- How do I contact the OIA?
Ans: To contact the OIA, call directly at 02-55668200; Ext 6029 or email the International Affairs Officer at samina.alam@northsouth.edu. To contact the OIA in person, come directly to the OEA located on level #5, Administrative Building, NSU and ask the Coordination Officer for the International Affairs Officer.
- How do I schedule an appointment with the Director of OEA?
Ans: To make an appointment with the Director, call the Coordination Officer at 02-55668200; Ext 6025 or email the Coordination Officer at tasnia.azmeri@northsouth.edu. State the purpose of the meeting and ask for an appointment from the Coordination Officer. To come in person, go to the OEA located at level #5, Administrative Building, and NSU and ask for the Coordination Officer. Then, the Coordination Officer can provide the information one requires. To contact the Director directly, call 02-55668200; Ext 6030 or send an e-mail to katherine.li@northsouth.edu.
- Who guides the international students?
Ans: The Office of International Affairs guides the international students.
- What is the process for international admission?
Ans: Check ‘Admission Process’ under the ‘Admission’ tab of the OIA webpage.
- What is the tuition fee for international students?
Ans: Check ‘Tuition Fee’ under the ‘Admission’ tab of the OIA webpage.
- What are the ways for international students to receive a scholarship?
Ans: Check ‘Scholarship’ under the ‘Admission’ tab of the OIA webpage.
- What is the process for extending visas?
Ans: Check ‘Visa’ under the ‘Services of OIA’ tab of the OIA webpage.
- How do I get the visa extension form?
Ans: The visa extension form is available in the OIA. To get this form, come to the OIA and ask for the visa extension form from the International Affairs Officer.
- How do I get the exit visa form?
Ans: The exit visa form is available in the OIA. To get this form, come to the OIA and ask for the exit visa form from the International Affairs Officer.
- What is a ‘To Whom It May Concern’ certificate?
Ans: It is a recommendation letter, notice, or testimonial addressed to an unknown reader or readers requesting for visa extension or exit visa for a particular person. To ask for a ‘To Whom It May Concern’ certificate, the student has to fill out the application form for ‘To Whom It May Concern’ certificate. This form is available in the OIA.
- Does NSU provide accommodation for international students?
Ans: Currently, NSU does not provide accommodation facilities for international students. However, the NSU authority is in the process of creating accommodation or dormitories for international students.
- What are the ‘Do’s and Don’ts’ for international students?
Ans: Check ‘Safety & Emergency’ under ‘Living in Bangladesh’ tab of the OIA webpage.
- How do the international students get food on the campus?
Ans: NSU has a cafeteria where anyone can get food whenever he/she want during NSU hours. The food is reasonably priced and halal to consume.
- Where do the international students get basic medication?
Ans: They can buy basic medication from any drugstore. For on-campus medication, they can go to the NSU Medical Center, located on level #4, Administrative Building, NSU. For severe cases, they can go to the nearest hospital.