OIA

The Office of International Affairs (OIA), under the Office of External Affairs (OEA), was established to provide information, services, and support to international students currently hosted by North South University. The OIA is committed to developing liaisons, mutual understanding, and agreements with universities and organizations overseas. The OIA also promotes North South University internationally. The main aims of this office are to handle collaborations between NSU and other reputed universities as well as to serve international students of NSU.

History & Purpose

History: The Office of International Affairs, under the Office of External Affairs was established in February 2015 at North South University. Since then, an International Affairs Officer has been a constant guide for the international students. Currently, the International Affairs Officer is Ms. Samina Alam Miti.

Purpose: The purpose of the Office of International Affairs is to support both international students and institutional collaborations. The OIA has developed this guideline to help international organizations/students to know how to engage with and benefit from this office.

Mission & Vission

Mission: The Office of International Affairs intends to increase the number of MOUs with different institutions. The OIA also aspires to increase the number of international students studying at NSU from different countries around the world.

Vision: The Office of International Affairs aims to maintain fruitful relationships with foreign institutions and international students.

FAQ OIA

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.

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.

The Office of International Affairs guides the international students.

Check ‘Admission Process’ under the ‘Admission’ tab of the OIA webpage.

Check ‘Tuition Fee’ under the ‘Admission’ tab of the OIA webpage.

Check ‘Scholarship’ under the ‘Admission’ tab of the OIA webpage.

Check ‘Visa’ under the ‘Services of OIA’ tab of the OIA webpage.

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.

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.

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.

Check ‘Safety & Emergency’ under ‘Living in Bangladesh’ tab of the OIA webpage.

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.

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.