Your HSC result
Sunrise advises GPA 4.00 out of 5.00 for Italy, Hungary, Malta, Türkiye and Estonia and 3.50 for Finland and Greece. Universiti Malaysia Sabah asks for 75% (first division).
2027 intakes · 18 countries compared
You can study a bachelor's abroad straight after HSC in 16 of the 18 countries on our site, because they accept 12 years of schooling. Universities Sunrise works with usually look for an HSC GPA of 3.50–4.00 and IELTS 5.0–6.5, and some ask for a test such as the CSCA in China or the SAT. Norway and Switzerland often ask for more than HSC. Yearly tuition starts at €657 at the University of Bologna in Italy.
Written and reviewed by Anisuzzaman Kiron, Founder & CEO · Updated
| Entry | 12 years of schooling (HSC, Diploma or Madrasa) in most of the 18 countries |
|---|---|
| HSC GPA | Sunrise advises 4.00 out of 5.00 for Italy, Hungary, Malta, Türkiye and Estonia; 3.50 for Finland and Greece |
| More than HSC | Norway (Agder: HSC plus 1 year of university); Switzerland (Basel asks for a university degree) |
| Lowest tuition | €657–757 a year at the University of Bologna; METU in Türkiye from USD 800 a semester |
| English | From IELTS 5.0 (EMU, UTP) to IELTS 6.5 (Canada, EUC in Cyprus, Chulalongkorn BBA) |
| Tests for some | CSCA (China), SAT or TR-YÖS (Türkiye), CEnT-S, TOLC or SAT (Italy), SAT or CU-AAT (Chulalongkorn) |
| Lower results | Foundation or diploma (Malaysia); English preparatory year (North Cyprus, Payap in Thailand) |
From the requirements and costs sections of each country page, which cite the official sources · Last verified
The basics
Yes, in most countries. A bachelor's abroad needs 12 years of schooling, so HSC, Diploma and Madrasa students can apply. What decides your options is your HSC result, your English score and, for some programmes, an entrance test.
Sunrise advises GPA 4.00 out of 5.00 for Italy, Hungary, Malta, Türkiye and Estonia and 3.50 for Finland and Greece. Universiti Malaysia Sabah asks for 75% (first division).
Usually IELTS 5.0–6.5 for a bachelor's. With a lower score, some universities start you on an English preparatory year, such as EMU in North Cyprus or Payap in Thailand.
China asks most bachelor's applicants for the CSCA; public universities in Türkiye ask for the SAT or TR-YÖS; some Italian programmes ask for CEnT-S, TOLC or SAT.
Two exceptions. The University of Agder in Norway asks for HSC plus one year of university, and the University of Basel in Switzerland asks applicants with Bangladeshi qualifications for an academic university degree.
Sources: our study abroad requirements guide and the requirements sections of our Norway, Switzerland and Malaysia pages. GPA figures marked Sunrise advises are our counsellors' benchmarks, not university rules. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
By country
Entry after HSC, the English score and the tuition for a bachelor's in all 18 countries on our site. Filter by what each country asks for on top of HSC, then open a country page for its universities.
Showing 18 countries
| Country | Entry after HSC | English | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | HSC GPA 4.00 (Sunrise advises) | IELTS 6.0; the visa in Dhaka needs IELTS | €657–757 a year (University of Bologna) |
| Finland | HSC GPA 3.50 (Sunrise advises); entrance exam or SAT for many | Usually IELTS 6.0, PTE 55 or TOEFL iBT 60 | €9,000–13,500 a year |
| Hungary | HSC GPA 4.00 (Sunrise advises); entrance exam at Debrecen | IELTS 5.5 (6.0 at Miskolc) | €5,500–7,500 a year (from €3,000) |
| Türkiye | HSC GPA 4.00 (Sunrise advises); SAT or TR-YÖS at public universities | IELTS 5.5 | METU from USD 800 a semester; foundation universities USD 4,500–9,000 a year |
| China | Average 75 out of 100 (Harbin Engineering); CSCA test for most | IELTS 5.5–6.5; HSK 4 for Chinese-taught | RMB 15,000–30,000 a year |
| Thailand | Grade 12 diploma; SAT 1270 or CU-AAT 1200 for Chulalongkorn's BBA | IELTS 6.0 (Payap) to IELTS Academic 6.5 (Chulalongkorn BBA) | THB 431,000–1,300,000 for the whole degree |
| Malta | HSC GPA 4.00 (Sunrise advises) | IELTS 5.5 | From €6,100 a year at colleges |
| Greece | HSC GPA 3.50 (Sunrise advises) | IELTS 5.5 | €28,232.93 for a whole 121-credit bachelor's |
| Estonia | HSC GPA 4.00 (Sunrise advises); interviews at some, such as EBS | IELTS 5.5 (Sunrise advises) | €4,200–8,100 a year |
| Cyprus | HSC certificate and marksheet | IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79 or PTE 66 (EUC) | €9,000–10,800 a year at private universities |
| North Cyprus | HSC with transcript (EMU) | IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL iBT 60 (EMU); preparatory year otherwise | EUR 3,190 to USD 9,450 a year |
| Malaysia | 75% (first division) at Universiti Malaysia Sabah; foundation or diploma otherwise | IELTS 5.0 (UTP) to 6.0 (Nottingham) | RM45,788–135,738 for the whole degree |
| USA | GPA 3.00 at Arizona State, with 4 years of maths and 3 of lab science | Most ask IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 100–120; Arizona State IELTS 6.0 | US$27,494–39,062 a year (UT Arlington, Buffalo, Arizona State) |
| Canada | 12 years of schooling; grades and subjects set by each university | IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 120 at Toronto, Alberta, Calgary, UVic and Winnipeg | CAD 17,877–66,110+ a year |
| Australia | Each course sets its own entry | IELTS 6.0 (Victoria University) to 6.5 (Adelaide University) | AUD 31,000–64,000 a year (business, IT, engineering) |
| New Zealand | Each university sets its own entry | Set by each university | NZD 39,000–54,000 a year (business, IT, engineering) |
| Norway | HSC plus 1 year of university (Agder) | IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL iBT 60 (Agder) | NOK 49,000 a year for Agder's Bachelor in English (2027/28) |
| Switzerland | HSC alone often not enough; Basel asks for an academic university degree | Language of the programme; IELTS or TOEFL for the visa | CHF 580–4,000 a semester |
Each country name opens its page. Entry rules and fees differ by university and programme. For the money to show and visa fees, see our study abroad cost guide. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest countries
On tuition: Italy's public universities, Türkiye's public universities and China, followed by North Cyprus, Hungary and Estonia. Add the money you must show for the visa before you decide; Italy asks for €10,179.85 a year, China for US$2,500.
| Country | Tuition from | About in taka | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | €657–757 a year | About BDT 0.9–1.1 lakh | University of Bologna, 2026/27; IELTS needed for the visa |
| Türkiye | USD 800 a semester | About BDT 2.0 lakh a year | METU, economics, education and social sciences; SAT or TR-YÖS |
| China | RMB 15,000 a year | About BDT 2.8 lakh | Lower end at the universities we compare; CSCA for most |
| North Cyprus | EUR 3,190 a year | About BDT 4.4 lakh | Near East University, 2025–26, with its 50% scholarship |
| Hungary | From €3,000 a year | About BDT 4.2 lakh | Most programmes €5,500–7,500 |
| Estonia | From €4,200 a year | About BDT 5.8 lakh | Bachelor's taught in English |
A full scholarship can bring tuition to zero: Hungary's Stipendium Hungaricum and China's government scholarship both cover tuition. See our study abroad scholarships guide.
BDT amounts are approximate, at Wise mid-market rates on 11 Nov 2026 (about BDT 139 per euro, 125 per US dollar, 18.5 per yuan). Full comparison in our study abroad cost guide. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Entrance tests
Only in some countries. China asks most bachelor's applicants for the CSCA, Türkiye's public universities for the SAT or TR-YÖS, and some programmes in Italy, Finland, Hungary and Thailand set their own test. Malta, Greece, Cyprus, North Cyprus and Malaysia list no entrance test on our pages.
| Country | Test | Details |
|---|---|---|
| China | CSCA test | For most bachelor's applicants; sittings in December, January, March, April or June |
| Türkiye | SAT or TR-YÖS | At public universities; Ankara University asks for SAT 1100 with 650 in Math |
| Italy | CEnT-S, TOLC or SAT | For some programmes; check your university's admission page |
| Finland | Entrance exam or SAT | For many bachelor's programmes |
| Hungary | Entrance exam or interview | Entrance exam at Debrecen; online interview at Budapest Metropolitan |
| Thailand | SAT, CU-AAT, ACT or A-Level | Chulalongkorn BBA: SAT 1270 or CU-AAT 1200; Thammasat engineering: SAT, ACT, A-Level or a similar maths and physics result |
| Estonia | Interview at some | For example EBS's 30-minute interview |
| USA | SAT not always | Arizona State does not require the SAT |
| Canada | Provincial attestation letter | Not a test, but bachelor's students need a PAL before the study permit |
From our study abroad requirements guide and each country page. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Foundation and prep years
You may still get in through a first year that prepares you. Malaysia offers foundation and diploma routes, and EMU in North Cyprus and Payap in Thailand run English programmes before the degree. It adds a year and its cost, so compare it with retaking IELTS.
| Country | Route | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | Foundation or diploma | If your HSC is below the entry grade; Universiti Malaysia Sabah asks for 75% (first division) for direct entry. Heriot-Watt Malaysia starts foundation classes in January, May, July and September. |
| North Cyprus | English Preparatory School | One year if your English score is below IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL iBT 60 at EMU; USD 3,520–4,613 after EMU's scholarship. |
| Thailand | Intensive English Program | Payap University places you in it first if your score is below IELTS 6.0. |
| Norway | A year of university first | The University of Agder asks for HSC plus one year of university for a bachelor's. |
| Switzerland | A degree first | The University of Basel asks applicants with Bangladeshi qualifications for an academic university degree; a Swiss master's may suit you better. |
No IELTS yet? See which universities accept other tests or an English-medium letter in our study abroad without IELTS guide.
From the requirements sections of our Malaysia, North Cyprus, Thailand, Norway and Switzerland pages. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Study gap
Usually from the last four to seven years. The HSC years below are the ones Sunrise counsellors work with, not university rules; explain any gap honestly, with proof of what you did.
| Country | HSC accepted |
|---|---|
| Italy | HSC passed 2023–2026 |
| Hungary | HSC passed 2021–2026 |
| Türkiye | HSC passed 2021–2026 |
| Greece | HSC passed 2020–2026 |
| Malta | HSC passed 2020–2025 |
| Estonia | HSC from 2020 onwards |
| China | Usually under 25 years old |
| USA | Set by each university |
| Canada | Set by each university |
Sunrise advice, from our study abroad requirements guide and the Estonia and China pages; China's age limit is the universities' own. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
How to apply
In five steps. Start with your HSC result and English score, because they decide which countries are open to you; then work back from the deadline.
Compare your GPA, subjects and English with the table above, and drop countries that ask for more than HSC.
FirstIELTS or another accepted test, plus the SAT, CSCA or TR-YÖS if your programme asks for it.
Before you applyApply by each university's deadline; see the dates in our study abroad intakes guide.
6–10 months before the startPay the deposit or first fees the offer asks for, and apply for scholarships before their own deadlines.
After the offerPrepare the money to show and your documents; the visa can take two to three months.
Right after you payNot sure where your HSC fits? A Sunrise counsellor checks it with you in a free face-to-face consultation in Banani or Sylhet, or on WhatsApp 01611878274.
Steps: Sunrise advice. Deadlines in our study abroad intakes guide. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
FAQ
Ask a counsellor directly if your question is not here.
WhatsApp 01611878274Yes. In 16 of the 18 countries on our site a bachelor's needs 12 years of schooling, so HSC, Diploma and Madrasa students can apply. The University of Agder in Norway asks for HSC plus one year of university, and the University of Basel in Switzerland asks for a university degree.
Sunrise advises GPA 4.00 out of 5.00 for Italy, Hungary, Malta, Türkiye and Estonia and 3.50 for Finland and Greece. Arizona State asks for GPA 3.00, and Harbin Engineering University an average of 75 out of 100.
On tuition, Italy (€657–757 a year at the University of Bologna), Türkiye (METU from USD 800 a semester) and China (RMB 15,000–30,000 a year).
Some routes help: EMU in North Cyprus runs a one-year English Preparatory School, Payap in Thailand an Intensive English Program, and UTP in Malaysia takes an English-medium letter. Italy's visa in Dhaka needs IELTS.
Only for some programmes: Chulalongkorn's BBA asks for SAT 1270 or CU-AAT 1200, Türkiye's public universities for the SAT or TR-YÖS, and some Italian programmes for CEnT-S, TOLC or SAT. Arizona State does not require it.
In Malaysia you can start with a foundation or diploma. A lower English score can mean a preparatory year first, as at EMU in North Cyprus or Payap in Thailand.
Sunrise works with HSC results from 2023–2026 for Italy, 2021–2026 for Hungary and Türkiye, and 2020 onwards for Greece and Estonia. Chinese universities usually ask bachelor's applicants to be under 25.
Often not directly. The University of Basel asks applicants with Bangladeshi qualifications for an academic university degree, so a Swiss master's after your bachelor's may suit you better.
The University of Agder asks for HSC plus one year of university, with IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL iBT 60.
Book a free consultation in Banani or Sylhet, or message WhatsApp 01611878274; a counsellor checks your HSC result and English against each country.
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