WHY STUDY MBBS IN BANGLADESH?
Bangladesh is emerging as hot destination for medical students around the world who wants
to
get MBBS degree abroad as it not only provides high quality stand- ard and facilities but also at
very less
and
affordable price. There are the following reasons why students should prefer MBBS in Bangladesh:-
→ Bangladesh has top Medical Universities which provide high quality education with world class
standards and well qualified staffs. The hospitals here are well equipped with great infrastructure &
technology.
→ The cost of living in Bangladesh is very much affordable for many students of other countries and
also the cost of complete course of MBBS is less than many de- veloped and under-developed countries which
help
the students from outside.
→ The students in these Universities given opportunity to attend the seminars and conference at
world
level which helps the students to boost their confidence and to become a better doctor. The students here
also
given opportunity to do internship in best multi-national companies and hospitals around the world.
→ The students getting degrees from Medical Universities of Bangladesh can work and perform in
their
medical field all over the world as these Medical Universities are recognized and approved by MCI,
ECFMG,
FAIMER'S IMED, ACGME, MCC and also by WHO and UNESCO. Hence, globally the students can work after
getting
degree
from these universities.
→ There is direct admission in top universities and no entrance test conducted by Universities or
Colleges in medical field of Bangladesh.MMBS admission test will only be conducted by Directorate
General
of
Health Services (DGHS) and that makes the admission process much easier for students outside of Bangladesh
as
they do not have to go through entrance process like many other countries. Neither, there is any donation
charges required to be paid by students to the universities
So, overall the country is one of the favorite for students in medical field around the world and
especially in Indian origin region. Students from India, Nepal, etc.are the vast numbers of students who
are
going from outside to get MBBS de- greefrom Universities of Bangladesh.
Admission Process
In Government Medical College and Private Medical College
→ Students should be of 17 years or above on 31st December of the admission to the MBBS course and
he
should fulfill all the other criteria which are required to be eligible for MBBS course in Bangladesh.
→ If a student is eligible he has to clear the exam held by Directorate General of Health
Services
(DGHS)of Bangladesh.Medical Students from India have to clear NEET to get No Objection Cer- tificate
(NOC) to
study abroad. There is no entrance test taken by universities or colleges in Bangladesh for medical
students.
→ After clearing the required exams of DGHS and/or NEET the students has to fill the application
form
for admission which also be downloaded from the websiteof Bangladesh Foreign Ministry
(www.mofa.gov.bd)
and fill
it up. The students have also to mention the college of their choice.
→ 6 passport size photographs also required for students to submit to the Ministry of Foreign Af-
fairs, Dhaka.
→ Foreign students have to submit the copy of passport of their respective country, certificates
and
mark sheets to College offices through email or post in which colleges they want admission for advance
booking
of their seat.
→ All certificates provided by the students have to be duly attested by the competent authority
(Education Ministry) of the country of applicant and these certificatesmust also be authenticat- ed by
Bangladesh Missions abroad or by Foreign Missions in Dhaka.
→ Filled admission form, bank receipt and attested documents needed to be deposited by foreign
students
to Bangladesh Embassy intheir country for the processof Grade Equivalency and per- mission from Government
of
Bangladesh.
→ After receiving permission letter of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and grade equivalency of appli-
cant's certificate the colleges will inform the applicants and will proceed with admission.
→ All academic certificates and mark-sheets/transcripts in original will be required to produce by
successful applicants in original during their admission.
→A non-refundable T.T of US $ 60 has to be attached by the applicants payable to: "The Director,
Medical Education and HMPD, DGHS, Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh".
→ Application form of those applicants will only be considered for admissionwhich are transmit- ted
through Bangladesh Missions abroad or through the Missions in Dhaka of respective country will only be
considered for admission.
→ The students from SAARC countries have to pay tuition and other fees at the rate
Bangladeshi
students
pay for admission in Government Medical Colleges. Per academic year students from other countriesin addition
to
the tuition fees charged to a Bangladeshi studentwill have to pay $5000 (five thousand).
→ In Private Colleges the tuition fee is decided by the respective colleges.
TOP UNIVERSITIES IN BANGLADESH
1. University of Dhaka(DU)
It was established in 1921 and it is one of the oldest and also largest publicuniversities of modern Bangladesh and it had played significant part in making of today's Bangladesh. It has 13 faculties, 71 departments, 10 institutes, 17 dormitories, 3 hostels and also more than 38 research centers. Library of the University has three different buildings and it is the biggest in Bangladesh comprising of 617,000 volumes. Notable alumni include Muhammad Yunus, only Noble Prize winner from Bangladesh, FazlurRahman Khan as well as presidents, prime ministers, artists, journalists and businessmen of Bangladesh.
Milestones:
→ Ranked as number one university of Bangladesh in 2017 and also Asia Weekidentify it has one of the top 100 university in Asia
→ There is a medical centerwhich provides 24x7 service and a dental unit, eye unit, X-Ray department and two ambulances.
→ 12 government and 39 private medical colleges are affiliated through Dhaka University.
2.University of Science & Technology, Chittagong (USTC)
It is the first private university in Bangladesh established on May 13, 1989 with sponsorship of a private charity. The university has different hall for female and male students and a separate hostel for internees. It has seven-storied library building which has three sections and provides modern technology with 150 readers at a timecan accommodate.
Milestones:
→ When the university established 1989, there were only two professors and nine lecturers. Now there are 285full-time teachers.
→ The university has 4,200 students. Which include over 30% foreign students who are from India, Nepal, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Jordan, Palestine, USA, among others.
3.University of Rajshahi (RU)
It is a Public University established in 1953. It is the second largest university in Bangladesh. There are 52 departments in the university distinguished into 9 faculties. The university is in 3 km2 campus in Motihar with comprising of around 25,000 students and approx. 1000 academic staff. The funding comes from government as it is a public institution.
Milestones:
→ Rajshahi University Act was passed in 1973 to run the university accordingly; it helped the university to get more autonomy than most other peer institutes.
→ In 2017 of Bangladesh University Ranking it was rankedthird.
4.University of Chittagong (CU)
It is a Public University established in 1953. It is the second largest university in Bangladesh. There are 52 departments in the university distinguished into 9 faculties. The university is in 3 km2 campus in Motihar with comprising of around 25,000 students and approx. 1000 academic staff. The funding comes from government as it is a public institution.
Milestones:
→ Rajshahi University Act was passed in 1973 to run the university accordingly; it helped the university to get more autonomy than most other peer institutes.
→ In 2017 of Bangladesh University Ranking it was rankedthird.
5.Shah Jala University of Science & Technology, Sylhet (SUST)
The University was established in 1987.There was improvement seen in the quality of education after semester system was introduced by the university in 1996-97, which was visible even in the national arena. Every student of the university has to take two language courses, i.e. Bangla and English. Students also have to take two computer courses, one for computer literacy and the other to learn a computer language.
Milestones:
→ Physics, Chemistry and Economics, were the only three departments in the university in 1991 at the time of its journey and had only 13 teachers and 205 students. University has grown tonow 7 schools, 27 departments, 2 institutes and many centers. The number of teachers also increased to 487 and the students to 9262.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Documents required for MBBS students in Bangladesh
After completing school we all run to achieve our dream and while achieving our dream we take further steps
to
join those colleges and universities which provide the stream and professional study we want to be a part
of.
Same when students after school want to become a doctor the first preference for them is to get the MBBS
cer-
tificate or degree. But many times students chose a course or career either on parent's pressure or join a
course seeing their friend's preference. Mostly students at the time of admission are not fully aware or get
confused about the documentsthey need to have for admission. Different courses and different universities
required dif- ferent documents at the time of admission. However, generally there is set pattern in
Bangladesh
for medical students and the medical students who are eligible for admission need to have generally these
documents at the time taking admission in public and private medical college/university of Bangladesh.
Documents required by student's resident of Balangdesh
→ Original SSC/ Equivalent Certificate & Mark sheet with Photocopy.
→ Original HSC/Equivalent Certificate & Mark sheet with Photocopy.
→ Recent passport size photographs (2 copies)and on back it should be attested by registered
Medical
Practitioners
→ or by 1st Gazetted Officer.
→ Birth Registration Certificate with Photocopy.
→ Equivalence Certificate from D.G. Health for 'O' & 'A' Level student.
→ Eligibility Certificate fee Takka 1000/= (One thousand) only to be paid by bank draft/pay
order/Cash,
payable to
Bangla- desh Medical and Dental Council.
Documents required by foreign students
Only students from that country can apply to study MBBS in public or private college/university of
Bangladesh
who holds a passport of that country who has diplomatic relation with Bangladesh. A student from foreign
country
who wants to study MBBS in Bangladesh and he is eligible for the admission has to provide all the documents
which are required by the student who is resident of Bangladesh as well as some other documents and/or to
get
these document's photocopies to be attested from the foreign ministry of the student's respective
countryalso
be
authenticated by the respective Bangla- desh Missions abroad/Foreign Missions based in Dhaka.
→ School/College graduation certificates
→ Mark/grade sheet
→ School leaving certificate (Testimonial)
→ Copy of Passport
→ Six passport size photographsof applicant.
Conclusion
Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Medicine is an undergraduate degree course in the field of medicine and surgery. For the last few decades, Bangladesh has shown vast enhancement in the Education. With the evolution of the time, Bangladesh has become a burning hot destination for the medical aspirants to get MBBS admission in Bangladesh. It is a wise choice for the Indian students as well as the international students to accomplish their dream of becoming a Doctor in Bangladesh. Specific reasons are mentioned below:- Quality of education is extremely good and is comparable to other developed countries. Fee structure is low and affordable in comparison to other countries across the world. To become a successful doctor, graduates are allowed to attend the seminars and conferences in the medical universities of Bangladesh. Bangladesh has top medical universities which offer world class education and experienced and skilled staff/Faculty. The medical degrees obtained from the medical universities in Bangladesh are recognized by the Medical Council Of India and students can even come back and work in India. Cheaper rates for accommodation with the provision of all basic facilities. Advantages of pursuing MBBS in Bangladesh MBBS degree is recognized by the WHO and UNESCO and is accepted across the world. Admission process is much easier as there are no direct admission criteria. No donation is required to be given to get the admission in Bangladesh. Students studying in Bangladesh get the opportunity to complete their internship program from the world class medical college, multinational companies and hospitals of the world. To enhance student's sills they are given practical and experiments. Bangladesh hospitals are well equipped with great infrastructure and technology.
