Study in Bangladesh.
The essentials, in one place.
Use this snapshot to decide whether Bangladesh fits your academic goals and resources. Requirements can differ by qualification, institution and application route.
| Tuition | SAARC students pay the Bangladeshi rate in government medical colleges |
|---|---|
| Financial evidence | No fixed amount published; bank statement or guarantee |
| Language requirements | Not listed in the DGME 2025-26 circular |
| Visa route | Bangladesh High Commission, Islamabad, after Interior Ministry NOC |
From shortlist to application.
For public medical or dental seats under a SAARC allocation, follow the current DGME call and Pakistan’s designated channel. Other institutions, including BUP, publish their own admission and funding arrangements.
Medical admission and permission to practise in Pakistan are separate matters. Establish the current PMDC institution, student-registration and licensing requirements before enrolling; an agent cannot determine recognition.
- Identify programmes that accept your qualification. Ask admissions about equivalence if your Pakistani award is not clearly listed.
- Read the individual course requirements and deadline. Confirm language evidence, prerequisites and any selection test.
- Prepare your academic records, references and personal statement. Follow the institution’s instructions for certified documents.
- Submit through the university or its designated national portal. Keep your account, receipts and application number.
- After an offer, check the student visa procedure for applicants residing in Pakistan and prepare the required financial evidence.
Explore support for your studies.
Compare the award’s eligibility, coverage and application route. Admission and scholarship applications may have different deadlines.
See funding records for Bangladesh ↗Work while you study.
| Bachelor's | Not permitted No work: the student-visa extension file requires a declaration that you are not working anywhere in Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Master's | Not permitted No work: the student-visa extension file requires a declaration that you are not working anywhere in Bangladesh |
| PhD | Not permitted No work: the student-visa extension file requires a declaration that you are not working anywhere in Bangladesh |
Not allowed: the student-visa extension file needs a declaration of no work
After your qualification
No post-study route found on the official pages read; check with the Department of Immigration and Passports
Explore family and post-study pathways ↗Your preparation checklist.
Track the essentials here, then reconcile this list with the exact university and embassy checklist.
Go directly to the source.
These authority and institution links accompany the reference dataset. They are your starting point for checking the latest rules.
- DGME MBBS/BDS Foreign Student Admission Circular 2025-26 (Bangladesh High Commission London) ↗https://bhclondon.org.uk/uploads/file/2025/11/fc9e1b62610e05522ac9061cfc82306a.pdf
- Bangladesh High Commission Islamabad ↗https://islamabad.mofa.gov.bd/
- Special Branch SCO (Visa) FAQ ↗https://specialbranch.gov.bd/uploads/FAQ-VISA.pdf
- Special Branch Visa Categories ↗https://immi.specialbranch.gov.bd/scowing/Visa_Catagory.pdf
- Department of Immigration and Passports, Bangladesh ↗https://dip.gov.bd
- IUT 2026 Admission Announcement ↗https://admission.iutoic-dhaka.edu/admission/2026%20ADMISSION%20ANNOUCEMENT%20FINAL-20012026.pdf
- HEC OIC-IUT Scholarship Announcement ↗https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/HECAnnouncements/Pages/OIC-IUT.aspx
- HEC SAARC Scholarship (BUP) ↗https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/HECAnnouncements/Pages/SAARC-Scholarship.aspx
- University of Dhaka Foreign Student Admission Procedure ↗https://du.ac.bd/faculty_slider/61/1259
- University of Dhaka Office of International Affairs, Visa and Immigration ↗https://oia.du.ac.bd/du_facilities/1
- North South University Tuition and Fees ↗https://admissions.northsouth.edu/tuition
- PMDC Policy Guidelines for Students Seeking Admission in Foreign Medical/Dental Institutions ↗https://pmdc.pk/Documents/Others/Policy%20Guidelines%20for%20Students%20seeking%20Admissions%20in%20Undergraduate%20Medical-Dental-Foreign-Institutions.pdf
- PMDC Warns Students and Parents ↗https://pmdc.pk/Documents/Others/PM&DC%20warns%20students%20and%20parents.pdf
- State Bank of Pakistan Foreign Exchange Manual ↗https://www.sbp.org.pk/laws-regulations/foreign-exchange-manual
