What is the GED ? Which universities accept it ?

In today’s world, education has become increasingly diverse and flexible. The GED, or General Educational Development, has emerged as an alternative pathway for students seeking to complete an internationally recognized high school diploma and use it to apply to universities both in Thailand and abroad. Many may wonder: Can the GED qualify for admission to Thai universities? And which universities accept the GED? Let P’Linlin of Lyn and Learn help answer your questions!

What is the GED ?

The GED (General Educational Development) is a test that assesses high school-level knowledge and skills across four core subjects:

1. Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA)
2. Mathematical Reasoning
3. Science
4. Social Studies

Upon successfully passing all four subjects, candidates are awarded a diploma equivalent to a high school diploma, recognized internationally.

Thai Universities That Accept the GED

Currently, many universities in Thailand accept the GED, especially international programs that focus on English-language instruction. Examples of Thai universities that accept the GED include:

1. Public Universities
   • Chulalongkorn University
     Faculties such as BBA (Business Administration), EBA (Economics), and BALAC (Arts and Liberal Arts).
   • Thammasat University
     International programs such as BBA (Business Administration), BE (Economics), and PBIC (Pridi Banomyong International College).
   • Mahidol University
     Programs like MUIC (Mahidol University International College), offering diverse majors in Business, Science, and Social Sciences.
   • Chiang Mai University
     International programs in the Faculties of Economics and Business Administration.
2. Private Universities
   • Assumption University (ABAC)
     Accepts the GED for almost all programs.
   • Rangsit University
     Programs such as Medicine, Dentistry, and Architecture.
   • Stamford International University

For Thai programs, the GED can also be used for university admissions. However, students need to check the required scores and admission criteria. P’Lin recommends consulting the information on MyTCAS.com.

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