IAPP Thailand is an ongoing initiative dedicated to developing new partnerships and deepening existing ones between U.S. and Thai institutions of higher education. The first iteration of the program concluded in October 2024, with a select cohort of 48 U.S. and Thai higher education institutions participating. The second iteration, “IAPP Thailand 2025”, will run from June 2025 – April 2026. This program is made possible by generous support from the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok.

CORE IAPP SERVICES

• Strategic planning process, including guidelines for assessing on-campus international partnership capacity and developing practical strategic plans for partnership activities in Thailand/the United States.
• Expert advice and guidance on developing or expanding a strategic plan for partnerships with Thailand/the United States.
• A U.S. higher education delegation to Thailand that will include visits with higher education institutions, educational exchange organizations and government entities. Participants are responsible for covering their international airfare and a standard one-time program fee. See below for pricing details.
• A Thai higher education delegation to the United States in February 2026 to further connections made in Thailand.
• A series of training webinars, focused on topics such as implementing strategic partnerships, developing a consolidated Thailand/U.S. strategy, and the Thai/U.S. higher education landscape.

2025 PROGRAM THEME

IAPP Thailand 2025 is designed to support U.S. higher education institutions in exploring and developing strategic, long-term partnerships with Thai counterparts, with a thematic focus on STEM and the digital economy. The program provides structured guidance for building international engagement strategies and establishing a strong foundation for future collaboration. The program explores higher education and workforce development key growth sectors—such as health technology, energy, artificial intelligence and cloud computing, cybersecurity, and fintech—and considers the role of vocational and technical education in addressing workforce demands and supporting sustainable economic development.

Delegation to thailand (October 2025)

As a major part of the IAPP Thailand 2025 program, IIE will lead a group of senior leaders and administrators from participating U.S. universities to Thailand on a study tour of the Thai higher education system scheduled for October 27 – 31, 2025. The purpose of the delegation to Thailand is to (1) provide an opportunity for U.S. participants to learn more about the higher education system in Thailand; (2) bring representatives from U.S. and Thai higher education together to engage in meaningful dialogue; (3) expose participants to key players in U.S.-Thai higher education collaboration; and (4) lay the groundwork for future university-to-university partnerships.

Delegation to the United States (February 2026)

Following the U.S. study tour to Thailand, this program also includes a delegation of Thai higher education representatives that will attend an international education conference in the United States in February 2026, to further deepen their understanding of the partnership landscape, strengthen and enhance the relationships built thus far, and provide additional valuable face-to-face connection.

Program Details

Eligibility: The IAPP Thailand 2025 program is open to all accredited U.S. and Thai colleges and universities, including participants from IAPP Thailand 2024.

Application Deadline: July 15th, 2025

Thailand Study Tour Dates: October 27 – 31, 2025

U.S. Study Tour Dates: February 2026 (exact dates and cost-share details TBD)

Cost for U.S. Participants: $6,750. The program fee includes the program expenses and participation of up to two representatives on the delegation to Thailand, including all in-country costs. Participants are responsible for their own roundtrip international flights.