ADMISSION OF FOREIGN NATIONALS TO POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Academic Session: 2026–2027
Applications are invited from foreign nationals through the official online application portal of Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET), available at https://pg.ruet.ac.bd/ for admission to the postgraduate programs for the academic session 2026–2027.
Interested candidates must submit their applications and required documents electronically through the RUET admission website, following the instructions provided therein. After preliminary evaluation by the University, shortlisted applications will be processed further in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
Applicants are advised to complete their online applications well before the deadline to allow sufficient time for verification and subsequent formalities.
1. Eligibility Criteria for Postgraduate Program
Foreign nationals from universities in non-English-speaking countries, unless they provide proof that English is the language of instruction for all courses, must have a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 or a minimum TOEFL score of 60.
(a) Master of Science in Engineering (M.Sc. Eng.)
Candidates must hold a B.Sc. Eng. degree or equivalent qualification in the relevant field from a recognized university or institution, with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale or equivalent. Additionally, candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.50 on a 5.00 scale or equivalent in both SSC and HSC or equivalent examinations.
(b) Master in Urban and Regional Planning (MURP)
Candidates must hold a BURP degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized university or institution, with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale or equivalent. Additionally, candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 5.00 scale or equivalent in both SSC and HSC or equivalent examinations.
(c) Master in Engineering (M.Eng.)
Candidates must hold a B.Sc. Eng. degree or equivalent qualification in the relevant field from a recognized university or institution, with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale or equivalent. Additionally, candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 5.00 scale or equivalent in both SSC and HSC or equivalent examinations.
(d) Master of Science (M.Sc.)
For admission to the M.Sc. program in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, candidates must hold a four-year B.Sc. (Honors) degree or equivalent qualification in the relevant field, with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale or equivalent. Additionally, candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 5.00 scale or equivalent in both SSC and HSC or equivalent examinations.
(e) Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)
Candidates must hold an M.Sc. or equivalent degree in the relevant field in Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics, with at least a Second Class or a CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale in both B.Sc. (Honors/Pass) and M.Sc., along with a strong academic record.
(f) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Candidates must hold an M.Sc. Eng./M.Eng./M.Sc./MURP or equivalent qualification, along with a four-year B.Sc. (Honors)/BURP or equivalent qualification in the relevant field of Engineering or Science from a recognized university or institution, with a strong academic record.
2. Offered Programs
Details of the postgraduate programs offered by RUET are available at:
https://ruet.ac.bd/page/programs-offered
3. Selection Procedure
Applications submitted through the online system will be reviewed by the RUET Admission Committee. Eligible candidates will be selected strictly on the basis of the documents submitted, academic merit, and the availability of seats.
The University reserves the right to request additional documents and/or conduct interviews, if deemed necessary.
Selected candidates will be issued a Program Award Letter and an Admission Offer Letter, which may be used for visa processing, admission formalities, and other related purposes.
Applicants must submit all required documents along with the original certificates and transcripts for verification by the Application Evaluation Committee for final admission. Following verification of the submitted documents, the University Authority will grant final admission to successful applicants.
4. Facilities and Costs
Tuition and other fees for postgraduate studies for foreign students shall be charged as specified below. A limited number of scholarships may be available to support tuition and accommodation expenses.
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Fees and Charges |
SAARC + African Countries |
Other Countries |
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Application processing fee |
No fee |
No fee |
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Tuition fees |
USD 100 per semester |
USD 150 per semester |
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Accommodation |
USD 200 per year |
USD 250 per year |
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Travel |
Applicant’s own expense |
Applicant’s own expense |
ADMISSION OF FOREIGN NATIONALS TO UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Applications in prescribed form (available from Bangladesh Embassies/High commissions) are invited from foreign candidates for admission in to the under graduate programs in various departments of Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET). The application must be forwarded by the foreign Ministry of the students own country to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Govt. of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, for necessary government approval and forwarding to the Ministry of Education of the Govt. of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
On completion of all these necessary government formalities, the application should reach the office of the Registrar, RUET in due times announced by the admission committee. A student must not apply directly to the university for his/her admission.
1. Key Eligibility Criteria
a) Foreign candidates successfully passing in their Higher Secondary or its equivalent examination from foreign education boards/GCE ‘A’ level or its equivalent education in foreign countries shall be considred as foreign students
b) Candidates must have passed Higher Secondary examination or its equivalent examination with minimum ‘A’ grades or 70% marks in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and English. If the transcript contains both letter and numerical grades, then the letter grade will be consider.
c) Candidates passing the GCE ‘O’ level and GCE ‘A’ level must earn minimum of B grade in at least five subjects (including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English) in GCE ‘O’ level examination and minimum of A grade in each of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in GCE ‘A’ level examination.
The eligibility criteria frequently reviews by the admission committee and hence students are encourage to look into the admission prospectus is announced in due time (September/October) of admission test.
2. Number of Seats
The total number of seats for foreign students in undergraduate program in an academic session is currently 12 (twelve). The number of seats in future may increase as per decision of the authority will be announced in due time.
3. Procedure for Submission of Application
The relevant documents of educational qualifications and 3 (three) recently taken passport size color photographs of the candidate should be included with the application form. After receiving the applications, the admission committee of RUET will select the eligible candidates for admission in order of merit.
4. Study Expenses
After satisfactory medical examination report each candidate will get an admission on payment of an amount of US$ 500.00 (US Dollars five hundred only) as session charge and US$ 150.00 (US Dollars one hundred and fifty only) as admission fee. In addition, each candidate shall have to pay an amount of US$ 500.00 (US Dollars five hundred only) as session charge in the beginning of each academic session. However, this amount excludes purchasing of application form, living expenses, residential dormitory dues, etc. Living, accommodation, and other expenses will be similar as the local students mentioned in the academic expenses option.
The expenditure mentioned in the above as per announcement in the session 2015-2016. The amounts of Fees are frequently reviewed. Approved changes become effective on the date stipulated.