🇧🇩 Bangladesh World rank 1001+ Public Founded 1981

Islamic University of Technology

~2,500 students ~2% international Selective (varies by program) acceptance rate
Tuition $300–$2,500
World Rank 1001+
Type Public
Founded 1981

Why study here

Islamic University of Technology is an engineering university at Board Bazar in Gazipur, on the northern edge of Dhaka, founded in 1981. It is a subsidiary organ of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which funds it and admits students from OIC member countries. Programs cover mechanical, electrical and electronic, computer science, civil and environmental engineering, and technical education, and teaching is in English. International applicants are nominated by their own country, and nominated students can receive full or partial OIC scholarships.

Admission requirements

  • HSC or A levels for bachelor's, and a relevant bachelor's degree for master's
  • IELTS, TOEFL or another test the university accepts, unless English is your first language or you studied in English
  • Official transcripts and certificates, with certified translations if they are not in English
  • Public universities hold competitive admission tests; international students usually apply under a separate foreign-student quota
  • For master's and PhD: a CV, statement of purpose and academic references; PhD applicants usually also need a research proposal and an agreed supervisor
  • A valid passport and proof that you can pay tuition and living costs for the student visa

How to apply

  • Choose your program and check its entry requirements, language of instruction and deadline on the university website
  • Apply through the university's admission portal during the announced cycle
  • International applicants from OIC member states apply through their country's nominating authority to be considered for OIC scholarships.
  • Upload transcripts, language scores, your passport and, for postgraduate programs, CV, statement of purpose and references
  • Pay the application fee if the university charges one, and apply before the program deadline
  • International students apply for a Bangladeshi student visa with the university's admission letter

Studying in Bangladesh

3 scholarships and 8 universities in Bangladesh. All of the scholarships are fully funded, and the next deadline is 15 March 2027 (Asian University for Women (AUW) Full Scholarship 2027).

Language
Bengali/English
Currency
BDT (৳)
Living costs
$200–400/mo
Typical tuition
Public universities charge low fees; private universities and private medical colleges cost much more and often quote foreign fees in USD
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