Program Overview
The Research Exchange Program (Laboratory Internship) at KMUTT offers international students the opportunity to gain hands-on research experience, develop research skills, and explore university life in Thailand.
Students can choose a flexible research period ranging from 1 month to 1 year, subject to the availability and approval of the host faculty and laboratory.
This is a non-credit program, and credit transfer is not available.
Requirements
Before You Apply: Important Information
❗Please read the following information carefully before submitting your application.
- Plan Your Exchange: Discuss your preferred start date and duration (1 month–1 year) with your Home University.
- Application Period: Submit your application within the designated period. Late applications may be deferred to the next round.
- Home University Confirmation: A Nomination or Confirmation Letter from your Home University is required.
- Processing Time: Apply approximately 4–5 months in advance to allow sufficient time for review, acceptance, and visa arrangements.
- Program Dates: Your proposed start date and duration are subject to KMUTT laboratory availability and approval.
- Holiday Periods: Avoid scheduling your arrival during major Thai holidays, particularly Songkran (mid-April) and New Year (late December–early January).
Please note: Meeting the requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Final placement is subject to approval by the KMUTT host faculty or laboratory.
Find a Research Laboratory
| Explore Research Opportunities at KMUTT! Discover research areas, laboratories, and potential academic supervisors that match your interests and academic background. 1. Explore KMUTT Faculties and Schools Browse KMUTT’s faculties and schools to identify academic fields related to your research interests. 🔗 Explore KMUTT Faculties and Schools 2. Explore Research Opportunities and Potential Supervisors Search for research topics, projects, laboratories, and academic supervisors whose expertise aligns with your research interests. 🔗 KMUTT Research Information Management (KIRIM) 3. Identify Your Preferred Research Area Select research areas or potential supervisors that best match your academic background and research objectives. 4. Indicate Your Preferences in the Application Specify your preferred research area, laboratory, or potential supervisor in your application. You may complete “Prospective Professors and Proposals” form: 🔗 https://kmutt.me/ChooseKMUTTLabList Important: Research placements are subject to the availability and approval of the relevant KMUTT faculty or laboratory. Not all laboratories may be available to host exchange students during every application period. |
Apply
| 1. Check your home university’s partnership status Confirm whether your home university is a KMUTT partner institution. If you are unsure, contact your home university’s International Office. 2. Prepare your required documents Prepare the following documents, subject to the exemption below: 1. Completed application form: 🔗 Download Application Form 2. Nomination letter issued by your home institution 3. Academic transcript 4. English proficiency test result or recommendation letter (for non-native English speakers) 5. CV/Résumé 6. Research proposal essay or portfolio explaining your research interests 7. Completed “Prospective Professors and Proposals” form: 🔗 https://kmutt.me/ChooseKMUTTLabList 8. Clear copy of your passport (submit through online registration only) 9. Photo for your student ID card (submit through online registration only) 📌 Check that your passport will be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date in Thailand. Applicants who have already received unofficial acceptance from a KMUTT laboratory are exempt from submitting documents 3–7. Combine the application form, nomination letter, and documents 3–7, as applicable, into one PDF file named “Your Name.pdf.” Prepare your passport copy and photo as separate files for upload. 3. Complete the online registration Complete the online registration and upload all required documents. Before submitting, review all information and attachments to ensure they are complete and correct. 🔗 Application and Online Registration Guide Note: Online registration is mandatory for all applicants. Emailing your documents to internshipatkmutt@gmail.com or saowalak.chu@mail.kmutt.ac.th for reference or assistance is optional. 4. Wait for your application result Stay in contact with the KMUTT coordinator for updates or requests for additional information. Unofficial acceptance from a laboratory does not replace the official application process. |
CHECK KMUTT Partnership Iist
| Check Your Home University’s Partnership Status Please check whether your home university is listed on the 🔗 KMUTT Partnerships page. If your university is not listed or the information is unclear, please contact the IA staff member responsible for your region through the 🔗 Our Team page to confirm the latest partnership status. |
Acceptance Process
Faculty / School Coordinators
For inquiries about international affairs or programs, please contact the coordinator of the relevant faculty, school, or institute.
| Faculty / School / Institute | Coordinator | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Engineering | Mr. Nonemar Hontiveros Gorgonia | nonemar.gor@kmutt.ac.th |
| Faculty of Science | Ms. Nichakan Jerawang | inter.sci@mail.kmutt.ac.th |
| Faculty of Industrial Education and Technology | Mr. Suphamit Saengmanee | suphamit.saen@kmutt.ac.th |
| School of Architecture and Design | Ms. Thitikarn Srithranon | thitikarn.sri@mail.kmutt.ac.th |
| School of Information Technology | Mrs. Kanokwan Suwantavatoop | kanokwan@sit.kmutt.ac.th |
| School of Liberal Arts | Ms. Phakamas Niamchan | phakamas.niamch@mail.kmutt.ac.th |
| School of Bioresources and Technology | Ms. Waraporn Katepradit | waraporn.kat@kmutt.ac.th |
| School of Energy, Environment and Materials | Ms. Thamakorn Pumpan | thamakorn.pum@mail.kmutt.ac.th |
| Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment (JGSEE) | Mr. Adisorn Jeungprasopsuk | adisorn.jeu@kmutt.ac.th |
| Institute of Field roBOtics (FIBO) | Ms. Watchara Taseemoon | watchara.tas@kmutt.ac.th |
| The Project Administrative Corporation in Media Arts and Media Technology Curriculum, School of Architecture and Design | Ms. Manuschanok Kahatoop | manuschanok.kah@mail.kmutt.ac.th |
| Graduate School of Management and Innovation (GMI) | Ms. Nareerat Boonjaroen | nareerat.boon@kmutt.ac.th |
| College of Multidisciplinary Sciences | Ms. Canisorn Konthong | canisorn.kon@mail.kmutt.ac.th |
| College of Multidisciplinary Sciences | Ms. Pimwilai Yunila | pimwilai.yun@mail.kmutt.ac.th |
Saowalak Chutikulworawit (Ms.)
International Coordinator
for Inbound Short-Term Programs and Research Exchange (Laboratory Internship)
International Affairs Office (IA)
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT)
Email:
📧 saowalak.chu@mail.kmutt.ac.th
📧 internshipatkmutt@gmail.com
Tel: +66 (0)2 470 8374
MS Team: saowalak.chu@kmutt.ac.th
For inquiries about the Research Exchange Program (Laboratory Internship) at KMUTT, applications, and pre-arrival arrangements, please contact Ms. Saowalak.
