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Although it is forgotten by many travelers, Laos is a languid, pristine and mesmerizing destination. Time moves slower here. In the historic royal city of Luang Prabang, saffron-robed monks move silently among centuries-old monasteries, capturing your imagination. In the capital Vientiane, life moves dreamily along the banks of the Mekong, and sneaks into your heart with its unhurried tempo.

It’s the Land of Sandalwood, Land of a Million Elephants, and a land full of adventure. Students studying abroad in Laos will marvel its relaxed style and it's window into the "original Asia" is lost elsewhere in the rush of contemporary life.

If you want to study in Laos, then you need to know which of its universities are right for you, please look at their performance across all of their core objectives: teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook.

Use the map to see where Laos’s top universities are located, and if any institutions are of particular interest, you can click on their name, or the “explore” button, to find out more about them. We’ve also pulled in information about how much Laos is investing in its higher education, and also how many people live there.

Living

Living in Laos

Students interested in studying abroad in Laos should consider the following tips when making decisions:

The most important classes you will take in Laos are the language courses. Many programs also facilitate language partners, usually students from local universities, who can help you perfect your Lao as you help them learn English.Many programs will include trips in their program fees to complement students' learning experiences. These trips can range from a daily trip to a nearby the nearby Buddha Park, where huge statues are arranged in a verdant park, or a longer weekend ventures to other towns. Regardless of the excursion, most students find these activities to be a highlight of their study abroad experience (besides, there's really only so much you can learn in a classroom!).

Students are often given single or double‐occupancy rooms in a basic hotel or “guesthouse.” While it may be tempting to live on your own (and certainly everyone deserves privacy!) consider the advantages of having roommates in a new place. Travel can be broadening AND lonely, but new friends help ease the transition!

The official language of Laos is Lao, a tonal language closely related to Thai. Thanks to ubiquitous Thai broadcast media most Lao understand Thai fairly well. Most young people prefer to learn English. French, a legacy of the colonial days, still features on signs and is understood by some older people, but these days English is far more popular.

About

About Laos

Tucked in and sheltered by Southeast Asia’s more notable tourist nations, the small country of Laos is the landlocked, hidden gem of the region. The often overlooked country consistently awes visitors by revealing well-kept secrets of pristine landscapes, lush rainforests, dreamy waterfalls, and a raw, honest culture left largely untouched by the outside world. Studying abroad in Laos will give students the opportunity to take the road less traveled to a nation with a reputation for warmth (from both the people and weather) and a tranquility that has become alien to students in Western culture.

Laos is a Southeast Asian country traversed by the Mekong River and known for mountainous terrain, French colonial architecture, hill tribe settlements and Buddhist monasteries. Vientiane, the capital, is the site of the That Luang monument, where a reliquary reportedly houses the Buddha’s breastbone, plus the Patuxai war memorial and Talat Sao (Morning Market), a complex jammed with food, clothes and craft stalls.

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Student VISA

Student visa for Laos

the Laos Student Visa

A Student Visa will be issued chargeable and for up to one year as well for multiple entries to students who studying in Laos. The Visa can be renewed for a longer stay in Laos from year to year until the end of the studies.

When applying for a ST-B2-Class Visa, a confirmation from the Laotian side (such as the the Lao college or university plus one of the responsible Lao Ministry) must be provided as proof. Evidence shall be delivered by the Laos authority to the consular departments of the embassies or to the border crossing point of entry.

documents for the Laos Tourist Visa Application (T-B2-Class):

a fully completed Visa Application
per person
a current passport photo in the format (3 x 4 cm) per person
the original passport, valid at the planned date of entry
for at least 6 full months with empty Visa stamp page
a copy of the transfer receipt for the Visa Fees already paid or the fees in cash respectively in the form of a crossed check
at post dilivery a postage stamped envelope which is addressed to the applicant

additional documents when applying for other Laos Visa

Work permit