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BRAC University

PrivateMerul Badda, Bangladesh₹0.3 L/yrEst. 2001Reviewed April 2026

Details sourced from official institutional pages.

Type Private
Location Merul Badda, Bangladesh
Accreditation Regional Accreditation
Entrance exams Direct Application

Academic Programs

Undergraduate

Program Level Duration
BA Liberal Arts (17 majors) UG 4 years

Overview

BRAC University is a private institution in Merul Badda, Dhaka, Bangladesh, founded in 2001. BRAC University is distinctive for its liberal arts approach rooted in BRAC’s poverty alleviation legacy, mandatory community service residential semester, and urban sustainable ca

Academic Programs

  • Degrees: BA, BSc, BBA, BArch, LLB (Hons), BPharm (Hons)
  • Majors Available: 17
  • Curriculum: Follows American liberal arts model with English as medium; includes mandatory residential semester focusing on Bengali language, Bangladesh history, English, ethics, and community service.
  • Distinctive Programs: BRAC Business School, James P Grant School of Public Health, Architecture, mandatory community service residential semester
  • Student-Faculty Ratio: 9:1 (est.)

Campus and Location

Located in Merul Badda, Bangladesh. Campus spans 5 acres.

Who Applies Here

  • Students seeking a rigorous private liberal arts education in Bangladesh
  • Those drawn to BRAC Business School
  • Students comparing liberal arts options internationally

Things to Verify Before Applying

  • Verify current tuition, deadlines, and requirements on the official website
  • Acceptance rate is 45%, highly competitive
  • Study abroad: N/A (exchange programs available generally in Bangladesh)

Sources Used

Fees — 2025-26

Program Fees

ProgramLevelAnnual FeeTotal FeeSource
BA Liberal Arts (17 majors) UG USD 33,900 official-website

Fee figures are indicative. Verify the complete fee structure on the institution's official website.

Admissions — 2025-26

Entrance Exams

Direct Application

Eligibility

BA Liberal Arts (17 majors)

Minimum: As per institution criteria

Admission test required; GRE/GMAT for some PG; SAT/ACT optional?

Selection Process

  1. Apply via official website or designated portal
  2. Submit required documents and test scores
  3. Await admission decision

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Placements — Not disclosed

Average package Not disclosed
Highest package Not disclosed
Placement rate Not disclosed

Placement data is sourced from institutional records. Verify current data on the institution's official website.

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