Transnational Dual Degree Award UK Russell Group University

Robotics & AI Engineering

A prestigious dual-degree program (131 Credits) between Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT).

KMUTT Degree B.Eng (Robotics and AI Engineering)
QMUL Degree (Russell Group) B.Eng (Robotics and AI Engineering)

Why This Programme?

Russell Group Prestige

Earn a degree from QMUL, one of the UK’s 24 prestigious Russell Group universities renowned worldwide for research excellence.

Global Recognition

Subject to accreditation by the UK Engineering Council under the Washington Accord, providing international engineering standing.

Flying Faculty

Learn directly from QMUL academics traveling to Thailand to deliver core modules while integrating local KMUTT engineering expertise.

Mandatory Industry Internship

Includes summer industrial training connecting students directly to industrial and academic networks in the AI era.

The 4-Year Roadmap

1

Year 1: Foundations (34 Credits)

Mathematics, Physics, Programming Fundamentals, Design Engineering, Professional Practice, and English Language.

2

Year 2: Core Systems & AI (35 Credits)

Statistics, Electric Circuits, System Modelling 1 & 2, OOP, Sensors, AI, Experimental Design, and General Education modules.

3

Year 3: Specialization (32 Credits)

Robotics Technologies, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Neuromechanics, Control Systems, Signals, Data Science, and Summer Training.

4

Year 4: Capstone & Mastery (30 Credits)

Mechatronics, Robotic Systems, Human & Robot Interaction, Modelling & Control, Manufacturing Execution, and Year-long Capstone.

Investment in Your Future

Tuition Fee per Year for a World-Class Russell Group Dual Degree

450,000 THB

Approximately £10,400 GBP per year — exceptional value for a UK degree award without London living expenses.

The Flying Faculty Ecosystem

What is the Flying Faculty?

Bringing Russell Group academic excellence directly from London to Bangkok. The model ensures students in Thailand receive the exact same high-standard education as students in London. Core modules are delivered by rotating QMUL professors traveling to KMUTT.

UK Russell Group Standards

Taught directly by QMUL academic staff across 20 specialized subjects. This ensures the curriculum meets strict UK quality assurance and regulatory frameworks.

Dual Digital Learning Platforms

Benefit from access to both LEB2 (KMUTT) and QMPlus (QMUL). Full access to QMUL's world-class online library resources is included.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Hands-on teaching takes place at KMUTT's specialized laboratories and the newly established Centre for Future Technologies.

Joint Capstone Mentorship

The final-year Future Technologies Project is jointly supervised by faculty from both KMUTT and QMUL, fostering international research collaboration and dual-layered academic support.

Detailed Learning Plan

131 Credits | Curriculum Breakdown by Semester

Detailed Learning Plan

Curriculum Balance: KMUTT = 17 Subjects | QMUL = 20 Subjects
Total: 131 Credits across 8 Semesters + 1 Summer Session.
RAI Core Subjects
Gen Ed / Languages
Year / SemCourse CodeCourse TitleProviderCredits
Year 1
Sem 1
(17 Credits)		RAI 111 / CFT310UMathematics for Robotics & AI Engineers IKMUTT3
RAI 113 / CFT309UPhysics for Robotics & AI Engineers IKMUTT3
RAI 121 / CFT301UProgramming FundamentalsQMUL3
RAI 131 / CFT308UDesign EngineeringQMUL3
LNG 21001Academic ListeningKMUTT1
LNG 21002Academic PresentationKMUTT1
LNG 21003Academic Reading & WritingKMUTT1
GEC 21101 / GEC 21102Reflection of Social Diversity / Methods of Social InvestigationKMUTT2
Year 1
Sem 2
(17 Credits)		RAI 112 / CFT320UMathematics for Robotics & AI Engineers IIKMUTT3
RAI 114 / CFT319UPhysics for Robotics & AI Engineers IIKMUTT3
RAI 115 / CFT312UProfessional Engineering Practice 1QMUL3
RAI 132 / CFT318UExperimental Design 1QMUL3
LNG 21004Academic ReportKMUTT1
LNG 21005DiscussionKMUTT1
LNG 21006Persuasive TalksKMUTT1
GEC 22201 / GEC 22202Interactive Diversity Understanding / Interrelationship between Humans & NatureKMUTT2
Year 2
Sem 1
(18 Credits)		RAI 211 / CFT411UStatistics for Robotics & AI EngineersKMUTT3
RAI 212 / CFT410UElectric CircuitsKMUTT3
RAI 221 / CFT403UObject-Oriented Programming and DesignKMUTT3
RAI 231 / CFT409USystem Modelling 1QMUL3
GEC 32101Art of LeadershipKMUTT1
GEC 32201Effective Self-ManagementKMUTT1
GEC 41101Understanding Problems of Humans in AI EraKMUTT1
LNG xxxElective LNGKMUTT3
Year 2
Sem 2
(17 Credits)		RAI 232 / CFT420USystem Modelling 2QMUL3
RAI 233 / CFT421USensors and InstrumentationKMUTT3
RAI 241 / CFT412UArtificial IntelligenceQMUL3
RAI 234 / CFT422UExperimental Design 2QMUL3
GEC 41201Reflective Thinking in AI EraKMUTT1
GEC 41202Ethical and Global Perspectives on AIKMUTT1
GEC 42101Human-Centered Problem Solving in AI EraKMUTT1
GEC 23301GE Capstone ProjectKMUTT2
Year 3
Sem 1
(15 Credits)		RAI 331 / CFT508URobotics TechnologiesQMUL3
RAI 332 / CFT509UEmbedded AI for RoboticsKMUTT3
RAI 341 / CFT503UMachine LearningQMUL3
RAI 335 / CFT510USignals and SystemsKMUTT3
GEC xxxElective General Education 1KMUTT3
Year 3
Sem 2
(15 Credits)		RAI 333 / CFT517UControl Systems DesignQMUL3
RAI 334 / CFT518UFundamental of Neuromechanics and BioelectricityQMUL3
RAI 342 / CFT512UDeep LearningQMUL3
RAI 343 / CFT519UNumerical Methods and Data ScienceKMUTT3
GEC xxxElective General Education 2KMUTT3
Year 3
Summer
(2 Credits)		RAI 381Industrial training / Short-term researchKMUTT2
Year 4
Sem 1
(15 Credits)		RAI 431 / CFT608UMechatronics of RobotsQMUL3
RAI 441 / CFT609UHuman and Robots InteractionQMUL3
RAI 481 / CFT601URobotics and AI Engineering Project 1KMUTT3
RAI 442Accounting and Financial Management for EngineersKMUTT3
XXX xxxFree Elective 1KMUTT3
Year 4
Sem 2
(15 Credits)		RAI 432 / CFT617URobotic Systems: Intelligence, Perception and ControlQMUL3
RAI 433 / CFT618UModelling and Control of RobotsQMUL3
RAI 482 / CFT601URobotics and AI Engineering Project 2KMUTT3
RAI 443 / CFT619UManufacturing Execution SystemsKMUTT3
XXX xxxFree Elective 2KMUTT3

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the RAI Dual Degree.

1. Do students need to study in the UK to receive the QMUL degree?
No. The 131-credit programme is delivered primarily at KMUTT in Thailand. QMUL professors travel to Bangkok under the "Flying Faculty" model to deliver 20 core robotics and AI modules directly on campus. Upon completion, students graduate with degree awards from both KMUTT and QMUL (a UK Russell Group University) without incurring the higher cost of living in London.
2. What is the benefit of Queen Mary University of London being a Russell Group university?
The Russell Group represents 24 leading UK universities committed to maintaining the highest standards of research and academic excellence. Receiving a degree from a Russell Group institution like QMUL provides students with top-tier global recognition, enhancing postgraduate and global employment opportunities.
3. Is the degree officially recognized in Thailand and internationally?
Yes. At KMUTT, the programme is aligned with the Bachelor of Engineering in Automation Engineering framework and subject to approval and accreditation by the Thailand Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESRI). Internationally, the program is subject to accreditation by the UK Engineering Council according to the Washington Accord, as well as maintaining full alignment with UK academic quality frameworks (OfS and QAA).
4. How does the "Flying Faculty" model work in practice?
QMUL academic staff travel to KMUTT to conduct intensive lecture periods, tutorials, and laboratory sessions across 20 subjects. Between flying faculty sessions, learning continues seamlessly using digital platforms—both KMUTT’s LEB2 and QMUL’s QMPlus system—supported by local teaching teams.
5. What career and industry support is provided?
The programme includes a mandatory 2-credit summer industrial training or short-term research module (RAI 381). Students leverage KMUTT's extensive network of industrial alumni across manufacturing, automation, and AI sectors in Thailand, providing strong placement opportunities and practical career readiness.
6. What are the admission requirements and English proficiency levels?
Since the programme is taught in English and involves academic delivery from a UK university, applicants must demonstrate strong background knowledge in Mathematics and Physics, alongside English language proficiency meeting international academic standards.
7. How are tuition fees structured and paid?
The annual tuition fee is set at 450,000 THB. This rate is benchmarked directly against QMUL's tuition fee for local UK students, which is £10,000 GBP per year. The fee covers academic instruction from both institutions, access to QMUL online libraries, QMPlus and LEB2 platforms, and laboratory facilities at KMUTT.
8. Are students allowed to go to the QMUL campus in London and take classes there for a semester?
All accepted students hold full-time student status at both KMUTT and QMUL. Upon QMUL approval, students are permitted to travel to the QMUL campus in London and register for classes there for a semester. However, students choosing this option will be subject to paying the tuition fee at QMUL's international student rate for that period.