NSU, currently ranked joint first in Bangladesh according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, offers candidate specialisations across three key tracks: TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), Linguistics, and Literature.

Notably, NSU hosts the nation’s pioneer TESOL programme, tailored to equip educators with international standards of language pedagogy.

Flexible Options and Financial Assistance

Designed to accommodate both recent graduates and working professionals, the programme features evening classes alongside dedicated transportation facilities.

To support academic merit and financially constrained candidates, NSU provides up to 100 per cent financial aid for deserving students. Furthermore, three merit-based scholarships—one offering a 50 per cent fee waiver and two offering 25 per cent waivers—will be awarded strictly on the basis of performance in the upcoming admission test.

Students enrolled in the graduate degree will also have access to campus employment, including positions as Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA), Graduate Research Assistants (GRA), Foreign Graduate Assistants (FGA), and Graduate Assistants (GA).

Admission Requirements and Application Details

Prospective applicants must hold one of the following qualifications:

• A four-year BA in English with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
• A three-year second-class BA in English or an equivalent second-class BA (pass) degree from a recognised institution.
• An MA or MS degree in Liberal Arts or Social Science disciplines.

The deadline for submitting online applications is 18 August 2026, with the admission test scheduled for 21 August 2026. Candidates can complete their registration via the official university website (www.northsouth.edu) or contact the graduate admissions team directly for further guidance.