The South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG) at North South University (NSU) has announced admission for its Executive Masters in Policy and Governance (EMPG) programme for the Summer 2026 intake.

This one-year course is designed for fresh graduates and executives from corporate, development, and public sectors looking to enhance their professional competency.

Program Specialisations & Eligibility

Students in the EMPG programme can specialise in Programme Management, Human Resource Development, and Policy Analysis. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A Bachelor’s degree from any UGC-approved university in Bangladesh or abroad.
• At least CGPA 2.25 for NSU graduates or CGPA 2.50 for others.
• At least second-class results in all previous examinations.

Scholarship Opportunities

NSU offers various tuition fee waivers for deserving candidates:

• Admission Test Merit: 1st place receives a 50% waiver; 2nd and 3rd places receive 25%.
• NSU Graduates: 75% waiver for CGPA $\ge$ 3.75; 50% waiver for CGPA $\ge$ 3.50.
• Other Graduates: 20%–50% waiver for CGPA $\ge$ 3.50.
• International Applicants: 50%–100% waiver for CGPA $\ge$ 3.00 (requires IELTS score $\ge$ 6.00).
• Financial aid is available for 25 deserving students every year.

Important Dates & Application

Prospective students should note the following schedule:

• Application Deadline: 22 April 2026.
• Admission Test: 24 April 2026.
• Apply Online: apply.northsouth.edu.

Contact Information

For further enquiries, you may contact the SIPG office:

• Phone: 01783389464 (SIPG) or 01886271722 (OGS).
• Email: [email protected] or [email protected].
• Website: www.northsouth.edu/sipg/empg.html.