Study in Bangladesh
For a University of London Degree
Internationally renowned qualifications
The University of London International Programmes delivers degree programmes developed by the Colleges of the University of London, which have an international reputation for the quality of their teaching and research. Today there are over 900 students studying in Bangladesh for a University of London qualification. The majority of these are studying for the Diploma and Bachelor of Laws or the BSc Business Administration.
You can browse our full list of undergraduate programmes (for holders of UK 'A' levels or equivalent qualifications) or use our 'Find a Course' facility.
Qualifications valued by the professions and employers
Our programmes provide an opportunity to obtain a highly-valued degree which opens doors in your career. Our alumni gain prestigious jobs in law firms, banks, multinational companies and professional services firms and go on to further study at prestigious universities worldwide.
Study independently or attend classes at local institutions
In Bangladesh the majority of our students attend classes at local teaching institutions to study at undergraduate level. We have created a system of recognition for institutions, which operate within our quality assurance framework to help you in your choice of institution.
Recognised centres in Bangladesh are below:
Bhuiyan Academy
British School of Law
Dhaka Centre for Law and Economics
London College of Legal Studies (Gulshan)
London College of Legal Studies (South)
Newcastle Law Academy
The following institution has commenced the process for becoming recognised:
British American College
Am I eligible?
Our General Entrance Requirements for undergraduate degree programmes are expressed in terms of UK GCE ‘A’ levels and UK GCSE/GCE ‘O’ levels. We equate the secondary school leaving examinations taken in Bangladesh (Higher Secondary Certificate or Intermediate Secondary Certificate) as being equivalent to UK GCSE/GCE ‘O’ levels and therefore they do not meet our full entry requirements.
The following qualifications are equivalent to our general entrance requirements:
- Passes in two academic subjects at GCE UK ‘A’ level, with not less than a Grade E in each, plus three Bangladeshi HSCs passed at 60% or above.
- Passes in three academic subjects at GCE 'A' level (with one 'A' level at not less than Grade D and two at grade E)
- An International Baccalaureate (the Diploma)
- An Advanced International Certificate of Education, with a minimum score of 120 points
- A two-year first degree from an acceptable institution in Bangladesh. First degrees of longer duration and postgraduate programmes from acceptable institutions also meet our general entry requirements.
Many of our programmes also have their own additional entrance requirements, which can be found on our programme pages. We require all applicants to demonstrate a certain level of competence in English.
Alternative entry routes
If you do not meet the entrance requirements for our undergraduate degrees, you have other entry options for some degrees:
- Access programme: Provides entry to the BSc Business Administration.
- Access route: Provides entry to the LSE-led degrees in the fields of Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences.
- Diploma in Law: Provides entry to our LLB and is a qualification in its own right.
When you graduate
In addition to our annual graduation ceremony in London each March, we hold a special laws graduation celebration in Bangladesh. Pictured left are graduates celebrating in Dhaka.
Register to attend our open day
We hold an Open Day in Bangladesh each year. If you would like to attend our Open Day, please complete the form below to be added to our subscription list or join the event on Facebook [external link, opens in new window].
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Information Leaflet
Download this leaflet [pdf: 8pgs, 1.5MB] about studying for a University of London degree in Bangladesh.
BE Inspired
Anisul Hassan, LLB
Anisul is an Associate at a leading law firm in Bangladesh.
“The University of London LLB programme taught me to think analytically and complete tasks in a comprehensive manner – skills I use in my job every day.”
Mushroofa Hosain, LLB
Mushroofa is an Associate with law firm Chowdhury & Ullah and a newsreader for Bangladesh Television.
“The wide range of courses offered by the University of London covers all the pre-requisites of becoming a successful lawyer. The flexibility in class hours has allowed me to continue with work and complete my studies successfully.”
Emran Hossain, LLB
Emran is an Associate with H&H Company.
“I would recommend a University of London degree because it is very prestigious and equally accepted for further studies in the whole world. Moreover, it has the best package for international students who want to complete their degree from their respective countries.”
Find out more from our alumni
The following alumnus from Bangladesh is happy to answer questions from prospective students. You may also like to Student Ambassadors from some of our other programmes.
Golam Sorwar Bhuiyan, Bachelor of Laws (LLB)