Acceptance into ICO NIDA requires a student to have a record of academic excellence, satisfactory English test scores and sound recommendations. All submitted documents are considered in a complete review of an applicant’s credentials.

• A completed ICO NIDA application form (download here)
• A completed Offer Acceptance and Payment of Fees form (download here). The application fee is 1,000 baht. Please provide the money transfer receipt with the application.
• Certified true copies of all official transcripts and all certificates
• Certified true copies of your ID or passport and house registration (for Thai students)
• Medical certificate
• 2 Passport sized photos
• A recommendation letter, preferably from university professionals and/or professional colleagues or supervisors
• English proficiency test scores of TOEFL, IELTS, TOEFL-ITP (which can be alternatively taken at the GSLC) or the English test given by ICO NIDA (Conditions)
• A 1,200-word essay on a research idea or the research topic that you are planning to pursue.
• Personal essay responding to the application questions or a YouTube link of your personal presentation

Admission: International College of National Institute of Development Administration (ICO NIDA) NIDA 148 Serithai Road, Klong-Chan, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240 Thailand

Please return your completed application form and documentation to:

1. One of the ICO NIDA’s authorized representatives, or
2. Students Admissions Department, International College of NIDA (ICO NIDA)
   19^th Floor, Navamindradhiraj Buliding
   148 Serithai Road, Klong-Chan, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240 THAILAND, or
3. By email to: iconida_apply@nida.ac.th