Global Campus for Future Global Leaders

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1 Thailand Campus Founded in USA in 1915 Global Campus for Future Global Leaders

2 At Webster University, the World is Your Campus Webster University : Thailand Campus 1

3 At Webster University, the education is American and your campus is the world. While studying at the Webster University Thailand Campus, you will benefit from the University s global network of campuses and the international perspectives of its academic programs. Webster is recognized as a leader in American education. Founded in St. Louis, Missouri, USA in 1915, Webster consistently ranks among the top U.S. Midwestern universities as one of the best values, and is listed as distinctive by U.S. News and World Report. Webster University has a global network of over 100 campuses including Thailand, which is one of the most popular international campuses of the Webster system. Earned Excellence Study Abroad Distinction Webster University s Study Abroad Programs Receive Special Recognition in the U.S. News and World Report s American s Best Colleges 2010 Edition Ranked University Webster University, St. Louis, MO, USA, ranked 24 in US News and World Report 2010 in Tier 1 College Category: Universities-Master s (Midwest) 2 Webster University : Thailand Campus

4 Study at Webster University Thailand Opened in 1999, Webster University Thailand Campus (WUTC) offers you an American University experience within the context of Asia. WUTC operates in two locations in Thailand, with its main campus in Cha-am/Hua Hin and an Academic Center in Bangkok. WUTC provides a perfect setting from which to explore Thailand and Southeast Asia. WUTC serves approximately 200 students from more than 40 nations and is one of the most international campuses of the entire Webster Worldwide system. Campuses Cha-am/Hua Hin The main campus of Webster University in Thailand is located 185 Kms south of Bangkok. It is a small, closely-knit family of students, faculty and staff occupying a delightful rural campus, near the resort towns of Cha-am and Hua Hin. The main campus offers undergraduate level courses. The campus has excellent facilities to support your educational experience: computer labs, library, cafeteria, recreation and exercise facilities, media lab, Internet access, and offices. Bangkok Webster University also has a Bangkok Academic Center, located in the Maneeya Center Building on Ploenchit Road. Graduate programs are offered only in Bangkok. The center is well equipped with modern classroom facilities, conference rooms, library and a student lounge. Ten reasons for choosing Webster University Thailand 1. The only American University in Thailand accredited both in the USA and Thailand. 2. All degrees issued by Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. 3. Internationally-recognized American degrees. 4. A Worldwide Network of Webster Alumni: You will join a network with more than 127,000 Webster alumni worldwide. 5. Global campus community of diverse nationalities, cultures and interests. 6. Small, interactive classes averaging students fostering personal learning. 7. Professors, with excellent academic qualifications and extensive practitioner experience. 8. Site-transfer ability to any of the over 100 campuses worldwide. 9. Global Career Preparation: You will gain valuable experience and prepare for your intended career by learning how to write a resume, develop effective interview skills and apply for an internship related to your program of study at an international standard. 10. Non-profit organization with economical tuition fees. Webster University : Thailand Campus 3

5 Accreditations and Memberships Webster University has been accredited since 1925 by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, , Webster University holds membership, licensure, approval, and/or accreditations by various state, local, international, and professional agencies and is a member of numerous professional organizations and associations, including : AACSB International The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business ACBSP Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs American Association of Paralegal Education American Association of Colleges of Teachers Education (AACTE) American Council of Education Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Association of Theatre in Higher Education College Art Consortium College Consortium for International Studies Council for Adult and Experiential Learning Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) Council on International Education Exchange Institute of International Education National Education Association Webster University in Thailand is an accredited, private university by the Thailand Ministry of Education under Thai law. It was always my desire to study at an American University where out-of-the-box thinking is encouraged and instructors are student-oriented. At Webster Thailand, I found classes to be very interactive and everyone gets to give their views, enriching the class even more. The student body is quite diverse, and it is common to have more than 10 nationalities in a class. This is one of the most rewarding parts of studying at Webster: it is a true cultural melting pot, where East meets West Oliver Skatar Nationality : Croatian BA Management, MBA USA. London, England. Leiden, Netherlands. Shanghai, China. USA : Main Campus in St. Louis, Missouri. Campuses in more than 90 locations Europe : Geneva, Switzerland; Vienna, Austria; Leiden, the Netherlands; and London, England Asia : Cha-Am/ Hua Hin, Bangkok, Thailand; Shanghai, Shenzhen, Chendu, China; Osaka, Japan Geneva, Switzerland. Vienna, Austria. Cha-Am/Hua-Hin, Thailand. Osaka, Japan. WEBSTER UNIVERSITY IS A TRULY GLOBAL UNIVERSITY WITH OVER 100 CAMPUSES AND LEARNING CENTERS WORLDWIDE. 4 Webster University : Thailand Campus

6 Academics at the Thailand Campus Your academic engagement with Asia and Thailand s unique culture begins when you arrive on campus. You learn from WUTC s dedicated international faculty who incorporate real life experiences and outstanding academic credentials to focus on your education. Imagine taking a creative writing class from a published novelist, a management class from a former business owner, a psychology class from a practicing clinical psychologist, or a media communications class from a respected journalist. These teaching professionals are your professors at Webster Thailand. Their office doors remain open after class to mentor you, maximizing your academic success. They care and want you to succeed. Webster St. Louis visiting faculty bring the same dedication to student needs to enrich and diversify course offerings. Programs Undergraduate Programs (Cha-am/Hua Hin) Hin) School of Business & Technology BA Management School BA Management of Business Emphasis & Technology in International Business BA Management Emphasis in Marketing BA BS Management Business Administration Emphasis in International Business BA Management Emphasis in Marketing School of Communications BS Business Administration BA Media Communications School BA Public of Communications Relations BA Advertising Media Communications and Marketing Communications BA Public Relations BA Advertising and Marketing Communications The academic experience at Webster University is one that boasts the best of both worlds the personal attention of a small, liberal arts institution and the opportunities of a global university with campuses around the world. At Webster, you ll enjoy the personal attention, international perspective, and real-world approach. The knowledge will help advance your career and create lifetime value. College of Arts & Sciences BA Psychology BA International Relations The Undergraduate degree normally takes eight semesters (four years) to complete. Summer terms are an optional study period to help progress the academic completion of your program. Undergraduate Academic Calendar Semester Period Duration Fall Semester August to December 16 weeks Spring Semester January to May 16 weeks Summer May to July 8 weeks Fast Track To accommodate students from various educational systems worldwide, WUTC offers Fast Track / mid-semester admissions whereby students can begin their undergraduate studies in October and March. Details of the Fast Track admissions are available at the website. Webster University : Thailand Campus 5

7 Graduate Programs (Bangkok) 1. Master of Business Administration (MBA) MBA Full Time Program (no emphasis) MBA Evening Program (for working professionals) MBA with Emphasis in Marketing MBA with Emphasis in Finance Graduate Academic Calendar Term Classes Begin Duration Fall 1 August 8 weeks 2. Master of Arts in International Relations Fall 2 October 8 weeks 3. Master of Arts in Media Communications The Graduate degree normally takes six terms (approx. 15 months) to complete. Summer terms are an optional study period to help progress the academic completion of your program. Programs with emphases can require up to two years for completion. Spring 1 January 8 weeks Spring 2 March 8 weeks Summer (optional) May 8 weeks English Language Development Program The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and the Conditional Acceptance Program (CAP) are designed for those students who do not meet the language requirement for direct entry into a degree program but who have a sufficient level of proficiency in English language. The levels and entry requirements are divided using the following criteria: Undergraduate : EAP 1 : 420 TOEFL 2.5 TWE EAP 2 : 460 TOEFL 3.5 TWE CAP : 500 TOEFL 4.0 TWE Graduate : CAP : 525 TOEFL 4.5 TWE I wanted the chance to experience the diverse environment of the classroom and learn how to work with people from different cultures, which benefits my job as a HR Process Team Lead at ExxonMobil Wimonchat Suwanapak Nationality : Thai MBA Student 6 Webster University : Thailand Campus

8 Student Life at Webster At Webster University your global education begins the day you arrive on campus. You will learn so much from your classes and the Webster community. Your Webster education is so much more than books and classes; every day you ll learn from your classmates. Young men and young women from more than 40 nations eat together, share rooms, study together and spend free time together. Every semester this United Nations of Students celebrates the differences with the Festival of Food or the Collage of Cultures. It s not just your classmates. Your faculty has citizens from a half dozen different nations. They bring even more diversity to the cultural mix. Thailand is a hub for all of Southeastern Asia. During holidays and breaks you can visit surrounding countries learning even more. It s your education. At Webster University Thailand you can study the world while earning an internationally recognized American degree. Webster University : Thailand Campus 7

9 Student Activities Together Webster s Student Council and the Student Activities Office organize events and programs for your enjoyment. Pick from Clubs, Sports, and Events that interest you. Athletes can compete in football (soccer), badminton, volleyball and basketball. Campus facilities include: tennis courts, basketball courts, a weight room, gym, and sports fields. Most housing units have swimming pools and numerous golf courses are nearby. Mental athletes can join the debate team and face off against teams from other universities. The campus regularly hosts visiting speakers who address topics ranging from politics to culture to music to business. Every semester opens with the traditional Ice Breaker Party where students renew friendships and make new friends. During the semester the Student Activities Office and Student Council sponsor other Events and trips. Events and programs change every year but previous trips have included: The Tiger Temple; Koh Samui beaches; Thailand s ancient capital of Ayutthaya, and the Floating Market. Webster is not limited to the theoretical aspect and extending to practicality it helps students understand issues in the real world Skand Amatya Nationality : Nepalese MBA Student 8 Webster University : Thailand Campus

10 Living in Thailand Life in Thailand Webster University Thailand isn t your average college campus. East meets west and you enjoy both. If the world is your campus, than consider Thailand your class room. Dinner might be a satay from a street vendor, or a Big Mac, or a platter of emma datsi over rice prepared by a classmate. Trips to a magnificent temple bring life to Religion and culture classes. Go to the Bridge over the River Kwai and you ll identify with the prisoners of war forced to build a railroad bridges during World War II. It s not history in a book; it s history in your face. Your Thailand class room blends the East and the West in your daily life. Grocery shopping might mean a massive European style hyper market, or you could hit the local farmers market bargaining with your newly learned Thai and gestures. You might even rent a boat and shop in a traditional Thai floating market. After all it is Thailand. Visitors call Thailand beautiful and green. They re right. Within one hour of the Cha-am/ Hua Hin campus are National Parks and protected waterfalls and hiking trails waiting for you and your friends. Webster is a happy campus and you ll quickly find new friends to share your adventures. Together you will enjoy your Thailand class room as you complement your academic training with your experiences. Webster University : Thailand Campus 9

11 Accommodation and Student Housing Student Housing in Cha-am / Hua Hin Webster University s Cha-am / Hua Hin campus student housing consists of comfortably furnished double rooms. Each unit has its own bathroom and balcony. Amenities include swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness center, mini store, laundry, room service facilities, wireless internet and more. Transportation services are provided by the University for students to commute between Hua Hin, the student housing, the University and the town of Hua Hin. Accommodation in Bangkok International students coming to study at the Bangkok academic center can be given full assistance in finding suitable accommodations nearby if requested. Students living in the city of Bangkok have access to public transportation, including the Sky Train, which makes it very easy for them to commute to the campus on a daily basis. 10 Webster University : Thailand Campus

12 Admissions to Webster Thailand The University s Admissions Committee assesses a student s potential for academic success at Webster prior to granting admission. In order to assess your eligibility, please submit the required documents listed below: Undergraduate Application : 1. Copy of passport 2. Completed application form 3. Transcripts: copy of school mark sheets and university transcripts (copies must be in English and be original or official certified copies of originals) 4. English proficiency: TOEFL 550 (Paper-based test), 210 (Computer-based test) or 80 (Internet-based test) or IELTS Essay: words on a topic of your choice 6. Two letters of recommendation Note: SAT and ACT scores are not required for admission Graduate Application : 1. Copy of passport 2. Completed application form 3. Transcripts: copy of school mark sheets and university transcripts (copies must be in English and be original or official certified copies of originals) 4. English proficiency: TOEFL 575 (Paper-based test), 235 (Computer-based test) or (internet-based test) or IELTS Essay: words on a topic of your choice 6. Two letters of recommendation 7. Resume Note: GRE and GMAT scores are not required for admission How to Apply Webster University Thailand Campus has no application fee. You can apply at any time by filling out application forms (available on the website) and submitting the required documents. Apply Online: Visit us at for full information. Apply by Scan and send us a completed application form along with the required documents to admissions@webster.ac.th Apply through an Agent: Apply through Webster-appointed educational consultants in your country (listed in our website) for complete guidance of the application process and visa regulations relevant to your country. Apply by Post: You can also apply through registered post by sending your documents to our Cha-am/Hua Hin address (Undergraduate) or Bangkok address (Graduate). For complete admissions information, please visit us at admissions or send us an at admissions@webster.ac.th Webster University : Thailand Campus 11

13 Transfer to Webster University Thailand Webster University evaluates course work completed at accredited colleges/ universities or postsecondary institutions for acceptance as transfer credit. Other previous learning experiences (such as corporate or military training) are evaluated for credit. Official transcripts and other documentation must be submitted at the time of application. All transfer of credits is subject to evaluation and approval. A maximum of 98 credit hours may be transferred at the undergraduate level. A maximum of 9-12 credit hours of graduate credit may be transferred into a student s graduate degree program. Study Abroad Students from Webster Campuses Webster University Thailand is considered one of the top study abroad destinations amongst Webster University study abroad students. Over the last ten years Webster Thailand has received hundreds of study abroad students from European and American campuses. Many study abroads who originally came for a semester have transferred to continue their fulltime studies at the Thailand campus. If you wish to apply as a study abroad student, please contact the appropriate study abroad office at your home campus. Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships Webster University Thailand is a non-profit organization and, as such, it has priced its programs economically. Prospective students can visit the website to find the current tuition, fees and housing expenses. Financial aid is provided to students who qualify through various programs, including bursaries. Please our admissions team regarding these programs or visit the prospective students section of our website for bursary terms and conditions. Limited merit-based scholarships are offered from time to time, which can be awarded to students with outstanding academic records and extensive cocurricular participations. 12 Webster University : Thailand Campus

14 Our Students Say It Best Webster University Thailand s international lifestyle is a unique experience all on its own! It s great to have the chance to learn from people of all cultures, which you normally wouldn t have the chance to. Yiwang Pindarica Nationality : Bhutanese Program : Advertising and Marketing Communications Thailand is a perfect place to study international relations. The classes are great, and we hear these really interesting speakers from around the world when they are in Thailand. Mariana Almeida Nationality : Brazilian Program : International Relations The most rewarding part of attending Webster is that I ll earn an American accredited degree right here in Thailand. I still get the global campus life with students from over 40 countries around the world at the Webster campus in my home country. Natsha Fah Rojvithee Nationality : Thai Program : BA, Media Communications The classroom environment consists of a diverse group of students ranging in expertise, professional and educational backgrounds, age and nationalities. I am excited about the new doors that will open as the result of my studies. Jacob Hansen Nationality : Danish Program : Management/International Business

15 Contact Us : Our Address: admissions@webster.ac.th Our Address in Cha-am: Webster University Thailand Cha-am / Hua Hin Campus 143 Moo 5, Tambon Sampraya, Cha-am, Phetchaburi 76120, Thailand Phone:+66-(0) (up to) 8 (Ask the operator for the admissions office ) Fax: +66-(0) Our Address in Bangkok: Webster University Thailand Bangkok Center Maneeya Center (E1), 10th Floor, 518/5, Ploenchit Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand Phone: +66-(0) Fax +66-(0)

16 United States St. Louis United Kingdom London Austria Vienna Switzerland Geneva The Netherlands Leiden China Shanghai Thailand Cha-am/Hua Hin Japan Osaka Cha-am/Hua Hin Campus : 143 Moo 5, Tambon Sampraya,Cha-am, Phetchaburi 76120, Thailand Tel: +66(0) Fax: +66(0) admissions@webster.ac.th Bangkok Academic Center : Maneeya Center (E1) 10th Floor, 518/5 Ploenchit Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand Tel: +66(0) Fax: +66(0)