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Academic Regulations
In compliance with RU.'s open-admission policy, persons wishing to enter Ramkhamhaeng University need not stand for any entrance examinations. Eligible applicants applying for a freshmen status must possess any of the following qualifications :
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Holders of the high school diplomas and the equivalents |
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Being class 2 or above government officials holding lower secondary school certificates |
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Being or used to be government officials or state enterprise employees with at least 4 years tenure and holding lower secondary school certificates |
Academic calendar
First Semester |
June-October |
Second Semeste |
November-March |
Summer Session |
April-May |
Application Procedures
Application forms may be purchased directly or by mail from the Admissions and Records Office, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok 10240. Prospective students may apply in person or by mail . Each applicant who will become an undergraduate student must provide the following application materials :
1. An application form
2. Academic records, such as transcripts and certificates
3. Other documents as specified in the literature accompanying the application
Admissions are granted by the deans or persons appointed by the deans.
Grading System
The university uses the G-P-F system to evaluate academic perforcmance of the students. The letter grade is explained as follows :
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Grade Point |
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G= |
4.00 |
Good |
P= |
2.25 |
Pass |
F= |
0.00 |
Fail |
The students absent from examination will automatically be graded "F" for that particular course.
Graduation Honors
Academic achievements of the graduating undergraduate students are recognized by the university at commencements
and on diplomas. There are three levels of honors :
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St Cum Laude (Gold Medal) for those eaming grade G in 90 percent or more of the total credits |
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Magna Cum Laude (Silver Medal) for those earning grade G in three quarters or more of the total credits |
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Cum Laude (Bronze Medal) for those earning grade G in less than quarters but more than half of the total credits |
Transferred Students
Prospective students who have already earned a certain amount of college credits and or degree, either from RU.
or elsewhere, and wish to transfer these credits towards a baccalaureate degree at RU. are entitled to apply for admissions. The number of credits transferred vary from faculty to faculty. Consult concerning faculty for more details. The applicants must belong to any of the following categories :
1. Holders of the Associate Degrees or the equivalents.
2. Graduates seeking the second Bachelor Degrees.
3. Former students of R.U. who overstayed the time limit and have been dismissed
Enrollment and Withdrawal
Students may choose to enroll for courses in person or by mail. Either way, they are expected to make
the enrollment and pay the fees on the dates and according to the procedures designated by the university.
For in-person enrollment, those who fail to enroll on the designated date may do so on the last day of the enrollment period
and pay a late penalty fee of 30 baht.
Time limit to complete degree
Students are expected to complete all requirements of the bachelor degree within eight years. Otherwise, they will be
dismissed. They may reapply and complete the study in the second eight-year period. See Transferred Students for policies and requirements.
Students Status
The students lose their students status in the following cases :
1. Failure to pay the retention fee.
2. Completion of the 8-year time limit.
4. Being dismissed from the university as a result of a disciplinary action.
Academic Load
No minimum credit hours are set. However, students who choose not to enroll in any particular semester, summer session excluded, must pay a retention fee of 150 baht per semester.
Examination and Interview
Prospective students entering any graduate programs must sit for a written examination and an interview on the dates
specified by the university. The written examination is composed of the Ramkhamhaeng Graduate Record Examination (RGRE)and the Ramkhamhaeng University Test (R.U. Test). The RGRE measures the applicants' career, verbal and quantitative ability while the R.U. Test measures the English Language proficiency. All applicants passing the examination
and interview must report to the university, pay the necessary fees and present the necessary documents.
Student Conduct
Students found violating disciplinary rules will be reported to the Rector for further actions. Students may appeal the punishment if they feel they are unjustly acted upon.
Students dismissed from the university due to severe misbehaviors may seek readmission after two years.
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