Bangladesh is a small but specific market for Pakistani students. Our database has three options there, and each one points at a different kind of applicant. Women who want an undergraduate place with need-based support should look at the Asian University for Women in Chittagong. Engineering students aiming for undergraduate or postgraduate study have BUET. And anyone set on medicine or dentistry has the SAARC quota for MBBS and BDS seats in government colleges, which reserves places for Pakistani students and is applied for through Pakistan's own Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
That is a short list, so the choice usually makes itself once you know your field and level. The harder part is timing, because two of the three deadlines vary by intake and the medical quota runs on a fixed government calendar.
All Bangladesh scholarships at a glance
| Scholarship | Funding | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Asian University for Women (AUW) Scholarship | Full / Partial | Varies by intake |
| Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology BUET Scholarships | Full / Partial | Varies, confirm on official site |
| SAARC Quota MBBS/BDS Admissions - Bangladesh 2026 | Partial Funding | December 22, 2025 |
Options that can be fully funded
Two of the three can cover everything, depending on your circumstances. Neither promises a full award to every applicant, so read "Full / Partial" as a range, with your need and merit deciding where you land.
Asian University for Women scholarship
The Asian University for Women (AUW) Scholarship is the strongest option in Bangladesh for Pakistani women, and it is the only one here that names Pakistan among its target countries. It is need-based, with full and partial awards, and it covers tuition, housing, healthcare and travel. That last item matters. Many scholarships stop at tuition and leave you to fund the flight and the hostel yourself.
The programme is open to women from across Asia and the Middle East. It runs through the university's Pathways for Promise and Undergraduate programs, and the deadline is set before each academic program begins, so there is no single date to circle. The listing currently shows applications as open. Check the full details for the intake you want and plan your documents around it.
Because the award is need-based, expect to prove your family's finances. If your household income is modest, that works in your favour here.
BUET scholarships
The Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology BUET Scholarships cover undergraduate and postgraduate study at BUET. Funding is listed as full or partial, and the deadline varies, so you will need to confirm dates on the official BUET site before you start.
Our data on this one is thinner than on the other two. It does not say which costs are covered or whether there is a quota for Pakistani applicants. Treat it as a good lead for engineering students rather than a sure thing, and read the full details page and our guide before committing time to it.
The partial-funding route for medicine and dentistry
The SAARC Quota MBBS/BDS Admissions - Bangladesh 2026 is different from the other two. It is a Government of Bangladesh admission scheme for foreign SAARC students in government medical and dental colleges, and it carries partial funding rather than a full scholarship. For Pakistani students there are 21 MBBS seats and 2 BDS seats.
The appeal is plain. Teaching is in English, the degree is globally recognized, and the fees are described as affordable. You do not apply to Bangladesh directly. Applications go through Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The listed deadline for this cycle was December 22, 2025, which has already passed. If you are reading this for a later intake, use the full details page and the guide to see how the process works, then watch for the next announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. With so few seats, applying late is the same as not applying.
Picking the right Bangladesh option
Start with your subject, because that settles most of it.
- If you want MBBS or BDS, the SAARC quota is the only route in our list. Budget for some costs yourself, since it is partially funded.
- If you are a woman planning an undergraduate degree and money is tight, AUW is the best fit here. Its cover for housing, healthcare and travel makes it the most complete package in Bangladesh.
- If you are an engineering student at undergraduate or postgraduate level, BUET is the one to research, but verify the funding terms first.
A woman interested in medicine could, in principle, look at both AUW and the SAARC quota. They serve different goals, though, so decide whether a medical degree is the target before spreading effort across both.
Getting your papers ready for Bangladesh applications
Since two deadlines move with each intake and the third depends on a government announcement, the safest plan is to have your core documents ready before any date is published. That means attested academic transcripts, a valid passport, and for AUW, proof of family income to support a need-based claim. For the SAARC quota, follow the Ministry of Foreign Affairs process exactly as announced, because it is a government channel.
Our documents checklist for international scholarships covers the attestation steps in order. For a wider view beyond Bangladesh, see the scholarships guide for Pakistani students.
Frequently asked questions
Can Pakistani students apply to the AUW scholarship?
Yes. The scholarship is for women students from across Asia and the Middle East, and Pakistan is named in the listing. It is open to women only.
How many SAARC quota seats are there for Pakistani students?
The listing gives 21 MBBS seats and 2 BDS seats for Pakistani students in government medical and dental colleges in Bangladesh.
Is the SAARC MBBS quota fully funded?
No. It is listed as partial funding. The fees are described as affordable, but you should expect to pay some costs yourself.
Where do I apply for the SAARC quota?
Through Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, not directly with the Bangladeshi colleges.
When are the AUW and BUET deadlines?
Both vary. AUW sets its deadline before each academic program begins, and BUET asks applicants to confirm dates on its official site.
Which Bangladesh scholarship covers living costs?
Of the three, only the AUW listing spells out cover beyond tuition, including housing, healthcare and travel.
Each scholarship above has its own guide with the eligibility rules and application steps, plus a details page linking to the official website. Use those, and confirm every date on the official source before you apply.