Academics

Siam University is committed to advancing global academic collaboration through a strong network of international partnerships and institutional agreements with universities and organizations worldwide. Through Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), academic collaborations, and exchange initiatives, the University continues to strengthen opportunities for cross-border education, research, and cultural engagement.

Our international partnerships span Asia, Europe, North America, and Australia, supporting a diverse academic environment enriched by international faculty, visiting scholars, and students from a wide range of cultural and educational backgrounds. These collaborations foster the exchange of knowledge, innovative teaching practices, joint research initiatives, and mobility opportunities for both students and academic staff.

Through these international partnerships, Siam University continues to strengthen global academic collaboration, expand cross-cultural engagement, and create meaningful opportunities for students, faculty, and institutional development worldwide.

Explore our network of partner institutions across the following regions:

North America academics collaboration

The Americas

USA Fort Hays State University
USA University of Pittsburgh
Chile Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria

Europe and Africa academics collaboration

Europe & Africa

Austria IMC University of Applied Sciences
Austria University of Graz
England Liverpool John Moores University
Finland Asia Exchange
Hungary Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Ireland Athlone Institute of Technology
Lithuania Mykolas Romeris University
Netherlands Nyenrode University
Romania Danubius University of Galati
South Africa Durban University of Technology
Switzerland University of Applied Sciences in Bern

Asia and Pacific academics collaboration

Asia Pacific

Bangladesh American International University
Bangladesh American International University Bangladesh
Bangladesh University of Asia Pacific
Bangladesh Daffodil International University
Bangladesh World University of Bangladesh
Cambodia Build Bright University
Cambodia Norton University
India Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science
India Punjabi University, Patiala
Indonesia Muhammadiyah University of Semarang

Academic Policy

The general principle governing student conduct standards and rules at Siam University is that students are expected to conduct themselves as mature and responsible individuals.

Academic Rules & Standards of Conduct

The following acts of academic misconduct are facing academic sanctions, including but not limited to a grade reduction, failing grade (F), suspension, or dismissal from the program or the University:

  • Plagiarism, falsification of information rendered and/or academic cheating
  • Signing an attendance sheet on behalf of a fellow student who is absent
  • Harassing teachers in order to obtain University privileges or grades to which the student is not entitled

It is a violation of the code of conduct for a student to witness another student’s violation of the code of conduct and withhold that information from the appropriate authority. All violations must be immediately reported to the course instructor or Program Director. All students will be held to the highest standards of conduct.

Non-Academic Rules & Standards of Conduct

All students are expected to have a considerate and respectful demeanor towards their teachers and fellow students. Here are some examples of situations in which you are requested to act with consideration:

  • Arrive on time for class in order to avoid disturbing the teaching session in progress.
  • Ask both the teacher’s approval and your fellow classmates’ before audio taping the content of a class.
  • Avoid disrupting a lecture by answering phone calls in class. Turn off your mobile ringtones. If you expect a very important call, please leave class to take it.
  • When the instructor is lecturing, refrain from engaging in any activities unrelated to the subject being taught, such as reading or preparing material or assignments for another course.

The international nature of the program offers both an enriching and challenging experience. All students should understand and accept cultural differences within the international community and be keen to accommodate one another’s differences in beliefs, culture, status, and race.

In order to promote personal development, protect the University community, and maintain order and stability on campus, students who engage in any of the following acts of misconduct may be subject to disciplinary sanctions, including but not limited to a grade reduction, failing grade (F), suspension, or dismissal from the program or the University :

  • Physical or sexual assault, hazing, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, coercion, or any other behavior that threatens or endangers the health or safety of any member of the University community or any person on University premises or at University activities.
  • Attempted or actual theft, damage, or misuse of University property or resources.
  • Unauthorized or improper use of any University property, equipment, facilities, or resources, including unauthorized entry into any University room, building, or premises.
  • Use, possession, or distribution of any narcotic or other controlled substances on University premises or at University activities except as expressly permitted by law and University regulations.
  • Smoking is prohibited in areas including but not limited to classrooms, toilets, hallways, elevators, and restaurants.
  • Eating and drinking (including chewing gum) in certain rooms is forbidden, unless explicitly permitted for special reasons.
  • Misuse of the fire alarm.
  • Violation of Thailand Criminal Law on University premises or while participating in University activities.

Complaint Procedures

If your behavior disrupts class, your teacher will speak with you about it. If your behavior does not change, a meeting will be scheduled with the Program Director. If the problem persists, you will not be permitted to attend the class and will be marked absent.

Grading Description

LETTERMEANINGVALUE
AExcellent4.00
B+Very Good3.50
BGood3.00
C+Fair2.50
CSatisfactory2.00
D+Poor1.50
DPass1.00
FFailure0.00
SSatisfactory (noncredit)
UUnsatisfactory (noncredit)
WWithdrawal 
AUAudit (non-credit)
IIncomplete 
PWork in progress 
NRNo Report 

Letter Grades are used to show the academic standing of a student. The following are the grades, meanings of the grades and the values of the grades issued by this University:

The student’s grades are computed at the end of each semester. The student is graded for his/her work during the semester. This includes quizzes, term papers, book reports, assignments, recitation, class participation, attendance, midterm examinations, and final examinations.

Grades are accessible online using the student’s ID (https://home.sis.siam.edu)).

Withdrawal (W) grade: assigned by the instructor upon official withdrawal from class (see Course Add/Withdrawal). Non-failure.

Incomplete (I) grade: indicates that the semester’s work is incomplete. “I” grades are granted at the instructor’s discretion. “I” grades revert to “F” if a change is not made within the following term.

Two or more tests, including mid-term and final examinations, are given each semester. Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.00 for a bachelor’s degree completion and 3.00 for a master’s and doctoral degree.

Students can check their grades online by logging on the Registrar Department web site: http://home.sis.siam.edu/registrar/home.asp?lang=2.

Class Enrollment and Attendance

Undergraduate students are required to enroll in at least 12 credits and no more than 21 credits per semester. Graduate students are required to take between 9 and 15 credit hours. Registration must be completed before the class starts.

Candidates for the bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 120-150 credits. Undergraduate candidates must maintain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.00 or better on a scale of four points in order to achieve their degree. Candidates for a master’s degree must complete a minimum of 36 credits with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 on a four-point scale. The doctoral degree program requires candidates with a bachelor’s degree to complete a minimum of 72 credit hours, while master’s degree holders must complete the program with a minimum of 48 credit hours. In Thailand, 80% class attendance is required in order to be eligible to sit for final exams.

 

Honor’s System

The University, in recognizing exceptional students, has an honor system. Students are given awards for hard work, measurable in grades, beginning with semester grades and ending with cumulative grades until graduation.

Students maintaining a high scholastic average are eligible for graduation with honors.

  • First Class Honor GPA 3.60-4.00
  • Second Class Honor GPA 3.25-3.59

Requirements For Honors

Students must:

  • Have fulfilled all the requirements for graduation within 4 years
  • Not have been placed on probation in any category
  • Not have received a grade of ‘F’ for any course

Transfer students must have completed all third- and fourth-year courses (or 72 credits) at the University.

Academic Action

Academic action taken on a student can be both favorable and disciplinary. When a student is performing well, all academic actions taken on the student are considered favorable. For example, when a student obtains a high GPA, he/she is put on the Academic List of Honors; when he/she consistently achieves very high marks, he/she is given higher honors. However, if his/her achievement is below standards, disciplinary action is taken against him/her.

Disciplinary Action against the student is of two kinds, depending upon the severity of the poor performance measured in time: Probation or Dismissal.

Probation

Students who obtain a cumulative GPA of less than 2.00 (1.99-1.50) but above the limits set for dismissal from the University will be put on probation, except in the first semester of the freshman year.

Dismissal

Students will be dismissed from the University under the following Categories:

  • A student who obtains a cumulative GPA of less than 1.50 at the end of any semester except the first semester of the freshman year
  • A student who obtains a cumulative GPA of less than 1.75 for two consecutive semesters, except the first semester of the freshman year
  • A student who obtains a cumulative GPA of less than 2.00 for four consecutive semesters, except the first semester of the freshman year

Students are required to understand the Academic Performance Policy at Siam University to maintain professional and courteous conduct throughout their studies. Respect for students, faculty, and administrative staff is required at all times. Siam University’s moral and ethical code will be strictly enforced.

Since this is an international program, you are expected to speak only English while studying. Active participation in your classes is required.

Normal Course Load

Students’ course load may vary depending on their individual circumstances. To maintain full-time status, a student must enroll in at least 4 courses (12 credit hours) per semester. The maximum number of courses is (21 credit hours) per semester.

Special permission must be obtained in order to enroll in 8 or more courses:

  • Written permission from the Program Director concerned if they are senior graduating students or junior and senior students with a cumulative GPA of more than 3.25 and a valid reason.
  • In all other cases, written permission of the Program Director is required.

Attendance

Students are expected to attend all classes. A minimum of 80% attendance is mandatory. There are no authorized cuts from classes. Irregular attendance may result in you losing the right to sit for the final examination of the respective subjects for which you were excessively absent (e.g., absent more than 20% of the classes).

In case of unavoidable absences, such as illness, accident, serious illness, or death of a family member, all work missed due to the student’s absence must be satisfactorily made up. The responsibility for completing the outstanding work rests with the student. Unavoidable absences must be properly documented with an attending physician’s certificate from a duly registered hospital. Failure to provide proper documentation may result in a non-excused absence.

Examinations

There are two examination periods per semester: the mid-term and final examinations. It may happen that some teachers choose not to have a mid-term examination.

All registered students will automatically be listed for the exam for the classes they have enrolled for. The lists are displayed on the announcement boards in front of building 3. Should the name of a student not appear on the exam schedule for a class he/she has enrolled for, one should contact the registration office at the earliest in order to solve the problem.

Students are required to present their student ID for proper identification when taking an exam. The use of mobile phones is not allowed during the time a student sits for an exam.

All registered students must take the exam on the date and time the exam is scheduled. Should you not be able to take the exam at the time it is scheduled because of an important matter, please inform the Program Director.

If you become ill during an exam, and are unable to continue, you should inform the instructor proctoring the exam before leaving the classroom. The proctor will inform the relevant instructor who may decide to assign you an incomplete grade (I), so that you may write the exam later. You should be aware that an instructor will not automatically grant an incomplete grade. The decision may be affected by whether you have made good progress with the course material during the term.