The call for applications for the Thailand International Postgraduate Programme is now open.

The Thailand International Postgraduate Programme (TIPP) was introduced in 2000 as a flagship initiative of the Royal Thai Government to provide postgraduate scholarship opportunities to candidates from developing countries worldwide.

Beyond academic training, TIPP offers participants a unique opportunity to experience Thailand’s rich cultural heritage, while deepening their understanding of the country’s development approaches, innovation systems, and renowned hospitality.

For detailed application guidelines, please visit: https://image.mfa.go.th/mfa/0/GH2PYnujXi/เอกสาร/Guidelines_for_TIPP_2026_2.pdf

Degree level

Master's

Diploma

Deadlines

23 February 2026

Thematic Focus Areas

The TIPP focuses on areas of Thailand’s development expertise, grouped under the following seven (7) themes:

1. Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP) for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

2. Health and Wellness

3. Agriculture and Food Security

4. Climate Resilience

5. Trade and Economy

6. Inclusive Development

7. Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) for Development

List of courses for the TIPP 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be nominated by the National Focal Point for International Development Cooperation from a TIPP-eligible country/territory
• Preferably be employed in the government sector or in a field related to the selected course
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant professional experience in a related field
• Demonstrate good proficiency in English
• Submit valid English language test results (if the Bachelor’s degree was not taught in English), as per institutional requirements
• Be 45 years of age or younger
• Be in good physical and mental health and not pregnant

TICA reserves the right to revoke the scholarship if awardees violate programme rules and regulations.
Additional requirements may apply in accordance with individual university regulations.

What the Scholarship offers 

The Royal Thai Government will cover the following costs for successful candidates:

• Round-trip economy class airfare
• Monthly subsistence allowance
• Settlement, book, and thesis allowances
• Thai visa fee
• Tuition fees
• Health insurance

Application process

Applicants must complete the online application form via the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) website: TICA Application Form.

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Fellowships and Scholarships → Thailand International Postgraduate Programme → TIPP 2026

In addition to the online application, hard-copy applications must be submitted through the Royal Thai Embassy in Pretoria.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit one (1) original and two (2) copies of each of the following documents:

1. TIPP Application Form https://tica-thaigov.mfa.go.th/en/page/75500tipp-application-form

2. Official TICA Medical Report Form
   (Applications submitted without the prescribed TICA medical report form will not be accepted)

3. Bachelor’s degree transcript

4. Bachelor’s degree certificate

5. Three (3) recommendation letters (one referee per letter), e.g. university lecturer, supervisor, or employer

6. English language proficiency test results (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL), valid within two (2) years

7. Any additional documents required by the host institution (refer to individual course requirements)

Documents 1–6 are mandatory. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
All documents must be in English and duly endorsed by the applicant’s supervisor and the relevant National Focal Point.

Submission Point (South Africa)

All completed hard-copy applications must be submitted to:

Royal Thai Embassy, Pretoria
248 Hill Street
Arcadia
Pretoria
Republic of South Africa

Contact

For more information, please contact the Human Resources Development Cooperation Division Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) via email on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Note

Please note that this opportunity is not offered by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Applicants are required to undertake their own research into programmes and institutions and are responsible for ensuring that the qualifications will be recognised in South Africa by contacting the South African Qualifications Authority and the relevant professional bodies. If there are any discrepancies in the details provided, the information given by the sponsor supersedes the details provided above. No additional financial support will be provided by the Department of Higher Education and Training.

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