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Executive Summary
Mahidol-Norway Capacity Building Initiative for ASEAN
Brief Project Description:
The Norwegian Embassy of Thailand in collaboration with Mahidol
University have agreed to offer full scholarships for postgraduate studies (60
Master and 40 Doctoral scholarships) in 4 areas to Myanmar and ASEAN
citizens as a measure to strengthen the process of capacity building in these
countries. Under this scholarship project, qualified candidates will be enrolled
in postgraduate study programmes at Mahidol University in Thailand in the
following priority fields, including;
a) life science and health;
b) social and population science;
c) human rights, peace studies and disability studies; and
d) environmental science and engineering
Target Group:
The main target groups include faculty members in public universities
and government officials in public sector. In addition, workforce in the related
non-governmental or private institutions that play important role in the
country development is also eligible to apply under this scholarship scheme.
Candidates from rural areas, persons with disability, female workforce will also
be given a strong consideration towards enrollment.
Areas of Study and Alloted Scholarships:

Postgraduate Level
Masters Degree
Programmes
(60 scholarships)

Areas of Scholarship
life-science and health
social and population
science

Number of
Scholarship
20
22

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Postgraduate Level

Areas of Scholarship

Masters Degree

human rights, peace

Programmes

studies and disability

(60 scholarships)

studies

Number of
Scholarship

environmental sciences
and engineering
Doctoral Degree

life-science and health

Programmes

social and population

(40 scholarships)

science

13

5
18
14

human rights, peace

studies and disability

studies
environmental sciences
and engineering
Total

4
100

* Note: Detailed information on the courses offered in each area appears in

Annex 1: Programme Summary for Myanmar (Norway 2015-2016)

Student Enrollment:
The process of student enrolment will be conducted in 2 consecutive
academic year starting from August 2015 to December 2016. Both active and
passive recruitment will be implemented. For active recruitment, Mahidol
University will conduct active recruitment from its academic network. In
addition, a formal announcement through the Embassy, Mahidol University
and the Faculty of Graduate School websites as well as other regular
channels of communication will be implemented. The admission criteria will
be set forth by the University and the Admission Committee of each
participating programme. In addition to the usual application process, on-site
recruitment and/or interviews may also be conducted, if necessary. The
project aims to start enrolling students in August 2015 for both Masters and
Doctoral programmes.

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Application Process
Eligible candidates can either communicate with the programme
director or programme secretary and submit all required documentation
directly

to

the

programme

or

apply

online

via:

www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/norway2015-2016 . Please visit the Faculty of

Graduate Studies website to learn more about the programme curriculum
and special requirements at www.grad.mahidol.ac.th. The general eligibility
criteria and required documentation are in Annex II.
Duration of Study:
For the majority of Masters programmes offered in Mahidol University,
the duration of study is within 24 months for full-time enrollment. Certain
programme may require shorter time, such as the Master of Primary Health
Care Management.

Candidates are advised to check the programme

curriculum and syllabi for additional information on coursework and

dissertation requirements. The doctoral degree programme normally requires
3 years of full-time study. In order to complete a doctoral degree, students
are required to obtain at least GPA 3.5, publish an article in an internationallyrefereed journal and complete a doctoral dissertation in topics contributing
to the development of the candidates home country. Students will also be
encouraged to conduct some parts of research fieldworks in their respective
home countries provided that the research design can be geared towards
that direction.
Scholarship Coverage:
The scholarship is inclusive of the followings:
Items

Estimation (*subject to change)

Tuition fees/ educational

As indicated in the programme

fees/research and thesis fees

structure/study plan

Application and registration fees

2,000 baht/person

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Items
Monthly allowance

Estimation (*subject to change)

Masterss: 15,000 baht/month x 24
months
Doctoral: 15,000 baht/month x 36
months

Other miscellaneous expenses

40,000 baht/person (inclusive of 1

round-trip airfare, visa, health
insurance books and others)

*Note: monthly allowance will be reduced in half during the fieldworks in students
respective home countries.

Operating Organisation:
Mahidol University is a public, autonomous university which receives
partial funding from the Royal Thai Government. Originated in 1888 from the
first hospital in Thailand, Mahidol University has now become the top university
of Thailand with over 3,600 academicians, 28,000 students & over 600 degree
& non-degree programmes offered. The university strength ranges from life
sciences & medicine, social & population sciences, arts/humanities and basic
& applied sciences. Mahidol University is ranked at number 1st in Thailand and
42nd in Asia (overall ranking). Mahidol University is a proud member of the
ASEAN University Network (AUN).
Mahidol University has served as a leading training hub for human
capacity development through various types & length of non-degree and
degree programmes for ASEAN region since 1980's. The university also houses
8 World Health Organisaton Collaborating Centers (WHO-CC) along with
various Secretariat Offices of important regional networks such as SEAMEOTROPMED.

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Annex I: Programmes offered under Mahidol-Norway Capacity Building
Initiative for ASEAN (Norway 2015-2016)

Fac./Inst./College

Programme

Quota

Group 1: Life Science and Health (M=20 D=18)

Faculty of Nursing
Faculty of Medicine
Ramathibodi Hospital
(Nursing)
Faculty of Nursing and
Faculty of Medicine
Ramathibodi Hospital

Master of Nursing Science Programme

(International Programme)

Master of Nursing Science Programme

(International Programme)

Ph.D. in Nursing (International Programme)

Institute of Nutrition
Master(5)

M.Sc. in Food Science for Nutrition

(International Programme)
Master of Science Programme in Nutrition
and Dietetics (International Programme)

Faculty of Medical
Technology (2)

Ph.D. in Medical Technology (International

Programme)

Faculty of Tropical Medicine

Master (3)

M.C.T.M. (International Programme)

M.C.T.M. in Tropical Pediatrics
(International Programme)
M.Sc. in School Health (International
Programme)

M.Sc. in Tropical Medicine (International

Programme)
M.Sc. in Biomedical and Health
Informatics (International Programme)
Doctoral (3)

Ph.D. in Tropical Medicine (International

Programme)
Ph.D. in Clinical Tropical Medicine
(International Programme)

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Fac./Inst./College

Programme

Quota

Physical Therapy

Ph.D. in Physical Therapy (International

Programme)

ASEAN Institute for Health

Development

Master of Primary Health Care

Management (International Programme)

Institute of Molecular Biosciences

Doctoral(2)

Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics and Genetic

Engineering (International Programme)

Ph.D. in Neuroscience (International

Programme)
Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital
Master (1)

M.Sc. in Medical Epidemiology

(International Programme)

Doctoral (1)

Ph.D. in Clinical Epidemiology

(International Programme)

Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital

Master (1)

Doctoral (1)

M.Sc. in Immunology (International

Programme)
M.Sc. In Pharmacology (International
Programme)
M.Sc. In Medical Physiology(International
Programme)
M.Sc. in Medical Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology (International
Programme)
M.Sc. In Medical Microbiology
(International Programme)
Ph.D. in Immunology (International
Programme)
Ph.D. in Medical Physiology (International
Programme)
Ph.D. in Pharmacology (International
Programme)

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Fac./Inst./College

Programme

Quota

Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital

Doctoral (1)

Ph.D. in Medical Anatomy (International

Programme)
Ph.D. in Medical Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology (International
Programme)

Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology

(International Programme)
Faculty of Dentistry
Master (1)

M.Sc. in Oral Biology (International

Programme)
M.Sc. in Dentistry (International
Programme) Major in Community Dentistry

M.Sc. in Dentistry (International

Programme) Major in Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery
M.Sc. in Dentistry (International
Programme) Major in Pediatric Dentistry

M.Sc. in Dentistry (International

Programme) Major in Oral Medicine

Doctoral (1)

Ph.D. in Dental Biomaterials Science

(International Programme)

Ph.D. in Oral Biology (International

Programme)
Faculty of Science
Master (4)

M.Sc. in Anatomy and Structural Biology

(International Programme)
M.Sc.in Biotechnology (International
Programme)
M.Sc. in Pathobiology (International
Programme)

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Fac./Inst./College

Programme

Quota

Faculty of Science
Master (4)

M.Sc. in Forensic Science (International

Programme)
M.Sc. in Pharmacology (International
Programme)

M.Sc. in Environmental Biology

(International Programme)
M.Sc. in Biochemistry (International
Programme)
Doctoral (2)

Ph.D. in Microbiology (International

Programme)

Ph.D. in Biology (International Programme)

Molecular Medicine Inter
Faculty Member
(SC/DT/RA/TM)

Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine (International

Programme)

Group 2: Social & Population Science (M=22 D=14)

College of Religious Studies
Master (2)

M.A. in Religious Studies (International

Programme)

Doctoral (1)

Ph.D. in Religious Studies (International

Programme)

Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

Master (5)

Doctoral(5)

M.A. in Health Social Science

(International Programme)

M.A. in Educational Management

(International Programme)

Ph.D. in Health Social Science

(International Programme)
Ph.D. in Educational Management
(International Programme)

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Fac./Inst./College

Programme

Quota

Institute for Population and Social Research

Master (8)

M.A. in Population and Reproductive

Health Research (International
Programme)

M.A. in Population and Social Gerontology

(International Programme)
Doctoral (6)

Ph.D. in Demography (International

Programme)

Institute for Innovative Learning

Master (7)

M.Sc. in Science and Technology

Education (International Programme)

Doctoral (2)

Ph.D. in Science and Technology

Education (International Programme)

Group: 3: Human Rights & peace Studies and Disability Studies (M=13 D=4)
Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies
Master(4)

M.A. in Human Rights (International

Programme)

Doctoral(2)

Ph.D. in Human Rights and Peace Studies

(International Programme)

M.Ed. in Education for Persons with Special

Needs (Special Programme)

M.A. in Rehabilitation Science for Persons

with Disabilities (Regular Programme)

M.A. in Disability Studies (International

Programme)

Ph.D. in Quality of Life Development for

Persons with Disabilities (Special
Programme)

Ratchasuda College
Master (9)

Doctoral (2)

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Fac./Inst./College

Programme

Quota

Group 4: Environmental Science and Engineering (M=5 D=4)

Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources
Master (2)

M.Sc. In Environmental Management and

Technology (International Programme)

Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources

Doctoral (3)

Ph.D. in Environment and Resource Studies

(International Programme)

Faculty of Engineering
Master (2)

M.Eng. in Civil Engineering (International

Programme)
M.Eng. in Environmental and Water
Resources Engineering (International
Programme)

Doctoral (1)

Ph.D. in Environmental and Water

Resources Engineering (International
Programme)

Faculty of Science
Master (1)

M.Sc. in Biotechnology (International

Programme)
M.Sc.in Environmental Biology
(International Programme)
M.Sc. in Plant Science (International
Programme)
M.Sc. in Chemistry (International
Programme)
M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics
(International Programme)

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Annex II: General Eligibility Criteria and Required Documentation

1. Completed Application Forms: comprised with

Form A : Application Form
Form B : Background and Proposed Field of Study
Form C : Recommendation Forms (directly submitted by at least
2 referees)
2. Two copies of Degree Certificate (with officially certified English translation)
3. Two copies of Academic Transcript (with officially certified English
translation)
4. Two copies of Recent Photos (4.5cm x 3.5cm)
5. Two copies of Passport
6. Two copies of TOEFL or IELTS
(For Doctoral Programme)
- a TOEFL score of at least 500, TOEFL computer-based score of 173,
TOEFL Internet-based score of 61, or IELTS score of 5.5. or pass the
English Proficiency Examination organized by the Faculty of Graduate
Studies.
(For Masters Programme)
- a TOEFL score of at least 480 TOEFL computer-based score of 157,
TOEFL Internet-based score of 54 or IELTS score of 4.5 or pass the English
Proficiency Examination organized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Notes
The test date must be within previous 2 years before application date
Applicant who obtained a valid English score must submit an official
score certificate along with your application. Otherwise, your English score will
not be considered.
Detail of English Competency Standard for Admission:
ttp://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/grad/academicinfo/engstandard2553_en.php

7. Two copies of Curriculum Vitae

8. Two copies of Concept paper/ research proposal (recommended for all
applicants)
9. Two copies of Current bank statement/ Scholarship letter (if any)
10. Two copies of other documents, which may be requested by each
programme (such as letter of work experience / professional license /
related certificates and awards)

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Important Note:
1. The admission process will be completed with fill-in application forms of A,
B and C with all required documents as mentioned in the checklist.
Particularly, Form C must be directly submitted by your referees.
2. There are two choices to submit your application documents:
Email completed application forms with all documents to
gradinter@mahidol.ac.th (.PDF format are preferred)
Mail completed application forms with all documents to the following
address:
Student Admission Section,
Faculty of Graduate Studies,
Mahidol University,
Phuttamonthon 4 Road,
Salaya, Phuttamonthon,
Nakhon Pathom, 73170
THAILAND
3. We will contact and send the formal letter of acceptation together with
Form D (Certificate of Health) to you after your application has been
successfully approved to our programme.
4. To complete the application, the non-refundable application fee of
500.00 THB must be paid via credit card:

Visa

Master Card
5. Your application will be completed and continued once your payment
has been officially verified by the bank.
6. Application with incomplete application form, documents and uncertified
certificates may not be considered.

FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES, MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY

Phuttamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Phuttamonthon, Nakhon Pathom 73170, THAILAND
Phone: +66 (0) 2441 9129, (0) 2441 4125 ext 208-210, Fax: +66 (0) 2441 9129
Email: gradinter@mahidol.ac.th; URL : http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th

DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST FOR APPLICANTS

(please mark at each item)

I have already attached the following required documents to complete my application:

Completed Application Forms: comprised with
Form A : Application Form
Form B : Background and Proposed Field of Study
Form C : Recommendation Forms (directly submitted by at least 2 referees)
Two copies of Degree Certificate (with officially certified English translation)
Two copies of Academic Transcript (with officially certified English translation)
Two copies of Recent Photos (4.5cm x 3.5cm)
Two copies of Passport
Two copies of TOEFL or IELTS
(For Doctoral Program)
- a TOEFL score of at least 500, TOEFL computer-based score of 173, TOEFL Internet-based score of 61, or
IELTS score of 5.5. or pass the English Proficiency Examination organized by the Faculty of Graduate
Studies.
(For Masters Program)
- a TOEFL score of at least 480 TOEFL computer-based score of 157, TOEFL Internet-based score of 54 or
IELTS score of 4.5 or pass the English Proficiency Examination organized by the Faculty of Graduate
Studies.
Notes
The test date must be within previous 2 years before application date
Applicant who obtained a valid English score must submit an official score certificate along with your
application. Otherwise, your English score will not be considered.
Detail of English Competency Standard for Admission:
http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/grad/academicinfo/engstandard2553_en.php
Two copies of Curriculum Vitae
Two copies of Concept paper/ research proposal (recommended for all applicants)
Two copies of Current bank statement/ Scholarship letter (if any)
Two copies of other documents, which may be requested by each program (such as letter of work experience /
professional license / related certificates and awards)

Important Note:
1. The admission process will be completed with fill-in application forms of A, B and C with all required documents as
mentioned in the checklist. Particularly, Form C must be directly submitted by your referees.
2.

There are two choices to submit your application documents:

Email completed application forms with all documents to gradinter@mahidol.ac.th (.PDF format are preferred)
Mail completed application forms with all documents to the following address:

Student Admission Section,

Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University,
Phuttamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Phuttamonthon,
Nakhon Pathom, 73170, THAILAND
3.

We will contact and send the formal letter of acceptation together with Form D (Certificate of Health) to you after your
application has been successfully approved to our program.

4.

To complete the application, the non-refundable application fee of 500.00 THB must be paid via credit card:
Visa
Master Card

5.

Your application will be completed and continued once your payment has been officially verified by the bank.

6.

Application with incomplete application form, documents and uncertified certificates may not be considered.

FORM: A

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. The application should be typed if possible, or neatly handwritten.
2. Year should be written using the Anno Domini system. Proper nouns should be written in full and not abbreviated.
Personal data entered in this application will only be used for admission, scholarship selection purposes, and contact
information such as e-mail addresses will only be used for forming related human networks after the student returns home
and for sending of information by Mahidol University.

1. ADMISSION INFORMATION
I wish to apply for:
Level

Graduate Diploma

Higher Graduate Diploma

Masters degree

Doctorate degree

< available at http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/grad/curriculum/index_en.php

Program Code
Program Name

Paste a passport
photo taken within
the previous 6
months.

Faculty/ Institute

First semester

Second semester

Academic Year

Write your name

and nationality at
the back of the
photo.
(4.5cm x 3.5cm)

2. APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name
(Family name)

(Given name)

Mr.

Title:

Mrs.

Gender:

Male

Female

Marital Status:

Single

Married

Date of Birth:

Date:

Nationality:

(Middle name)

Miss

Month:

Divorce

Widowed

Year:

Passport No:

Expiry Date :

Email:

Address in Home Country:

Address:
City/Town:

Country:

Postcode:

Phone:

Mobile:

Fax

Correspondence / Current Address: (if different from address in home country)

Address:
City/Town:

Country:

Postcode:

Phone:

Mobile:

Fax:

3. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Educational level
Undergraduate Level

Graduate Level

Name and address of Institution

Year and
Month of
Entrance and
Completion

Name :

From

Location:

To

Name:

From

Location:

To

Name:

From

Location:

To

Diploma or
Degree awarded
/ Major subject

* If the blank spaces above are not sufficient for the information required, please attach a separate sheet.

4. EMPLOYMENT RECORD: Begin with the most recent employment, if applicable.

Name and Address of
Organization

Period of
Employment

Position

Responsibility / Type of work

From
To
From
To

5.ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: Evaluate your level and insert an X where appropriate in the following blank space.
Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Reading
Writing
Speaking
Listening

5.1. Is English your first language?

Yes

No

5.2. Is English the main language spoken in your home?

Yes

No

5.3. Were your studies at university conducted in English?

Yes

No

5.4. Have you taken any English proficiency test in the last 2 years

Yes

No

(TOEFL / IELTS)?
Name of the test*
Test Date
Earned Score:
* Please add certificate of English profiency test

6. PROFICIENCY OF OTHER LANGUAGES

Language

7.

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

PERSON TO BE NOTIFIED IN APPLICANTS HOME COUNTRY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

Name:
Address Number:

Street:

City/Town:

Country:

Postcode:

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

Occupation:

Relationship:

8. PREVIOUS IMMIGRATION RECORD TO THAILAND

Date

Purpose of visit

Entry:
Return:

9. FINANCIAL RESOURCE

(FOR STUDY AT MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY)

Yes

Do you get support for scholarship/grant by any organization?

Name of organization:

Country:

Contact person:

Position:

No

Address:
Phone:
Type of support:

Fax:
Tuition fees

Research fees

Email:
Monthly allowance Transportation

Others (please specify detail): ___________________________________________

10. REFERENCE PERSONS

(2 persons)

(1) Name in full & Title:

Position:

Relationship:

Address Number:

Street:

City/Town:

Country:

Postcode:

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

(2) Name in full & Title:

Position:

Relationship:

Address Number:

Street:

City/Town:

Country:

Postcode:

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

11. DECLARATION
I declare that to the best of my knowledge, the information I have supplied in this application and the
documentation supporting it are correct and complete. I acknowledge that the provision of incorrect
information or documentation relating to my application may result in cancellation of any offer of
enrollment by Mahidol University.
Applicants signature:
( _______________________________________ )
Applicants name (in Roman block capitals)
Date of application: __________________

FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES, MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY

Phuttamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Phuttamonthon, Nakhon Pathom 73170, THAILAND
Phone: +66 (0) 2441 9129, (0) 2441 4125 ext 208-210, Fax: +66 (0) 2441 9737
Email: gradinter@mahidol.ac.th; URL : http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th

FORM: B
BACKGROUND AND PROPOSED FIELD OF STUDY
1. Name of Applicant in Roman block capitals
(Family name)

(Given name)

(Middle name)

2. Full name in native language:

3. Proposed study program in Mahidol University (State the outline of your major field of study on this side
and the details of your study program on the backside of this sheet in concreteness. This section will be used
as one of the most important references for selection. Statement must be typewritten or written in block
letters. Additional sheets of paper may be attached if necessary.)
3.1. Field of your specialization studied in the past (Be as detailed and specific as possible.)

3.2. Area of interest in Mahidol University in detail and concreteness, you can add a separate sheet if necessary.

3.3. Name of the prospective supervisor desired (this item is not necessary; this is just incase that you have
already contacted the supervisor at Mahidol University)
Name:

Program:

Department:

Faculty:

4. State the titles or subjects of manuscript, books or papers (including graduation thesis/senior project
authored by the applicant), if any, with the name and address of the publisher and the date of publication.
You can add a separate sheet if necessary.

FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES, MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY

Phuttamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Phuttamonthon, Nakhon Pathom 73170, THAILAND
Phone: +66 (0) 2441 9129, (0) 2441 4125 ext 208-210, Fax: +66 (0) 2441 9129
Email: gradinter@mahidol.ac.th; URL : http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th

FORM: C
RECOMMENDATION FORM
Application for academic year________ Semester ___________
Name and title of Referee:

Title: ..
First name: .. Middle name: ..
Family name: .

Position:
Institution/Company:
Postal Address and URL:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
email-address:
Name of candidate:
Dates of association with the candidate:
Relationship with the candidate (teacher, advisor, employer, etc.)

The candidate named above is applying for admission to the Graduate Program of Mahidol University, Thailand.
Candidates for the program are requested to submit letters of recommendation from two references to support
application. To help us evaluate a candidates potential, we kindly ask you to fill in the enclosed form and to prepare
a letter of recommendation. Please consider the candidate to be in the following percentage of students you have
encountered. Please summarize your opinion of the candidates strengths and limitations in the matrix below. You
will have the chance to provide a more detailed description on the next page. Thank you in advance for your kind
contribution.

Evaluation

(outstanding)

(upper 5%)

(upper 10%)

(upper 20%)

(lower 50%)

Academic record / Background

Intellectual potential
Technical skill (if applicable)
Creativity / Originality
Perseverance towards goals
Motivation / Commitment
Emotional maturity
Social & communicative skills
Adaptability / Flexibility
Ability to work in team
Ability to work independently

FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES, MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY

Phuttamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Phuttamonthon, Nakhon Pathom 73170, THAILAND
Phone: +66 (0) 2441 9129, (0) 2441 4125 ext 208-210, Fax: +66 (0) 2441 9129
Email: gradinter@mahidol.ac.th; URL : http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th

Additional information about the candidate:

Please give your opinion of the candidates strengths and limitations for postgraduate study or general
performances on this page (or on a separate official letterhead or a PDF file of your additional
recommendation letter)

Summary

Strongly recommend
Recommend
Not recommended

Recommend with confidence

Recommend with reservation

Signature:__________________________________________________
Name:_____________________________________________________
Date:______________________________
Important Note:
1. This recommendation letter will remain confidential during the admission process and will only be
used in its procedures in admission and fellowships.
2. One of the referees would prefer to be the teacher or academic advisor in the previous educational
institute.
3. The referee is kindly requested to return this recommendation form directly to the Faculty of Graduate
Studies (FGS), MU by email to gradinter@mahidol.ac.th or fax. Post (sealed envelope) can be sent
through applicant.
4. Please kindly submit the recommendation letter to FGS by January, 15 for enrollment in 1st semester
and by July, 15 for enrollment in 2nd semester, since otherwise the candidates application will not be
valid.