International Students
Courses Available for International Students
- B.Sc. in Nursing (4 Years)
- M.Sc. in Nursing (2 Years)
- Adult and Elderly Health Nursing
- Community Health Nursing
- Nursing Education
- Nursing Management
- Women’s Health and Midwifery
Admission Eligibility
For BSc in Nursing (4 Years):
To apply for admission as an international student, GCCN requires:
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Criteria |
Requirement |
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Academic qualifications |
SSC/O-Level and HSC/A-Level or equivalent, Minimum GPA 3.50 (60%) in each, and a combined GPA of7.00. Biology, Chemistry, and Physics required, Minimum GPA 3.50 (60%) in Biology |
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Passport / Identification |
Valid passport and any required visa/immigration documents. |
For Master of Science in Nursing (2 Years):
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Criteria |
Requirement |
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Academic qualifications |
Applicants must have a BSc in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent. |
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English language proficiency |
Applicants must have a minimum score of 5.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). |
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Passport / Identification |
Valid passport and any required visa/immigration documents. |
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Other requirements |
Recommendation letters, Statement of Purpose (SOP), and No Objection Certificate (NOC) |
Application Process
- Check Admission Notices
Review upcoming intakes, deadlines, and course offerings (e.g., B.Sc. in Nursing (4 Years) and M.Sc. in Nursing (2 Years)) via the GCCN website under “Admission.”. Intake for the Master of Science in Nursing is the month of July each year.
- Obtain / Prepare Documents
- Academic transcripts & certificates
- Passport copy
- English proficiency test result (if required)
- Recommendation letters
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC)
- Passport-size photos
- 3. Fill Out the Application
- Submit the GCCN application form (online or offline, as guided)
- Pay any required application fee
- Verification & Evaluation
- The application form of foreign students along with SSC and HSC or equivalent certificates and transcripts attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of their respective countries shall be sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh through the Bangladesh Embassy in that country within the specified time. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall forward it to the Department of Health Education and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) within this time. Bangladesh Nursing and Midwifery Council will take necessary measures, including equalization of marks, with the approval of the Department of Health Education and Family Welfare (MoHFW). The Department of Health Education and Family Welfare, MoHFW, will grant permission for admission in light of the equalization report.
- Evaluate English proficiency and overall credentials
- Admission Decision
- Successful applicants will be notified via email/website
- Issue of Conditional Offer Letter (COL) or Unconditional Offer Letter (COL)
- Visa & Entry Process
- International students must obtain a Student Visa
- Submit the required documents to the immigration authorities of Bangladesh
- Orientation / Reporting
- Attend orientation at GCCN
- Registration and payment of tuition & fees before classes begin
