Thames International started in 1999 as the country’s first international college offering UK based programs in Business Administration, Communication Arts, and Information Technology. Thames is also the pioneer in entrepreneurship education through the Entrepreneurs’ School of Asia. A Pioneer and Innovator. Twinning Program Thames students take the first two (2) years in the Philippines and the final 1-2 years in the UK, Australia or Singapore to finish their bachelor’s degrees. Compared to the cost of going straight abroad for four years, Thames is able to make foreign degrees more affordable by cutting the cost to only about 30-40% of the regular cost. Entrepreneurship Program Students successfully start and run their own business in their final year of study. Moreover, like the Foreign degree program, students are able to gain international exposure by taking a minimum of 1 term abroad.