CISTU spotlights

Welcome to the College of Interdisciplinary Studies!

We're a community of creatives who believe in the power of collaboration across multiple fields of study. Our website serves as a hub for showcasing the achievements of our members. We're committed to providing opportunities for our students, staff, and faculty members to engage in meaningful work that has a positive impact on the world. Please explore our website to learn more about our community, and we look forward to hearing from you!

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CISTU Students

Undergraduate Pride

DSI students awarded for empowering women through data science.

PhD Academic Excellence

CISTU PhD graduate received publication award for the publication of thesis output.

CISTUxNCCU

CISTU students presented their works at NCCU annual symposium and learned from the USR experiences of other universities in Taiwan. The symposium also included a visit to Taiwan's tea cultivation industry

Our Students Say

Personally, I love the blend of Philosophy, politics and economics (PPE). Being from an international student background, I was quite nervous to get into PPE in Thammasat, because I was unsure of if I would be able to connect with Thai teachers, and if I would be understood by teachers. Turns out that most of the teachers in PPE-IP are really nice and understanding! Not only that, but to my surprise, I have a few foreign teachers during my lectures as well! I really loved to see international teachers because that made me feel more at ‘home’ as I come from an international learning background…

Hoping to see more international teachers in the future at PPE-IP.

Manisha Guruprasad is a first-year student of the PPE International Program.

Manisha is originally from India.

CISTU Faculty Members

Research on Pertinent Social Issues

The study “Economic Security for Thai Elderly” by CISTU researchers explores measures to enhance financial well-being among Thai seniors, drawing insights from other countries. It compiles data specific to Thai elders and proposes tailored strategies to bolster their economic security.

Research Excellence

Congratulations to 3 of our faculty members who received awards at the “TU Researcher Day” event on February 16, 2024, held at the Concert Hall, Puey Ungphakorn Library, Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus

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Book of the Year

Our faculty member's book on Welfare State, “Empowering Dreams: A Historical Case Study and Path to Welfare State”, explores economic security, resilience, and the fight for social welfare. The book made its mark as

Book of the YEAR 2023, accredited by Matichon Publishing House

CISTU International Seminar and Workshop 2026: Advancing Interdisciplinary Studies, Human Security and Sustainable Development in Southeast Asia

As Southeast Asia confronts intensifying climate pressures, digital transformation, and evolving governance challenges, universities are increasingly expected to serve as platforms for policy innovation and global academic collaboration. Against this backdrop, the College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Thammasat University convened the CISTU International Seminar and Workshop 2026 under the theme “ Human Security and Sustainable Development. ” Distinguished Keynote and Special

The 27th Anniversary Celebration of the College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Thammasat University

As higher education institutions across Southeast Asia recalibrate to address demographic transition, sustainability imperatives, and cross-border policy complexity, interdisciplinary models are becoming central to regional competitiveness. Within this evolving landscape, the College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Thammasat University marked its 27th anniversary not merely as a commemorative milestone, but as a strategic reflection on its role in advancing Interdisciplinary St

🌍✨ 𝐂𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐔 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 — CISTU Faculty Members on the Public Stage

🌍✨ On 17 February 2026, Asst. Prof. Sivarin Lertpusit, Ph.D., College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Thammasat University, gave an interview to Times Higher Education on “Thai universities at a crossroads as new coalition formed,” offering an academic perspective on policy shifts and the sector’s future under Thailand’s newly formed government. The interview also underscores the College’s role in engaging with contemporary global public issues by contributing scholarly knowle