and humanities | 7,364 | students |
| 3. Education | 2,880 | students |
| 4. Engineering, manufacturing, and construction | 1,930 | students |
| 5.Social sciences, journalism, and information | 1,560 | students |
| 6. Health and welfare | 1,449 | students |
| 7. Services | 1,139 | students |
| 8. Information and communication technology (ICT) | 1,137 | students |
| 9. Natural sciences, mathematics, and statistics | 641 | students |
| 10. Agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and veterinary science | 261 | students |
Source: Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation,
No. 328 Si Ayutthaya Road, Thung Phaya Thai Subdistrict, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok 10400. Tel: +66 2610 5200
(Latest data from the Ministry of Higher Education, 2022)
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