Admission Instruction

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Fall 2010

Programs of Study

• Architecture - 199 Credits

• BBA - 130 Credits

• BS in Computer Science & Engineering - 136 Credits

• BS in Computer Science - 124 Credits

• BS in Electronics and Communication Engineering - 124 Credits

• BS in Electrical and Electronic Engineering - 136 Credits

• BSS in Economics - 120 Credits

• BA in English - 120 Credits

• LL.B (Hons) - 135 Credits

• BS in Physics - 132 Credits

• BS in Applied Physics and Electronics - 130 Credits

• BS in Mathematics - 127 Credits

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) - 164 Credits

• BS in Microbiology - 136 Credits

• BS in Biotechnology - 136 Credits

Minimum qualification for applying

a) Minimum GPA of 2.50 in SSC and HSC separately and a total GPA 6.0.
b) Alternatively O-Level in five subjects and A-Level in two subjects with a GPA of 2.5 at each level according to BRAC University scale: A= 5, B= 4, C= 3, D=2 & E=1. Only one E is acceptable.
c) GED is not acceptable

Candidates who have completed higher secondary education (12 years of schooling) under a system different form SSC / HSC or O/A levels will be considered for equivalence by the university on a case to case basis.

Candidates for BS in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Physics and Applied Physics and Electronics must have Physics & Mathematics at HSC or 'A'-level. Candidates for BS in Computer Science and BS in Mathematics must have Mathematics at HSC or 'A'-level.

Candidates for BS in Electrical & Electronic Engineering must have Physics and Mathematics at HSC or A-Level. If a student did not have Chemistry at HSC or A-level, he/she must take a remedial course on Chemistry in addition to the courses required for the program.

Candidates for admission in BS (Hons) in Pharmacy must have biology at the HSC or A-level. Candidates applying for admission in BS in Microbiology  and Biotechnology must have a remedial course in biology if they did not have biology at the HSC or A-level.

Candidates with break of study of more than two years will have to apply separately stating the cause of break of study.

Admission Test

All candidates will have to sit for a written admission test and an interview in the manner as described:
Candidates for BA in English and LLB (Hons): Written admission test in English and Logical Reasoning.

Candidates for BBA, BS in Computer Science, BS in Computer Science and Engineering, BS in Electronics and Communication Engineering, BS in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, BS in Physics, BS in Applied Physics & Electronics, BS in Mathematics, BSS in Economics, BS (Hons) in Pharmacy, BS in Microbiology and BS in Biotechnology: Written Admission test in English, Logical reasoning and Mathematics.

Candidates for Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch): Written admission test in English, Logical Reasoning, Mathematics and a test in Drawing.

In order to qualify, candidates must pass each section and subsection separately with minimum 40% marks.

Those who qualify in the written test will be called for interview for final selection.

Transfers

Transfer of credits from an educational institution with a system similar to BRAC University may be considered after admission. Such candidates will have to apply with required documents and are subject to credit transfer rules of BRAC University.

Application For Admission

Application Form, Admission Instructions, Prospectus of BRAC University and other related information are available at the Admission Desk on the Ground floor of BRAC University.

Completed Application with a test fee of Tk. 600 must be submitted to the Admission Desk.

A complete application includes:
1) Completed Application Form
2) Two passport size color photographs, duly attested
3) Attested copies of Certificates and Mark Sheets of all Examinations (SSC, HSC etc.)
4) Testimonial/Letter of Recommendation from Institution last attended
5) Admission Test Fee Receipt

Admission Test: August 20, 2010
Time: 10:00 am

Fee Structure

Non-refundable Fees

Tuition Fee per Credit**

** Subject to enhancement with a notice before a semester

Financial Aid

• Up to 100% tuition waiver to those who obtained GPA of 5.0 (without 4th subject) in SSC and HSC from Science, Arts & Commerce groups or have 7 'A's in 'O' Level (in one sitting) & 3 'A's in 'A' Level and on the basis of performance in the admission test.

• BRAC-FORD Foundation offers full tuition waiver, living & book allowance for meritorious students from disadvantaged financial backgrounds who obtained (without 4th subject) a GPA of 4.5 from Science, and GPA 4.0 from Arts & Commerce in HSC Examination.

• Tuition waiver based on financial needs.

• Tuition waiver based on performance.

• Parents with two children at BRAC University are offered 50% tuition waiver for the second child.

• Physically challenged students will receive special fee waiver at various rates to be determined by the Scholarship Committee on case-by-case basis.

Residential Semester