Which Universities accept Bangladeshi Students Directly 

Undergraduates in the UK apply via UCAS; for most other cases, you use each university’s portal (or via a national portal in Sweden/Denmark for specific levels). Recent data suggest strong international intakes despite policy shifts. New Zealand enrolled 83,425 international students in 2024 and plans to increase this number to 105,000 by 2027. Australia is capping new international commencements in 2025, but its top universities continue to accept direct applications. Malaysia continues to process student passes centrally through EMGS. 

What direct acceptance means 

• Direct university portals Are Common in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, and Denmark (for Master’s programs)—you create an account and submit documents online. Examples below. 
• Central portals:
  
  • UK (Undergraduate): apply via UCAS; postgraduates usually apply directly to the university.
    
  • Sweden (Bachelor’s & Master’s): Apply via Universityadmissions.se, following the Specific document requirements for Bangladesh.
    
  • Denmark: Bachelor’s via national admission (deadlines like 15 March); Master’s through each university’s shared application portal (DANS), account-based online submission.
    

where Bangladeshis can apply directly 

United Kingdom

How you apply

• Undergraduate: through UCAS (one application to multiple universities).
  
• Postgraduate: usually directly on the university’s website/portal or via an authorised agent; check country pages for Bangladesh-specific thresholds.

Universities explicitly welcoming Bangladeshi applicants (examples):

• University of Manchester — Bangladesh country page with typical postgraduate minimum requirements. University of Glasgow — guidance for Bangladesh (UG often via A-levels/IB or pathway).
  
• University of Hertfordshire — Bangladesh regional guidance; accepts local credentials aligned to course requirements.
  
• University of Portsmouth — Bangladesh page with “how to apply” and contacts.
  

Recent update

• UCAS will replace the personal statement with structured questions for 2026 entry (helpful context for current Year 12s). The
  

Australia

How you apply

• Most universities take direct online applications from international students (and/or via official agents). Examples:
  
  • University of Melbourne -all other international students apply directly; application fee from 1 Jan 2025.
    
  • UNSW Sydney—”Apply direct online” after meeting entry & English requirements.
    
  • University of Sydney—apply directly from the course page or via an authorised agent.
    

Recent update

• Australia announced limits on new international commencements for 2025; universities still accept direct applications, but planning early is wise.
  

Denmark

How you apply

• Bachelor’s: international applicants with non-Danish upper secondary credentials typically apply by 15 March 12:00 CET (Aarhus example). Recognition rules compare your certificate with Danish standards.
  
• Master’s: apply online via each university’s shared application portal; the University of Copenhagen and Aarhus provide step-by-step instructions. 

Universities explicitly accepting international (incl. Bangladesh) students directly

• University of Copenhagen (UCPH) — apply via programme page → portal; English requirement typically IELTS 6.5 (faculty example).
  
• Aarhus University — “Apply online” (Master’s) with non-EU deadline 15 Jan (for autumn start).
  

Sweden

How you apply

• All international degree applications go through Universityadmissions.se (one account, rank choices). Key Autumn 2026 dates: opens 16 October 2025, deadline 15 January 2026; documents & fee by 2 February.
  
• Bangladesh documents: country-specific rules for Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees (e.g., how to prove degree/English; translations are often not required).
  

Universities (examples) that you select on the national portal

• Lund University follows the national timeline; English 6 often corresponds to an IELTS score of 6.5. 
• KTH Royal Institute of Technology — clear ‘apply by 15 Jan’ guidance.
  
• Chalmers University of Technology — applications via national portal, mid-October to mid-January.
  

New Zealand

How you apply

• Directly to universities (and/or approved agents). Examples:
  
  • University of Auckland — international “How to apply” + Apply now. 
  • University of Waikato — step-by-step international application. 
• Bangladesh entry example: AUT accepts HSC with GPA 4.0/5.0 for bachelor entry (course specifics vary). 

Recent update

• 83,425 international enrolments in 2024 (≈72% of 2019); government growth plan targets 105,000 by 2027 and includes work-rights changes. Apply early—INZ has advised filing student visas ~3 months before travel. 

Malaysia

How you apply

• Apply directly to the university (offer issued), then obtain a Visa Approval Letter (VAL) and Student Pass through Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS). 

Universities (examples) taking direct applications from Bangladesh

• Universiti Malaya (UM) — international intakes & entry standards published; PG typical CGPA guides.
  
• Monash University Malaysia — apply, accept the offer, then obtain a student pass; follow the clear step order.
  
• Sunway University — international application steps.
  
• UCSI University — online international registration, uploads, and visa steps.

Recent note

• After your acceptance, EMGS processes the VAL/Student Pass; some applicants may need to obtain a Single Entry Visa prior to arrival, depending on their nationality. 

Quick eligibility snapshot 

• Academic baseline
  
  • UK (UG): A-levels/IB or accepted equivalents; some universities also consider 2+ years of Bangladeshi bachelor’s for UG transfer. PG: 4-year bachelor’s or 3-year + master’s (minimums vary by school).
    
  • Australia / New Zealand: HSC (for UG) or bachelor’s (for PG) + programme prerequisites; country pages often list HSC GPA thresholds.
    
  • Sweden: National rules require a 4-year bachelor’s degree (or a 3-year honors degree in certain fields) for a master’s degree; specific documentation for Bangladesh is defined.
    
  • Denmark: Your certificate must be equivalent to a Danish upper secondary (UG) or relevant bachelor’s (PG) degree; universities decide on admission. 
• English proficiency (illustrative minimums)
  
  • Many Swedish & Danish master’s programs list IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT 83–88) as a standard minimum requirement; some programs require higher scores.
  • UK minimums vary by course (commonly 6.0–6.5 for many programmes).
    

Representative “direct acceptance” universities 

• UK: Manchester, Glasgow, Hertfordshire, Portsmouth (country pages for Bangladesh + standard international entry). 
• Australia: Melbourne, UNSW, Sydney (all support direct online applications).
  
• Denmark: University of Copenhagen, Aarhus (apply online via shared portal for Master’s; national bachelor deadlines apply). 
• Sweden: Lund, KTH, Chalmers (apply via Universityadmissions.se within national deadlines).
  
• New Zealand: University of Auckland, Waikato, AUT (clear international application pages; AUT lists Bangladesh HSC 4.0 as a guide) 
• Malaysia: Universiti Malaya, Monash Malaysia, Sunway, UCSI (direct institutional application → EMGS VAL).
  

Application checklist for Bangladeshi students 

1. Decide on level & intake (Autumn/Spring; some regions use January, July/Sept).
   
2. Map the correct portal: UCAS (UK UG); Universityadmissions.se (Sweden); Denmark national for UG; university portals for Australia, NZ, Malaysia, Denmark (Master’s). 
3. Prepare documents: transcripts/marksheets, degree certificates, passport, test scores; follow Bangladesh-specific rules (where defined).
   
4. English test (if needed) and programme prerequisites; check each course page.
   
5. Apply early: visa processes can be slow; INZ recommends ~3 months before travel; Australia has 2025 capacity constraints.
   
6. After the offer:
   • Australia/NZ issues a visa with Confirmation of Enrolment/Offer of Place (per uni guidance). Monash University
     
   • Malaysia: Apply for VAL/Student Pass via EMGS before travel. 

Final notes for 2026/27 intakes

• Plan for earlier deadlines in Sweden and Denmark/Denmark and program-specific tests/interviews in the UK/Australia.
  
• Policy shifts don’t block direct admission: they affect numbers/visa timing, not your ability to apply to these universities as a Bangladeshi student.

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