Asian University for Women 2020, Bangladesh (Scholarships Available)

Asian University for Women is the first of its kind: an independent, regional institution dedicated to excellence, women’s education and leadership development – global in outlook, but rooted in the contexts and aspirations of the people of Asia.

Located in Chittagong, Bangladesh, AUW exists solely to educate and empower a rising network of women leaders through the transformative power of American-style liberal arts and sciences education. Open to women from all walks of life, AUW particularly encourages women who are the first in their family to get university education.

AUW is a diverse community comprised of students, faculty, and staff members from a wide range of economic, cultural, locational (rural/urban), ethnic, and religious backgrounds. The university is required under its Charter to make reasonable efforts to recruit up to 25% of the student body from Bangladesh, but it is otherwise committed to bringing together young women from the entire region – primarily South, Southeast, and West Asia – and to create an environment designed to help them explore their similarities and differences in an atmosphere of mutual respect. The University also accepts “stateless students” and exchange students from the United States, Europe and East Asia, as well as others from outside Asia.

Today AUW students are from 19 countries namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestine, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Syria, Timor Leste, Vietnam, and Yemen.

General Requirement:

Have completed 10+2, a total of 12 years of education;
Have demonstrated leadership potential and a commitment to work for positive social change;
Have received an average of 60% of marks or equivalent grades in the final examinations, including a minimum score of 60% on both English and mathematics exams;
Have demonstrated leadership ability through participation in extra-curricular activities and public service.

How to Apply:
To apply for undergraduate study at Asian University for Women, you must submit an application through our online portal. Full details of the application process and answers to frequently asked questions can be found in the online portal.

Are you interested in applying to AUW or have already applied? Prepare for the AUW entrance exam with the sample questions below. And don’t forget to brush up on your English and math skills!

Scholarship:

AUW strives to meet the demonstrated financial need of each admitted student and offers full and partial scholarships based on each student’s financial circumstances. Full scholarships cover tuition, room and board, course supplies, primary healthcare, and international travel*.

Currently 85% of AUW students receive scholarship support.

Evaluation & Eligibility Criteria:
To apply for scholarships and financial aid, applicants must submit one or more of the following documents:

Financial aid application (Self Assessment Form)

Bank statements

Tax return documents

Salary certificates of salaried parent(s)

Information from a third party source(s) as needed

Other document(s)/information as the committee deems necessary.

*Travel grants may be awarded to international students who qualify for financial assistance. A travel grant is limited to a one-way ticket to Chittagong and a ticket home after graduation from AUW. Students seeking support for travel home during intermediate summers may engage in the AUW work-study program and earn money towards travel.