Request for Equivalent Qualifications

         Download  The equivalent qualification application form

The equivalent qualification application form ( PDF file ) that we attached above. Please fill in all the details and prepare the following documents. However, if any document is not in English We request that you translate the document into English with a stamp of approval of the document translation from a government agency Please sign and certify copies of every document with ink pen. Don't use original document, just use copy paper. You have to sign your signature on every page.

*requests for any additional document as follows:

1. Degree/Certificate Of the qualifications to be considered, 1 copy*
Transcript of the qualifications to be considered, 1 copy*
Degree/Certificate of qualifications completed before the qualifications requested for consideration, 1 copy*
Example : If you want to compare bachelor's degrees in item 1, then you have to use a high school diploma in item 3.
                 If you want to compare the master's degree in item 1, then you have to use the bachelor's degree in item 3.
Academic transcript (Transcript) of qualifications completed before the qualifications requested for consideration, 1 copy* (follow item 3)

Note: All copies of academic qualification documents must be submitted in both the original language and the English translation. The English translation must be stamped with a translation certification stamp from a government agency, a reliable agency, or a government higher education institution in Thailand.

         In the case of requesting a doctoral degree equivalency, please submit both bachelor's and master's degree academic qualification documents and the following additional documents :

          - A copy of the thesis (page showing the title and abstract)

          - A copy of the thesis or part of the thesis published in an academic journal, or a document of graduation conditions if the program does not specify that the thesis or part of the thesis must be published.

2. Passport (Passport), 
     - First page of passport document, 1 copy

     - Documents with entry and exit stamps and VISA of the country you travel to study, 1 copy

     - Visa document for the Kingdom of Thailand (in the case that the applicant does not hold Thai nationality), 1 copy

     - Document that has a visa stamped for entering and exiting the city throughout the period of study abroad, 1 copy

Note: Visa page of the country you are traveling to study Visa page of the Kingdom of Thailand (in case the applicant is not a Thai national) The page with the entry-exit stamp throughout the period of study abroad In case the passport during the year of study in that country is lost, please show proof of residence or travel in and out of that country throughout the period of study for the qualification requested for consideration. You can request such documents from the embassy of the country you are traveling to study in Thailand or the embassy of the country of the applicant's nationality or at the Immigration Technology Center, Immigration Office, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province, Tel. 0 2572 8681 In case there is no travel to study in that country due to the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), please submit a copy of the document or announcement from the educational institution that owns the course stating the details of the change to distance learning.

3 Identification card/government official card, 1 copy* (In the case, the applicant is Thai nationality) 

4. House registration, 1 copy* (In the case that the applicant is Thai nationality) 

5. Other documents (if any)
- Copy of name-surname change
- Copy of marriage-divorce certificate

Note: In the case of assigning another person to act on your behalf.
There must be a power of attorney and a 10 baht stamp duty affixed along with a copy of the identification card of the person assigned to act on your behalf.

Guidelines

1. 1 set of application for qualification comparison for only 1 qualification comparison request.

2. All copies of documents must be photocopied from the originals, with the owner of the qualifications signing the document with a pen to certify the accuracy of the document.

3. In the event that the officer requests additional documents, additional documents must be submitted within 15 days from the date the applicant is notified. However, if the specified period is exceeded and there is no contact to request an extension, the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, will assume that you do not wish to have your qualifications considered and will return the petition and supporting documents for qualifications consideration to the applicant.

You can send the equivalent qualification application form  and additional documents as follows item1-5 to the address:

Division of Quality Enhancement on Higher Education Management
328 Udom Suksa Building 2, 12th Floor, Sri Ayutthaya Road, Thung Phaya Thai Subdistrict, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok 10400       

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation

OR send by yourself follow this location as well https://maps.app.goo.gl/CafLHu9jDU3yQKH97

Processing time : It depends on the officer's consideration of the documents.

If You have any question about the equivalent qualification comparison or follow up on document. You also contact directly to officer number 02 039 5612, 02 039 5636, 02 039 56 37 and 02 039 5638 (Monday - Friday , 08.30 am - 4.30 pm)

notation :
1. In the case of degree certificates and transcripts (Transcript) that are not in the international language (English), please have the said documents translated into English. Along with a stamp of approval of the document translation from a government agency or trusted agency such as a consulate in that country. and if certified correct by the Nationality and Legal Affairs Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
2. Sign to certify true copy on every document. As well as arranging documents by separating the original documents and different copies.
3. In the case of assigning another person to act on your behalf There must be a power of attorney with a 10 baht stamp duty affixed and a copy of the identification card of the person assigned to act on your behalf.
4. In the case of comparing qualifications PhD level Please submit documents of educational qualifications for both master's and bachelor's degrees.
5. In the event that your passport during the year of study in that country is lost, you are requested to present documents evidence of residence or travel in and out of that country throughout the period of study in the qualifications requested for consideration.
You can contact the embassy of the country you are traveling to study to obtain the aforementioned documents. Based in Thailand or at the Information Technology Center Immigration Office
Royal Thai Police Office, Soi Suan Phlu, Thung Maha Mek Subdistrict, Bangkok
6. In the case where the office staff Ask to show additional documents Additional documents must be submitted within 15 days from the date of notification. If after the deadline, the office will consider that you do not wish to consider them.
7. Please prepare complete copies of supporting documents for submitting a request for consideration of qualification comparison.