How to Verify Bangladeshi University Degrees: UGC Guide

Bangladesh's higher education system

Bangladesh's higher education is regulated by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Bangladesh has over 150 universities, including University of Dhaka (founded 1921), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Jahangirnagar University, and BRAC University. Bangladesh also has numerous national universities and affiliated colleges serving millions of students.

Verification steps

1. Check UGC recognition — Verify the institution is UGC-approved. VerifyED includes UGC-approved Bangladeshi institutions.
2. Contact the institution — Bangladeshi universities maintain registrar offices for verification.
3. UGC verification — UGC can verify institutional approval and program accreditation.
4. Document attestation — Documents need attestation through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Key considerations

• BUET — Bangladesh's most prestigious engineering institution, internationally recognized.
• Bengali/English credentials — Credentials may be in Bengali or English depending on the institution.
• Large diaspora — Significant Bangladeshi diaspora creates ongoing verification demand, especially in the UK and Gulf states.