Study in United Arab Emirates from Bangladesh

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Quick answer: A student residence visa is sponsored by a parent living in the UAE or by the university.

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Visa

Student residence visa sponsored by a parent or the university, valid 1 year and renewable

Official source, re-check due

Tuition

About AED 40,000 to 90,000 a year

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Embassy for Bangladeshi applicants

Which embassy or visa centre handles Bangladeshi students: confirm with our counsellor

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Bangladesh-specific notes

Check that the degree is accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation or the home university.
Bangladeshi certificates usually need Education Board / Ministry of Education and MOFA attestation; follow the embassy's own document list.

Step-by-step from Dhaka

Shortlist programmes on the universities' own websites and check entry requirements for Bangladeshi certificates.
Apply and receive the admission or acceptance letter.
Get SSC/HSC/degree certificates attested (Education Board / Ministry of Education and MOFA) and translated if required.
Prepare funds, sponsor documents and insurance, then apply for the student residence visa.
Book travel only after the visa or entry permit is issued.

Document checklist

The university and the visa authority decide the final list. Our counsellor confirms yours.

Passport valid for the whole course (renew early if it expires within 18 months)
SSC and HSC (or O/A level) certificates and mark sheets; bachelor's certificate and transcript for postgraduate study
English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, as the university accepts) or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
Statement of purpose or motivation letter written by you, plus CV
Two recommendation letters where the programme asks for them
Sponsor documents: bank statement and solvency certificate, sponsor's income proof, TIN and tax return acknowledgement
Birth certificate or NID; names and dates must match the passport and certificates

Cost of studying in United Arab Emirates (estimate)

Per year	AED	BDT (approx.)
Tuition (range)	AED 40,000 to AED 90,000	BDT 13.3 lakh to BDT 29.9 lakh
Living (typical)	AED 48,000	BDT 15.9 lakh

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study in United Arab Emirates from Bangladesh?

Indicative tuition is AED 40,000 to AED 90,000 a year (about BDT 13.3 lakh to BDT 29.9 lakh), plus living costs of roughly AED 48,000 a year (about BDT 15.9 lakh). Official visa funds rules are listed on this page.

Which documents do Bangladeshi students need for United Arab Emirates?

Usually your passport, academic certificates and transcripts, an English test result, statement of purpose, and sponsor financial documents. The full list and Bangladesh-specific notes are on this page.