The Office of International Affairs (OIA), Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), Bangladesh, has announced scholarships for students from SAARC countries for admission to the 2026–27 academic session.
For Pakistan, BUP has announced four (04) seats with an 80% tuition fee waiver. Interested Pakistani students may apply directly to BUP subject to the University's eligibility and admission requirements.
NOTE: APPLICANTS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO REVIEW THE COMPLETE SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES, PARTICULARLY THE EXPENSES TO BE BORNE BY THE STUDENTS AND THOSE COVERED BY THE DONOR INSTITUTION, BEFORE APPLYING.
Scholarship & Fee Details
Under the special scholarship arrangement, an 80% tuition fee waiver is available, reducing the tuition fee to US$180 per semester per student, applicable to a maximum of two students from each SAARC country including Pakistan.
Available Faculties and Departments
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
- Department of Economics
- Department of Development Studies
- Department of Disaster Management & Resilience (DMR)
- Department of Public Administration
- Department of Sociology
- Department of International Relations
Faculty of Business Studies (FBS)
- Department of BBA General
- Department of Finance & Banking
- Department of Accounting & Information Systems
- Department of Marketing
- Department of Management Studies
Faculty of Security & Strategic Studies (FSSS)
- Department of International Relation
- Department of Law
- Department of Mass Communication & Journalism (MC&J)
- Department of Peace, Conflict & Human Rights Studies
Faculty of Science & Technology (FST)
- Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Department of Environmental Science (ES)
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
- Department of Cyber Security
- Department of Data Science
Faculty of Medical Studies (FMS)
Accommodation and Living Costs
The standard student accommodation facility (Residential Hall) at BUP is available at an affordable rate of approximately US$30–40 per student per month.
The estimated cost of food is approximately US$50–60 per month.
Important Dates
| Particular | Date |
| Last date to apply | 31 December 2026 |
| Classes commence | 31 January 2027 |
How to Apply
Interested applicants are required to apply directly to Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP). Applicants should carefully review the admission requirements, programme details, applicable fees and other conditions before submitting their applications.
Further information regarding admission for international students is available on the BUP International Students website:
https://internationalstudents.bup.edu.bd/
Contact Details
For further queries regarding admission of international students, applicants may directly contact the Office of International Affairs (OIA), Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP).
Disclaimer:
The Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, is only advertising/disseminating this scholarship opportunity. HEC is not the nominating or awarding agency and is not involved in the selection, admission, finances or award of the scholarship.
Interested applicants are required to apply directly to BUP and fulfill all eligibility and admission requirements prescribed by the University. All matters relating to admission, selection, tuition fee waiver, accommodation and other associated costs/benefits shall be determined by Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP). Applicants are advised to contact BUP directly for any clarification regarding the application process, eligibility, admission, fee waiver, accommodation or other matters related to this opportunity.
