Office of International Affairs, International College, Udon Thani Rajabhat University
Vice Dean for International Relations and Academic Services
The Office of International Affairs, International College, Udon Thani Rajabhat University, serves as the university’s central coordinating unit for international relations. It supports the development of cooperative networks with overseas educational institutions and international organizations while providing services and assistance to international students, university personnel, and internal departments.
The office also supports the university’s international operations to ensure that they are conducted professionally, transparently, accountably, and in alignment with the university’s international development direction.
สำนักวิเทศสัมพันธ์มีพันธกิจหลักในการสนับสนุนการดำเนินงานด้านนานาชาติของมหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏอุดรธานี ดังนี้
The Office of International Affairs serves as a bridge for developing academic cooperation with overseas educational institutions and international organizations. It supports the preparation and coordination of academic cooperation agreements, including Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) and Memoranda of Understanding (MOU), as well as exchanges involving university personnel, academic staff, academic resources, and researchers.
The office also supports international academic conferences, research presentations, and the presentation of technologies and innovations on international platforms in order to strengthen the university’s academic capacity and global recognition.
The Office of International Affairs provides services, assistance, and support to international students studying at Udon Thani Rajabhat University. Its services include pre-arrival guidance, preliminary document checks, visa coordination, residence notification, 90-day reporting, re-entry permit guidance, and coordination with relevant authorities.
The office also supports students’ cultural adjustment and university life and coordinates with faculties and academic programs to help international students study and live in Thailand smoothly and successfully.
The Office of International Affairs creates opportunities for students, academic staff, and university personnel to participate in international exchange activities. These include outbound programs for Thai students and personnel and inbound programs for international students, lecturers, and participants.
These activities include short-term exchange programs, professional experience programs, cultural exchange projects, and cross-cultural learning activities. They are designed to develop participants’ knowledge, skills, and readiness to work and live effectively in international environments.
Protocol and International Coordination
The Office of International Affairs is responsible for coordinating and welcoming university executives, representatives of overseas institutions, volunteer lecturers, guest speakers, and distinguished international visitors to Udon Thani Rajabhat University.
These visits may involve discussions on academic cooperation, exchange activities, and the development of international networks. This role reflects the university’s image as an institution that is professionally prepared to establish and maintain international partnerships.
มหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏอุดรธานี โดยการประสานงานของสำนักวิเทศสัมพันธ์ ได้สร้างความร่วมมือทางวิชาการกับสถาบันการศึกษาต่างประเทศมากกว่า 50 แห่งทั่วโลก โดยมีเครือข่ายความร่วมมือในหลายประเทศ เช่น
เครือข่ายเหล่านี้มีส่วนสำคัญในการสนับสนุนการแลกเปลี่ยนทางวิชาการ การวิจัย การจัดกิจกรรมนานาชาติ และการพัฒนาศักยภาพของนักศึกษาและบุคลากรของมหาวิทยาลัย
สำนักวิเทศสัมพันธ์ให้บริการและคำแนะนำแก่นักศึกษานานาชาติในประเด็นสำคัญต่าง ๆ ดังนี้
International students who plan to enter Thailand to study at Udon Thani Rajabhat University should check their travel documents and visa category and complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) in accordance with government requirements before entering Thailand.
The Office of International Affairs provides pre-arrival guidance and advises students to verify that they hold the correct visa category in order to prevent difficulties with changing their visa status later.
After arriving and taking up residence in Udon Thani Province, international students must ensure that their residence is reported to the Immigration Bureau within 24 hours, in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
For students staying in university accommodation, Office of International Affairs staff will coordinate and prepare the necessary documents. Students living outside the university must prepare complete accommodation documents, such as a rental agreement, copies of their passport, and documents from the property owner.
The Office of International Affairs provides guidance and prepares supporting documents for international students applying for or extending their visas. Students should submit their documents sufficiently in advance to allow time for document checking and preparation.
Required documents may include a certificate of student status, an academic transcript, a passport, and other documents required by the Immigration Bureau.
International students who remain in Thailand for 90 consecutive days are required to report their current address to the Immigration Bureau. The report may be completed through the IMM e-Service application, the Immigration Bureau website, or in person, subject to the applicable requirements.
The Office of International Affairs provides guidance on the procedures, deadlines, and required documents to help students complete the process correctly.
International students holding a Non-Immigrant Education Visa (Non-ED) who wish to leave Thailand while their visa remains valid must obtain a re-entry permit before departure. The re-entry permit protects the student’s current visa status from being cancelled upon leaving the country.
The Office of International Affairs provides guidance on the procedures and required documents. Applicable fees are determined by the Immigration Bureau.
When an international student graduates or their student status ends, the student must notify the Office of International Affairs and request the documents required for visa cancellation.
The student must then submit the documents to the Immigration Bureau before leaving Thailand in order to prevent future problems concerning immigration or residence status.
Degree students holding a Non-ED Plus Visa who wish to remain in Thailand to seek employment after graduation may contact the Office of International Affairs for guidance regarding the required documents and procedures.
Approval and eligibility are subject to the conditions established by the responsible government authorities.
First-year international students who wish to live outside university accommodation may contact the Office of International Affairs for guidance and assistance.
The office may assist with the preparation of supporting documents or an official memorandum in Thai for submission through the university’s required procedures.
The Office of International Affairs is not the university’s direct admissions office. However, it supports international applicants by providing assistance, conducting preliminary document checks, coordinating with the Registrar’s Office, and offering guidance on application forms and communication.
Support may include coordination relating to application documents, fee payments, student registration, student identification numbers, university student email accounts, and student identification cards.
สำนักวิเทศสัมพันธ์ให้บริการแก่บุคลากรของมหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏอุดรธานีที่ต้องการเอกสารภาษาอังกฤษ หรือเอกสารเพื่อใช้ในการประสานงานกับหน่วยงานต่างประเทศ โดยมีบริการสำคัญดังนี้
The Office of International Affairs prepares English-language documents based on information provided by the relevant university units. Available services may include:
All requests must follow university procedures and should be submitted in advance to allow sufficient time for document preparation.
University personnel may request the issuance of invitation letters, official English-language letters, or letters for coordination with overseas organizations. These documents may be required for international coordination, official overseas travel, conferences, training programs, seminars, academic cooperation, or other international activities.
Available documents may include:
Applicants should provide complete details in the official memorandum, including the type of document requested, its purpose, the destination organization or recipient, the destination country, relevant dates or period, the number of copies required, and the English details of all persons concerned.
Providing complete information helps the office prepare documents accurately and efficiently.
สำนักวิเทศสัมพันธ์มีบทบาทสำคัญในการสนับสนุนพันธกิจของวิทยาลัยนานาชาติและมหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏอุดรธานี ดังนี้
