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Bangladesh

Overview

Bangladesh is one of the SAARC nations, like Nepal. It is a country in Southeast Asia and is easily accessible for the international student community. It is also one of the chosen destinations for Nepalese and international students to study higher education, like medical science, engineering, and business studies. Most of the courses here are taught in the English language. It has lower tuition fees as compared to other Western countries. Bangladesh also has the fastest-growing economy and is a populous nation embracing diversity from its dynamic population.

Key points to study in Bangladesh

Category Information
Quality & Global Competitiveness Higher education in Bangladesh is continuously improving, with institutions focusing on international standards, curriculum development, and digital modernization.
National University Affiliation Numerous colleges affiliated with the National University offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various fields.
Types of Higher Education
  • General Education
  • Technical and Vocational Education
  • Professional Education
  • Distance Education
Educational Motto "Education for Progress and Innovation"
Digitalization of Education Post-pandemic, digital resources and online education platforms are being widely adopted across institutions.
International Collaboration Bangladeshi universities collaborate with foreign universities for joint research and exchange programs.
Visa Types
  • S Student Visa: Full-time study at government-approved institutions
  • Exchange Visa: Short-term academic exchange
  • Internship Visa: For internship opportunities
  • Research Visa: Requires approval from ministries and host institution (Post-Doctoral included)
  • C Study Visa: For short courses (less than 3 months), no work allowed
  • D Study Visa: For long-term programs, allows part-time work (20 hours/week)
Cost of Study
  • Bachelor’s: 100 BDT – 450,000 BDT
  • Master’s: 15,000 BDT – 165,000 BDT
Living Costs (Monthly)
  • Food and Dining: 883 BDT
  • Transportation: 423 BDT
  • Utilities: 6,486 BDT
  • Housing: 10,367 BDT
  • Fitness: 2,734 BDT
  • Cinema Ticket: 883 BDT
  • Meal (Single): 200 BDT
  • Grocery: 720 BDT
Scholarships
  • Asian University for Women, Chittagong – Fully funded undergraduate scholarship
  • University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh – Full tuition fees
  • BRAC University – Merit-based full tuition awards
  • Shahjalal University of Science and Technology – Partial funding
  • Khulna University of Engineering and Technology – Full and partial funding
Intakes
  • Spring – Apply by January 30
  • Summer – Apply by May 30
  • Fall – Apply by September 30
Degree Levels
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • MBA
  • PhD

Benefits of studying in Bangladesh for Nepalese students

  • The first benefit is quality and internationally recognized education from reputed universities.
  • Affordable living and tuition fee cost
  • Most courses are in English medium
  • Clinical practice and professional readiness in programs taught at Bangladesh educational institutions
  • Scholarships and financial aid
  • Student supportive environment
  • Geographic proximity and cultural closeness
Popular courses Tuition fees (BDT)
Bachelor of Business Administration 910,500
Master of Business Administration 449,000
Bachelor in Economics 891,000
Bachelor in Software Engineering and Development 897,500
Bachelor in Data Science 995,000
Bachelor in Pharmacy 1,178,000
Bachelor in Civil Engineering 1,082,750
Bachelor in Journalism and Mass Communication 816,250
Bachelor in Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering 1,032,000

Requirement to study in Bangladesh for Nepalese students

The documents required to study in Bangladesh for Nepalese students are:

  • Valid Passport
  • Academic documents
  • Testimonial
  • Consent letter
  • No objection certificates from Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Education
  • All application requirements by educational institution of Bangladesh
  • Must have 12 years schooling for undergraduate program
  • Must have 12 years of schooling with graduation for admission in graduation program
  • TOEFL score: 550 PBT, 160 CBT, IBT 55 and IELTS 6.0
  • SAT for UG and GRE/GMAT for Graduate program
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Proof of financial ability
  • Medical certificate

Job fields with salary

Jobs fields Salary (BDT)
Senior Software Engineer 100,000
Finance Head 350,000
Marketing Director 100,000
Data Analyst 72,500
Green Jobs 65,000

Top University of Bangladesh

Location University Student
About Bangladesh

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