BRAC University Admission & Tuition Fees 2022

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) of the Brac Business School is a skill-based, 60 credit (20 courses and an internship), two-year full time Program. A student may, however, enroll as a part time student. The duration of the part time program depends on the chosen course loads.

All classes are held in the evening, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Saturday to Thursday.

Eligibility 

Minimum Bachelor Degree (15 years of education or 14 years of education with 8 or more years of corporate experience) having at least 2^nd Class/Division or CGPA  2.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent (from any government authorized university).

• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class in SSC/Equivalent and HSC/Equivalent separately (including additional subject).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.

Admission Test

All eligible applicants, unless exempted*, are required to sit for a written admission test. Those who qualify in the written test will be called for interview for final selection.

*Eligibility for exemption from the written test:

(a) BracU graduates having CGPA 3.0 or above and

(b) Applicants with the GRE/GMAT scores as specified below:

             – Old GRE score of 450 verbal/550 analytical/650 quantitative and

             – Revised GRE score of 300 total for combined verbal and quantitative scores,

             – GMAT total combined score of 560.

 GRE/GMAT scores are considered valid for 5 (five) years after the test date.

Interview is mandatory for all qualified applicants

Postgraduate Programs in Disaster Management (PPDM) is a 36 credit Master’s Degree program including 6 credit for dissertation. Full time student can complete the course in 4 consecutive semesters.

All classes are held in the evening: 6:30pm-9:30pm, Friday to Tuesday.

Eligibility

• Minimum Bachelor Degree (15 years of education) having at least 2nd Class/Division or CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent (from any government authorized university).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class in SSC/Equivalent and HSC/Equivalent separately (including additional subject).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.

Admission Test

All eligible applicants, unless exempted*, are required to sit for a written admission test. Those who qualify in the written test will be called for interview for final selection.

*Eligibility for exemption from the written test:

(a) BracU graduates having CGPA 3.0 or above and

(b) Applicants with the GRE/GMAT scores as specified below:

             – Old GRE score of 450 verbal/550 analytical/650 quantitative and

             – Revised GRE score of 300 total for combined verbal and quantitative scores, or

             – GMAT total combined score of 560.

[GRE/GMAT scores are considered valid for 5 (five) years after the test date]

Interview is mandatory for all qualified applicants

Masters in Procurement and Supply Management (MPSM) is a unique program – consisting of 48 credits – offered by the Brac Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD), Brac University. Nowadays, procurement is a key function for any organization, either public or private. With this context in mind, BIGD is offering the program to sensitize and build up the capacity of officials of public, non-government, and private sectors on procurement, purchasing and supply chain management issues.

Class time: Thursday – 6.00 pm -9.00 pm & Friday – 3.00 pm-9.00 pm

Eligibility 

• Minimum a Bachelor’s (Honors) degree (16 years of education) in any discipline having at least a 2^nd Class/Division or CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 (from any govt. authorized university).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class in SSC/Equivalent and HSC/Equivalent separately (including additional subject).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.
• A candidate who has done a postgraduate diploma course and having at least 06 (six) years of job experience in addition to a Bachelor degree is also eligible to apply.

Admission Test

All eligible applicants, unless exempted*, are required to sit for a written admission test. Those who qualify in the written test will be called for interview for final selection.

*Eligibility for exemption from the written test:

(a) BracU graduates having CGPA 3.0 or above and

(b) Applicants with the GRE/GMAT scores as specified below:

             – Old GRE score of 450 verbal/550 analytical/650 quantitative and

             – Revised GRE score of 300 total for combined verbal and quantitative scores, or

             – GMAT total combined score of 560.

 GRE/GMAT scores are considered valid for 5 (five) years after the test date.

Interview is mandatory for all qualified applicants

Brac University MA in English program has two concentrations: a) Literature and b) ELT and Applied Linguistics. The program is based on the conviction that students will benefit from an in-depth study of many aspects of English language and literature. Required credit for MA in English is 36.

All classes are held in the evening, 6:30pm – 9:30pm, Sunday to Wednesday, 6.00pm – 9.00pm Thursday

Eligibility 

• Minimum Bachelor Degree (BA in English with 16 years of education) having at least 2^nd Class/Division or CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent (from any government authorized university).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class/Division in SSC/Equivalent and HSC/Equivalent separately (including additional subject).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.

Admission Test

All eligible applicants, unless exempted*, are required to sit for a written admission test. Those who qualify in the written test will be called for interview for final selection.

*Eligibility for exemption from the written test:

(a) BracU graduates having CGPA 3.0 or above and

(b) Applicants with the GRE/GMAT scores as specified below:

             – Old GRE score of 450 verbal/550 analytical/650 quantitative and

             – Revised GRE score of 300 total for combined verbal and quantitative scores, or

             – GMAT total combined score of 560.

             – Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 580 (Paper-based test)
               or 240 (Computer based test) or 94 (Internet based test – iBT)

             – International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Overall band score of 7.0,
               with sub scores of 6.0 each

 GRE/GMAT scores are considered valid for 5 (five) years and IELTS/TOEFL for 2 (two) years after the test date.

Interview is mandatory for all qualified applicants

MA in TESOL is a full-time program for current English teachers or anyone interested to pursue a career as an English teacher. This program focuses on training teachers of English to acquire the knowledge and competence for upgrading their professional skills so that they can efficiently teach English to both adult and young learners.

-Candidates with a 4-year Bachelor degree in English/Applied Linguistics/Linguistics/Education will have to do 39 credits.

-Candidates with a 4-year Bachelor degree in any other subjects of Humanities/Social Sciences/Liberal Arts/Business Studies will have to do 45 credits. 

-Candidates with a 3-year BA degree having English/Applied Linguistics/Linguistics/Education with 2-years of teaching experience will have to do 45 credits.

All classes are held in the afternoon-evening hours, i.e. 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Thursday to Saturday. However, the timings are flexible according to learners’ situation.

ELIGIBILITY 

• Candidates should have a four-year Bachelor degree (16 years of education) with a minimum of 2^nd class/division or CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 in English/Education/Linguistics, or relevant subject in Humanities/Social Sciences/Liberal Arts/Business Studies (from any government authorized university). Candidates with three-year Bachelor degree must have two years’ experience of teaching.
•  Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2nd Class in SSC/Equivalent and HSC/Equivalent separately (including additional subject).
•  Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.

ADMISSION TEST

All eligible applicants, unless exempted*, are required to sit for a written admission test. Those who qualify in the written test will be called for interview for final selection.

*Eligibility for exemption from the written test:

(a) BracU graduates having CGPA 3.0 or above.

(b) Applicants will get exemption from the English Composition part of the written test if they have the following TOEFL/IELTS scores: 

 – Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 580 (Paper-based test) or 240 (Computer based test) or 94 (Internet based test – iBT)

 – International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Overall band score of 7.0, with a minimum score of 6.0 in each module.

[TOEFL/IELTS scores are considered valid for 2 (two) years after the test date]

Interview is mandatory for all qualified applicants

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum 15 years of schooling and 2 years of professional/executive experience or 14 years of schooling with 8 or more years of corporate experience having at least 2nd class or 2.50 GPA (or equivalent) at every level of education. 

The Master of Development Studies (MDS) is a 45-credit Masters program. The MDS program designed to provide an in-depth, inter-disciplinary understanding of development concepts and issues. The program provides a wide range of elective courses so that students can pursue their studies according to their academic interests and career objectives.

All classes are held in the evening, 6:00pm-9:00pm, Saturday to Thursday

Eligibility 

• Minimum a Bachelor’s (Honors) degree (16 years of education) in any discipline having at least a 2^nd Class/Division or CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 (from any govt. authorized university).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class in SSC/Equivalent and HSC/Equivalent separately (including additional subject).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.
• A candidate who has done a postgraduate diploma course and having at least 06 (six) years of job experience in addition to a Bachelor degree is also eligible to apply.

Admission Test

All eligible applicants, unless exempted*, are required to sit for a written admission test. Those who qualify in the written test will be called for interview for final selection.

*Eligibility for exemption from the written test:

(a) BracU graduates having CGPA 3.0 or above and

(b) Applicants with the GRE/GMAT scores as specified below:

             – Old GRE score of 450 verbal/550 analytical/650 quantitative and

             – Revised GRE score of 300 total for combined verbal and quantitative scores, or

             – GMAT total combined score of 560.

 GRE/GMAT scores are considered valid for 5 (five) years after the test date.

Interview is mandatory for all qualified applicants

ADMISSION CRITERIA

• 4-years Bachelor Degree or 3-years Bachelor Degree and 1 year Master/Postgraduate Diploma Degree in Health Sciences (Medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, including Allied Health Sciences)/Life Sciences/Social Sciences (Anthropology, Public Health, Food and Nutrition, Sociology, Psychology or any other Social Sciences Discipline)
• Minimum CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0 for Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 in O-Levels/Equivalent in five subjects and A-Levels/Equivalent in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1)
• Minimum GPA of 3 in SSC/Equivalent and HSC/Equivalent separately (including additional subject).
• Proficiency in oral and written English and basic Mathematics
• Basic Computer skills including Microsoft Office and Data Analysis Software
• 2-3 years of professional Public Health Experience Preferred
  
  APPLICATION PROCESS
  Please provide the following documents/items:
  • Scanned copy of all academic papers: O Level, A Level/Secondary School Certificate, Higher Secondary Certificate, Bachelors and/or Masters degree (if any)
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae/Resume
  • Scanned copy of passport or National ID
  • Electronic signature
  • Passport size photograph
  
  STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
  Describe your professional interests and goals in pursuing a career in Public Health and how the BRAC JPG School of Public Health MPH will contribute to achieving them (not to exceed 600 words)
  
  RECOMMENDATION
  A Professional or Academic Letter of Recommendation

The “MS in Biotechnology” curriculum at BracU is aimed to blend a balance between theory and practice. The curriculum at BracU is comprised of a total of 36 credits. There are core theory courses and a wide variety of elective courses and a compulsory research project (thesis) on an indigenous biotech-related problem. The thesis is obligatory to acquaint a student with the process of how biotechnological research is carried out starting from the planning stage of the research project to its execution. This will not only give an in-depth understanding of the research topic but also a hands-on experience of conducting a research study.

All classes are held in the evening, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Sunday to Thursday. In special cases classes will be taken on weekends.

Eligibility 

• Minimum B.Sc Honors (16 years of education in Biotechnology/Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Botany/ Zoology/ Fisheries/ Agriculture/ any relevant subject or an MBBS degree) having at least 2^nd Class/Division or CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent (from any government authorized university).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class in SSC/Equivalent and HSC/Equivalent separately (including additional subject).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2). Candidates having E will not be eligible. However, it may be relaxed in special cases.

Admission Test

All eligible applicants, unless exempted*, are required to sit for a written admission test. Those who qualify in the written test will be called for interview for final selection.

*Eligibility for exemption from the written test:

(a) BracU graduates having CGPA 3.0 or above

(b) Applicants of MS BIO will get exemption from the English Composition part of the written test if they have the following TOEFL/IELTS scores: 

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 550 (Paper-based test) or 213 (Computer-based test) or 80 (Internet-based test – iBT)
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Overall band score of 6.5, with sub scores of 6.0 each

(Note that the applicants must appear in the program-wise sections of the written test)

[TOEFL/IELTS scores are considered valid for 2 (two) years after the test date]

Interview is mandatory for all qualified applicants

The objective of the degree is to produce a well-informed and well-balanced graduate who can use Computer Science and Engineering tools to solve real world problems. At Masters level, they would be trained in research methodology, so that they can contribute towards creation of new knowledge.

– M.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering Courses =18 credits and Thesis = 18 credits
– M.Engg. in Computer Science and Engineering Courses = 30 credits and Project = 6 credits

All classes are held during the weekends between 3:00pm-9:00pm.

Eligibility 

• Minimum Accredited bachelor’s degree having at least 2^nd Class/Division or CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent in any one of the following degree (from any government authorized university) can apply:
  
  1) B.Sc Engg. Degree in Computer Science and Engineering
  2) B.Sc Engg. Degree in Electrical Engineering
  3) B.Sc in Computer Science/Computer Engineering
  
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class in SSC/Equivalent and HSC/Equivalent separately (including additional subject).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.

Admission Test

All eligible applicants, unless exempted*, are required to sit for a written admission test. Those who qualify in the written test will be called for interview for final selection.

*Eligibility for exemption from the written test:

         (a) BracU graduates having CGPA 3.0 or above

         (b) Applicants with the GRE/GMAT scores as specified below:

• Old GRE score of 450 verbal/550 analytical/650 quantitative and
• Revised GRE score of 300 total for combined verbal and quantitative scores, or
• GMAT total combined score of 560.

     (c) Applicants of MSc/Engg CSE will get exemption from the English Composition part of the written test if they have the following TOEFL/IELTS scores: 

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 550 (Paper -based test) or 213 (Computer-based test) or 80 (Internet based test – iBT)
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Overall band score of 6.5, with sub scores of 6.0 each

[GRE/GMAT scores are considered valid for 5 (five) years and TOEFL/IELTS scores are considered valid for 2 (two) years after the test date]

Interview is mandatory for all qualified applicants

• A Bachelor’s (Honors) degree in any discipline with at least a second Class/Division (or CGPA 2.5 or above)
• A candidate who has a Bachelor degree (Pass course) is also eligible to apply provided that s/he has done a postgraduate diploma course and have at least 06 (six) years of job experience.

The MSc/MEngg in EEE program provides students with broad, in-depth and up-to-date engineering knowledge and skills in three academic tracks of electrical engineering, namely, electronics, telecommunication, and power system. Students can pursue their Master’s degree with concentration/major in one of these academic tracks.

There are two options under which the Master’s degree can be pursued: the thesis option and the non-thesis option. In the thesis option, students are required to carry out original research work as a part of their degree requirement in addition to doing the required number of course works and the degree awarded is Master of Science (M.Sc.) in EEE. In the non-thesis option, students are required to carry out an independent study of an engineering topic of practical significance, in addition to doing the required number of course works and the degree awarded is Master of Engineering (M.Engg) in EEE.

Each student is required to successfully complete a minimum of 36 credit hours with a minimum CGPA of 2.65 out of 4.0 to graduate. Apart from the regular subject-related courses to fulfill the requirement for coursework, a student may also be required to take remedial and supplementary non-credit courses to improve study skills, presentation and communication skills, as determined by the admission committee.

All classes are held in the evening: Sunday to Thursday 6:00pm-9:00pm.

Eligibility: 

A candidate must have a B.Sc. degree in any of the following:

I. Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)
II. Electrical Engineering (EE)
III. Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering (ETE)
IV. Electronic and Communication Engineering (ECE)
V. Or, an equivalent degree in related areas

• Candidates having a B.Sc. degree in CS/CSE need to take prerequisite courses. Prerequisite courses may be waived if the candidate has already completed equivalent courses.
• The candidate must have a minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 or at least second class/division in B.Sc. (from any government authorized university).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class in SSC/Equivalent and HSC/Equivalent separately (including additional subject).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.

Admission Test

All eligible applicants, unless exempted*, are required to sit for a written admission test. Those who qualify in the written test will be called for interview for final selection. 

*Eligibility for exemption from the written test:

       (a)BracU graduates having CGPA 3.0 or above

       (b) Applicants with the GRE/GMAT scores as specified below:

• Old GRE score of 450 verbal/550 analytical/650 quantitative and
• Revised GRE score of 300 total for combined verbal and quantitative scores, or
• GMAT total combined score of 560.

        (c) Applicants of MSc/Engg EEE will get exemption from the English Composition part of the written test if they have the following TOEFL/IELTS scores: 

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 550 (Paper -basedtest) or 213 (Computer-based test) or 80 (Internet based test – iBT)
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Overall band score of 6.5, with sub scoresof 6.0 each

[GRE/GMAT scores are considered valid for 5 (five) years and TOEFL/IELTS scores are considered valid for 2 (two) years after the test date]

Interview is mandatory for all qualified applicants

The Brac Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD) of Brac University conducts an internationally acclaimed Masters program, titled MA in Governance and Development (MAGD), designed mainly for officials serving in the Government of Bangladesh (exclusively for civil service official). The program (designed as a 12-month fully residential program funded by BRAC) aims at equipping government officials with ‘frontier’ knowledge, skills, and scientific decision making processes to deal with the complex issues of governance and development, which they have to deal with in their routine work. The international students (government officials mainly from south Asia) are also doing this program.

The total credits of this program are 36 and it has been designed for junior and mid-level government officials (aged 42 or less) representing ministry’s civil service cadres mainly as the course is rigorous and most suited to their needs. The students will be required to work with rigorous methods and technical materials to ensure successful completion of the course, BIGD wishes to underscore the need to nominate students with strong academic background and ability to work well under pressure. The women are strongly encouraged to apply for this program.     

Generally, the classes are held on from Sunday to Thursday and Fridays and Saturdays are considered weekend time, but occasionally some classes may be scheduled for special reasons during this period (e.g. make up sessions and guest lecturers)

Eligibility 

• Civil Servants/Public Sector Officials
• Women and Candidates of the BCS Cadre are Especially Encouraged to Apply
• 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree or 3 Years Bachelor plus 1-Year Master’s Degree
• At Least 2^nd Class in All Exams or Minimum CGPA 2.75 Out of 4.00
• Maximum Age Limit is 42.

The Master of Science in Applied Economics (MSAE) degree is designed to create highly competent economics professionals with capability to serve in the private and public sectors. It is a 36-credit program comprising core courses, primary concentration courses, free electives and a thesis.

All classes are held in the evening, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm, on weekdays.  

Eligibility 

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree with 16 years of Education – at least 2^nd class/division obtained or CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 in Economics. Those with degrees in business studies, physical sciences, engineering or social sciences are also eligible to apply but may have to take foundation courses.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class in SSC/equivalent and HSC/equivalent separately (including additional subject).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.

Admission Test

All eligible applicants, unless exempted*, are required to sit for a written admission test. Those who qualify in the written test will be called for interview for final selection.

*Eligibility for exemption from the written test: (a) BracU graduates having CGPA 3.0 or above and (b) applicants with the GRE/GMAT scores as specified below:

             – Old GRE score of 450 verbal/550 analytical/650 quantitative and

             – Revised GRE score of 300 total for combined verbal and quantitative scores, or

             – GMAT total combined score of 560.

 GRE/GMAT scores are considered valid for 5 (five) years after the test date.

Interview is mandatory for all qualified applicants