Question 1

What is the total annual cost of University of Dhaka for international students?

Accepted Answer

Total annual: Approximately USD 1,200-3,000/year all-in for most students — among the most affordable options for a nationally prestigious university, varying by programme and whether hall accommodation is secured. Tuition: Very low as a public university: domestic tuition and fees are heavily subsidised, commonly only a few thousand to low tens of thousands of BDT per year (roughly USD 50-400/year); international/self-funded and professional programmes (e.g. IBA, evening MBA) are higher. Living costs: Dhaka living costs are low by global standards: roughly BDT 120,000-300,000/year (~USD 1,000-2,500/year) covering accommodation, food and transport, with subsidised residential-hall places far cheaper.

Question 2

What is tuition at University of Dhaka?

Accepted Answer

Tuition at University of Dhaka: Very low as a public university: domestic tuition and fees are heavily subsidised, commonly only a few thousand to low tens of thousands of BDT per year (roughly USD 50-400/year); international/self-funded and professional programmes (e.g. IBA, evening MBA) are higher.

Question 3

What are typical living costs at University of Dhaka?

Accepted Answer

Living costs: Dhaka living costs are low by global standards: roughly BDT 120,000-300,000/year (~USD 1,000-2,500/year) covering accommodation, food and transport, with subsidised residential-hall places far cheaper.

Question 4

How does University of Dhaka compare on cost to other universities in Bangladesh?

Accepted Answer

Total annual cost at University of Dhaka is approximately Approximately USD 1,200-3,000/year all-in for most students — among the most affordable options for a nationally prestigious university, varying by programme and whether hall accommodation is secured (tuition Very low as a public university: domestic tuition and fees are heavily subsidised, commonly only a few thousand to low tens of thousands of BDT per year (roughly USD 50-400/year); international/self-funded and professional programmes (e.g. IBA, evening MBA) are higher). For context, the average international tuition across Bangladesh is around Public universities are heavily subsidised — domestic tuition is very low (~USD 50–400/year); international/self-funded tiers modest (~USD 1,000–4,000+/year).

Item	Range
Tuition (international)	Very low as a public university: domestic tuition and fees are heavily subsidised, commonly only a few thousand to low tens of thousands of BDT per year (roughly USD 50-400/year); international/self-funded and professional programmes (e.g. IBA, evening MBA) are higher
Living costs (housing + lifestyle)	Dhaka living costs are low by global standards: roughly BDT 120,000-300,000/year (~USD 1,000-2,500/year) covering accommodation, food and transport, with subsidised residential-hall places far cheaper
Total annual	Approximately USD 1,200-3,000/year all-in for most students — among the most affordable options for a nationally prestigious university, varying by programme and whether hall accommodation is secured

University of Dhaka Cost & Financial Aid for International Students 2026

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