The Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT) and
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) are
offering a dual degree doctoral program in area of Information
Science, Service Science and Material Science which includes various
participating fields in Engineering and Technology such as:
Human Life Design, Knowledge Management, Security and Networks,
Intelligent Robotics, Entertainment Technology, Energy and
Environment, Materials Chemistry, Applied Physics, Bioscience
and Biotechnology
Successful applicants will be enrolled as full-time students at SIIT
and JAIST for the duration of four years; the 1st and 3rd year will
be spent at SIIT while the 2nd and 4th year at JAIST. Full
scholarships will be offered automatically for the two years of
studying at JAIST. Other scholarships and funding sources are
available for the two years at SIIT. For more information, visit the
Scholarships/Tuition Fee page.
This dual doctoral degree is named as followed.
From JAIST : Doctor of Philosophy (Knowledge Science) or Doctor
of Philosophy (Information Science)
From SIIT : Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering and Technology
This dual degree program is co-found by National Electronics and
Computer Technology Center (NECTEC), Japan Advanced Institute of
Science and Technology (JAIST) and Sirindhorn International
Institute of Technology (SIIT), Thammasat University.
Research areas are listed
here.
JAIST's laboratory list can be found
here.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants must have successfully completed a master's degree
in Engineering or Science or related fields with a very good academic
record and/or thesis experience; or must be a current/former master's
degree student of SIIT with at least one international journal
publication; or must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50.
Important Dates
Admission schedule for January 2026 (Tentative).
Dates
Events
1 - 30 Sep 2025
Application period. (Call for Application)
30 Sep 2025
Applicants submit applications to SIIT.
3 Oct 2025
SIIT send applications to JAIST and JAIST will confirm with
professors.
10 Oct 2025
JAIST informs the allowance of professor contact.
10-20 Oct 2025
Each applicant will contact JAIST Professor to obtain an
acceptance letter.
25 Oct 2025
JAIST informs applicants about the interview process.
30-31 Oct 2025
Announcement of a list of eligible applicants.
13-17 Nov 2025
Applicants will be interviewed by SIIT and JAIST Professors.
28-30 Nov 2025
Result announcement.
January 2026
Orientation
Application
Interested applicants may inquire about detailed information from
the contact persons (listed here), or
from the admissions office at SIIT before submitting the
application.