INDA, the International Program in Design and Architecture at the Faculty of Architecture, Chulalongkorn University is a 4-year program that produces graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Design. For more information, please click the link below LINK : INDA PROSPECTUS 2027
Read more ›Please stay tuned to this website for further updates. The following schedule is tentative and subject to change. It is provided for applicants’ advance planning. Please refer to the official admission announcement for the confirmed dates, requirements, quotas, and application procedures. Round 1: Early Admission (TCAS1) For: Thai and Non-Thai ApplicantsTentative Quota: 80 students Application Period: 26 November – 25 December 2026 Interview: 10 January 2027 Admission Result: 28 January 2027 Round 2: International Admission Round 1 For: Non-Thai Applicants OnlyTentative Quota: 10 students Application Period: 5 January – 19 February 2027 Skill Test and Interview: 1–5 March 2027 (TBC) Admission Result: 10 March 2027 Round 3: Admission (TCAS2) For: Thai and Non-Thai ApplicantsTentative Quota: 10 students Application Period: 16–31 March 2027 Interview: 10 April 2027 Admission Result: 21 April 2027 Round 4: International Admission Round 2 For: Non-Thai Applicants OnlyTentative Quota: Up to 10 students* Application Period: TBD Interview / Test: TBD Admission Result: TBD * International Admission Round 2 will open only if there are remaining seats from International Admission Round 1. The available quota will be based on the number of remaining seats, up to a maximum of 10 students.
Read more ›Skill-Test: Applicant Guides Introduction The INDA Skill-Test is the admissions examination for the International Program in Design and Architecture (INDA). It is designed to evaluate skills essential for design education, including critical thinking, spatial analysis, and the ability to communicate ideas clearly through drawing and written expression. The test consists of three parts: Spatial Perception, Design & Conceptual Exploration, and Critical Analysis & Design Ability. Each part emphasizes a different dimension of design reasoning and representation. The full examination lasts two hours and thirty minutes, divided into Part 1 (45 minutes), Part 2 (45 minutes), and Part 3 (60 minutes). Candidates are expected to complete all tasks using conventional drawing tools of their choice. Assessment focuses on precision, conceptual clarity, and effective communication of design ideas. For many applicants, the INDA Skill-Test may be the first encounter with formal architectural representation. Prior training in architecture is not required, but familiarity with fundamental representational methods such as plan, section, elevation, and axonometric drawings is assumed. These methods are the foundation of architectural communication. Strong performance is not dependent on decorative illustration but on disciplined drawing and analysis that demonstrate spatial understanding and coherent reasoning. Examination Part: Part 1: Spatial Perception Part 2: Design and Conceptual Exploration Part 3: Critical Analysis and Design Ability Part 1: Spatial Perception Time: 45 minutes This part evaluates the ability to observe, interpret, and represent spatial conditions through drawing. Candidates are typically asked to analyze a given object and produce an analytical drawing that communicates its proportions, structure, and spatial relationships. Orthographic drawings such as plan, elevation, and section are the main tools of representation here. A section drawing in particular reveals the internal logic of a form by cutting through it and exposing its organization. Practical skills required: Careful observation of objects and their geometry Precision in linework, including hatching and varied line weights Application of annotations and dimensions to support clarity Clear reasoning about spatial relationships expressed through orthographic conventions Preparation strategies: Practice drawing everyday objects in plan, elevation, and section Focus on achieving accurate proportions without overreliance on corrections Use short timed exercises to build confidence in working within a strict limit Aim for clarity and systematic presentation rather than decorative detail Part 2: Design and Conceptual Exploration Time: 45 minutes This part examines conceptual thinking and the ability to develop a design under specific constraints. Candidates are given a prompt and must produce at least one detailed drawing of the design, supported by annotations, a title, and a concise written description. Practical skills required: Ability to turn conceptual ideas into clear visual representation Choosing the most appropriate drawing type, whether plan, section, elevation, perspective, or axonometric Effective annotation of material composition and assembly Concise writing that explains the design idea and its rationale Preparation strategies: Practice sketching design concepts with emphasis on structure and legibility Develop fluency in combining drawing and short written notes as complementary forms of communication Work with simple objects and experiment with transforming them into new forms and uses Practice writing clear descriptions of design ideas in limited space Part 3: Critical Analysis and Design Ability Time: 60 minutes This part requires both analytical skill and creative invention. Candidates are given reference images such as a top view plan and perspective views, and are asked to propose a coherent design extension through a technical drawing such as an axonometric view. An axonometric drawing is a parallel projection that represents three-dimensional objects without distortion of scale. Unlike perspective, it preserves accurate measurement and consistency, making it especially valuable for architectural analysis and design. Practical skills required: Careful reading of spatial relationships, proportions, and organizational systems Ability to extend given forms logically and coherently Competence in axonometric or isometric drawing with precision and clarity Integration of analysis with imaginative invention in a single drawing Preparation strategies: Practice translating plans into axonometric views Experiment with extending simple compositions while preserving scale and proportion Build stamina for longer drawing exercises, as this section requires the most time and concentration Focus on coherence so that new design elements emerge logically from the given conditions Practical Considerations In this exam, time management is critical. Each section has a fixed duration and carries its own weight toward the final score. Any standard drawing tools, including pencils, rulers, erasers, and markers, may be used. Candidates are encouraged to use familiar tools with which they are comfortable. The examiners assess clarity, legibility, and analytical depth. Success depends not on decorative rendering but on precise drawings, structured ideas, and concise explanations. The Skill-Test measures readiness for design education by testing spatial reasoning, conceptual exploration, and critical analysis. It does not require advanced technical training but expects candidates to engage seriously with the fundamental conventions of design communication. Careful observation, disciplined practice, and the ability to communicate ideas under time constraints are the keys to success.
Read more ›For Non-Thai applicants who would like to apply in Early Admission and Admission round please sign up and choose a type as Thai If you apply in International Admission round you can sign up with a Foreigner as usual.
Read more ›In case of applicants use SAT or TOEFL score, applicant must contact ETS or College Board to send applicant’s exam result through electronic channel directly to INDA before filling the online application with following details. SAT Reporting Code 9211 - Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Architecture TOEFL Score Destination Code D646 - Inter Prog in Design and Arch - Undergraduate Organization Instructions SAT - College Board https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/scores/send-scores-to-colleges/sending-scores TOEFL - ETS https://www.ets.org/toefl/test-takers/ibt/scores/send-scores.html
Read more ›For bank details, can choose one of the payment methods below, Bank: Kasikorn Bank Account Name: Faculty of Architecture, Chulalongkorn UniversityAccount No: 041-8-23379-6 - In case of transfer via the K-Bank application, select the menuo Transfer o Choose Kbank Account: Enter Account No: 041-8-23379-6 o Memo: Enter the applicant's name and surname - Credit Card (exclude the credit card fee) VISA and mastercard ONLYPlease Click from this link below: https://www.arch.chula.ac.th/enrollment/?view=type&idDep=1
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You can apply both Admission and International Admission but you need to follow the requirements of each round.
Sorry, we currently don't offer any scholarship
The 1st semester starts in August to December
and 2nd semeser starts in January to May
Also, Summer Session (Mandatory for Year 2 and Year 3) starts in June to July
Thai Students
1st and 2nd Semester : 95,500 THB/ Semester
Summer Session : 41,375 THBTotal (1 Academic Year)
– Including Summer Session : 232,375 THB
– Excluding Summer Session : 191,000 THB
Non-Thai Students
1st and 2nd Semester : 179,500 THB/ Semester
Summer Session : 94,630 THB
Total (1 Academic Year)
– Including Summer Session : 453,630 THB
– Excluding Summer Session : 359,000 THB
Remarks : Summer Session is mandatory for 2nd Year and 3rd Year Students
