Admissions Criteria & Requirements
Who can apply, how applicants are scored, and the minimum test scores
Applicants are scored on English proficiency (20%), mathematics (20%), science (20%) and an interview (40%). For English, mathematics and science, submit a score that meets the minimum on at least one test in each table below.
Score weighting
- English proficiency 20%
- Mathematics 20%
- Science 20%
- Interview 40%
Eligibility
High school completion (Grade 12 / Matthayom 6)
Graduated from, or currently in, Grade 12 / Matthayom 6 of the Thai national curriculum or a recognized international school system.
Background in science and mathematics
Interest and aptitude in mathematics, the natural sciences, algorithms and computing.
English for an international program
The program is taught entirely in English, so applicants need to be able to communicate, write academic reports and take part fully in English.
Minimum scores
English proficiency
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TOEFL iBT (taken before 21 January 2026)
Minimum: 79
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TOEFL iBT (taken on or after 21 January 2026)
Minimum: 4.5
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IELTS
Minimum: 6.0
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SAT (Reading and Writing)
Minimum: 500
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CU-TEP
Minimum: 80
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CU-AAT (Verbal)
Minimum: 400
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Duolingo English Test
Minimum: 110
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China Gaokao (English)
Minimum: 105
| Test | Minimum |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT (taken before 21 January 2026) | 79 |
| TOEFL iBT (taken on or after 21 January 2026) | 4.5 |
| IELTS | 6.0 |
| SAT (Reading and Writing) | 500 |
| CU-TEP | 80 |
| CU-AAT (Verbal) | 400 |
| Duolingo English Test | 110 |
| China Gaokao (English) | 105 |
Mathematics
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CU-AAT (Mathematics)
Minimum: 450
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SAT (Mathematics)
Minimum: 550
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ACT (Mathematics)
Minimum: 25
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IB Diploma (Mathematics, HL)
Minimum: 5
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GCE A-Level (Mathematics)
Minimum: B
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China Gaokao (Mathematics)
Minimum: 70
| Test | Minimum |
|---|---|
| CU-AAT (Mathematics) | 450 |
| SAT (Mathematics) | 550 |
| ACT (Mathematics) | 25 |
| IB Diploma (Mathematics, HL) | 5 |
| GCE A-Level (Mathematics) | B |
| China Gaokao (Mathematics) | 70 |
Science
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CU-ATS (Chemistry or Physics)
Minimum: 380
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TBAT (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
Minimum: 1,000
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AP (Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology or Physics)
Minimum: 3
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IB Diploma (Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology or Physics, HL)
Minimum: 4
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IB Diploma (Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology or Physics, SL)
Minimum: 5
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GCE A-Level (Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology or Physics)
Minimum: C
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GED (Science)
Minimum: 165
| Test | Minimum |
|---|---|
| CU-ATS (Chemistry or Physics) | 380 |
| TBAT (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) | 1,000 |
| AP (Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology or Physics) | 3 |
| IB Diploma (Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology or Physics, HL) | 4 |
| IB Diploma (Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology or Physics, SL) | 5 |
| GCE A-Level (Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology or Physics) | C |
| GED (Science) | 165 |
Score validity
All scores submitted must not be older than two years on the last day of the application period.