This page outlines the qualifications we accept from Bangladesh, and the general grades you will need. Some courses have different requirements, so check your course page carefully before you apply.

On this page

• Undergraduate courses
• Graduate diplomas
• Postgraduate courses
• Postgraduate research

Undergraduate courses

• International Baccalaureate
• GCE A-levels

Students who have completed the High School Certificate (HSC) will be required to complete a foundation year before entering onto an undergraduate course.

Students with a CGPA of 5 at HSC can submit applications for consideration for entry to undergraduate courses without the need for a foundation year. Students completing HSC may be considered for entry onto the following courses

• FdSc Aerospace Technology
• Extended Degree Programme Biosciences (foundation year)
• FdSc Computer-aided Design Technologies
• Extended Degree Programme Engineering (preparatory year)
• FdSc Forensic and Security Technologies
• FdSc Multimedia Technologies
• Extended Degree Programme Health and Social Care Professions (Previously called Foundation Degree)
• FdSc Internet and Business Technologies
• FdSc Multimedia Technologies
• FdSc Network Technologies
• Foundation Degree Performing Arts
• FdEng Railway Engineering

Students who have completed the following qualifications will be considered for direct entry to year 2 or more of an undergraduate programme

• Bachelor degree (from a private university)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Bachelor of Law (LLB) (Honours)

We welcome IB students. If you achieve 28 points or more you will usually get an offer on our undergraduate courses.

Graduate diplomas

• Master of Arts, Science or Commerce
• an OND or HND with a minimum of 'upper credit' and at least two years' relevant work experience
• a degree in a subject considered unsuitable for direct entry to a master's programme - 'conversion' students

Postgraduate courses

• Bachelor degree (four years duration from a private university rated as 'Good' by UGC
• Bachelor degree (four years in duration) from BUET
• Bachelor degree (in a professional subject from a public institution)
• Master of Engineering and Master of Science (Engineering)
• Master of Law (LLM)
• successful completion of a recognised pre-masters course
• Masters Degree from a recognised University, awarded from 2007 onwards following a 3/4 year degree

Postgraduate research

• Master Degree (from BUET)
• Master of Philosophy (MPhil)