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Entry
Requirements
Academic and English
We welcome applications from high-quality candidates in all subjects with appropriate previous study. Bachelor’s applicants will normally be expected to have a high standing in their high school performance, and master’s applicants should already hold a bachelor’s degree.
Key requirements
- Evidence of suitable academic background.
- Evidence of English language ability.
- A 3-question personal statement indicating readiness and suitability to study at the Global Academy.
- Bachelor’s applicants normally should have a maximum study gap of 5 years since high school, and normally no prior bachelor’s degree.
- Master’s applicants also need to provide 2 letters of recommendation.
Academic background
Bachelor’s applicants:
- Grade 12 pass or equivalent
- IGCSE O Level, 5 subjects grade “C“ & above
- GED 4 subjects (145 passing score in all subjects)
- IB Diploma (24 Points)
- Canadian OSSD Diploma – 31 completed credits
- Mathayom 6 (Thailand)
Master’s applicants:
- Bachelor’s degree in any subject
English language ability
Applicants must have satisfactory English language skills to study and succeed at the Global Academy at Siam University. If you are a non-native English speaker, or if you have not previously studied in English, you must provide evidence of your ability through English test scores.
Bachelor’s program entry: We generally accept a minimum of IELTS 5.0 (in all subskills) or equivalent.
Master’s program entry: Minimum of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent for entry onto our Pre-Master’s English course, or IELTS 6.0-6.5 for direct entry to Standard and Fast Track study routes.
Global Academy supports continuous English Language improvements to ensure our students are confident and career-ready. Find out more about our support services here.
Free English Language
Placement Test
Bachelor’s program applicants who do not have a sufficient English language evidence for entry can take our free Pearson Versant English Language Placement Test to assess your level within our application process. Applicants will normally need to achieve a minimum overall Versant score of 50 (with none of the 4 sub-skill scores lower than 46). If you have requested this in your application, our Admissions Team will issue a unique test link after assessing your other application documents.