Inbound Exchange Program
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If you are studying at a university that has an exchange agreement with our School, the Faculty of Humanities, or Chiang Mai University, you may be eligible to apply as an exchange student through your university’s international or exchange office. Please contact your university’s office to express your interest and request a nomination to our School.

We currently do not have an official Call for Applications. However, if you wish to study with us, please make sure that your home university sends your nomination at least four months before the start of the semester.

Application and nomination timeline:

Semester 1 (late June–October): Nomination should be submitted by the end of February.
Semester 2 (mid November–March): Nomination should be submitted by the end of July.

Practical Information for Exchange Students

Have an English proficiency level of at least B2 on the CEFR.

ISIH offers the BA Humanities and Sustainability (BAHS), a multidisciplinary humanities programme that explores human societies and their relationship with sustainability. Our courses cover a wide range of topics, including ecocriticism, global environmental history, technology and society, Indigenous studies, diaspora and transnational studies, postcolonial studies, posthuman philosophy and many more.

For the full list of courses, please see the BAHS curriculum.

For 200 level courses (0492XX), we aim to offer as many courses as possible each semester. These courses are also part of the required curriculum for our BAHS students.

300 and 400 level courses (0493XX and 0494XX) are major elective courses, so the courses offered may vary from semester to semester. Exchange students will receive an update on available courses before their arrival. You can also check the News and Events section of this website for the latest course updates.

For course registration, exchange students must first receive their CMU student ID number. Course registration will then be completed with assistance from staff at our International Office after students arrive on campus.

Our teaching staff use a variety of teaching styles, including lectures, conversational and seminar-based discussions, and activity-led learning. Despite these differences, all classes expect students to pay attention, participate, and engage actively with the learning process.

Exchange students are encouraged to adapt to these different teaching styles and take an active role in class. Being open to different ways of learning will help you make the most of your time at ISIH, engage with your classmates and teachers, and develop your own ideas through discussion and participation.

Accommodation for exchange students can be limited, particularly around the start of Semester 1 and Semester 2, when demand for housing near the university is high.

We have prepared a list of accommodation options in and around Chiang Mai University that may be suitable for exchange students. However, students are also welcome to explore other options and arrange their accommodation independently before arriving in Chiang Mai.

We recommend arranging your accommodation as early as possible, especially if you are arriving near the beginning of a semester.

The BA Humanities and Sustainability (BAHS) programme at ISIH has a Buddy System for exchange students. Each exchange student will be paired with a BAHS student who can help you settle into life at CMU during your first few weeks.

Your buddy can help you get familiar with the campus, introduce you to student activities and events, and recommend places to eat, relax, and explore around CMU and Chiang Mai. It is also a great way to meet other CMU students and start building friendships during your exchange.

Information for Staff at Partner Universities

Staff at our partner universities can follow the steps below as a guide to nominating students for exchange at ISIH.

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Step 1: Confirm the exchange agreement

Please confirm that your university has an active exchange agreement with ISIH, the Faculty of Humanities, or Chiang Mai University that allows students to participate in an exchange programme.
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Step 2: Identify eligible students

Please check that the students meet the eligibility requirements for exchange at ISIH, including the required English proficiency level of at least B2 CEFR.
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Step 3: Inform students about the programme

Please share information about the BA Humanities and Sustainability (BAHS) programme, available courses, teaching and learning environment, accommodation, and other practical information with interested students. (Click her for "BAHS Curriculum" at ISIH)
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Step 4: Select and nominate students

Please select students according to your university's own exchange selection procedures and send their nominations to ISIH. We recommend submitting nominations at least four months before the start of the semester (please see below for contact person's emails).
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Step 5: Contact ISIH

If your university would like to nominate a student, please contact the ISIH International Office for the nomination procedure and required documents. As we currently do not issue a formal Call for Applications, partner universities are welcome to contact us directly regarding nominations (please see below for contact person's emails).
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Step 6: Wait for confirmation from ISIH

After receiving the nomination, ISIH will provide further information about the application process and required documents. Students should complete the required application procedures after their nomination has been confirmed.
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Step 7: Course planning before arrival

Available courses may vary between semesters, particularly for 300 and 400 level courses. ISIH will provide nominated students with updated course information before their arrival so that they can plan their study programme.
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Step 8: Arrival and course registration

After arriving at CMU, exchange students will receive their CMU student ID number and complete course registration with assistance from staff at the ISIH International Office.

Contacts for Exchange Student Nominations

  • ● Inquiries about nominating students for exchange at ISIH
  • ISIH administrative staff for exchange programs: Phuwarat Kitidonatee (phuwarat.k@cmu.ac.th)

  • ● Inquiries about the status of MoUs or MoAs
  • Faculty of Humanities' International Office: Kittipit Wipasa (kittipit.wipasa@cmu.ac.th)

  • ● Proposing new MoUs or MoAs
  • Undergraduate program's chair: Pasoot Lasuka (pasoot.lasuka@cmu.ac.th)

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