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University of Alberta Admission for Bangladeshi Students

Learn about the University of Alberta’s admission and English requirements for Bangladeshi HSC students, plus scholarships and application steps.
Learn about the University of Alberta’s admission and English requirements for Bangladeshi HSC students, plus scholarships and application steps

Here’s the University of Alberta (UAlberta or U of A) undergraduate admission requirements for students from Bangladesh:

🎓 Bangladeshi Applicants: What You Need to Know

1. Academic Credential Requirements

  • Complete five academic subjects in your Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC). The U of A’s Program Finder can help determine which courses are needed for your specific program
  • You may receive a conditional offer based on first-semester HSC results; this becomes unconditional once your full HSC results meet program requirements

2. English Language Proficiency (ELP)

  • Bangladeshi students must demonstrate proficiency in English, either through tests (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, CAEL, MELAB) or English-medium education .
  • If you studied in English through HSC (or A-levels with a B in English), you might be exempt from standardized tests.

3. English Test Minimum Scores

  • Expected minimum scores typically include:
    • TOEFL iBT: ~ 90 overall, ≥ 21 per section
    • IELTS Academic: ≥ 6.5 overall, no band < 5.5
    • PTE Academic: ≥ 61 overall, no communicative score < 60

4. Admission Competitiveness

  • Admission is based on meeting subject requirements, ELP and grades.
  • U of A uses competitive averages; stronger programs often require averages in the 80–90%+ range
  • Grade 11 marks may influence competitiveness, but final admission is more focused on Grade 12/HSC marks

5. Scholarships & Funding

  • Automatically considered for entrance scholarships, including:
    • Gold Standard Scholarship (up to CAD 6,000) – top 5% by faculty
    • International Admission Scholarship (up to CAD 5,000)
  • Plus, application-based awards like the prestigious President’s International Distinction Scholarship (~CAD 120,000 over four years)

✅ Next Steps for You

  1. Verify your subject requirements.
  2. Decide whether to present an English-test score or rely on English-medium education exemption.
  3. Pull together:
    • HSC first-semester/transcript
    • Full HSC final results
    • English proficiency proof (if needed)
  4. Apply early, ensuring all documents (transcripts, language test scores) are submitted before deadlines (typically in early spring).
  5. Scholarship consideration happens automatically with the admission application—separate applications only needed for certain prestigious awards.

Need help applying to the UAlberta from Bangladesh? Our expert team at Bright Admission Coaching are here to guide you—step by step.

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NSU Hosts MacEwan University Delegation to Strengthen Academic Ties

North South University (NSU) welcomed a delegation from MacEwan University, Alberta, Canada for a day-long engagement aimed at fostering academic collaboration and exploring future partnerships. The visit held on Thursday at NSU’s campus in Dhaka marked a significant step in enhancing international research initiatives and expanding student and faculty exchange opportunities.

The MacEwan University delegation included Erin Wight, Director of MacEwan International and Samuel Mugo, Professor and Associate Development. They engaged in productive discussions with NSU’s academic leadership, including Md Mainul Hossain, Associate Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology; Syed Mortuza Asif Ehsan, Associate Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Economics; and Md Rizwanul Islam, Professor of Law and Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Also present at the meeting were Coordination Officer Tasnia Azmeri Madiha and International Affairs Officer Samina Alam Miti from NSU’s Office of External Affairs.

As part of the visit, Professor Mugo delivered a presentation titled ‘Leveraging International Partnerships: Transdisciplinary Research in Arts and Science at MacEwan University.’ The session provided students with insights into the impact of global collaborations on academic research and interdisciplinary studies.

The discussions between NSU and MacEwan University focused on potential research partnerships, student exchange programs, and educational development strategies. The engagement reaffirmed NSU’s commitment to strengthening global academic ties and promoting international cooperation in higher education.

The Bright Admission Coaching Exchange Program supports scholarships for students transferring credits from North South University to MacEwan University.