Daffodil International University Master of Development Studies (MDS): tuition fee and total cost
- Total cost, whole programme: ৳1,65,250
- 45 credits
- 1.5 years
Where the money goes
| Item | Amount | How often |
|---|
| Total Tuition Fees (whole programme; part of the total) | ৳1,12,000 | One time |
| Payable During Admission (part of the total) | ৳28,750 | One time |
| Average Semester Fees (part of the total) | ৳36,000 | Per term |
Waivers
- Result-based waiver (SSC & HSC) - Faculty of SIT, BE, HLS and Engineering: 10–50%
- Result-based waiver (SSC & HSC) - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences: 10–50%
- Result-based waiver (SSC & HSC) - CSE and SWE: 10–40%
- Result-based waiver (SSC & HSC) - B.Pharm and LLB: 10–20%
- English medium background waiver (O/A level): 20–75%
- English medium background waiver (O/A level) - CSE, SWE, B.Pharm and LLB: 20–50%
- Waiver for diploma holders admitted in undergraduate programs: 10–50%
- Waiver on SGPA (academic result of the immediate last semester): 10–50%
- Female Quota: 10%
- DIU Employee / 1st blood relatives of DIU employee quota: 50%
- 1st blood relatives and spouses of DIU alumni: 10%
- Sibling/Spouse Quota: 20%
- Son/daughter of current students quota: 20%
- Physically Challenged / Specially-Able Quota: 25%
- Tribal/Ethnic Group Quota: 15%
- Freedom Fighter Quota Waiver: 100%
- 100% waiver for poor and meritorious students: 100%
- Waiver for injured students in July-August anti-discrimination movement 2024: 100%
- Player Quota: 40–100%
- Need-Based Waiver
- Daffodil Group institution alumni quotas: 15–30%
- 1st Batch of a Program Quota: 15%
Admission
DIU hasn't announced the next admission dates yet.
Common questions
How much does Master of Development Studies (MDS) cost at DIU?
About ৳1,65,250 for the whole programme before any waiver.
Can I get a waiver at DIU?
Yes. DIU has 22 waivers and scholarships, up to 100% off tuition; how much you get depends on your SSC and HSC GPA.
How long is Master of Development Studies (MDS) at DIU?
1.5 years and 45 credits.
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