The South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG) at North South University (NSU) has officially opened admissions for the 13th batch of its Master in Public Policy and Governance (MPPG) programme for the Fall 2026 session.

Designed for fresh graduates, public and private sector officials, development sector professionals, and international applicants, the programme aims to equip students with critical policy, governance, leadership, and research skills.

According to the university’s announcement, the final deadline for submitting applications is 18 August 2026, with the intake admission test scheduled to take place on 21 August 2026.

Key Programme Features

The MPPG is a comprehensive curriculum that offers several distinct advantages:

• Academic Structure: A full-time, thesis-based programme focusing on policy, governance, leadership, and research skills.
• Career Development: Extensive networking opportunities alongside a clear academic pathway to PhD and advanced studies.
• Financial Support: Full-time assistantship opportunities are available for eligible candidates in the form of Graduate Assistantships (GA), Research Assistantships (RA), and Fellow Graduate Assistantships (FGA).
• Global Exposure: Selected students will receive an opportunity to study in China as part of the programme.

Eligibility Criteria

Prospective candidates must meet the following minimum academic requirements to apply:

• Degree: A Bachelor’s degree from any recognised university in Bangladesh or abroad.
• Academic Standing: At least a Second Class (or a minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4-point scale) in all previous public examinations.

Application Process

Interested applicants can complete their registration online by visiting the official NSU portal at apply.northsouth.edu.

For further enquiries regarding the programme or curriculum, candidates can contact SIPG directly via the hotline at 01783389464, email [email protected], or visit the official website at www.sipg.northsouth.edu.

Note: The institution highlights that female candidates and ethnic minorities are highly encouraged to apply.