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Applying from Bangladesh?

Here's all the information you need to study with us

If you’re from Bangladesh and interested in studying in the UK, the University of Portsmouth is the perfect place to fulfil your ambitions. And if you’re ready to take the next step, we’re ready to help you get here.

On this page, you'll find information about where you can meet us in your region, what you need to do to apply for a course with us and contact details for our people in your area.

Applying to the University of Portsmouth

To apply to the university, you need to use an approved University of Portsmouth Agent. These can be found at the bottom of the page. You will not be considered if you apply directly or through an unauthorised agent.

Entry requirements for students from Bangladesh

If you're joining us from Bangladesh, the entry requirements you need to meet will depend on the course you want to study.

We consider all applications we receive. However, to make sure you get the most out of your time studying with us and have the best chance of applying successfully, we recommend the following minimum qualifications:

Foundation courses

If you have the Year 12  Higher Secondary School Certificate or below, a Polytechnic Diploma, or 2 year degrees (Pass Degrees), you'll usually need to do a foundation year before doing an undergraduate course such as a Bachelor's degree.

We recommend you take a foundation course at our associated college International College Portsmouth (ICP).

Undergraduate courses

If you've completed the Year 12  Higher Secondary School Certificate or below, a Polytechnic Diploma, or 2 year degrees (Pass degrees) plus one year at a recognised university in Bangladesh, we'll consider you for admission onto an undergraduate course such as a Bachelor's degree. You must have studied relevant subjects and achieved strong grades.

If you don't have these qualifications, you can apply with:

A levels

  • Please check your specific course page to find the exact number of points needed. Your A level grades should equal or exceed the total points required. You can use the UCAS Tariff Calculator to work out your total points.
  • Some courses will require you to have studied specific subjects at A level. For example, to study a science course you will usually need to have achieved passing grades in scientific subjects at A level.
  • A level points: A* = 56 A = 48 B = 40 C = 32 D = 24.

International Baccalaureate

  • Most courses will require between 24 and 31 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB), depending on the degree you apply for.

You can also apply for Year 1 undergraduate degree entry with the following qualifications:

  • Higher National Diploma (HND)
  • LLB (Hons) considered comparable
  • Diploma in Engineering (3 years)
  • 3 Year Degree (honours)
  • BA degrees in Arts, Science and Commerce
  • Professional Degrees

For Year 2/3 entry, you will need:

  • Some professional degrees
  • Bachelor of Science (Engineering)
  • Master of Arts, Science and Commerce

You may be able to join an undergraduate course with other qualifications. We do consider qualifications from a range of sources. Contact us to find out more. 

Postgraduate courses

For entry to our postgraduate Master's programmes, you'll usually need to have one of the following from a recognised Higher Education institution:

  • four-year bachelor degree from a UGC (University Grants Commission) approved university
  • Master of Engineering and Master of Science (Engineering) with over 60%

Typical minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirements:

  • From 2.75 on a scale of 14
  • From 7 on a scale of 110

If you don't meet the postgraduate entry requirements, you can do a pre-Master's programme at International College Portsmouth (ICP) for many of our courses.

PhDs

We'll consider you for a PhD if you have a good Master’s degree and submit a research proposal.

Find a PhD

English language requirements

When you join us, it’s important that you can speak and understand English to the level that your course requires. The specific English language requirements will be on your chosen course page.

We accept IELTS, IGCSE and several other certificates, but don’t worry if you're currently short of the standard required – we offer English Language Programmes that will get you to the necessary level.

All eligible applicants who have received an offer will be invited to complete an online Credibility Interview and pre-CAS questionnaire checks through CAS Shield. 

The Credibility interview recording will be retained for 6 years. If you have received an offer but not received an invitation to CAS Shield, please get in touch with globaladmissions@port.ac.uk

For the credibility interview you must:

  • Have a strong, reliable internet connection
  • Your passport for ID verification

If you have taken the Duolingo English language test, the English language condition will be cleared after a successful credibility interview.

Interviews will be conducted when all of your offer conditions have been met, except for your tuition fee deposit and Student Route Eligibility questionnaire.

What to do next

Ready to start your adventure with us? Whether you know which degree course you want to do or not, get in touch with us now or meet us at an event near you to discuss your next steps.

Our Global Officers are experts in helping students from Bangladesh, like you, to apply to join us. It is a requirement that your application is submitted via one of our representatives/agents. Please find their contact details at the bottom of this page. Alternatively, you can contact our regional offer at bangladesh@port.ac.uk.

Scholarships and Bursaries

As a student from Bangladesh, you may be eligible for a scholarship. You can find out what is available to you on our funding pages

Deposits

You will be required to pay a deposit to secure your place on your course. This will be a 50% deposit based on your first year tuition fees (minus any discounts). This will automatically be applied to your Applicant View. 

Representatives and agents

If you want to learn more about studying with us or you want help with your application, you can contact our Bangladeshi Regional Adviser:

Md. Nuruzzaman 

Bangladesh Regional Manager

Tel: (+880)140 707 6514

Email: bangladesh@port.ac.uk

Alternatively, you can contact one of our other representatives in Bangladesh:

Agents in Bangladesh

TCL Global Dhanmondi Office

House-39/1 Road-2 LilyRin Tower (8th floor)
next to Shimanto Square
Dhanmondi
Dhaka 1209

Tel: (+880) 140 7076 519,  (+880) 140 7076 518
Email:  dhanmondi@tclglobal.co.uk

Website: tclglobal.co.uk

TCL Global Uttara Office

Troyee plaza (Opposite of Zam Zam Tower) House# 34 (5th Floor) Sonargaon Janapath Sector #11 Uttara Dhaka-1230

Tel: (+880) 140 7076 510 
Email: uttara@tclglobal.co.uk

Website: tclglobal.co.uk

IDP Education Bangladesh Pvt. Ltd.

Gulshan Office

4th Floor
Hamid Tower
Gulshan Circle 2
Dhaka 1212
Bangladesh

Tel: (+880) 966 6782 782 | (+880) 199 9930 483
Email: infobd@idp.com

Dhanmondi Office

Bikalpa Tower
4th Floor
House-74
Road 5/A
Satmasjid Road
Dhanmondi
Dhaka 1209
Bangladesh

Tel: (+880) 197 0066 233 | 09612333888
Email: info.dhanmondi@idp.com

Website: idp.com

AHZ Associates

Rupayan Prime (6th Floor)
House #02, Road #07
Green Road
Dhanmondi
Dhaka 1205
Bangladesh

Tel: (+880) 186 3094 087
Email: bd@ahzassociates.co.uk

Website: ahzassociates.co.uk

Shabuj Global Education

Nagar Lutfun Homes House: 11
Block-D, Road: 17
Beena Kanon
Sheltech
Banani
Dhaka 1213

Tel: (+880) 132 118 2535
Email: applications.bd@shabujglobal.com

Website: shabujglobal.com

Pacific Global Network

House # 07 (2nd Floor)
Road # 23/A
Gulshan-01
Dhaka 1212

Tel: (+880) 179 199 7788
Email: info@pacificglobal.com.bd

Website: pacificglobal.com.bd 

Total Student Care

Zebun Arcade House-4 (4th Floor)
Road-16 (Old-27) Sheikh Kamal Sarani
Dhanmondi
Dhaka 1209

Tel: (+880) 171 1100 765
Email: do@totalstudentcare.com

Website: totalstudentcare.com

Study Solutions

Green AR Tower, Office No. B2,
House No. 39 (2nd Floor), Road No. 04, Block-F,
Banani,
Dhaka

Tel: (+880) 173 1960 335
Email: info@study-solutions.com

Website: study-solutions.com

AECC

BTI Landmark
16 Gulshan Avenue
2nd Floor
Dhaka 1212

Tel: (+88) 0177 333 2678
Email: farzana.arin@aeccglobal.com

EN Global

Building 761, Suite 5C (5th Floor), (Above National Bank Limited)
Satmosjid Road,
Dhanmondi 1209
Dhaka

Tel: (+880) 170 409 9457 / (+880) 173 059 9332
Email: dhaka@engeducation.com

GMC Studies

Gulshan - Dhaka Office

9C (9th Floor) Navana Tower
45 Gulshan Avenue (Gulshan-1 Circle)
Dhaka 1212

Tel: (+880) 132 356 8703
Email: bd@gmc-studies.com

Kalabagan - Dhaka Office

158 Lake Circus
Kalabagan
Dhanmondi
Dhaka 1205

Tel: (+880) 1745 738 524
Email: info@gmc-studies.com

Website: gmc-studies.com

KC Overseas Education

Ava Neer Concord
Flat 3A
House 54 (3rd Floor)
Road 11
Block F
Banani
Dhaka 1213

Tel: (+880) 171 3382 022
Email: info.kcbd@kcoverseas.com

Website: studies-overseas.com

Student Connect Dhaka

House: 33 Road
4, Dhanmondi
Dhaka 1209

Tel: (+880) 187 273 7377 | (+880) 187 273 7378
Email: dhaka@studentconnect.org

International Education Counselling Centre (IECC)

House #39 (3rd Floor)
Road #17/A
Block:E
Banani
Dhaka 1213

Tel: (+880) 195 226 2602
WhatsApp: 0171 740 8589
Email: shakila@iecc.co.uk | shakila.iecc@gmail.com
Skype: shakilaazim

Website: iecc.co.uk

UCA Education Consultancy Ltd

3rd Floor
Kader Arcade (next to Priyangan Shopping Centre)
Science Laboratory
33 Mirpur Road
Dhaka 1205

Tel: (+880) 9613 336 600 | (+880) 1841 868 469
Email: info@uca4u.com

Website: uca4u.com

Study International UK Ltd - Dhaka

Flat 10/B, 9th Floor (Level-10)
Rupsha Tower
Road #17
Kamal Ataturk Avenue
Banami C/A
Dhaka 1213

Tel: (+880) 1951 221 133
Email: dhaka@studyin-uk.com

Website: studyin-uk.com/bangladesh

Win Education

Green Regency
House 34
(5th Floor)
Road-10
Block-D
Banami

Tel: (+880) 197 003 3288
Email: bangladesh@win-ed.com

Website: win-ed.com

TCL Global – Sylhet Office

Al Hamra Shopping City
Zindabazar  Sylhet (8th Floor)
Bangladesh

Tel: (+880) 140 7076 529/ (+880) 140 7076 516
Email: sylhet@tclglobal.co.uk

Website: tclglobal.co.uk

AHZ Associates

RN Tower Medical College Rd
Sylhet 3100
Bangladesh

Tel: (+880) 173 0575 920
Email: sylhet@ahzassociates.co.uk

Shabuj Global (SG Education) Sylhet

3rd floor, Symphony Heights
Baruthkhana
East Zindabaxar
Sylhet, Bangladesh

Tel: (+880) 17 0180 8655
Email: om.bd@shabujglobal.com

Website: shabujglobal.com

Pacific Global  Sylhet

Manru Shopping City
4th Floor (Lift-3) Chowhatta
Sylhet, Bangladesh

Tel: (+880) 130 1057 549
Email: sylhet@pacificglobal.com.bd

Website: pacificglobal.com.bd

Orchid Associate

Nass Complex
2nd Floor, Subhanighat
Sylhet, 3100, Bangladesh

Tel: (+880) 191 1529 343
Email: orchidsylhet@gmail.com

Website: orchidsylhet.com

EN Global

4th Floor Khairun Bhaban
Mirboxtula
Sylhet
Bangladesh

Tel: (+880) 171 329 4187 / (+880) 173 059 9904
Email: sylhet@engeducation.com

GMC Studies

West World Shopping City
9th Floor
808 Jallarpar Road
Sylhet 3100

Tel: (+880) 1797 141 154
Email: admin@gmc-studies.com

Website: gmc-studies.com

Student Connect Sylhet

Sahib Shopping Complex
East Zindabazar
Sylhet 3100

Tel: (+880) 131 830 3090(+880) 131 830 3091
Email: sylhet@studentconnect.org

International Education Counselling Centre (IECC)

Arcadia Centre (5th Floor)
Amberkhana
Sunamganj Road
Sylhet

Tel: (+880) 188 599 3993 | 0178 002 4448 | 0178 003 4449
Email: sylhet@iecc.co.uk

Website: iecc.co.uk

EN Global Education Ltd.

4th Floor
R.K Complex
103 M. Saifur Rahman Road
Moulvibazar

Tel: (+88) 0171 984 2597 | (+88) 0171 984 2597
Email: moulvibazar@engeducation.com

Website: englobaleducation.co.uk

TCL Global Chittagong Office

36, Joy Bangla Tower (13th Floor)
Agrabad C/A
Chattogram
Chittagong

Tel: (+880) 140 7076 531
Email: chattogram@tclglobal.co.uk

Website: tclglobal.co.uk

IDP Education Bangladesh Pvt. Ltd.

Chittagong Office

Rahima Center
3rd Floor (Beside Sanmar)
1839 CDA Avenue
Nasiarabad
Chittagong
Tel: (+880)197 0082 082 | 09612333111
Email: info.ctg@idp.com

Website: idp.com

Shabuj Global (SG Education) Chattagram

2nd Floor, R I Tower
Beside of Robi Sheba
Gol pahar Moor
Chattogram, Chittagong

Tel: +(880) 13 2118 2544

Email: applications.ctg@shabujglobal.com

Website: shabujglobal.com

Student Connect Chattogram

Zeenat Center (4th Floor)
East Nasirabad
Chattogram 4000

Tel: +(880) 187 773 3673 | +(880) 187 773 3674

Email: ctg@studentconnect.org

TCL Global

Unit 9
St. Georges Business Centre
St Georges Square
Portsmouth
PO1 3EZ

Tel: (+44) 23 9283 9210
Cell: (+44) 7534 136460
Email: infos@tclglobal.co.uk

Website: internationals@tclglobal.co.uk

Shabuj Global UK (SG Education UK)

1st Floor
94A Whitechapel High Street
London E1 7RA, UK

Cell: (+44) 7404 016 346
Email: info@shabujglobal.com

Website: shabujglobal.com

GMC Studies

Unit 907
Victory Business Centre,
Somers Road North
Portsmouth
PO1 1PJ

Tel: (+44) 2392 170 410
Email: info@gmc-studies.com

Website: gmc-studies.com

Total Student Care (TSC)

Unit 106
1st Floor E1 Business Centre
7 Whitechapel Road
London E1 1DU, UK

Tel: (+44) 203 167 4428
Cell: (+44) 7590 396 484
Email: admission@totalstudentcare.com

International Education Counselling Centre (IECC)

269 Glossop Road
Sheffield
S10 2HB, UK

Tel: (+44) 114 272 5444
Mobile: (+44) 7795 462 261
Email: admin@iecc.co.uk