Flexible Master’s Option

The “Flexible Master’s Option” is a new alternative to our traditional “On-campus Master Option” to conduct Master studies at AIT. It is applicable to selected programs at the School of Engineering and Technology (SET). Students will receive the same degree and the same academic requirements apply as the program offered in our regular “On-campus Option”. Students are allowed to do almost all coursework online via AIT’s Hybrid Mode of Instruction (Certain programs may require a lab on campus). Alternative to the online option, If the student wishes, he/she can also attend the physical classes at AIT campus.

How It Works

Typically, the 1st Year is online via AIT’s Hybrid Instruction. Students may spread coursework over more than one year. Students take the same course offered to on-campus students via Hybrid Mode. All classes are recorded for later viewing.

After completion of the coursework, students can do their research or thesis in the AIT Campus at a flexible time. In coordination with the Program Chair, students may come to campus in blocks or up to 11 months, typically for thesis research work.

Total flexible time to complete the program is 4 years.

Participating Programs

Currently the following Programs at the School of Engineering and Technology (SET) offer the Flexible Master Option:

CIVIL AND INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING

INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES

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Advantages

The Flexible Master’s Option gives you the flexibility you need!

  • Flexible Time Management, “study when you’re free”, take courses online from home.
  • Flexible Payment management, “pay as you study”, payment course-by-course.

Cost

The Flexible Master’s Option has the same cost as our regular “On-Campus Option”. However, we offer 35% AIT Scholarship Flat on all fees (for eligible candidates). To give you more flexibility, we allow you to pay course-by-course. You need to register for a minimum of 6 credits per semester. Your minimum tuition fees per semester is 62,400 Thai Baht (after discount) for 6 credits and 10,000 Thai Baht for registration. You may take up to 15 credits per semester. Some additional fees such as an initial application fee and Language Center fee are waived.

Note:
Total cost of tuition fees per credit : 10,400 Thai Baht
Total cost of registration per credit : 1,667 Thai Baht

Minimum required credits per semester: 6
Minimum cost per semester:
62,400 THB (6 credits x 10,400) + 10,000 THB (6 credits x 1,667)
= 72,400 Thai Baht

Total credits required to complete the program: 48
Total cost for the program after discount: 48 x (10,400 + 1667)
= 579,216 Thai Baht

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How to Apply

To apply, go to the AIT online application form and apply. After submitting your application, please email the Program Secretary (Find Program Secretary Email) to indicate that you want to choose the “Flexible Master Option”.

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Deadline

The application deadline is open.
For More Inquiry please contact: fmoset@ait.ac.th

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, it’s the same degree on the graduate diploma. Due to the current situation, AIT has decided to release this new option to better cater the needs of you. We hope that will facilitate your personal and professional development.

Yes, same entry and graduate requirements, because it’s the same degree that you will get.

It is the same as the normal full time on-campus master?

No, you do not need to prove this. You can do the Flexible Master’s Option full time and graduate in 2 years. It is totally up to your personal choice.

We give a discount of 35% flat for eligible students. You need to enroll for 6 credits (2 courses) per semester. The minimum cost is 68,900 Bath per semester (6 credits equivalent to 2 courses). Every additional course (3 credits) will cost 34,450 Bath. There are some other fees such as registration fee (800 Bath) and AIT Language Center fee (1,000 Bath) that you need to pay only once.

Yes, you will be given an AIT Scholarship that pays for 35% of the registration fees and course fees. Of course, if you are able to find an external scholarship to support yourself, you are more than welcome to take this opportunity during your learing at AIT.

The application is online at this link (https://www.ait.ac.th/admissions/application-form/). After application please email to the Program secretary that you wish to choose the Flexible Master’s Option, the email addresses for all programs are at this link.

You are advised to register for a minimum of 2 courses per semester (6 credits) and a maximum of 15 credits.

The fastest completion time is similar to our full time on-campus Master’s within a period of 2 academic years.

The maximum study period is 4 academic years.

You can pay by money transfer; the details are at this webpage ( https://www.ait.ac.th/admissions/payment-advice/).

Yes, you can attend the classes on campus as well. That’s up to you, if you follow classes online via our Hybrid Mode or come to the classroom on campus.

No, this option is only available for selected programs. The full list of Flexible Master’s Option programs offering this option is here.

All lectures will be delivered online via AIT’s Hybrid Mode of Instruction. You can attend the classes online in real time. Currently, we are using ZOOM to connect to the class. The lecturer will be able to see you on ZOOM on a screen in the classroom. You will be able to interact with the lecturer and the students in class and online.

No, you do not need to have a Zoom account. You will receive a ZOOM invitation to login into the registered classes. However, we require you to use your full name when you login for the lecturer and the other students in class and online to see who you are.

Yes, all classes will be recorded. You can view them any time later.

You need internet connection and a computer with camera and microphone. The other available option is to use a smartphone as well; however, we recommend you use a computer.

Yes, you will be a registered AIT student like every student on campus. However, we do not provide a student visa for the time you conduct the online coursework. We will help you to obtain a student visa for the Master Thesis if you write the thesis on AIT campus.

Yes, as an AIT student, you will have an AIT student email account during the study period.

Yes, you can come to the campus and stay on campus at our student residences. If you may prefer, you can stay for 2 semesters to complete your thesis on a full-time basis. Alternatively, you can make other arrangements with your supervisor, e.g. stay on campus in blocks and return home or leave for data collection. This is up to your supervisor and you to arrange.

Yes, sure you can attend the AIT graduation ceremony.

No, the AIT Scholarship of 35% only applies to the tuition fees. The usual tuition fee is 16,000 Thai Baht per credit, after AIT Scholarship it is 10,400 Thai Baht.

The registration fee is calculated per credit of your registered courses per semester. The registration fee per credit is 1,667 Thai Baht. For a typical course of 3 credits, the fee is 5000 Thai Baht. You need to register for a minimum of 6 credits (typically 2 courses); then your total registration fee will be 10,000 Thai Baht

Minimum is 6 credits and maximum is 15 credits.

Yes, if you come to campus after the completion of your coursework to conduct your thesis research (24 credits) or research study (12 credits) AIT will help you to get a student visa to come to campus. You will not get a student visa for the time you spend on coursework from your home country.

Contact

For more information, please email us at deanset@ait.ac.th

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