Bangladesh
Welcome to students from Bangladesh
Here you will find important information for Bangladeshi students on entry requirements, who to speak to and when and where you can meet our representatives in your country.
For support through the application process or if you have any questions about this information, please contact us or our official representative.
The University has a large community of more than 2,800 international students from more than 85 countries worldwide. In 2012/13 we had 76 Bangladeshi students studying with us.
Popular subject areas for Bangladeshi students at the University of Hertfordshire include:
Entry Requirements
We typically require the following qualifications from Bangladeshi students:
| Point of Entry | Academic Requirements* | Language Requirements*+ |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | Bangladeshi Higher Secondary/Intermediate certificate with 60% or above | IELTS 4.5 with no less than 4.0 in any band |
| Undergraduate (year 1) | Bangladeshi Higher Secondary/Intermediate School certificate with 70% or above |
IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band |
| Undergraduate (year 2/3) | BTEC HND in related subject area with overall Merit profile | IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band |
| Pre-masters | Bangladeshi 4-year Bachelor degree with pass (50%) or above | IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 in any band |
| Postgraduate Taught | Bangladeshi 4-year Bachelor degree with 55% (CGPA 2.4/4) or above | IELTS 6.0 or 6.5 (depending on course) with no less than 5.5 in any band |
* some courses may vary and/or have specific requirements – for details of the entry requirements for your course, please see our Course pages or contact us to check your qualifications. Please note that all applications are assessed on an individual basis
+ for details of accepted English language qualifications please see our How to Apply page
Our local representative
In order to support our long-term commitment and close relationships in Bangladesh, our staff there provide tailored counselling and assistance to prospective students and their parents on all aspects of studying at the University of Hertfordshire and the UK, including advice on application processes and documentation, pre-departure briefings, assistance with visa applications and help with securing University accommodation.
For further information, please contact:
Bangladesh Representative Office
Pinnacle Counselling Centre
Flat # S-1 (Ground floor)
House # 78/1
Road # 7/A
Dhanmondi, Dhaka – 1209
Bangladesh
tel + 88 02 8191870, + 88 02 8191871
mobile + 88 01911 330053 / + 88 01911 330054
uhbdrep@bkdc.net
Office Manager: Israr Ahmed
Meet us in Bangladesh
We’re delighted to let you know that the University will be visiting Bangladesh. Please come along to meet us to find out more about studying at the University of Hertfordshire and to make an application.