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Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Minimum Academic Qualifications:
- Combined GPA of 8.0 in both SSC and HSC with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in each OR
- GCE O-Levels and A- Levels: in five subjects with a minimum Average Grade Point of 2.5 and A-Levels in two subjects with a minimum Average Grade Point of 2.0. Only one 'E' Grade is acceptable in combined O & A-Levels. (Scale A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1)
- OR
- IB Diploma Program (IB-DP) in 6 subjects with a minimum average score of 4.0 out of 7.0 (total points of 24)
- US High School Diploma with a minimum of 60% marks
- An equivalence certificate from the Education Board is required for individuals whose educational background differ from those specified above.
- Foundation and/or GED programs are not eligible for undergraduate admission.
- Students with academic qualifications other than the above need to contact Admissions Office to check their eligibility.
International Applicants:
- 1. Must have 12th schooling years with minimum average marks of 60%
- 2. i) Medium of instruction in English
  or
  ii) Required minimum scores for non-English speaking countries:
  - SAT 1100 (1600 scale) or
  - IELTS 6.0 or
  - TOEFL (PBT 514 or CBT 180 or iBT 72)
- All academic papers will be verified by the Education Ministry/Concerned Embassy
Specific Programs Requirements:
- For all Engineering programs (BS in CSE, EEE, and CEE) of the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, candidates must have:
  - Math & Physics with a minimum B grade in HSC or
  - Math & Physics with a minimum C & E grade respectively in A-Levels OR
  - Math and Physics with a minimum C grade in O-Levels AND must have Math or Physics with a minimum C grade in A-Levels to be eligible to apply.
- For B.Arch. (Bachelor of Architecture) program, candidates must have Math or Physics with a minimum 'B' grade in HSC or 'C' grade in A Levels to be eligible to apply.
- For Biochemistry and Microbiology, candidates must have Biology and Chemistry in SSC/HSC or O/A Levels to be eligible to apply.
- For BPharm, applicants must have:
  - Chemistry, and Biology with a minimum grade of 'B' (GPA 3.0 out of 5.0) and Physics, and Math with a minimum grade of 'C' (GPA 2.0 out of 5.0) in A-Levels to be eligible to apply.
  - It is mandatory for students to complete an additional 3 (three) credits in basic mathematics courses if they have not studied mathematics in their HSC or A-Levels.

Note: Candidates must pass HSC/A-Levels within three (3) years of result publication to be eligible for the BPharm Program.

Please read carefully:

Please check the eligibility criteria before applying. Applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria may be refused admission, and payments made for the same will not be refunded.

Candidates need to select BPharm or LLB as their first choice if they want to be admitted to those programs.

BPharm & LLB programs are only offered in the Spring & Summer semester.

Requirements for Graduate Application:

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

A minimum of 15 years of schooling prior to MBA. A bachelor 's degree in any discipline. (Please note that two-year BA/B.Sc./B.Com degrees do not fulfill the 15-year schooling requirement; a master's degree will be required in such cases)
A minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4-point scale or at least Second Class in all exams
Qualifying in NSU admission test or minimum score of 550 (CBT 213) in both TOEFL & GMAT

Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

A four-year Bachelor or a three-year Honors degree or a Master 's degree in any discipline
At least Second Class in all exams or a minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4-point scale
At least three years of continuous work experience as executive. Candidates with a two-year Bachelor 's degree will require five years of executive experience to be eligible for admission.

MS in Economics

At least a Second Class either in the Bachelor (Hons.) or Master degree in Economics or in relevant disciplines from any recognized university.
A minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4-point scale or at least Second Class in all exams

Master in Development Studies (MDS)

A Second Class in a four-year Bachelor degree or a Second Class in Master degree.
Degree should be in Economics, Business, Environmental Studies, Social Welfare, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Public administration or other related subjects from any recognized university.
A minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4-point scale or at least Second Class in all exams

Master of Laws(LL.M)

4 Year LL.B from any recognized university.
A minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4-point scale or at least Second Class in all exams

MS in Computer Science and Engineering (MSCSE)

A four-year bachelor 's or equivalent degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Computer Science and Engineering/Information Technology or any computer related areas from an accredited public or private university in Bangladesh or abroad with a grade point average of at least 2.75 (in the 4.0 scale).
A three-year bachelor 's or equivalent degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Computer Science and Engineering/Information Technology or any computer related areas from an accredited public or private university in Bangladesh or abroad with a grade point average of at least 2.75 (in the 4.0 scale) may be admitted on condition that at least 15 credits of foundation courses from the undergraduate curriculum must be completed at NSU in order to be a regular student in the MS in Computer Science & Engineering program.
Minimum grade point average of 2.75 (in the 4.0 scale)
A score of 1100 in the Quantitative and Verbal part of GRE General Test is acceptable to waive NSU admission text.
Two letters of recommendation, at least one must from the faculty members of the last institution attended.

MS in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (MSEEE)

The students who have completed B.S. in EE/EEE/ETE/ECE are eligible to apply for admission in EEE Master Program. The students who do not hold a B.S. degree in EE/EEE/ETE/ECE but obtained B.S. degree in other engineering program/Applied Physics may enroll in the MS in Electrical Engineering Program provided that they complete the remedial courses required by the Department. Please contact the ECE program office to know details of these remedial courses.
Minimum grade point average of 2.75 (in the 4.0 scale).
A score of 1100 in the Quantitative and Verbal part of GRE General Test is acceptable to waive NSU admission text
Two letters of recommendation, at least one must from the faculty members of the last institution attended

Master of Science in Civil Engineering (M.Sc in CE)

Applicants are expected to satisfy all requirements for admission to the M.Sc. in Civil Engineering program. Entry into the M.Sc. in Civil Engineering program will require a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a Bachelor's degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering. A minimum requirement for admission into the M.Sc. in Civil Engineering program is an overall undergraduate GPA of 2.70 on a Scale of 4.00. Applicants having at least 3 (three) years noticeable professional experience with a slightly lower CGPA may be provisionally admitted at the discretion of the Graduate Admission Committee of the Department.
Applications for admission into the Master's by research will be evaluated by the 'Specialty Area Coordinator' or by a committee headed by the 'Specialty Area Coordinator.' The Department Chair will appoint Specialty Area Coordinators in all fields of Civil Engineering, including structural, geotechnical, transportation, environmental, water resources engineering, construction management and fire safety.

MA in English: Language, Literature, TESOL

Four-year B. A. in English with a CGPA of at least 2.75
At least a second class in a three-year B. A. in English
M. A. or MS in subjects of liberal arts & social sciences

MS in Biotechnology

Graduation in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetic Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Agriculture & Fisheries. MBBS, BDS, MD or equivalent degree in Medical & Applied Health Sciences

MS in Environmental Science and Management (MESM)

A four-year Bachelor 's degree with good academic standing
Experience in environment related field carries an added value
Special arrangement is available for foreign students
Students of all disciplinary background are encouraged to apply
A minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4-point scale or at least Second Class (45% or above) in all exams
Qualifying in NSU admission test or minimum score of 500 (paper based) in both TOEFL and GRE

MPharm in Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy (MPharm PCP)

B.Pharm degree with minimum CGPA 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)

MPharm in Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics (MPharm PTB)

B.Pharm degree with minimum CGPA 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)

Master of Public Health (MPH)

MBBS, BDS or equivalent professional degree in medical sciences (dentistry, alternate medicine, homeopathy, Unani), or
A four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized university in humanities, life sciences, social/natural sciences, anthropology and psychology, or
Master 's degree in health related subject or in any social science, management and other science subjects, or
A two-year graduation in nursing from any recognized university after duly completing four-year registered nursing course from government recognized institution.
A minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4-point scale or at least Second Class in all exams

Executive Master of Public Health (EMPH)

Minimum five-year professional experience in related field
MBBS, BDS or equivalent professional degree in medical sciences (dentistry, alternate medicine, homeopathy, Unani), or
Four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized university in humanities, life sciences, social/natural sciences, anthropology and psychology, or
Master 's degree in health related subject or in any social science, management and other science subjects, or
A two-year graduation in nursing from any recognized university after duly completing four-year registered nursing course from government recognized institution.
A minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4-point scale or at least Second Class in all exams

Masters in Public Policy and Governance (MPPG)

Must have a Bachelor degree from any recognized university in Bangladesh or abroad.
At least second class (or CGPA 2.75 on a 4 points scale) in all exams.

Executive Masters in Policy and Governance (EMPG)

Must have a Bachelor degree from any recognized university in Bangladesh or abroad.
At least second class (or CGPA 2.75 on a 4 points scale) in all exams.
Professional goal statement describing the utility and usefulness of the EMPG degree to his/her place of work.

Master of Science in Applied Mathematics and Computational Science (Msc in AMCS)

A 4-year bachelor in mathematics or applied mathematics, or equivalent degree in statistics, physics, applied physics, engineering, computer science & engineering, information & communication technology, and economics from an accredited public or private university in Bangladesh or abroad with a grade point average of at least 2.75 (in a scale of 4.0) or a minimum of 2nd class in BSc-Hons/MSc.

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