On 20 March 2026, Dr. Usanee Patapsikij Lertrattanon, Assistant to the Rector for International Affairs, held a bilateral meeting with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alexey Bessudnov, Deputy Head of Department at the University of Exeter in the UK, representing the Department of Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology.
During the university-level discussions, both sides expressed srong appreciation for the 4+1 progression agreement model, which is expected to be formally signed in the near future. This initiative will enable Thammasat students to pursue a seamless pathway, continuing their studies abroad at the University of Exeter.
At the faculty level, the University of Exeter currently maintains a 2+2 collaboration model with several faculties at Thammasat, including the Faculties of Political Science, Social Administration, Journalism and Mass Communication, and the College of Interdisciplinary Studies.
To further expand academic exchange opportunities, Exeter expressed a keen interest in developing integrated exchange programs incorporating Thai cultural contexts. These initiatives aim to attract more UK-based students to study at Thammasat.
This visit reaffirmed the strong partnership between Thammasat and the Exeter, paving the ways for new initiatives and the continued expansion of collaborative opportunities.
