Introduction
If you are from Bangladesh and thinking about studying at Brighton you can find information to help you decide, and make your application on this page.
Our connections
There is currently 1 student and 8 alumni of the university who are from Bangladesh. Students from Bangladesh choose the University of Brighton because of our strong standing in key subject areas of interest.
- Our degree and masters courses in business, management and economics benefit from the internationally recognised research at our Centre for Research in Innovation Management (CENTRIM). Seventy per cent of our research in business management is of international standing according to the latest Research Assessment Exercise.
- Business studies students benefit from the training and consultancy work of professors. Students gain practical and leadership skills in a research active community.
- Management studies courses provide entrepreneurial skills training and connection with a network of industry partners. Become an independent thinker through collaboration with experienced professors who share real world knowledge with students.
- Accredited law courses delivered by nationally and internationally experienced lawyers and with work placements that prepare you for professional practice.
- All computer science degrees are designed to prepare students for professional practice and provide for continuing professional development.
- Brighton is ranked 8 in the country for our engineering degrees.
Meet us
We do not currently have any scheduled visits to Bangladesh, however, if you would like to meet us please contact us at international@brighton.ac.uk.
Meet our international representatives
We have a registered and approved representative in Bangladesh. They can help you with information about the university and the UK, and assist you with your application.
Dhaka
Total Student Care
Tel: +88 02 9140075
Email: do@totalstudentcare.com
Web: www.totalstudentcare.com
Entry requirements
You will find details of the academic and English language requirements for your course in our course finder.
Academic equivalencies
Undergraduate
We require students who have taken Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Intermediate Certificate to successfully complete an acceptable International foundation year or equivalent. Students with a Bachelor of Arts/Science/Commerce (pass) can also be considered for entry onto an undergraduate course.
Postgraduate
We require a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) or a bachelor’s degree from a ‘good’ private university when awarded after four or five years.
Please refer to NARIC for a list of recognised higher education institutions in Bangladesh. Determinations on individual applicants must be made on a case by case basis as the quality of higher education may vary widely across the sector. If you have further questions about a particular institution in this country, please contact the International Office on 01273 642409 or international@brighton.ac.uk.
| BUET bachelor's degrees GPA | Alternative name | English translation or equivalent |
|---|
| 3.75 |
First Class/Division |
2:1 |
| 3.0 |
Second Class/Division |
2:2 |
| 2.5 |
Third Class/Division |
3rd |
Bangladeshi master's or 4-5 years
bachelor's degree classification | Alternative name | English translation or equivalent |
|---|
| 65% |
First Class/Division |
2:1 |
| 50% |
Second Class/Division |
2:2 |
| 40% |
Third Class/Division |
3rd |
English language requirements
We will not accept a Bangladeshi English language qualification as meeting our minimum English language proficiency requirements. Find out more about our English language requirements.
Improve your academic and English language ability
If you don't have the correct grades or qualifications to meet our entry requirements, we can help you improve them.
Academic preparation courses at our International College
Successful completion of one of our International College courses offers guaranteed progression to degree courses at the university.
Find out more about foundation certificate or pre-masters courses at our International College. Let us know if you would like to speak with other students from Bangladesh.
English language preparation courses at our Language Institute
The University of Brighton Language Institute provides a comprehensive range of academic English language preparation courses for students who need to improve their English before starting a UK university degree.
Successful completion of one of our English courses guarantees your progression to a degree course at the University of Brighton.
Find out more about our academic English language preparation courses.
Immigration and visas
Generally, prior entry clearance (ie a visa) is required for students coming from Bangladesh. In order to obtain a visa you will need to have an unconditional offer of a place at the University of Brighton and your CAS number from the university. You will need to prove that you have the funds to pay your tuition fees and living expenses.
To make your visa application in Bangladesh, please contact the UK Border Agency.
For advice and help from our immigration advisers, and for further information visit our immigration and visas page.
British Council office
If you would like to talk to a trained counsellor about studying and living in the UK, please contact the British Council in Bangladesh.
Money
Students from Bangladesh are eligible for University of Brighton scholarships:
Contact us
Please contact us if you have a question or enquiry.