FAQ

What are the minimum requirements for admission into Undergraduate Programs at BUHS?
  • A Candidate with SSC (Science Group) and HSC (Science Group) or their equivalents is eligible to apply with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 in either one and a combined CGPA of 6.
  • Foreign students with equivalent qualification are eligible.
  • Equivalence will be decided by a committee called ‘Equivalence Committee’ formed by the Academic Council of BUHS.

N.B:

  • For Health Promotion & Health Education, applicant having any group may be eligible for admission if H/she has minimum GPA of 6. For Biomedical Engineering, applicants must have minim CGPA of 8.
  • For specific admission requirements, please visit: https://buhs.ac.bd/programs/
What are the minimum requirements for admission into Postgraduate Programs at BUHS?
  • Honors or its equivalents from any recognized University;
  • BSc Nursing
  • Master Degree without Honors
  • MBBS or equivalent degree from any medical colleges recognized by Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC) plus one-year internship training.
  • Foreign students with equivalent qualifications are eligible.
  • Equivalence will be decided by a committee called ‘Equivalence Committee’ formed by the Academic Council of BUHS

For specific admission requirements, please visit: https://buhs.ac.bd/programs/

 

When was BUHS founded?

Bangladesh University of Health Sciences is the first private university of the country in the health sector which was founded in 2012 with the approvals of the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

How will I get information about admission at BUHS

The admission related information is available as under:

Visit University website (www.buhs.ac.bd)
Visit University Permanent Campus: BUHS, 125/1, Darus Salam, Mirpur-1 (Technical Morh), Dhaka-1216
Contact: Phone: +88-0248034677 (Office), Hotlines: Hotlines: 01791042087, 01550704660, 01550704661, 01550704662
Send queries to the e-mail: info@buhs.ac.bd

BUHS Official Verified Facebook Page: Facebook.com/buhsdhaka.

How many Sessions are offered yearly at BUHS?

BUHS offers two Session yearly. Spring Session: April-September and Fall Session: October- March.

How many Undergraduate programs do BUHS offers? How many credits do I have to complete per program?

BUHS is currently offering 11 Undergraduate Programs in every session. Students have to complete 160 credits in all programs except CSE (140 credits). For detailed information please see the link: www.buhs.ac.bd/programs

How many Postgraduate programs do BUHS offers? How many credits do I have to complete per program?

BUHS is currently offering 15 Postgraduate Programs in every session. Students have to complete 70 credits in all programs. However, in NCD and EHS programs students have both options for 70 or 80 credits. For detailed information please see the link: www.buhs.ac.bd/programs

How many semesters of the Undergraduate Programs with duration?

The duration of all Undergraduate Programs is four years with eight (08) semesters (06 months in each semester)

How many semesters of the Postgraduate Programs with duration?

The duration of all Postgraduate Programs is One and a half year (1 year 6 months) with three (03) semesters (06 months in each semester). However, for MPH in NCD and MPH in EHS Programs students have option take the courses (with thesis) for duration of two (02) years with four (04) semesters.

How much does it cost to study at BUHS?

BUHS offers different academic fees for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs. For detailed information regarding academic fees, please visit: www.buhs.ac.bd 

What are the eligibilities for admission?

To know about admission eligibilities for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, please visit following link:

For undergraduate: https://buhs.ac.bd/admission-requirements/
For Graduate: https://buhs.ac.bd/admission-requirements/

Do the applicants apply for admission online or in-person?

Applicants can apply both online (www.buhs-online-admission-bd.com) and in person by visiting BUHS Admission Office (125/1, Darus Salam, Mirpur, Dhaka-1216)

How much is the admission application fee?

Applicants need to pay the non-refundable application fee of Tk. 500/-.

How can I pay the admission application form fee?

Applicants can pay their application/admission fee by cash at BUHS or bKash/Nagad (01311935608).

For Undergraduate programs which documents are required to submit by the candidates who have passed from abroad?

Candidates who have passed from abroad have to submit verified/attested copies of previous academic documents from their Institute/respective Foreign Ministry.

For Postgraduate programs which documents are required to submit by the candidates who have passed from abroad?

Candidates who have passed from abroad have to submit verified/attested copies of previous academic documents from their Institute/respective Foreign Ministry.

Whether any financial aid is available for the needy students?

BUHS has Poor Fund, for details please visit: https://buhs.ac.bd/poor-fund/

Does BUHS offer any online courses?

Currently, we are not offering online courses or degree programs.

Does BUHS Offer Short Courses/Training Programs?

BUHS offers a good number of short courses and training programs all year round. For details please see the link: https://buhs.ac.bd/training-programs/

Is there any provision for those who do not have the required level of proficiency in English.

The medium of study of BUHS is English. The University puts emphasis importance on the language proficiency of the students.

Is there any evening class for undergraduate programs?

There is no evening class for undergraduate students. However, job holders are facilitated with flexible class schedules.

Is there any evening class for postgraduate programs?

Evening classes are available for postgraduate students.

How can I apply for Admission?

Applicants are required to look in the admission process through the flow-chart at the BUHS website (https://buhs.ac.bd/admission/) to have precise information about admission procedures.

Do the applicants apply for admission only online, in-person, by written application?

Applicants can apply both online and in-person.

Do I have to upload a photograph as part of my application form in online?

Applicants are required to upload their scanned recent passport size formal photograph taken within last three months.

How many courses I have to take in the total span of programs?

Number of courses varies from program to program. To know about the courses of your program, you may see the link: www.buhs.ac.bd/programs

May I get opportunity to consult with faculty members regarding my program choice:

Definitely, you may see the program details from the website and if you think you need counseling, you will have opportunity to get help for the respected faculty members.

Whether the university has any international collaboration/credit transfer facilities?

BUHS has international collaborations with a good number of international Universities and organizations. For details, please see the link: https://buhs.ac.bd/collaboration-partnership/

What are the facilities available for the students?

Students will get congenial educational atmosphere at BUHS. The University owns permanent green campus. They are facilitated with exclusive education and research with constant care and one to one supervision of the dedicated faculty members. BUHS is committed to providing proper education towards employments. Apart for regular academic activities, students may get huge opportunities to flourish their excellence/inner talents by taking part in various extra-curricular activities like, outdoor/indoor games, cultural events, debating, essay/quiz competitions etc.

What are the English proficiency requirements for BUHS?

The medium of education of BUHS is English. Students will demonstrate satisfactory level of proficiency in English Language for admission into any undergraduate or postgraduate programs.

How can students improve their efficiency in English?

As the medium of education of the University is English, the efficiency level of each student is assessed on his/her performance in the classes and the examinations and taken initiatives for the improvement communication skills. Undergraduate students will have linguistic courses at the elementary stage that contributes to improve language proficiency. Postgraduate students also get wide scope for nurturing their language proficiency assignment-based education here.

Are there adequate library facilities available?

BUHS has a well-furnished library enriched with lots of collections of books and electronic materials which meet the need of students. They can get up-to-date services as follows:

  • Collect, analyze and disseminate information resources
  • Keep the teachers and researchers informed of the latest developments in their fields of interest by circulating an e-table of contents of relevant journals
  • Provide an environment which stimulates the use of information resources and services
  • Understand the information needs of library patrons and provide user-centered services to meet their needs
  • Aid the teachers, scientific staff, and students in getting their desired information resources on time
  • Make available bibliographies on subjects of interest to the BUHS staff members involved in research and teaching
  • Ensure that the BUHS publications are recorded and copies of the publications are available in the library for future use
  • Pursue quality and good professional practices in all activities
Are there adequate laboratory facilities available?

There are well-equipped individual laboratories like Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology, Histopathology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics in the University. Apart from these, BUHS has enriched Computer and Biomedical Engineering labs. Students are privileged with various practical sessions along with theoretical lessons to keep pace with advanced scientific learnings which make them well-fit for competitive jobs.

Whether safety resources exist in the university?

Yes, the university has required safety measures for emergency. Fire control facilities and CC Camera are available.

How can I change my department?

To change department, you need to apply to the Department from which you want to migrate, after taking permission, you will apply to the Department under which program you intend to study. This procedure must be performed by NOT more than 30 days from the beginning of classes. Students may migrate to chosen program subject to eligibility and availability of seats in the concerned programs.

Are there any hostel facilities in BUHS?

At present, there is a female hostel outside the BUHS campus. Arrangement of a composite hostel for both male and female students is under consideration of the authorities.

Whether the university provides extra-curricular facilities for the students?

Yes, the BUHS University organizes various cultural programs in different occasions, take part in various indoor and outdoor sports competitions. The University has a spacious playground where students get facilities to take part in outdoor games like Football and cricket. Inside the University building, there are enough space and instruments of indoor games.

For further information regarding Admission who should I contact?

For more queries, please contact the Admission Office, BUHS, 125/1, Darussalam, Mirpur, Dhaka-1216. Cell: 01791042087, you can also send e-mail: info@buhs.ac.bd

How will I get admission information about BUHS?

The admission information is available in the following places:

How many sessions does BUHS offer yearly and when do they start?

BUHS offers two (02) semesters a year: Spring Session (January-June) and Fall Session (July-December). Currently commencements of classes are two months later from the original schedules for the pandemic.

How can I apply for Admission?

You may apply for admission either by filling up Application Form at the Admission Office or by the same through online (www.buhs-online-admissioin-bd.com). Application will be confirmed on payment of Application Form Fee. You may visit BUHS website (www.buhs.ac.bd) for detailed information about admission.

Is the application process the same for international applicants?

The application process is the same for all applicants.

What is your payment structure?

First you have to collect Application Form by paying Tk. 500 (taka five hundred). Total fees for will be determined accordingly:

  • Admission Fee (once only)
  • Tuition Fees (semester wise)
  • Examination Fees (semester wise as per number of courses)
  • Other Fees (development fee, student activity fees, library fee-annually).
Can I see my application status online?

Applicants can check their application status online any time.

Do I have to upload a photograph as part of my application form?

Applicants can check their application status online any time.

Applicants are required to upload their scanned recent passport size photograph taken within last three months.

Applicants are required to upload their scanned recent passport size photograph taken within last three months.

Which fees can I pay at admission time?

At the time of admission you have to pay the following fees:

  • Application Form
  • Admission fee
  • Full or half of first semester fee
  • Other fees (1st year).
  • Examination fees should be paid before the commencement of examination.
Which fees can I pay at admission time?

You have to pay your tuition fees twice a semester (every three months)

How can an Applicant be eligible for admission?

Students will submit required documents for admission mentioning the chosen programs that will be forwarded to the respective Admission Committee for eligibility assessments. Successful applicants will be offered for admission.

Is there any Admission Test held at BUHS?

On being eligible upon the assessments of academic papers of individuals, students are offered for admission into the particular programs on availability of seats

How can I collect my ID card?

Admitted students may communicate with concern of the Admission Office to collect ID Card. ID Cards are usually issued before the commencement of classes. In case of admission in delay or after the commencement of classes, admit card may be issued within two weeks from the date of admission.

How can I get information about Scholarship/Financial Aid in BUHS University?

You may visit BUHS website (www.buhs.ac.bd) regarding all information about Scholarship/Financial Aid.

Which documents are required to deposit by foreign students to the University from abroad?

Foreign students after getting admission must deposit their original certificates and transcripts to the University for a period of at least one year. If they need these documents for any purpose for the time being, they may collect the same by depositing original passport. They may get back the passport by giving back the original academic documents.

Is there any accommodation facility for international students?

We have no accommodation/hostel facilities for international students. However, we may cooperate with the foreign students currently studying at BUHS in this regard.

Is there any motivational spirit for creativity development at BUHS?

BUHS has a Social Forum which organizes different programs and competitions all the year round. By involving in these events, students may develop their potentialities.

Does BUHS provide assistance for visa extension of the foreign students?

Students submit the copies of the Passport, last visa pages, Arrival/departure seals, ID cards, payment clearance receipt and other relevant documents to the Department of International Relation to collect Recommendation Letter. They will apply to the Department of Immigration and passports for visa extension. After then, they will submit required documents to IR for police verification. University officers will provide documents to the concern agency for the verification. In some case, students have to perform all the works with self-liability.

What are job prospects for BUHS graduates/postgraduates?

BUHS are conducting selective undergraduate and postgraduate programs, all of which have very good demands in the private and public sectors of the country more especially in the health fields. Even in the international job markets our passing out students have special demands. Most of the graduated and post graduated students of BUHS are doing very good in their respective professions.

Does BUHS have job placements/internship opportunities?

BUHS is the sponsored organization of Bangladesh Diabetic Somity (BADAS). which is the largest health care provider after the government. BADAS has country-wide hospitals and health care centers (including BIRDEM) where there are huge opportunities for job placements and internships for our students. Apart from this, BUHS has national and international collaborations with leading Universities/institutes and health organization in which our graduates are given priority in jobs.