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Mahidol University Cost & Financial Aid for International Students 2026

What it actually costs to attend Mahidol University as an international student — tuition, living costs, hidden fees, financial aid pathways.

Total annual cost at Mahidol University for international students is approximately Thai-programme students: ~USD 4,000-9,000/year all-in. International/MUIC students: ~USD 12,000-17,000/year all-in including tuition and Bangkok living costs. (tuition Thai-language programmes are low (roughly THB 30,000-100,000/year, ~USD 850-2,800, varying by faculty). MUIC and international programmes are higher, with a full MUIC bachelor's commonly totalling roughly THB 1.0-1.4 million (~USD 28,000-40,000) across the degree., living costs Salaya/Greater Bangkok: roughly THB 120,000-240,000/year (~USD 3,400-6,800) for accommodation, food and transport - affordable by global standards.).

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Tuition (international)Thai-language programmes are low (roughly THB 30,000-100,000/year, ~USD 850-2,800, varying by faculty). MUIC and international programmes are higher, with a full MUIC bachelor's commonly totalling roughly THB 1.0-1.4 million (~USD 28,000-40,000) across the degree.
Living costs (housing + lifestyle)Salaya/Greater Bangkok: roughly THB 120,000-240,000/year (~USD 3,400-6,800) for accommodation, food and transport - affordable by global standards.
Total annualThai-programme students: ~USD 4,000-9,000/year all-in. International/MUIC students: ~USD 12,000-17,000/year all-in including tuition and Bangkok living costs.

For comparison, the average international tuition across Thailand is around Thai-program tuition is very low (~USD 500–1,000/year); English-taught international programs ~USD 5,000–14,000/year.

Estimates based on publicly disclosed tuition and typical city living costs. Exchange rates, personal spending, and scholarship aid can shift actual costs materially. How we source data.

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