Independent University, Bangladesh Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) in Media & Communication: tuition fee and total cost
- Tuition per credit: ৳8,000
- Admission fee: ৳25,000
Where the money goes
| Item | Amount | How often |
|---|
| Admission Form (non-refundable) | ৳1,500 | One time |
| Admission Fee (Non-refundable) | ৳25,000 | One time |
| Library, Computer, Laboratory & Student Activities Fee (per semester) | ৳9,000 | Per term |
Waivers
- Merit Scholarship based on admission test and previous academic result: up to 100%
- IUB Merit Scholarship based on semester result: 30–100%
- Need Based Financial Aid (NBFA) for returning students: 30–100%
- Children of Freedom Fighters: 50–100%
- Extra-Curricular Activities: up to 100%
- IUB-Saima Hall (female students' dormitory) waiver: up to 100%
- Meritorious and necessitous students from economically depressed areas: up to 100%
- Female students: 10%
- Sibling Discount: 30%
- IUB employees, their spouses, and dependents: 50–100%
- Son/Daughter of IUB Alumni: 10%
- IUB ARROWS: 50–100%
Admission
- Autumn 2026: classes start 12 Sept 2026
- Spring 2027: application deadline 2 Nov 2026, admission test 6 Nov 2026
B.S.S. in Journalism, Media & Communication at other private universities
- NBIU: ৳1,76,000
- BGCTUB: ৳1,80,000
- PCIU: ৳1,94,800
- PUB: ৳3,20,000
- CWU: ৳3,28,800
- NUBTK: ৳3,67,500
- VU: ৳3,69,000
- UODA: ৳3,84,000
- CUB: ৳4,15,200
- ADUST: ৳4,16,250
Common questions
Can I get a waiver at IUB?
Yes. IUB has 12 waivers and scholarships, up to 100% off tuition; how much you get depends on your SSC and HSC GPA.
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