StudyDesk Scholarships
About the scholarship
The Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC) in Rayong, Thailand — the country’s graduate research institute focused on science and technology — offers a fully funded scholarship for its MS and PhD programmes, worth up to THB 5 million per awardee with no post-graduation obligation.
The queue’s “2026” framing is stale: the 2026 intake (deadline 15 February 2026) is closed. The 2027 intake is open right now — applications opened 1 October 2026 on VISTEC’s official admission portal and close on 15 February 2027.
Eligibility
- Open to all nationalities — Thai and international applicants.
- Master’s applicants: a bachelor’s degree. PhD applicants: a master’s degree.
- The degree must be in a field relevant to one of VISTEC’s four schools: Molecular Science and Engineering (MSE), Energy Science and Engineering (ESE), Biomolecular Science and Engineering (BSE), or Information Science and Technology (IST).
- English test score required before the interview — TOEFL, IELTS or CU-TEP (equivalent or other scores accepted temporarily).
Benefits
- University fees waived and on-campus housing/dormitory provided.
- Monthly stipend up to THB 20,000.
- Research budget support up to THB 500,000 and study/equipment support up to THB 30,000.
- PhD enrollees: up to THB 1 million for up to one year of research abroad.
- High-performing PhD students may additionally apply for the Royal Srimedhi Scholarship for up to 2 years abroad.
Documents required
- CV and transcript.
- Statement of purpose — the official form is downloadable during the application and can be submitted up to the interview day.
- Two letters of recommendation (same late-submission allowance).
- Official English test score (TOEFL/IELTS/CU-TEP) before the interview.
- Optional: publications, awards & honours, portfolio.
- Contact for admissions questions: admission@vistec.ac.th, +66 33 01 4116.
How to apply
- Explore programmesRead the schools and programmes on the official VISTEC admission portal.
- Create an accountRegister on admission.vistec.ac.th — a maximum of 2 application forms per applicant is allowed.
- Complete the form and upload documentsFill in the application, upload your documents, and submit the statement of purpose (which may be finalised up to the interview day).
- Shortlisting and examIf shortlisted, you are notified on 22 February 2027 and attend the interview and written exam on 27 February 2027; results are announced on 31 March 2027.
FAQs
Yes — the official admission page describes a full scholarship worth up to THB 5 million: fees waived, dormitory, up to THB 20,000/month stipend, research and equipment budgets, and no post-graduation obligation.
All nationalities. Master’s applicants need a bachelor’s degree and PhD applicants need a master’s, in a field relevant to one of VISTEC’s four schools (MSE, ESE, BSE, IST).
Yes — an official English test score (TOEFL, IELTS or CU-TEP) is required before the interview.
A maximum of 2 application forms per applicant is allowed on the admission portal.
One third-party listing mentions a USD 20 fee for international applicants, but this is not confirmed by a second source — treat it as unverified and check the official portal before paying anything.
Verified 21 Oct 2026 via the official VISTEC admission portal (admission.vistec.ac.th, read directly: up to THB 5 million full scholarship, fees waived, dormitory, up to THB 20,000/month stipend, up to THB 500,000 research budget, up to THB 30,000 study/equipment support, PhD THB 1 million abroad year, Royal Srimedhi add-on, 15 Feb 2027 deadline, 1 Oct 2026–15 Feb 2027 window, exam schedule) + multiple agreeing third-party listings. The closed 2026 intake was excluded. The USD 20 application-fee claim (one listing only) is flagged as unverified.
