Program Information
Bachelor of Science in Integrated Design in Emerging Architecture (IDEA)
Qualifications for
Bachelor of Science in Integrated Design in Emerging Architecture (IDEA)
1. Eligibility:
Graduated from or studying in the final term of Matthayom Suksa 6 (M.6) or its equivalent or higher under the following conditions,
- 1) Graduated from or studying in M.6 in Thailand secondary education system or
- 2) Graduated from an international school in Thailand or
- 3) Graduated from an overseas institution/have certificated in the list of secondary education equivalency system in Annex 1 Except 7. Other Vocational School diploma
2. Academic:
- 2.1 Applicants who are studying in or have graduated from the Thai educational system are required to have the latest Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), 5 semesters for those who are studying and 6 semesters for those who already graduated, of overall grade of 2.50, and must have Physics and/or Mathematics with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 in each subject.
- 2.2 Applicants who submit a Standard Equivalency Certification must have Physics and/or Mathematics in their transcript or listed in a standardized test (e.g. AP exam scores).
- 2.3 All applicants are required to submit the following additional documents:
- 1) Personal Art portfolio, design and handicraft (no more than 10 pages A4 size in PDF format, with the file size not over 16 MB).
- 2) Statement of Purpose, stating their interest in the program and their intentions for their future (no more than 2 pages A4 size in PDF format, with the file size not over 1 MB).
- 3) Reference Letter (no more than 2 pages A4 size in PDF format, with the file size not over 1 MB) from a homeroom teacher, a guidance counselor, or a teacher who can certify the student’s portfolio work as well as his/her ability, talents, and development.
3. Admission Track
There are 2 admission tracks available for applicants;
Apply through REGULAR TRACK: (Online Written Examination and Online Interview)
(For applicants who do not have either 1. Standard English Proficiency Test or 2. Standard subject test)- o There is no specialized exam for IDEA.
- o Non-Native English Speakers who do not have required standard English proficiency test must take the CMU English placement test.
Apply through SPECIAL TRACK: (Online Interview only)
(For applicants who have both 1. Standard English Proficiency Test and 2. Standard subject test)- o Do not require to submit Standard subject test.
Important Remarks:
to qualify for successful applicant, the applicant needs to pass 60% of average score (GPA 15% | English tests score 20% | Portfolio 30% | Statement of purpose and Reference letter 10% | Interview 25%).
English Proficiency Qualification
Bachelor of Science in Integrated Design in Emerging Architecture (IDEA)
- 1) Applicants who are Native English Speakers and from a country where English is an official language are exempted from the English Proficiency requirement.
- 2) Applicants who are Non-Native English Speakers or from a country where English is not an official language must submit one of the following Standard English Proficiency Test with a minimum score of:
- o IELTS minimum band score of 5.0 or
- o TOEFL minimum score of 500 PBT or 173 CBT or 61 IBT or
- o TOEFL ITP Test with a minimum score of 500 PBT from institute/ center accredited by the Institute of International Education (IIE) or
- o TOEIC minimum score of 600.
- 3) Applicants who are Non-Native English Speakers and have graduated from an international high school or have graduated from a high school in a country where English is an official language and English is the means of instruction are exempted from the English Proficiency requirement, do not need to submit any Standard English Proficiency Test.
Note for REGULAR TRACK:
Applicants who do not have one of the Standard English Proficiency Test indicated above MUST take the CMU-English Placement Test. The test will be held on the same day as the examination for specialized subjects. Test fees must be paid with the application fee.Note for SPECIAL TRACK:
Applicant MUST have one of the Standard English Proficiency Test indicated above. The English test score is valid within 2 years after test date until the date of your submission.Download PDF File
