BRAC University
(BRACU)
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private
nonprofit
higher education institution in Bangladesh.
BRACUstarted accepting students in 2001. The university campus is of urban type and is located in the vicinity of Dhaka.
University ranking. BRAC University is one of the best universities in Bangladesh, taking its rightful place among the top 5 educational institutions of the country. BRAC University is considered to be one of the most prestigious universities on the planet, securing the place in the top 5% of the world’s best universities.
Application process and the cost of tuition. The applicant must pass examinations as a part of the admission process. More than a half (60%) of the applicants manage to secure their spot at BRACU, however, the percentage may change depending on the faculty and the popularity of the course. The academic year is divided into semesters. Obtaining a bachelor’s at BRACU is anything but cheap with tuition fees of 20,000 USD per year. Doing your master’s studies at BRACU is not cheap - a year of studies will cost you 20,000 USD. With that in mind the university provides remarkable students with scholarships and grants. More information regarding tuition, admission and programs is available on the official website http://www.bracu.ac.bd.
The composition of the university. BRAC University can be classified as small with only 4000 students. The admission committee accepts the applications from foreign citizens. The ratio of foreign students at BRACU is 4% of all students. The teaching staff of BRACU is composed of 730 academic specialists. The students may participate in various student exchange programs. University’s social media profiles can give you more information about the students and current events: Linkedin.
Infrastructure of BRACU. The university has a functioning library. For those who require accommodations dormitories on and off campus are offered.
University ranking. BRAC University is one of the best universities in Bangladesh, taking its rightful place among the top 5 educational institutions of the country. BRAC University is considered to be one of the most prestigious universities on the planet, securing the place in the top 5% of the world’s best universities.
Application process and the cost of tuition. The applicant must pass examinations as a part of the admission process. More than a half (60%) of the applicants manage to secure their spot at BRACU, however, the percentage may change depending on the faculty and the popularity of the course. The academic year is divided into semesters. Obtaining a bachelor’s at BRACU is anything but cheap with tuition fees of 20,000 USD per year. Doing your master’s studies at BRACU is not cheap - a year of studies will cost you 20,000 USD. With that in mind the university provides remarkable students with scholarships and grants. More information regarding tuition, admission and programs is available on the official website http://www.bracu.ac.bd.
The composition of the university. BRAC University can be classified as small with only 4000 students. The admission committee accepts the applications from foreign citizens. The ratio of foreign students at BRACU is 4% of all students. The teaching staff of BRACU is composed of 730 academic specialists. The students may participate in various student exchange programs. University’s social media profiles can give you more information about the students and current events: Linkedin.
Infrastructure of BRACU. The university has a functioning library. For those who require accommodations dormitories on and off campus are offered.
| Ranking | 1893 3 |
|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh |
| City | Dhaka |
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Bachelor (citizens)
Check the current price on the official website of the university
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from 2,309 USD/year. to 3,156 USD/year. |
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Master (citizens)
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from 1,365 USD/year. to 2,519 USD/year. |
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Bachelor (foreigners)
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from 4,619 USD/year. to 6,312 USD/year. |
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Master (foreigners)
Check the current price on the official website of the university
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from 2,729 USD/year. to 5,039 USD/year. |
| Living expenses | $281 -497 USD/month |
| Acceptance Rate | 60.00% |
| Official Website | www.bracu.ac.bd |
General information
| Finance type | Nonprofit |
| Organization type | Private |
| Established | 2001 |
| Abbreviation | BRACU |
| Teachers | 730 |
| Students | 3,999 |
| Foreigners | 4% |
| Religion | None |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Admission | Based on entrance examinations |
| Gender limitation | No limits |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Housing | Available |
| Financial aid | Available |
| Exchange programs | Available |
| Library | Available |
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Accreditation • University Grants Commission of Bangladesh |
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Rankings
| World ranking | 1893 |
| Country ranking | 3 |
| International rankings | |
|---|---|
| UniPage World University Ranking | 1893 |
Cost of living in Dhaka
| Expenses - USD/Month | Min. | Med. |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | 70 | 113 |
| Food | 97 | 167 |
| Transportation | 10 | 37 |
| Communications and utilities | 69 | 59 |
| Clothing | 16 | 60 |
| Sports and leisure | 19 | 61 |
| Total | 281 | 497 |
| Accommodation in Dhaka | USD/Month |
|---|---|
| Shared room outside of centre | 70 |
| Shared room in city centre | 114 |
| 1 bedroom apartment outside of centre | 69 |
| 1 bedroom apartment in city centre | 120 |
Alternative title
| English | BRAC University |
| Russian | Университет БРАК |
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