BUP Bangladesh SAARC Scholarship 2026-27 for Pakistani Students (80% Tuition Waiver)

The BUP Bangladesh SAARC Scholarship is a special tuition waiver offered by the Office of International Affairs (OIA) of Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) to students from SAARC countries for the 2026-27 academic session. For Pakistan, BUP has announced four seats with an 80% tuition fee waiver, giving Pakistani students an affordable chance to study at a public university in Dhaka. Applicants apply directly to BUP and must meet the university's eligibility and admission requirements, while the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan only advertises the opportunity. Scholarship Benefits and Costs Under the special scholarship arrangement, the 80% tuition waiver reduces the tuition fee to US$180 per semester per student. This applies to a limited number of students from each SAARC country, including Pakistan. Standard accommodation in the BUP Residential Hall costs approximately US$30 to US$40 per student per month, and food is estimated at US$50 to US$60 per month. Travel, visa and other personal expenses are not mentioned in the announcement, and HEC advises applicants to review the complete guidelines, especially the expenses borne by students and those covered by the donor institution. Because students still pay for accommodation, food and the remaining tuition, the BUP Bangladesh SAARC Scholarship is listed here as partially funded. Available Faculties and Departments BUP lists programmes across five faculties. The Faculty of Arts and Social Science offers Economics, Development Studies, Disaster Management and Resilience, Public Administration, Sociology and International Relations. The Faculty of Business Studies offers BBA General, Finance and Banking, Accounting and Information Systems, Marketing and Management Studies. The Faculty of Security and Strategic Studies offers International Relations, Law, Mass Communication and Journalism, and Peace, Conflict and Human Rights Studies. The Faculty of Science and Technology offers Information and Communication Technology, Environmental Science, Computer Science and Engineering, Cyber Security and Data Science, while the Faculty of Medical Studies offers Pharmacy. How to Apply To benefit from the BUP Bangladesh SAARC Scholarship, interested Pakistani students must apply directly to BUP through the Office of International Affairs, not through HEC. Visit the BUP International Students website, review the admission requirements, programme details, applicable fees and other conditions, and then submit your application with the documents the university asks for. HEC is not the nominating or awarding agency and is not involved in selection, admission, finances or the award, so all questions about eligibility, admission, the fee waiver, accommodation or other costs should go to BUP directly. Because only a few seats are available for Pakistan, start preparing your academic documents early and apply well before the closing date. Deadlines The last date to apply is 31 December 2026, and classes commence on 31 January 2027. Because BUP handles admission, selection and fee waiver decisions, there is no separate HEC portal or HEC deadline, so rely on BUP's International Students website for the latest requirements. Submit your application early to leave time for any follow-up documents or questions from the university. Visit the BUP International Students website for full details and apply early for the BUP Bangladesh SAARC Scholarship before 31 December 2026.