The program aims to recruit students from China and other country who are currently in Grades 12–13 across various provinces, with strong English proficiency and a demonstrated interest in Information Technology. The Department of Modern Management and Information Technology, together with the Language Institute, will be responsible for reviewing applications and conducting interviews for admission into the LI-MMIT Talented-Programe.
The program admits approximately 20–25 students per cohort. The application period is scheduled annually from Apr – July 2026. The program committee and the Language Institute reserve the right to select or reject applicants based on the established criteria.
LI-MMIT Talented Program Semester
After the selection process, students will enter the LI-MMIT Talented Program Semester, which runs from September to February. The key components are as follows:
a) Intensive English Language Development
Students will undertake academic English training at the Language Institute, Chiang Mai University, with the objective of achieving a minimum score of 65 in the CMU eTEGs standard. The program emphasizes listening and speaking skills, with classes conducted on weekdays at the Language Institute.
b) Courses in Modern Management and Information Technology
Students will enroll in approximately four courses, all delivered in English. These credits are transferable to the undergraduate program. Classes are scheduled on weekends to accommodate the weekday English program and are conducted at the College of Arts, Media and Technology (CAMT).
Applications for CMU IPAS admission are open from February to April.
Bachelor’s Degree Level
Upon completion of the LI-MMIT Talented Program Semester, students will progress to the undergraduate (Bachelor’s degree) program at Chiang Mai University by passing the university’s admission requirements through designated channels.
Students who meet the admission criteria will complete the program within approximately 3.5–4 years. Credits earned during the Talented Program Semester may be transferred, equivalent to approximately four courses (12 credits).
Students are required to complete eight academic semesters in accordance with university regulations in order to graduate and receive their degree. The study plan consists of approximately 3.5 years of coursework, along with an additional 0.5 year of preparation for postgraduate study in the United Kingdom.
In the second semester of the fourth year, students will receive preparation for further study at partner universities, including academic readiness and transition planning for postgraduate education.
Master’s Degree Level
After completing the Bachelor’s degree, students may continue their studies at Oxford Brookes University (United Kingdom), with a program duration of one year.(under the MOU between CAMT MMIT and Oxford Brookes University).
Available fields of study include:
