Bachelor of Engineering Program in Telecommunications Engineering

Telecommunications engineers specialize in designing, implementing, and maintaining systems that transmit information through various media. Their work encompasses:

Core Responsibilities

Designing and overseeing installation of communications networks (cellular, satellite, fiber optic, etc.)
Developing technical specifications and standards for telecommunications equipment
Testing and troubleshooting network systems to ensure quality and reliability
Upgrading existing infrastructure to improve performance or add new capabilities

Skills and Knowledge Areas

Network protocols and architecture
Signal processing and transmission technology
Wireless and wired communication systems
Programming and software development related to telecommunications

Telecommunications engineers work across various sectors including telecom companies, internet service providers, equipment manufacturers, and any organization requiring specialized communications infrastructure.

Application Requirements

What are the admission requirements for non-Thais?

Online application
Copy of passport
Transcript (English only)
Two letters of recommendation
English Proficiency Tests- the following English proficiency tests are applicable: TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, CU-TEP, TU-GET, KEPT, or KKU-AELT.
Folio (Optional)

Graduation Qualifications

Graduation Qualification

In accordance with the Announcement of the Ministry of Education on the Standard Criteria for Bachelor’s Degree Programs, B.E. 2558 (2015). And,
In accordance with Khon Kaen University Regulations on Undergraduate Education, B.E. 2562 (2019), Chapter 10, Section 36 (Annex 6), or any future revised regulations.
Pass the computer and basic technology competency test for undergraduate students, as per the university’s announcement.
Participate in the integrated learning activities as required, in accordance with the university’s announcement.
Have a valid English language proficiency test score recognized by Khon Kaen University.
Meet the requirements of the compulsory courses as specified by the curriculum, as follows:

- Students must complete and pass all courses in the Telecommunications Engineering Professional Course group, and
- Students must achieve a minimum grade of C in each course or have a cumulative GPA of no less than 2.00. The GPA is calculated based on the highest grade obtained for each course in Telecommunications Engineering Course group, and
- Students who choose to enroll in EN 254 785 Cooperative Education in Telecommunications Engineering will be exempted from taking EN 254 998 Telecommunications Engineering Pre-project and EN 254 999 Telecommunications Engineering

Awarding of Associate Degrees

Students of the Faculty of Engineering who are eligible to receive an associate degree under the Bachelor of Engineering program in Telecommunications Engineering must meet the following qualifications:

1. Not currently under disciplinary action that prohibits the nomination for the award of a degree or associate degree.
2. Not indebted to the university.
3. Has completed and passed all required courses as per the curriculum, with a cumulative GPA not less than 1.75 but below 2.00.

Curriculum Structure

	Credits
Credits all the curriculum	141
1) General Education Courses 1.1 Language Courses 1.2 Humanities and Social Sciences Courses 1.3 Mathematics and Sciences Courses	30 12 6 12
2) Major Courses Minimum 105
2) Major Courses Minimum 105	Practical Training	Cooperative Education
2.1 Basic Engineering Courses	38	38
2.2 Core Engineering Courses	55	52
2.3 Elective Engineering courses	12	9
2.4 Practical Training and Cooperative Education Courses
– Practical Training	1 (Non-Credit)	–
– Cooperative Education	–	6
3) Elective courses Minimum	6

Courses

Courses

1. General Education Courses 30 Credits

Students are required to complete and pass the courses specified in each subject group, as detailed below.

1.1 Language Courses 12 Credits
1) English Language Courses 6 Credits

Students are required to complete and pass all courses in the English language course group, as listed below.

IC 011 001	Critical Reading and Writing	3(3-0-6)
IC 011 002	Academic English	3(3-0-6)

2) Second Foreign Language 6 Credits

Students are required to select and complete 6 credits from the Second Foreign Language course group, as listed below. Thai nationals are not permitted to enroll in IC 011 003 Thai for Foreigners I and IC 011 006 Thai for Foreigners II. Japanese nationals are not permitted to enroll in IC 011 004 Japanese for Communication I and IC 011 007 Japanese for Communication II. Similarly, Chinese nationals are not permitted to enroll in IC 011 005 Chinese for Communication I and IC 011 008 Chinese for Communication II

IC 011 003	Thai for Foreigners I	3(3-0-6)
IC 011 004	Japanese for Communication I	3(3-0-6)
IC 011 005	Chinese for Communication I	3(3-0-6)
IC 011 006	Thai for Foreigners II	3(3-0-6)
IC 011 007	Japanese for Communication II	3(3-0-6)
IC 011 008	Chinese for Communication II	3(3-0-6)

1.2 Humanities and Social Sciences Courses 6 Credits

Students are required to complete and pass all courses in Humanities and Social Sciences Courses for 6 credits as listed;

IC 011 012	Leadership and Change Management	3(3-0-6)
IC 011 015	Career Preparation and Professionalism	3(3-0-6)

1.3 Mathematics and Sciences Courses 12 Credits

Students are required to complete and pass all courses in Mathematics and Sciences Courses for 12 credits as listed below.

IC 011 016	Information Literacy	3(3-0-6)
IC 011 018	Logical Thinking and Problem Solving	3(3-0-6)
IC 011 019	 Creative Entrepreneurship	3(3-0-6)
IC 011 020	Basic Personal Financial Planning	3(3-0-6)

2. Major Courses Minimum 105 Credits

2.1 Basic Engineering Courses 38 Credits

Students are required to complete and pass all Foundation Courses as listed below.

SC 201 005	General Chemistry	3(3-0-6)
SC 201 006	General Chemistry Laboratory	1(0-3-2)
SC 401 206	Calculus for Engineering I	3(3-0-6)
SC 401 207	Calculus for Engineering II	3(3-0-6)
SC 402 202	Calculus for Engineering III	3(3-0-6)
SC 402 302	Differential Equations for Engineering	3(3-0-6)
SC 501 003	General Physics Laboratory I	1(0-3-2)
SC 501 004	General Physics Laboratory II	1(0-3-2)
SC 501 005	Fundamentals of Physics I	3(3-0-6)
SC 501 006	Fundamentals of Physics II	3(3-0-6)
**EN 001 200	Statics	3(3-0-6)
EN 001 202	Engineering Drawing	3(2-3-6)
**EN 001 203	Computer Programming	3(3-0-6)
EN 002 204	Engineering Materials	3(3-0-6)
*EN 003 206	Fundamental of Artificial Intelligence	2(1-2-3)

2.2 Core Engineering Courses 55 or 52 Credits

To be eligible for graduation, students are required to complete and pass all Foundation courses in Telecommunications Engineering as listed below and must achieve a minimum grade of C in each course or have a cumulative GPA of no less than 2.00.

EN 211 100	Electric Circuits	3(3-0-6)
**EN 242 106	Electrical Instruments and Measurements	3(3-0-6)
**EN 252 103	Applied Probability and Random Processes	3(3-0-6)
**EN 252 102	Elementary Signal Transform Theory and Linear Algebra	3(3-0-6)
**EN 252 101	Electromagnetic Fields	3(3-0-6)
**EN 212 800	Electrical Engineering Laboratory I	1(0-3-2)
**EN 212 801	Electrical Engineering Laboratory II	1(0-3-2)
*EN 242 108	Electronic Devices and Circuits	3(3-0-6)
**EN 213 106	Control Systems	3(3-0-6)
*EN 242 107	Digital Logic Circuit Design	3(3-0-6)
*EN 253 100	Fundamental of Electromechanical Energy Conversion	3(3-0-6)
**EN 252 208	Principle of Communication	3(3-0-6)
**EN 253 207	Discrete Time Signals and Systems	3(3-0-6)
**EN 253 201	Communication Networks and Transmission Lines	3(3-0-6)
**EN 253 202	Digital Communications	3(3-0-6)
**EN 253 203	Data Communication and Networking	3(3-0-6)
**EN 253 204	Antenna Engineering	3(3-0-6)
**EN 253 205	Mobile Communication	3(3-0-6)
**EN 253 800	Telecommunications Engineering Laboratory I	1(0-3-2)
**EN 253 801	Telecommunications Engineering Laboratory II	1(0-3-2)
**EN 254 998	Telecommunications Engineering Pre-project	1(0-3-2)
EN 254 999	Telecommunications Engineering Project	2(0-6-3)

2.3 Elective Engineering courses Minimum 9 or 12 Credits

Students must select and pass the following courses, or any additional courses subsequently offered by the Faculty with the approval of the Faculty Committee. Students who choose to enroll in EN 254 785 Cooperative Education in Telecommunications Engineering must complete at least 9 credits from this course group. Students who choose to enroll in EN 253 796 Practical Training must complete at least 12 credits from this course group.

1) Elective Courses in Telecommunications Engineering

**EN 213 300	Programmable Logic Controller	3(2-3-6)
EN 213 301	Introduction to Robotics	3(3-0-6)
EN 213 304	Intelligent Systems	3(2-3-6)
**EN 254 300	Microwave Engineering	3(3-0-6)
**EN 254 301	Electromagnetic Wave Propagation	3(3-0-6)
**EN 254 302	Electromagnetic Compatibility	3(3-0-6)
**EN 254 303	Optical Communication	3(3-0-6)
**EN 254 304	Forward Error Correcting Coding	3(3-0-6)
EN 254 774	Special Topics in Telecommunications Engineering I	3(3-0-6)
EN 254 775	Special Topics in Telecommunications Engineering II	3(3-0-6)

2) Other Elective Courses in Engineering

**EN 213 105	Computational Method	3(3-0-6)
**EN 244 305	Data Storage Technology	3(3-0-6)
EN 244 306	Magnetism Magnetic Materials and Devices	3(3-0-6)
**EN 244 307	Acoustic Engineering	3(3-0-6)
EN 813 800	Computer Network Design and Configuration	3(2-3-6)
EN 003 300	Introduction to Railway System Engineering	3(3-0-6)
EN 003 301	Tribology in Railway System Engineering	3(3-0-6)
EN 003 302	Rolling Stock Engineering	3(3-0-6)
EN 003 303	Railway Signaling and Control	3(3-0-6)
EN 003 304	Railway System Planning and Administration	3(3-0-6)
EN 003 305	Railway Project Management	3(3-0-6)
EN 003 306	Rail Track Design	3(3-0-6)
EN 003 307	Introduction to Railway Maintenance	3(3-0-6)
EN 003 308	Railway Electrification	3(3-0-6)
EN 003 309	Railway Traction Systems	3(3-0-6)
*EN 003 312	Automation	1(0-3-2)
*EN 003 313	Building Information Modeling	1(0-3-2)
EN 004 310	Rail Propulsion System	3(3-0-6)
EN 004 311	Train Operation and Control	3(3-0-6)
EN 900 003	Fundamentals of flight	3(3-0-6)
EN 900 004	Flight Operation	3(3-0-6)
EN 900 005	Aviation Weather and Navigation	2(1-2-3)
EN 900 006	Integration Pilot Knowledge and Skills	3(2-2-5)

2.4 Practical Training and Cooperative Education Courses 1 or 6 credits

Students are required to enroll in and pass the following courses.

EN 253 796

Practical Training

1 (0-3-1)

(Non-credits)

**EN 254 785

Cooperative Education in Telecommunications Engineering

3. Free Elective Courses Minimum 6 Credits

Students must register for at least 6 credits of free elective courses offered by Khon Kaen University or other educational institutions, or courses later announced by the university, with the approval of the Curriculum Administrative Committee.

Remarks: * New Course

** Revised Courses

Tuition Fees

Estimated Costs for Undergraduate International Students (International Program)

Bachelor’s degree is a 4-year program (8 semester).

Costs

Mekong Sub-region (THB)

Other Regions (THB)

Tuition (per program)

400,000

(50,000/semester)

520,000

(65,000/semester)

Enrollment fee (one-time)

–

10,000 THB

Expected Costs

Health Insurance (Must cover all expenses in Thailand)	5,000 – 10,000 Baht/year
Accommodation	3,000 – 6,000 Baht/month
Cost of living	6,000 – 10,000 Baht/month

Financial Supports

Scholarship for Foreign Students in International Undergraduate Programs

The Faculty of Engineering offers scholarships to foreign students in international undergraduate programs detailed as follows:

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for this scholarship:

You must be registered for semester courses and not under the dropping period
You must not be receiving another scholarship from the Faculty
As a first-year student, you need to submit an English Proficiency Test result with minimum scores:
- TOEFL PBT/ITP: 500
- TOEFL CBT: 173
- TOEFL iBT: 61
- IELTS: Overall 6.0
- TOEIC: 570
- SAT (verbal): 450
- ACT (reading & writing): 24
- Cambridge English Advanced: 169
Priority will be given to applicants with Academic Aptitude Test results (SAT or ACT in Mathematics or SAT in Chemistry/Physics/Biology)
You must have good conduct and not be involved with drugs or have any disciplinary records

Benefits:

Scholarship Amount: Up to 190,000 baht per year for 4 years (duration of the program)
Coverage:
- Tuition fee: 120,000 baht per academic year
- Special fee for foreign students: 10,000 baht
- Monthly allowance: 60,000 baht (5,000 baht/month)

Application Process

If you meet the above requirements, you may apply for the scholarship within 15 days after the official opening date of the first semester by:

Submitting your English Proficiency Test result and Academic Aptitude Test result (if any) to the Learning Skill Development and Education Unit, Faculty of Engineering
Attending an interview on the date set by the Faculty
Selection will be based on interview scores and test results

Scholarship Conditions

If awarded the scholarship, you must:

Maintain a GPAX of at least 2.75
Work for or assist in faculty activities for at least 40 hours per academic year
Follow program study plans and other terms as specified in the announcement

How to Apply

How to apply

For ASEAN and Chinese, click here >> APPLY NOW

For other regions, kindly follow the outlined steps:

download “Application Form” and “Letter of Recommendation Template“.
Thoroughly fill out all the downloaded documents.
Submit all required documents to email: enforeign@kku.ac.th

The submitted application documents will be carefully reviewed by the Program Chair. Applicants will be notified of the decision once it has been made.