Study in Bangladesh
An identical Indian syllabus, the same disease patterns and a 64.5% reported FMGE rate at BMC.
Bangladesh suits Indian students because the medical syllabus is identical to India's, disease patterns are similar (which helps FMGE clinical preparation) and FMGE success rates are high. Dhaka is one hour from Kolkata by air.
Advantages
- Identical Indian MBBS syllabus
- 64.5% reported FMGE pass rate at BMC
- A one-hour flight from Kolkata
- No language barrier
- The same disease patterns as India
Considerations
- The DGME Bangladesh equivalency process takes time; Global Minds handles it
- Higher fees than Central Asia
- Applications must go through the DGME Bangladesh portal
The considerations are the original site's own. A counsellor will add anything that has changed since. FMGE and NExT pass rates are as reported for each university at the time of writing. They describe past cohorts and are not a prediction of any individual result.
Admission timeline
From application to arrival in Bangladesh
Main intake in January or February with DGME applications in October and November; a second intake in July or August with DGME applications in April and May. DGME approval comes first.
Study cities
The six-step sequence that applies to every destination is on the how it works page, and the document list on admissions and visas.
June to July
Eligibility and DGME
DGME Bangladesh portal application, which is mandatory.
August to September
Offer letter and visa
Bangladesh student visa from the High Commission.
October to November
Departure
One-hour flight from Kolkata or Delhi to Dhaka.
Universities in Bangladesh
3 universities with full published profiles
Each page covers fees, courses, eligibility, hostel and city, and the admission steps. Medical fees for Bangladesh and seven other countries are side by side in the MBBS fee table. Filter all 26 on the universities page.
First private medical college in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Medical College (BMC)
Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Established 1986. Medicine (MBBS).
Bangladesh Medical College, the country's first private medical college, reports a 64.5% FMGE pass rate, one of the highest for any overseas institution. The syllabus is identical to India's, the BMC Hospital has more than 500 beds, and Kolkata is one hour away by air.
- Reported FMGE
- 64.5%
- Tuition
- USD 25,000 in the first year, as published
- Duration
- 5 years plus 1 year internship
Community-based medical model
Community-Based Medical College Bangladesh (CBMC)
Mymensingh, Bangladesh. Established 1992. Medicine (MBBS).
CBMC in Mymensingh follows a community-based model with an emphasis on primary healthcare, which suits students aiming at rural medicine. It reports a 40% FMGE pass rate, has 140 MBBS seats with a strong international quota, and is affiliated to the University of Dhaka.
- Reported FMGE
- 40%
- Tuition
- About USD 7,000 to 8,000 a year
- Duration
- 5 years plus 1 year internship
In the capital, Dhaka
Dhaka National Medical College (DNMC)
Dhaka, Bangladesh. Established 1996. Medicine (MBBS).
Dhaka National Medical College gives students access to the capital's major hospitals for clinical rotations. It has 120 MBBS seats with a strong international quota, is affiliated to the University of Dhaka, and reports an FMGE pass rate of about 35 to 40%.
- Reported FMGE
- About 35 to 40%
- Tuition
- About USD 7,500 to 8,500 a year
- Duration
- 5 years plus 1 year internship
Questions about Bangladesh
How long is the course in Bangladesh?
5 years plus 1 year internship.
Do Indian students need a visa for Bangladesh?
Bangladesh student visa from the High Commission. The admissions and visas service prepares the file and the embassy interview.
When are the intakes in Bangladesh?
Main intake in January or February with DGME applications in October and November; a second intake in July or August with DGME applications in April and May. DGME approval comes first.
What does it cost to study in Bangladesh?
Published annual tuition at the universities on this site: BMC: USD 25,000 in the first year, as published; CBMC: About USD 7,000 to 8,000 a year; DNMC: About USD 7,500 to 8,500 a year. Fees are indicative, as published by the university at the time of writing. They vary by intake, accommodation choice, visa requirements and exchange rate. The final fee is confirmed in writing before any application is submitted.
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