Bachelor of Engineering Program in Digital Media Engineering

Digital media engineers specialize in developing, implementing, and optimizing technology systems for creating, processing, delivering, and displaying digital content. Their work spans the intersection of technology and creative media production.

Core Responsibilities

Designing and developing digital media applications and platforms
Implementing streaming technologies and content delivery networks
Developing interactive media experiences and user interfaces
Building systems for digital asset management and workflow automation

Skills and Knowledge Areas

Programming (particularly in audio/video processing)
Streaming protocols and content delivery architectures
Interactive media development
User experience design
Virtual/augmented reality technologies

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 5), or any future revised regulations.
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 compulsory courses, 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 compulsory courses.

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	120
1) General Education Courses	30
1.1 Language Courses	12
1.2 Humanities and Social Sciences Courses	6
1.3 Mathematics and Sciences Courses	12
2) Major Courses	Minimum 84
2.1 Basic Engineering Courses	15
2.2 Core Engineering Courses	36
2.3 Elective Engineering Courses	27
2.4 Field Experience Courses	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 well as any additional courses that may be determined by the university in the future, as detailed below by subject groups

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 below.

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 84 Credits

2.1 Basic Engineering Courses 15 Credits

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

*EN 001 205	Engineering Skills Development	1(0-3-2) (Non-Credit)
**EN 811 300	Fundamentals of Computer Programming	3(3-0-6)
*EN 841 009	Digital Media Mathematics	3(3-0-6)
*EN 841 010	Statistics for Data Science	3(3-0-6)
EN 842 007	Introduction to Discrete Mathematics	3(3-0-6)
EN 842 100	Computer Graphics	3(3-0-6)

2.2 Core Engineering Courses 36 Credits

EN 841 001	Introduction to Digital Media	3(3-0-6)
*EN 841 011	Graphics Design	3(3-0-6)
*EN 841 012	Digital Media Studio 1	1(0-3-2)
*EN 841 013	Digital Media Studio 2	1(0-3-2)
*EN 841 400	Introduction to Machine Learning	3(3-0-6)
EN 842 006	Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms	3(3-0-6)
*EN 842 014	Digital Media Electronics	3(2-3-6)
*EN 842 015	Digital Media Studio 3	1(0-3-2)
*EN 842 016	Agile Software Development	3(3-0-6)
*EN 842 017	Digital Media Studio 4	1(0-3-2)
*EN 842 314	Interaction Programming	3(2-3-6)
EN 843 008	Digital Media Processing	3(3-0-6)
*EN 843 018	Digital Media Studio 5	1(0-3-2)
*EN 843 019	Digital Media Studio 6	1(0-3-2)
EN 843 304	Computer Networking and Internet Technology	3(3-0-6)
*EN 844 020	Extended Reality	3(3-0-6)

2.3 Elective Engineering courses Minimum 27 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 at least 27 credits.

1) Digital Media Industrial Courses
*EN 841 021	Story Engineering	3(2-3-6)
EN 842 101	3D Modeling and Animation	3(3-0-6)
*EN 842 500	Fundamental Audio Engineering	3(2-3-6)
EN 843 104	Character Animation and Control	3(3-0-6)
EN 843 105	Computer-Generated Imagery	3(3-0-6)
EN 843 107	3D Animation Pipeline	3(3-0-6)
**EN 843 108	Shading, Lighting and Rendering	3(3-0-6)
EN 843 109	3D modelling and Digital Sculpting	3(3-0-6)
EN 843 110	Character and Theme Design	3(3-0-6)
EN 843 111	Visual Effects	3(3-0-6)
*EN 843 116	Character Rigging and dynamics	3(2-3-6)
*EN 843 117	Real-Time Rendering	3(2-3-6)
*EN 843 501	Advance Audio Engineering	3(2-3-6)
EN 844 112	Advanced Computer Graphics	3(3-0-6)
EN 844 113	Digital Compositing and Post-production	3(3-0-6)
EN 844 114	Python Scripting for Animation	3(3-0-6)
EN 844 115	3D Animation Pre-Production	3(3-0-6)
EN 844 207	Dynamic Simulation	3(3-0-6)
EN 844 311	Social Media	3(3-0-6)
**EN 844 502	Sound Design for Game and Animation	3(3-0-6)

2) Interactive Digital Media Courses
*EN 841 315	E-Sport	3(3-0-6)
*EN 842 316	Advanced Digital Media Electronics	3(3-0-6)
EN 843 200	Game Programming	3(3-0-6)
EN 843 201	Game Design	3(3-0-6)
EN 843 202	Advanced Game Programming	3(3-0-6)
*EN 843 210	Game Quality Assurance	3(3-0-6)
EN 843 301	User Interface and User Experience Design	3(3-0-6)
EN 844 204	Online Game Development	3(3-0-6)
EN 844 209	Serious Game	3(3-0-6)
EN 844 308	Interaction Design	3(3-0-6)

3) AI Courses
EN 813 706	Artificial Neural Networks	3(3-0-6)
EN 813 707	Natural Language Processing	3(3-0-6)
EN 813 708	Pattern Recognition and Its Applications	3(3-0-6)
*EN 842 401	Data Visualization	3(3-0-6)
*EN 843 402	 Image Processing and Computer Vision	3(3-0-6)
*EN 843 403	Data Science	3(3-0-6)
*EN 843 404	Cognitive Computing	3(3-0-6)
*EN 843 405	Deep Learning for Computer Vision	3(3-0-6)
**EN 843 407	Artificial Intelligence	3(3-0-6)
EN 844 306	Information Architecture and Visualization	3(3-0-6)
*EN 844 406	Interactive Data Visualization	3(3-0-6)

4) Software Development Course
EN 813 705	Computer Technology for Education	3(3-0-6)
EN 842 300	Interactive Web Programming	3(3-0-6)
EN 843 303	Multimedia Database	3(3-0-6)
*EN 843 317	Mobile Application Development	3(3-0-6)
*EN 843 318	Web Application Development	3(3-0-6)
EN 844 307	Ubiquitous Computing	3(3-0-6)
EN 844 309	Computer Network Programming	3(3-0-6)
EN 844 312	Introduction to Software Engineering	3(3-0-6)
EN 844 774	Special Topics in Digital Media Engineering	3(3-0-6)

5) Other Elective Courses in Engineering

Students may choose to enroll in and pass the following courses, or any additional courses later offered by the Faculty. A maximum of 3 credits from these courses can be counted toward the elective course group.

EN 003 300	Introduction to Railway System Engineering	3(3-0-6)
EN 003 301	Tribology in Rail Way 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 Field Experience Courses 6 Credits

Students who have accumulated no less than three-fourths of the total credits in the program, or who are in their third year of study or above, or who have received approval from the department, are required to enroll in and pass all of the following courses.

*EN 843 796

Practical Training

1 (0-3-1)

(Non-credits)

**EN 844 785

Cooperative Education in Logistics 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.