Professional Masters of Development Studies (MDS) | University of Dhaka

Programme Features

• Duration: 18 months (3 semesters).
• Credits: 64 credit hours (14 taught courses + 8-credit thesis).
• Medium of Instruction: English.
• Class Schedule: Fridays and Saturdays (designed for working professionals).

Programme Outcomes

• Critical understanding of global and local development issues.
• Outcome-oriented training for real-world development challenges.
• Enhanced professional capacity through academic rigour.
• Problem-solving skills tailored for development practitioners.

Eligibility Criteria

• A Bachelor’s degree (Honours/BBA/BSc/Engineering/MBBS/BDS) with:
  • Minimum CGPA of 2.5 (or equivalent).
  • No third division/class in any academic level.
• Candidates with a prior Master’s degree are also eligible.

Required Documents

• Academic transcripts and certificates (attested copies).
• Recent passport-sized photographs.
• Copy of national ID/passport.
• Proof of English proficiency (if applicable).

Application Process

• Submit Application: Online via www.du.ac.bd/programDetails/DVS/400.
• Pay Fee: Application fee details to be confirmed (if applicable).
• Admission Test: Sit for the test on 27 June 2025.
• Receive Offer: Successful candidates will be notified.

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: 25 June 2025.
• Admission Test: 27 June 2025.
• Classes Begin: 18 July 2025.

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Contact Details

Department of Development Studies
5th Floor, Social Sciences Faculty Building,
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Phone: 01676-302647 | 01742-575444 | 01919-812862 | 01787-136652
Email: [email protected] | [email protected]