M.A. Program in Diplomacy and International Studies

M.A. Program in
Diplomacy and
International
Studies
Shaping Leaders
Forging International Cooperation
Promoting Global Business
www.rsu.ac.th/idis
Main Campus:
Rangsit University
52/347 Muang Ake, Paholyothin Road (Arthit Ourairat Building, 9th floor)
Lakhok, Pathumthani 12000
Tel. +66 2 791 5936 Fax. +66 2 791 5909
Email: idis@rsu.ac.th

President
“
Education is essential for a nation’s future. The road forward
will be a bright one if its human resources are developed to
fully understand themselves, the world at large, as well as
the sciences and the arts. This would enable them to lead a
happy and productive life. Such wisdom, imagination, and
lifelong learning would enable them to succeed in the highly
competitive knowledge-based society.
”
(Dr. Arthit Ourairat)
President, Rangsit University
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs
Dean
“
IDIS’s mission is the preparation of world class professionals
for positions of leadership and influence in foreign
affairs and international business.
IDIS’s innovative multi-disciplinary approach will equip its
students with the necessary knowledge and the ability
to understand, analyze and solve complex international
issues in an increasingly globalized world.
The knowledge acquired, the friendships forged, and the
networks made in a warm international environment at
IDIS, will help IDIS students realize their dreams and make
a more peaceful and prosperous world through better understanding
and co-operation among nations.
”
(Dr. Somkiati Ariyapruchya)
Former Thai Ambassador to the EU, the UN
and several other international agencies and countries

Rangsit University
Philosophy
The world today is characterized by rapid change and growing interdependence among nations in all areas of
human endeavors. The political stability and economic prosperity of nations have become more complex and
increasingly dependent upon events beyond national borders. Hence, nations need professionals in foreign affairs
who can serve in governments,international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and international
business. In South-east Asia, there is no specialized institution which caters to this specific need. The Institute of
Diplomacy and International Studies (IDIS) is designed to fill this need.
The Institute will provide professional education in international studies covering the entire spectrum of international
relations from international security, international law, international politics, diplomatic history, international economics
and business to culture with a focus on the Asian region. Wherever possible, there will be case studies drawn from
the experiences of Asia. Since political, economic, cultural and legal issues at the international level are becoming
increasingly intertwined, a multi-disciplinary approach will be employed in the teaching and learning of these subjects.
The Institute will also emphasize the importance of connecting theory with practice. Hence, there will be intensive
training on practical skills (e.g. negotiation techniques, diplomatic practices, media skills, rhetoric and languages).
Rangsit University was founded in 1986. It is a full-fledged university with 61 programs at the Bachelor’s degree
level, 16 programs at the master’s degree level, and 3 programs at the doctorate’s degree level. Many of these programs
are taught in English. The number of students currently enrolled at the university totals 16,000 approx.
History
The main campus is situated at Rangsit, Pathumthani, 3 kilometres from Donmuang Airport and has a land area
of 161 Rai, or approximately 65 acres. The University also boasts two downtown campuses located in the heart of
Bangkok’s business district: Sathorn Thani Center and Viphavadee Center.
To meet the challenges of globalization and the increasing demand for world-class professionals in international affairs
in Thailand and the Asian region, Dr Arthit Ourairat, President of the University, decided at the beginning of 2006
to establish the Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies (IDIS). The University Council formally approved its
establishment on 22 March 2006 and thus IDIS, with its multi-disciplinary approach ,became the first institute of its
kind in Southeast Asia. Dr Somkiati Ariyapruchya , a veteran diplomat and former Thai ambassador to the United
Nations in Vienna, the European Union, Poland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Singapore, Austria, Slovakia and Slovenia,
has been appointed founding Dean of the Institute. Dr. Somkiati Ariyapruchya holds a B.A. from the University of
Lancaster, England, and M.A., M.A.L.D. and Ph.D. degrees from the renowned Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy,
Tufts University.
Objectives
IDIS aspires to the following:
Produce professionals for positions of leadership and influence in foreign affairs and international business.
Promote international cooperation, in particular among Asian countries.
Foster networking among its alumni, professionals and scholars in international affairs.
Pursue deep understanding of international issues and concerns through advanced learning and scholarly research.
Promote foreign language learning.
Provide both academic and practical skills (e.g. negotiation techniques, diplomatic practices, rhetoric, media
skills) for established diplomats and officials at the early to mid-career level in particular those from the Greater
Mekong Subregion.
Provide academic and practical skills to business executives (e.g. negotiation techniques, international practices
and norms in communicating with foreign business, rhetoric, media skills) to help bring Thai businesses
into international markets.
Promote Thailand as a hub of diplomatic and international studies in the Southeast Asian region.
The establishment of IDIS is an important step in the implementation of Rangsit University’s Road Map to Excellence
strategy.

Degree Requirements
Course Descriptions
Students are required to pass either the examinations of 8 core
courses as well as successfully writing and defending a master’s
thesis (Plan A). Students may otherwise elect to pass the examinations
of 8 core courses, 3 elective courses and one independent
study course (Plan B).
Students may choose either of the following two
plans to meet the degree requirements:
1. Plan A
8 Core Courses (4 credits per course; total of 32 credits)
Thesis: (16 credits)
Oral Examination
Publication of thesis in an academic journal
2. Plan B (No Thesis)
8 Core Courses (4 credits per course; total of 32 credits)
3 Elective Courses (4 credits per course; total of 12 credits)
Independent Studies (4 credits per course; total of 4 credits)
Comprehensive Examination
Courses
1. Core Courses
IDS 601 International Security Studies
IDS 610 International Politics
IDS 620 Public International Law
IDS 630 International Organizations and Multilateral
Diplomacy
IDS 640 International Economics, Trade and Development
IDS 641 International Business, Finance and Investment
IDS 650 Human Rights and Transnational Social Issues
IDS 660 The Mechanics of Diplomacy and International
Negotiation
2. Elective Courses
IDS 602 Foreign Policy Analysis
IDS 670 Regional Cooperation and Integration: Theory
and Practice
IDS 642 Contemporary Political Economy of Southeast
Asia
IDS 690 Seminar on NGOs: Theory and Practice
IDS 643 International Political Economy
IDS 691 Seminar on Trade and Investment in Cambodia,
Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam
IDS 644 General Taxation
IDS 681 Thai Studies
Thesis (Plan A) / Independent Studies (Plan B)
IDS 698 Independent Studies
IDS 699 Thesis
Core Courses
IDS 601 International Security Studies
The course will survey the sources and resolution of
conflict. It will concentrate on contemporary security
issues: cultural and religious conflicts; the use of force; terrorism;
the Taiwan straits; proliferation of weapons of mass
destruction; epidemic outbreaks. It will also trace international
and regional efforts to build up multilateral security
arrangements aimed at safeguarding peace. The course will
also examine the roles of the Security Council, peacekeeping
operations, the International Atomic Energy Agency, the
ASEAN Regional Forum, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
(NATO), and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of
Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
IDS 610 International Politics
The course will address in depth the main theoretical approaches to international relations and international
politics. It will examine the historical evolution of international relations, the behavior and foreign policy of states,
and the role of international norms and international institutions. It will investigate current global and regional issues
related to international security, international political economy, and other transnational issues.
IDS 620 Public International Law
The course will provide a basic knowledge of international law and key concepts, including sources of international
law; subjects of international law. Certain areas of international law will be elaborated upon such as the use
of force and terrorism, law of the sea, space law, treaty law, international
environmental law, international trade law, and the settlement of international disputes.
IDS 630 International Organizations and Multilateral Diplomacy
This course will equip students with knowledge and a deep understanding of the workings of multilateral diplomacy
in key international organizations, such as the United Nations (UN), the World Trade Organization (WTO), the
World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). It will examine these organizations’ origin, evolution and
current roles and how they influence world politics and economics. It will also study modern geo-political and geoeconomic
shifts that shape the incentives and actions of key world players, in particular during the cold war and up
until the present. Case studies will be used to demonstrate how decisions are made and negotiations conducted
in real-life diplomacy at the multilateral level.
IDS 640 International Economics, Trade and Development
This course is divided into two sections: international trade and international macroeconomics. The international
trade section covers issues such as the concept of comparative advantage, commercial policy (i.e. tariffs,
export subsidies, and import quotas), trade and economic development and Free Trade Areas. International macroeconomics
section covers issues such as the concept of national income accounting and balance of payments,
macroeconomic policy management under fixed and flexible exchange rate regimes and case studies on recent
economic crises and reforms in developing countries.

IDS 641 International Business, Finance and Investment
This survey course introduces the principles of international business, finance and investment and how they
are interrelated. It is designed to provide students with an understanding of predominant economic and business
concepts and the frameworks that underline international business, finance and investment, their application as
well as their results and consequences. Some key issues such as foreign exchange, exchange rate determination,
multinational financing and investment decision, currency risk management, and capital market and portfolio investment
will be explored. To some extent, issues such as international trade regimes, the role of multinational corporations
and the relationship between foreign investment and national development will also be discussed. Students
attending this course will be able to develop skills in identifying and analyzing critical issues involving international
business, finance and investment and explore strategy options that are available to governments and businesses.
Theories, concepts and issues will be covered systematically throughout the course. Case studies will be used to
relate such theories and concepts to actual business problems.
IDS 650 Human Rights and Transnational Social Issues
The course will explore the key concepts in human rights law and procedures, for example, universality, rights
versus responsibility, rights versus development, economic and social rights. It will examine the roles of the United
Nations and other key international, regional and national institutions as well as the non-governmental organizations
created to protect human rights. The course will also address transnational social issues such as refugees, human
trafficking, international crime, foreign labor as well as international, regional and national efforts to cope with these
issues.
IDS 660 The Mechanics of Diplomacy and International Negotiation
The purpose is to train students on the mechanics of diplomacy and international negotiation.
The course will cover the following areas:
Processes of International Negotiation and Negotiation Techniques.
Protocol, Etiquette, Diplomatic Correspondence
Public diplomacy and media skills
Speech-writing /speech delivery
Elective Courses
IDS 602 Foreign Policy Analysis
This course will explore various theories and approaches as tools in analyzing foreign policy, in particular its
formation, implementation and impacts, and in formulating recommendations. These theories and approaches will
include realism, neo-realism, post-modernism, decision-making, game theory, systems analysis, and integration
theory. Case studies will be used extensively to show how various theories and approaches can be used in analyzing
real-life foreign policies in various regions of the world so that students will gain the analytical skills for practical
use in their professional life.
The course will also try to impart practical skills to students in analyzing the impacts of the implementation of
selected foreign policies, for example, the impacts of the establishment of free trade areas on the government and
the private sector of Thailand. In addition, the course will study possible policy recommendations to alleviate such
adverse impacts.
IDS 670 Regional Co-operation and Integration; Theory and Practice
The course will explore the theories and concepts of regional cooperation and integration. It will discuss their
various forms. Their benefits and costs in the political, economic and social areas would be examined. The course
will use ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and the EU (European Union) as in-depth case studies
whereby the similarities and differences between regional cooperation and integration
will be discussed.
The course will also trace Thailand’s experiments with regional cooperation as tool of its time-honored foreign
policy from ASEAN to APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation), BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-
Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation), ACD (Asia Cooperation Dialogue), ACMECS (Ayeyawady-Chao
Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy), ASEAN + 3 (China, Japan and South Korea).
IDS 642 Contemporary Political Economy of Southeast Asia
This course is a gateway to understanding the intricate interaction between political and economic policies
that drove a selected group of Southeast Asian countries (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore) to be the
Asian Tigers. How did the four Asian countries manage to rise to the top of developing countries with impressive
growth rates in the 1980s and the early 1990s? What was the political underpinning that helped fuel the growth?
The course will offer an analytical overview of political development in the four Southeast Asian nations since the
post-colonial era (for Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore) and since the Second World War (for Thailand). However,
prosperity came with risks as evidenced by the 1997 crisis which brought about not only economic collapses but
also deep political changes. How have the political reforms begun almost ten years ago changed the political and
economic landscape of Southeast Asian nations? In the end, what should Thailand’s foreign and domestic policies
be in order to address the changes in its neighboring countries?

IDS 690 Seminar on NGOs; Theory and Practice
Non-governmental Organizations’ growing role and influence in foreign affairs are undeniable. The course will
introduce students to key international NGOs, Thai NGOs and their work. It will discuss their philosophy, missions,
management, fund-raising, budget, advocacy, and NGOs’ strategy to influence official policies. NGOs’ executives
will be invited to speak to the class to share their real-life experiences.
IDS 643 International Political Economy
This course will introduce students to the major issues of international political economy, namely, the proper
balance between the state and the market and how their interactions affect the flows of capital, goods and labor
and other globalization phenomena. The main theories and perspectives on the political economy, for example, Liberalism,
Marxism, and Nationalism will be discussed. The course will then examine the building blocks of the global
economy, namely, national economies, global trading system, global financial system and regional economic integration.
Finally, the effects, benefits and the alleged resulting problems of globalization such as terrorism, poverty,
un-even development, and the effects on environment will be explored.
IDS 691 Seminar on Trade and Investment in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam
Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam have recently become members of ASEAN and recognized as new
and promising markets for trade and investment. This course will explore their trade and investment opportunities. It
will survey the prevailing commercial regulations, investment rules and incentives in these countries as well as their
political and economic systems. Top executives who have worked and invested in these countries will be invited to
share their experiences with the class. This course would be useful for those who wish to pursue careers relating to
these countries.
IDS 644 General Taxation
The objectives of the course are to provide students with knowledge and understanding of the main concepts
and practical application of taxation system. It is useful for students wishing to practice in the areas of economics,
accounting, law, and financial management.
This course provides an economic analysis of and insights into a wide range of taxes. The concepts and methods
needed for this analysis, which have general application, will also be presented. The emphasis is on explaining
and clarifying the basic principles and demonstrating their wide-ranging applicability.
Topics to be explored include principles of taxation, tax incidence, taxation of goods and services (sales tax,
excise tax, value-added tax, custom tariff, etc.), taxation of income, property tax, environmental taxation and some
other tax issues related to local governmental finance.
The concepts in taxation offer an excellent balance between tax concepts and the tax code and regulations,
preparing users for a future in the business environment. In addition, the course will highlight many institutional issues
that are potentially of special interest to students preparing for professional careers.
IDS 681 Thai Studies
This course would be appealing to students who wish to know and understand Thailand in-depth. It will examine
Thailand in the political, economic, social and cultural aspects by using multi-disciplinary approach.
Thesis (Plan A) / Independent Studies (Plan B)
IDS 698 Independent Studies
Directed reading and research for credit under the supervision of an advisor. It provides an opportunity
for students to study certain issues within the discipline of diplomacy and international studies. The topic for study
and research must be approved by the relevant advisor prior to commencement of the study.
IDS 699 (Thesis)
Students who choose plan A must complete a thesis on diplomacy and international studies or related fields as
partial requirement of this program. The research topic must be approved by the research topic defense examination
committee and the advisor prior to their actual research work.
Student Profile
Academic Year Calendar
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Captain Chaisinn Yardee
B.Sc., 1980, Naval Academy,
Thailand
Adam El Shazli
B.A. Government and Politics,
2005, University of Maryland,
U.S.A.
Thwin Htet Lin
B.Sc. (Hons), 2004, University of
Computer Studies, Yangon,
Myanmar
Orathai Phubunlap
B.A., M.A. (Political Science), 2005,
Moscow State Institute of International
Relations, Russia
The program will last two academic years. The
academic year begins in September and will
continue until August. It is divided into three semesters.
September – December
December – March
May - August.
Admission Requirements
Candidates for admission to the Program must possess at least
the following qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree.
Proficient command of the English language.
Admission Procedure
Applications are accepted throughout the year and reviewed on
a rolling basis. Each year, there will be two intakes of students,
the first in September (Plan A & Plan B) and the second in May
(only Plan B will be offered). Prospective students are advised
to submit their applications by 15 July for the September intake
and by 30 April for the May intake. Application forms can be
obtained from either the Admissions Office, Rangsit University, or
from the Institute’s website at www.rsu.ac.th/idis. The following
documents should be sent to the Admissions Office.
The application form and required documents.
A one-A4 page essay on any topic of your choice which will
best inform the Admissions Committee about yourself.
Application fee of Baht500 or US$15 can be paid either
by check/money order payable to Rangsit University or
by tranmitting the amount to Bangkok Bank, Rangsit University
Sub Branch, Branch Code: 020, Account Name:
Rangsit University, Account Number: 020-0-00009-9,
Swift Code Bank: BKKBTHBK.
Students will be informed of admissions decisions not later than
a month after the receipt of applications.
All enquiries and applications should be addressed to the Admissions
Office.
Language Requirements
As English is the medium of instruction, students are required to
have a proficient command of the English language. Applicants
whose mother-tongue is not English, should have a TOEFL score
of at least 500 or its equivalent. If they do not possess the requisite
test score, they may take Rangsit University’s English Placement
Test. Students who do not pass the English Placement
Test will be required to take a remedial English language course.
All students are encouraged to take foreign language classes
during the Program as languages are valuable assets for careers
in international affairs. Rangsit University offers French, Chinese
and Japanese language courses. These language courses, however,
are not mandatory.

Faculty and Visiting Professors
In line with IDIS’s philosophy of combining
Theory with Practice, Faculty and Visiting
Professors are drawn from leading universities,
policy makers from government agencies,
ambassadors with global experiences and
leading business executives.
Location of Classes
Main Campus: Rangsit University
Muang Ake
Expenses
Sathorn Thani Center
Tuition Fee
Baht
Application fee 500
Tuition per semester (8 credits) 36,000
Fee per semester 14,000
Other expenses (Estimate)
Accommodation per month 8,000
Meals and personal expenses per month 6,000
Chonlathan Visaruthvong
Ph.D.(Economics) University of Chicago, U.S.A.
M.A.( Economics) University of Chicago, U.S.A.
B.A.(Economics) Thammasat University, Thailand
Darmp Sukontasap
Ph.D. (Law and Diplomacy), The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, U.S.A.
Master of Arts (Law and Diplomacy), The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, U.S.A.
B.A. (Political Science) , Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Kanyarat Bhantumnavin
D.Phil. (Economics) St. Antony’s College, University of Oxford, U.K.
M.Phil. (Economics) St. Antony’s College, University of Oxford, U.K.
BA (Hons) Economics & Econometrics University of Nottingham, U.K.
Kiatipong Ariyapruchya
Ph.D. (Economics), Columbia University, U.S.A.
M.A., M.Phil (Economics), Columbia University, U.S.A.
B.A. (Economics and Government), Dartmouth College, U.S.A.
Kitti Patpongpibul
F.C.A. (Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, U.K.)
BSc. (Economics), Queen’s University, U.K.
Narongchai Akrasanee
Ph.D. Economics, John Hopkins University, U.S.A.
Chairman, Seranee Holding Co., Ltd
Netithorn Praditsarn
Ph.D. (Political Science), Stanford University, U.S.A.
M.A. (International Relations), Stanford University, U.S.A.
M.A. (International Policy Studies), Stanford University, U.S.A.
B.A. with Honors (International Relations & Economics), Stanford University U.S.A.
Paisan Rupanichkij
Ph.D. (Economics), Australian National University, Australia
B.A. (Political Science) Chiangmai University, Thailand
Panitan Watanayagorn
Ph.D. (Political Science), Northern Illinois University,U.S.A.
M.A. (Public Administration &International Relations), University of Akron, Ohio, U.S.A.
B.A. (Political Science), Ramkamhaeng University, Thailand
Pichet Soontornpipit
M.A. (Economics), New Mexico State University , U.S.A.
B.A. (Economics), Thammasat University, Thailand
Pornchai Danvivathana
J.S.D., New York University, U.S.A.
LL.M. (International Legal Studies), New York University, U.S.A.
M.A. (International Relations) Thammasat University, Thailand
LL.B Thammasat University, Thailand
Prapat Thepchatree
Ph.D. in Political Science (International Relations), University of Georgia, U.S.A.
M.A. in Political Science (International Relations), Ohio University, U.S.A.
B.A. in Political Science (International Affairs), Thammasat University, Thailand

Somkiati Ariyapruchya
Ph.D. (International Economics) The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, U.S.A.
M.A.L.D. (International Economics) The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, U.S.A.
M.A. (International Relations), The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, U.S.A.
B.A. (Economics and Politics), Lancaster University, U.K.
Somjai Phagaphasvivat
Licenciatura (Ciencia Politica) Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Doctorado de Estado (Ciencia Politica) Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Diplome d’ Etude Superior Europe´en, Centre Europe´en de Nancy, (Universite’de Nancy)
Suchati Chutasmit
Ph.D. (International Affairs), The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, U.S.A.
M.A., M.A.L.D. (International Affairs), The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, U.S.A.
M.A. (Economics), Thammasat University, Thailand
LL.B. (Law), Thammasat University, Thailand
Sutapa Amornvivat
Ph.D. (Economics, Management and Policy), Massachusetts Institute of Technology, U.S.A.
M.Sc. (Civil and Environmental Engineering), Massachusetts Institute of Technology , U.S.A.
B.A. (Magna Cum Laude) in Applied Mathematics, Harvard University, U.S.A.
Suthiphand Chirathivat
Doctorat de 3e cycle es Sciences Economiques, University de Paris, I-Pantheon, Sorbornne, France
Tanasak Wahawisan
Ph.D. (International Studies), University of Denver, U.S.A.
M.A. (International Studies), University of Denver, U.S.A.
M.A. (Political Science), The Ohio State University, U.S.A.
B.A. (Political Science), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Thanes Sucharikul
S.J.D. George Washington University, U.S.A.
LL.M. George Washington University, U.S.A.
LL.B. Thammasat University, Thailand
Threetep Nopakun
Ph.D (Economics) Northern Illinois University, U.S.A.
M.A. (Economics) University of Illinois, U.S.A.
M.B.A. University of Illinois, U.S.A.
M.Sc.(Economics) University of Illinois, U.S.A.
B.A. (Economics) Thammasat University, Thailand
Unger, Daniel H.
Ph.D., (Political Science), University of California, Berkeley, US.A.
M.A. (Politcal Science), University of California, Berkeley, U.S.A.
B.A. (Political Science), Stanford University, U.S.A.
Viranod Buranasiri
C.F.A. (Chartered Financial Analyst), Association of Investment Management and Research, U.S.A.
M.A. (International Affairs), The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, U.S.A.
B. Eng. (Civil Engineering), University College, University of London, U.K.
Visoot Tuvayanond
Doctorat en droit, Universite´ de Paris (specialized in public international law)
Diplome d’Etude Approfondie (DEA), Universite´ de Paris, France
Diplome Supe´rieur de Recherche de l’Institut d’Etudes des Relations Internationales , Paris (specialized in Space Law)
LLB., Thammasat University, Thailand
Associate Degree in Journalism, Thammasat University, Thailand
Voicu, Ioan
Doctor in Political Science (International Law), Geneva University, Switzerland
Wanchai Roujanavong
LL. M., Cornell University, U.S.A.
Internships
The Institute will help students seek internships from ministries/
diplomatic missions/international organizations in Thailand and
abroad.
Career Counseling
The Institute will advise students on career opportunities.
Distinguished lecture series
Prominent personalities would be invited to speak and exchange
views with students on topical issues as part of a regular lecture
series.
Financial Aid
Financial assistance is available to qualified and needy students.
Limited number of scholarships are available to qualified
applicants. All enquiries and applications regarding financial aid/
scholarships should be addressed to the Admissions Office.
Scholarships
1. Dr. Arthit Ourairat Postgraduate Scholarship
Applicants must have a GPA not lower than 3.50 in their Bachelor’s
Degree, and are enrolled at Rangsit University in the current
academic year. Scholarships are in the form of tuition and
university fee.
2. The Prasit-Khunying Pattana Ourairat Graduate Scholarship
Applicants must have a GPA not lower than 3.00 in their bachelor’s
degree and are enrolled at Rangsit University in the current
academic year. Scholarships are in the form of exemption or
reduction in tuition and university fees.
3. Scholarship for Students with Exceptional Talents
Applicants must possess exceptional talents in one or more of the
following fields; sports, the performing arts, invention, arts and
culture, music, and are enrolled at Rangsit University in the current
academic year. Scholarships are in the form of reduction in tuition
and university fees.
Excursions
Two excursions per year will be arranged at additional costs for
students to visit key international organizations and institutions.
Additional Benefits for Students

Contact Us
The Institute of Diplomacy and International
Studies Rangsit University
Main Campus
52/347 Muang Ake, Paholyothin Road
(Arthit Ourairat Building, 9th floor)
Lakhok, Pathumthani 12000
Tel. +66 2 791 5936 Fax. +66 2 791 5909
Email: idis@rsu.ac.th
Sathorn Thani Center
7th-8th Floor, 90/10-17 Sathorn Nua Road
Silom Subdistrict, Bangrak District, Bangkok 10500
Tel. +66 2 636-8383. Fax : +66 2 636-8390
Home Page: www.rsu.ac.th/idis
Dr. Somkiati Ariyapruchya
Dean
Email: somkiati@rsu.ac.th
Tel: (66) 02 791 5936
Fax: (66) 02 791 5909
Mr. Pichet Soontornpipit
Associate Dean
Email: pichet@rsu.ac.th
Tel: (66) 02 791 5936
Fax: (66) 02 791 5909
Mr. Precha Pitisant
Assistant Dean
Email: precha@.rsu.ac.th
Tel. (66) 02 791 5719
Fax. (66) 02 791 5909
Admissions Office
Room 1-103 Rangsit University
Arthit Ourairat Building
52/347 Muang Ake, Paholyothin Road
Lakhok, Pathumthani 12000, Thailand.
Tel. (66) 02 791 5500-10
Email: info@rangsit.rsu.ac.th
Homepage: http://www.rsu.ac.th/