UCBD welcomes new students to monash foundation year
Universal College Bangladesh (UCBD), an exclusive partner of Monash College Australia, reaffirmed its role as a gateway to world-class education by successfully completing the orientation for this year's third intake of Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) students.
The programme at UCBD's Gulshan campus introduced new students and families to the Monash University Foundation Year course, a prestigious pathway that guarantees admission to Monash University in Australia or Monash Malaysia for successful graduates.
Prof Muhammad Ismail Hossain, dean of academic affairs at UCBD, delivered the opening remarks. Prof Hew Gill, president and provost, congratulated the students, saying, "Our results are better than Australia, and our student enrolments are increasing because students and parents trust UCBD as the bridge to a truly international education at a world-class university."
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Daniel Lum from Monash University Malaysia's International Recruitment and Development team, and Azra Karim, Monash University's representative in Bangladesh, also addressed the event. "UCBD has the highest academic standards and a supportive learning environment that helps students grow in every way," Karim said.
Programme Coordinator and Senior Lecturer Ambreen Zaman outlined MUFY's curriculum, highlighting its continuous assessment model. Deputy Registrar Shafik Waes explained academic policies. Marzia Al-Hakeen, Head of Student Support, detailed available services. IT Executive Biplab Paul guided students on registration and online systems.
A parallel session for parents was led by Prof Gill and Parent Engagement Counsellor Samia Salam, who explained the programme's pathways and opportunities at Monash and other global universities.
UCBD stands out as the first Ministry of Education-approved provider for international programmes in Bangladesh, enabling students from diverse educational backgrounds to seamlessly access leading overseas universities—including Monash—or pursue international degrees from esteemed institutions directly at UCBD's Dhaka campus.
