Your CGPA
Sunrise advises CGPA 3.00 out of 4.00 for Italy, Hungary, Malta, Türkiye and Estonia and 2.75 for Finland and Greece. Jiangsu University in China asks for 70% or a B average.
2027 intakes · 18 countries compared
To study a master's abroad from Bangladesh you need a recognised bachelor's; universities Sunrise works with usually look for a CGPA of 2.75–3.00 out of 4.00 and IELTS 5.5–6.5. Hungary, Malta, Greece and Türkiye accept an MOI letter for many master's, and yearly tuition starts at €657 at the University of Bologna. Check the length of your degree too: some universities want four years of university study.
Written and reviewed by Anisuzzaman Kiron, Founder & CEO · Updated
| Entry | A recognised bachelor's; Sunrise advises CGPA 2.75–3.00 out of 4.00 |
|---|---|
| 3-year degree | Accepted at Fribourg (180 ECTS) and Texas Tech; Toronto and Agder want four years of university |
| Lowest tuition | €657–757 a year at the University of Bologna; Swiss public universities from CHF 580 a semester |
| MOI instead of IELTS | Hungary, Malta, Greece and Türkiye; EMÜ in Estonia and UTP in Malaysia |
| Test score needed | Italy and Switzerland (for the visa); Norway (Agder and UiT) |
| Study gap | Up to 5 years in most countries (Sunrise advises); up to 10 years for Italy |
| Scholarships | Chinese Government Scholarship RMB 3,000 a month for master's; TICA in Thailand now includes Bangladesh |
From the requirements and costs sections of each country page, which cite the official sources · Last verified
The basics
A recognised bachelor's with your transcripts, a CGPA the programme accepts, and proof of English: an IELTS score or, in some countries, an MOI letter. Many programmes also ask for an SOP, a CV and letters of recommendation.
Sunrise advises CGPA 3.00 out of 4.00 for Italy, Hungary, Malta, Türkiye and Estonia and 2.75 for Finland and Greece. Jiangsu University in China asks for 70% or a B average.
Fribourg in Switzerland asks for 180 ECTS over at least three years; Toronto and Norway's Agder want four years of university. Arizona State asks for extra study after a 3-year degree.
IELTS 5.5–6.5 at most universities. Hungary, Malta, Greece and Türkiye accept an MOI letter for many master's, but the visas for Italy and Switzerland need a test score: IELTS for Italy, IELTS or TOEFL for Switzerland.
Documents for a master's. Passport, SSC, HSC and bachelor's certificates and transcripts, an SOP, a CV and letters of recommendation (LOR), plus your English result.
Sources: our study abroad requirements guide and the requirements sections of our Switzerland, Canada and Norway pages. CGPA figures marked Sunrise advises are our counsellors' benchmarks, not university rules. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
By country
Entry rules, English and tuition for a master's in all 18 countries on our site. Filter by whether an MOI letter is accepted, then open a country page for its universities.
Showing 18 countries
| Country | Entry | English | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | CGPA 3.00 (Sunrise advises) | MOI or IELTS 5.5 | €5,500–7,500 a year for most programmes |
| Malta | CGPA 3.00 (Sunrise advises) | MOI accepted | From €6,100 a year at colleges |
| Greece | CGPA 2.75 (Sunrise advises) | MOI or IELTS 5.5 | From €6,900 in total; MBA €9,500 (Hellenic American University) |
| Türkiye | CGPA 3.00 (Sunrise advises) | MOI accepted | USD 4,400–17,400 for the whole master's at Üsküdar (2026–27) |
| Estonia | CGPA 3.00 (Sunrise advises) | IELTS 6.0 (Sunrise advises); EMÜ accepts a degree taught fully in English | €3,800–9,000 a year |
| Malaysia | Related bachelor's; grade set by each programme | IELTS 5.0 (UTP) to 6.0 (Nottingham); UTP also takes an English-medium letter | From RM26,500 for 3 semesters (UTM) |
| Italy | CGPA 3.00 out of 4.00 (Sunrise advises) | IELTS 6.0; the visa in Dhaka needs IELTS even if a university accepts MOI | €657–757 a year (University of Bologna) |
| Finland | Related bachelor's, CGPA 2.75 (Sunrise advises); 2 years' work for a UAS master's | Usually IELTS 6.0, PTE 55 or TOEFL iBT 60 | €9,000–13,500 a year for most programmes |
| Norway | HSC plus 4 years of university (180 ECTS), C average or better (Agder) | IELTS 6.0–6.5, TOEFL iBT 80–85 or PTE 62; no exemption for Bangladeshi English-medium degrees at Agder and UiT | NOK 65,000 a year for Agder's Master in International Business (2027/28) |
| Switzerland | Bachelor's of 180 ECTS and at least 3 years (Fribourg); GMAT for some business programmes | French or German B2 at Fribourg, some in English; IELTS or TOEFL for the visa | CHF 580–4,000 a semester |
| China | Bachelor's with 70% or a B average (Jiangsu); usually under 35 | IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80; HSK 4 for Chinese-taught | RMB 20,000–28,900 a year |
| Cyprus | A recognised bachelor's with transcripts | IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79 or PTE 66 (EUC) | €5,125 (CUT) to €15,750 (UNIC MBA) for the whole programme |
| North Cyprus | Recognised bachelor's; grades set by each programme | Score set by each programme | USD 5,400 a year before discounts at Final International University (2025) |
| Thailand | Recognised bachelor's; grades set by each programme | IELTS or TOEFL score set by each programme | THB 137,700 a semester (Chulalongkorn MSc); THB 221,000–353,700 in total (Payap) |
| USA | 3–5-year bachelor's accepted at Texas Tech; Arizona State asks for extra study after a 3-year degree | Most ask IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 100–120; GRE set by each programme | About US$15,000–67,000 a year in tuition and fees |
| Canada | 4-year bachelor's, or a bachelor's plus a master's (Toronto) | IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 120 at Toronto, Alberta, Calgary, UVic and Winnipeg | CAD 4,279 a term for a thesis master's at Saskatchewan (2026/27) |
| Australia | Recognised bachelor's; each course sets its own entry | IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) at Adelaide and Victoria University; 7.0 for Adelaide's MBA | About AUD 33,000–65,000 a year |
| New Zealand | Recognised bachelor's; master's of 120, 180 or 240 points | Set by each programme | Most 120-point master's from about NZD 40,000 |
Each country name opens its page. Entry rules and fees differ by university and programme; some are yearly and some for the whole programme. For the money to show and visa fees, see our study abroad cost guide. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest countries
By the year: Italy's and Switzerland's public universities, then China and Estonia. By the whole programme, short master's in Cyprus, Malaysia and Greece also cost under BDT 10 lakh. Add the money to show for the visa before you decide.
| Country | Tuition from | About in taka | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | €657–757 a year | About BDT 0.9–1.1 lakh a year | University of Bologna, 2026/27; IELTS needed for the visa |
| Switzerland | CHF 580 a semester | About BDT 1.7 lakh a year | University of Lausanne; Zurich asks for CHF 21,000 a year in living funds |
| China | RMB 20,000 a year | About BDT 3.7 lakh a year | Lower end at the universities we compare |
| Estonia | €3,800 a year | About BDT 5.3 lakh a year | Lower end at TalTech, Tallinn University and EMÜ |
| Cyprus | €5,125 in total | About BDT 7.1 lakh for the whole programme | Cyprus University of Technology, self-financed places |
| Malaysia | RM26,500 in total | About BDT 8.0 lakh for 3 semesters | UTM Computing or Business |
| Greece | €6,900 in total | About BDT 9.6 lakh for the whole programme | Hellenic American University; MBA €9,500 |
BDT amounts are approximate, at Wise mid-market rates on 11 Nov 2026 (about BDT 139 per euro, 150 per Swiss franc, 18.5 per yuan, 30 per ringgit). Full comparison in our study abroad cost guide. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
3-year degree
It depends on the country and the university. Fribourg in Switzerland and Texas Tech in the USA accept a 3-year degree; Toronto and Norway's Agder want four years of university study.
| Country | 3-year degree | The rule |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | Yes, with 180 ECTS | University of Fribourg: a bachelor's of 180 ECTS and at least three years |
| USA | At some universities | Texas Tech accepts 3–5-year bachelor's; Arizona State asks for extra study after a 3-year degree |
| Canada | Usually 4 years | University of Toronto: a 4-year bachelor's, or a bachelor's plus a master's |
| Norway | Usually 4 years | University of Agder: HSC plus 4 years of university (180 ECTS) |
Finished a 3-year degree? A master's in Bangladesh can open more doors: Toronto accepts a bachelor's plus a master's. For other countries, a counsellor checks your degree against each programme.
From our study abroad requirements guide and the Switzerland page. For the other countries, the rule is confirmed in counselling. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
MOI and English tests
In some countries. Hungary, Malta, Greece and Türkiye accept an MOI letter for many master's, and EMÜ in Estonia and UTP in Malaysia accept an English-taught degree. Italy, Norway and Switzerland still need a test score, for the visa or the university.
| Country | Accepted | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | MOI or IELTS 5.5 | For a master's |
| Malta | MOI | For a master's |
| Greece | MOI or IELTS 5.5 | For a master's |
| Türkiye | MOI | For a master's |
| Estonia | Degree taught in English | Estonian University of Life Sciences (EMÜ) |
| Malaysia | English-medium letter | Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) |
| Italy | IELTS for the visa | Some universities accept MOI, but the visa in Dhaka needs IELTS |
| Norway | IELTS, TOEFL or PTE | No exemption for Bangladeshi English-medium degrees at Agder and UiT |
| Switzerland | IELTS or TOEFL for the visa | Compulsory at the Swiss Embassy in Dhaka; GMAT for some business programmes |
| USA | IELTS or Duolingo; GRE by programme | Most ask IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 100–120 |
More routes without IELTS, including Duolingo and other tests, are in our study abroad without IELTS guide.
From our study abroad requirements guide and each country page. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Study gap
Usually up to five years, and up to ten for Italy, as Sunrise counsellors advise. Work experience in your gap helps: a Finnish university of applied sciences (UAS) master's asks for two years of it. Show proof of what you did in the gap.
| Country | Gap accepted |
|---|---|
| Italy | Up to 10 years (Sunrise advises) |
| Hungary | Up to 5 years (Sunrise advises) |
| Türkiye | Up to 5 years (Sunrise advises) |
| Malta | Up to 5 years (Sunrise advises) |
| Greece | Up to 5 years (Sunrise advises) |
| Estonia | Up to 5 years (Sunrise advises) |
| China | Usually under 35 years old |
| Finland | A UAS master's asks for 2 years of work experience |
| USA | Set by each programme |
| Canada | Set by each programme |
Sunrise advice from our study abroad requirements guide and the Estonia page; the China age limit and the Finnish work rule are the universities' own. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
How to apply
In five steps. Your degree length, CGPA and English decide which countries are open to you, so check them before you pay any application fee.
Compare your CGPA and the length of your bachelor's with the tables above.
FirstBook IELTS or another test, or get an MOI letter where it is accepted; add the GRE or GMAT if your programme asks.
Before you applyWrite a statement of purpose for each programme and ask two referees early.
2–3 months before the deadlineApply to your shortlist; see the dates in our study abroad intakes guide.
6–10 months before the startPay what the offer asks for, apply for scholarships before their deadlines, then file your visa.
After the offerNot sure where your degree 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 01611878274Sunrise advises CGPA 3.00 out of 4.00 for Italy, Hungary, Malta, Türkiye and Estonia and 2.75 for Finland and Greece. Jiangsu University in China asks for 70% or a B average.
At some universities. Fribourg in Switzerland accepts 180 ECTS over at least three years and Texas Tech accepts 3–5-year degrees; Toronto and Norway's Agder want four years of university study.
Yes, in some countries: Hungary, Malta, Greece and Türkiye accept an MOI letter for many master's, and EMÜ in Estonia and UTP in Malaysia accept an English-taught degree. The visas for Italy and Switzerland need a test score: IELTS for Italy, IELTS or TOEFL for Switzerland.
By the year, Italy (€657–757 at the University of Bologna), Switzerland's public universities (from CHF 580 a semester) and China (RMB 20,000–28,900).
Only for some programmes. In the USA each programme sets its own GRE rule, and in Switzerland some business programmes ask applicants from outside the EU for a GMAT result.
Usually up to five years, and up to ten for Italy, as Sunrise advises. Chinese universities usually ask master's applicants to be under 35.
For a UAS master's in Finland you need a related bachelor's and two years of work experience.
Yes. The Chinese Government Scholarship pays RMB 3,000 a month for master's students, Stipendium Hungaricum covers tuition in Hungary, and TICA's postgraduate scholarships in Thailand now include Bangladesh.
It varies: many New Zealand master's are 120 points (some 180 or 240), UNIC's MBA in Cyprus is 90 ECTS, and UTM's master's in Malaysia takes three semesters.
Book a free consultation in Banani or Sylhet, or message WhatsApp 01611878274; a counsellor checks your degree, CGPA and English against each country.
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