North South University: tuition fees

Tuition and Other Fees are Subjected to Change

The following schedule of tuition and fees was in effect when this Catalog was prepared. They are subject to change. However, this schedule will not be changed without notice before the beginning of a semester.

Schedule of Tuition and Other Fees

Admission Fee (one time, non refundable):
Undergraduate Programs (UG)	TK.	20,000
MBA Program	TK.	20,000
EMBA Program	TK.	20,000
MS in CSE / ETE / MPH	TK.	15,000
MS / MA in Bio-Tech / English / Economics / MDS	TK.	10,000
Tuition Fee (per credit):
Undergraduate Programs (UG)	TK.	4,500
MBA Program	TK.	5,500
EMBA Program	TK.	6,000
MS in CSE / ETE	TK.	4,225
MS in Bio-Tech	TK.	6,000
MS / MA in ENG / ECO / MDS	TK.	4,500
MPH	TK.	4,225
Non Degree Students	TK.	8,000
Student Activity Fee (per semester):
Applicable for all students	TK.	2,000
Computer Lab Fee (per semester):
Applicable for all students	TK.	1,500
Library Fee (per semester):
Applicable for all students	TK.	500
Science Lab Fee (per semester):
Applicable for Pharmacy / Physics / Chemistry / Bio-Tech / MPH / ENV students	TK.	500
Studio Course Fee (per semester):
Applicable for Architecture students	TK.	3,000
Caution Money (Refundable) to be paid at the time of admission:
Applicable for all students	TK.	5,000
Fees for other Certificate Courses:
Digital and On-Line Librarianship	TK.	10,000
English Certificate Course	TK.	7,000
English Spoken Course (CEP)	TK.	6,000
English Course (General Skill for Professional)	TK.	6,000
Chinese Language Course	TK.	5,000
French Language Course	TK.	5,000
Pre-Math/Pre-ENG Courses:
Fees for one semester (consolidated)	TK.	20,000
All Field Study expenses will be realized from the students by the department.

Payment of Fees

Students must pay the total amount of their semester tuition and fees on the day they register. NSU Accounts accepts bank-drafts or pay orders for the assessed amount payable to North SOUTH University. Personal checks are not accepted A late registration fee is assessed for students who register or pay their fees after the regular registration period. A student's obligation to pay regularly assessed tuition and fees is not reduced by an approval to defer payment. Students withdrawing from courses are eligible for refunds in accordance with the refund policy.

Withholding Student Records

The University withholds students' academic records for non-payment of tuition and fees and other appropriate charges or for not returning University property.

Admission Fee

The non-refundable Admission fee is assessed for admitted applicants following an admission test and before registration begins. An applicant forfeits the right of admission if the Admission Fee is not paid by the due date. Applicants are notified of such due dates by notice posted at NSU Registrar's Office

Student Activity Fee

The Student Activity Fee is due at the time of registration each semester the student is enrolled. This fee is used to support a broad range of student activities and interests.

Non-degree Students

The Admission Fee and other charges are assessed for non-degree students when they change status to degree candidates or when credits earned as a non-degree student are applied towards a degree from NSU.

Tuition

Tuition is due for registration at the beginning of each semester and is based upon the student's academic level (undergraduate or graduate) and the number of credits for which the student registers.

Lab Fee for CSC Courses

A Computer Laboratory Fee of Tk. 1000 is due at the time of registration in each semester a student enrolls for courses. An additional Computer Laboratory Fee of Tk 1000 is assessed for MIS 105 and CSC 135. This amount is added into the tuition fee for these courses, and may not be shown separately in a bill.

Withdrawal and Refunds

Applications for withdrawal from the University or from a course after the registration period is over, must be made in writing to the Department Chair or Program Director. Notification to an instructor is not adequate. In case of authorized withdrawals and changes in schedule/ registration (adds and drops) tuition will be adjusted as follows:

Through the last business day prior to the first day of classes: 100% refund Through the first week of classes: 70% refund Through the second and third week of classes: 50% refund After three weeks of classes: No refund

No adjustment is authorized for Admission or other assessed fees. In case of death of a student,adjustments will be made any time during the semester as authorized. Withdrawal as a result of serious illness or disabling accident will be subject to review by the University for possible variation from the policy described above. No adjustment will be made for a student who is facing academic difficulties, or who is suspended, dismissed or expelled for breach of the code of conduct.

Other Expenses

In addition to the applicable fees, students are required to purchase textbooks, instruments, and other personal equipment and supplies when needed for courses in the chosen curriculum.

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Bank List for Tuition Fees

NSu has selected some banks to collect students' fees. NSU Students may deposit their fees to any of the following banks:

1. Southeast Bank Ltd. Bashundhara Branch, Dhaka 2. Prime Bank Bashundhara Branch, Dhaka 3. Dutch Bangla Bank Ltd. Bashundhara Branch, Dhaka 4. Bank Asia Bashundhara Branch, Dhaka 5. Dhaka Bank Banani Branch, Dhaka 6. National Credit & Commerce Bank Ltd. Banani Branch, Dhaka 7. United Commercial Bank Ltd. Gulshan Branch, Dhaka 8. The City Bank Ltd. Gulshan Branch, Dhaka

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS

Financial Aid is monetary assistance from institutional, governmental, or private source that is available to assist students in affording educational costs. This Financial Aid could be in the form of academic scholarships, tuition waiver, study loans, and student employment. Yes! Financial Aid is available at NSU to help you pay your university costs. How you will pay for your education is sometimes an important part of deciding which institution you will attend. The Financial Aid Cell of North South University understands that you and your family have been planning a lifetime for your future career. We also understand that many families need help for filling in the gap between what they can afford and the resources needed to pay university education costs. NSU attaches a high priority to Financial Aid and the University has a standing commitment to meet the financial need of eligible students. The comprehensive FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM of North South University is administered by a high-powered Financial Assistance Committee, North South University. The following members constituted the Committee for the current Year 2010-2011: Mr. Iftekharul Alam    Member, BOT, NSU Mr. M. A. Kashem       Member, BOT, NSU Mrs. Yasmin Kamal      Member, BOT, NSU Mr. Md. Shajahan        Member, BOT, NSU Prof. Dr. Hafiz G.A. Siddiqi, Vice Chancellor, NSU Prof. Dr. Abdus Sattar, Treasurer, NSU The NSU Student Aid Program, which encouraged the students to apply for monetary help if they believe that they will need assistance in order to attend North South University. The Financial Aid Cell is presently consists of 5 members with a Deputy Director as Head of the Cell, started its operation from 1993 being responsible for corresponding, coordinating and organizing the overall FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM to the students. A total of 666 students have been granted full/partial tuition waiver in Spring 2011 semester. Out of which, 74 students granted full (100%) waiver, 46 students 75%, 173 students enjoyed 50% and 373 students 25% tuition waiver. Apart from this, 234 Teaching Assistants (on campus student employment) have also been paid Tk. 38.01 lac in Spring 2011 based on campus student employment, which altogether stands Tk. 1.08 Crore as Financial Assistance only in Spring 2011 semester. In the way to help needy and meritorious students and for the socioeconomic development of the country, NSU has disbursed a significant amount of Tk. 26.85 Crore as financial assistance (excluding TA remuneration) since inception to Spring 2011 semester. What Types of Aid are available at North South University? Financial Aid reflects the University's commitment to a student community that is broadly diverse in terms of race, geography, gender, special skills and talent. NSU offers Financial Aid (Tuition waiver) under the provision of Private University Act 2010.  Student of NSU can also apply for Financial Aid in the following categories: Based on previous academic attainment and Admission Test result (Merit based Scholarship). Based on high academic attainment at NSU (Merit based tuition waiver). Based on financial NEED of a student (Waiver on Humanitarian grounds). Based on financial Need & Merit (Merit-Need based waiver). Based on two or more siblings studying together at NSU (Waiver for Siblings). In the form of Teaching Assistantship and Student Employment (Work-Study based). Who are eligible for Financial Aid at North South University? North South University awards financial aid in the form of full/partial tuition waiver only to the deserving students who achieve and maintain outstanding academic track records as mentioned below: ·         Undergraduate applicants securing 1st and 2nd position in the NSU admission test get full tuition waiver (100%). ·         GPA 5.00 (excluding 4th Subject) in either SSC or HSC and at least GPA 4.80 in the other (excluding 4th Subject) with satisfactory NSU Admission Test Performance. ·         Candidates who earn 7 'A's in O-level exams at a time and 3 'A's in A-level having satisfactory NSU Admission Test Score. ·         MBA and MPH applicants securing highest score in the NSU admission test are entitled to 50% tuition waiver upon admission. ·         NSU graduates, with CGPA 3.80 at Undergraduate level would be entitled to 50% tuition waiver upon his/her admission at any Graduate Program at NSU. ·         General students of NSU seeking financial aid must fulfill the minimum criteria i.e. the undergraduate students must complete minimum 9 credits and maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.75 and graduate students 3.25  with 6 Credits ·         Aid for Siblings: Financial assistance is also available for siblings i.e. if two brothers or two sisters or one brother and one sister, whatever may be the case, have been studying at NSU, they would be entitled to 25% tuition waiver each subject to eligibility and they must apply formally during usual aid process. However, students in all the above cases must apply for Financial Aid in proper way. The authority may review and change the above conditions from time to time. Continuation of getting such tuition waiver is subject to his/her academic performance and other financial aid policy of NSU as applicable. How will you maintain Financial Aid at NSU? Once you have been awarded financial aid, you must demonstrate satisfactory academic progress in your academic calendar at NSU in order to maintain your tuition waiver. As a general rules, Undergraduate/Graduate students are considered to hold satisfactory academic progress if they achieve and maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.75 (for undergraduate program) and 3.25 (Graduate Program) respectively. 100% financial aid recipients must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.25 or above. Students should also fulfill other conditions to enjoy financial aid. Financial Aid once discontinued, the student may reapply for financial aid as a fresh applicant. Financial Aid will automatically be renewed if s/he fulfills the criteria of Financial Aid requirements. Financial aid recipients can also apply for enhancement of their financial waiver. The Financial Aid recipients/awardees must contact with the Office of the Financial Aid in every semester during Advising/Registratiovn process. They must submit their Advising-Sheet every semester for necessary verification and adjustment of tuition waiver from the Accounts Office. Financial Aid of the students will automatically be renewed if s/he fulfills the criteria of Financial Aid requirements. The Cell review and verify the academic performance every semester against the aid criteria and coordinate with Accounts Office accordingly. When will you apply for Financial Aid and How? Applications for financial aid are invited from bonafide & eligible students of NSU in every Spring and Summer semester through well-circulated notification. Students seeking financial aid should apply in prescribed APPLICATION FORM available at Prime Bank Bashundhara Branch, Dhaka upon payment of Tk. 500.00 (five hundred) only. In Fall semester, no applications are invited from the student while academic progress and performance of the students are reviewed and evaluated. Application should be filled-up properly and submitted to the Financial Assistance Cell of the University with necessary/relevant documents within the deadline. Deadline for financial aid application is announced and notified in due time. Financial Aid Calendar Spring Semester (January to April)         : Applications are invited in 1st Week of January Summer Semester (May to August)        : Applications are invited in 1st Week of May Fall Semester (September to December)  :  Performance and eligibility are reviewed/evaluated   Financial Aid- "POLICIES & GUIDELINES" ·         The minimum eligibility for applying and to maintain financial aid, the Undergraduate students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.75 and Graduate students 3.25 ·         Undergraduate students must complete minimum 09 credits without non-credit course and Graduate students 06 credits to apply for financial assistance. ·         An Undergraduate financial aid recipient must register for at least 24 (Twenty four) credits and Graduate students 18 credits in a year with effect from the semester of his/her receiving financial assistance ·         If the Waiver Recipients withdraw any course or duly drop a semester, whatever may be the case, s/he would not get any benefit beyond the approved period for Financial Aid. That is, financial waiver would strictly be limited to 12 (twelve) semesters for students of all undergraduate programs except Bachelor in Pharmacy and Bachelor of Architecture, which is 8 (eight) semesters and 16 (sixteen) semesters respectively; For Graduate Program of MBA, this duration is 6 (six) semester, MS ECO, MS CSC/ETE/CEG, MDS, EMBA,MPH and EMPH, MA in English, MBT  is limited to 5 (five) semesters, with effect from the semester of his/her first admission. The financial aid would automatically be discontinued after this time bar. ·         Financial aid will discontinue with immediate effect if you are delinquent in any way or if your CGPA is less than the requirement or on completion of your required credits for degree. Also, the aid shall automatically discontinue for unauthorized absence in any semester by the student. In any case, revival of such assistance might be considered on receipt of fresh application from the student in due course. ·         Financial assistance shall not be extended to courses that are extra to the degree requirement. ·         Financial assistance may be extended for courses that are not part of the degree but pre-requisites for courses required for a degree i.e. MAT-112 and MAT-116. ·         Financial Aid would not be extended to 'Retake' any course i.e. if a student retakes any course, he would pay full tuition for that particular subject. Financial assistance shall be discontinued as soon as an awardee fulfills the credit requirements for degree under the different programs run by NSU. ·         Applicants should apply in prescribed form along with necessary papers/documents as applicable. ·         The applicant of financial aid must be accompanied by his/her parent(s) or guardian or a representative of the parents during interview. If you need further Information Questions concerning Financial Aid at North South University should be directed to the Financial Aid Cell, NSU or sent through e-mail. The experienced and professional staff members at the Office of the Financial Aid will be happy to assist and guide you at Plot 15, Block B, Bashundhara, Dhaka 1229. Telephone: 8852000 Ext. 2181, 2182. Website: www.northsouth.edu

Frequently Asked Question

1. What are the programs NSU offer for Bachelor degree?

North South University admits students into the following Bachelor degree programs.

B. Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) BA in English BBA BS in Biochemistry and Genetic Engineering BS in Computer Science BS in Computer Engineering BS in Computer Science & Engineering BS in EEE BS in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering BS in Economics BS in Environmental Management BS in Environmental Science BS in Microbiology BS in Pharmacy

2. What are the minimum qualifications for Undergraduate Admission?

The minimum qualifications for admission into these programs are:

Academic Qualifications Second division in both SSC and HSC or a minimum GPA of 3.5 in both SSC and HSC exams. GCE O-Level and A-Level: O-level in five subjects with Average Grade Point of 2.5 or above and A-level in two subjects with Average Grade Point of 2.0 or above; in the scale of A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=l. (One E is acceptable) Requirements may be changed anytime if there is a change in admission policy. Acceptable scores in NSU's admission test. Admission test will be waived for those who have got a minimum score of 1200 in SAT (Math + Critical Reading) and at least 213 on the Computer Based Test (CBT) or 79 on the Internet Based Test (IBT) or 550 in the regular Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), a minimum score of 5.5 in the IELTS. HSC/A-level (appeared) candidates may sit for the admission test on the basis of an undertaking that they will not be admitted unless they pass the HSC/A-level examinations with minimum GPA required for admission at NSU. Appeared students must submit their Admit card/ Statement of Entry.

3. From where prospective students will get the admission form?

Application forms are available for Tk 800 from NSU Accounts Office at Plot 15, Block B, Bashundhara, Dhaka 1229. A complete application includes:

Filled out applicatoin form; four passport size photographs (attested*); clean copies of certificates and mark-sheets; two letters of recommendation/testimonial from previous institution; and Photocopy of National ID Card. * Photographs should be attested by first class gazzetted officer or Principal/Head of the Department of the last academic institution attended.

One can download application form from NSU website: www.northsouth.edu.

Completed application forms must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar by a specific date.

4. What are the topics of admission test?

A two-hours and thirty minutes Admission Test consisting of essay and multiple-choice questions in English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Critical Reasoning & General Knowledge will be held on a specified date. In addition, there will be a separate thirty-minutes test for the programs of Life Sciences Department, Pharmacy, and Achitecture. The Admission Test contains SSC/O-level math problems. Applicants are advised to revise their math skills.

5. What are the requirements for Undergraduate Programs?

Most courses are of 3 credits. A student is required to complete about 41 courses. To be eligible for a bachelor's degree students have to complete 124/126 credits. 15 credits or 5 courses are considered full load in one academic semester. Students capable of handling this load should be able to fulfill degree requirements in four years i.e. twelve regular semesters. There are three regular semesters in each academic year: spring, summer, and fall. Students who need to take extra Math and English courses to meet degree standards may require more than twelve regular semesters and more than 124 credits.

6. What are the admission, tuition and other fees?

Admission Fee:	Tk 20,000 (nonrefundable).
Caution Money (refundable):	Tk 5,000
Tuition Fee:	Tk 4,500 per credit.
Computer Lab Fee:	Tk 1,500 per semester.
Student Activity Fee:	Tk. 2,000 per semester
Library Fee:	Tk. 500 per semester