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Ara Institute of Canterbury

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Bachelor’s Degree: Completion of a 3-year or 4-year Bachelor’s (Honours/Pass) degree from a recognized university in Bangladesh with a minimum equivalent GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 (or a B- to B average depending on the university). HSC / Alim: Successful completion of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or equivalent with a strong competitive average (typically a GPA of 4.0 out of 5.0 or higher is expected by top-tier institutions). A-Level / Diploma: For A-Level applicants, a minimum of 2 to 3 principal passes in relevant subjects is required. For Diploma holders, a recognized 3-to-4-year Diploma from Bangladesh may require (Pre-Master’s/Graduate Diploma) pathway unless evaluated as equivalent to a Bachelor's degree by the university board.

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IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5, with no individual band lower than 6.0 (some professional fields like Nursing or Law may demand 7.0). PTE Academic: Overall score of 58 with no communicative skill score below 50. TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 90 with a minimum writing score of 21.

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NZD $20,000 to $58,000

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HSC: Typically requires a minimum GPA of 3.5 to 4.0 out of 5.0. Highly competitive programs may require higher scores. A-Levels: Generally requires at least 2 to 3 'A' Levels passes with acceptable grades (e.g., grades ranging from C to D or higher, depending on the institution). Diploma Holders: Students completing a 3 or 4-year diploma from Bangladesh (under the Bangladesh Technical Education Board) can apply

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IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 to 6.5, with no band less than 5.5 or 6.0. PTE (Academic): Overall score of 50 to 58 or higher. TOEFL (iBT): Overall score of 80 or higher (with minimum writing scores usually specified).

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NZD $24,000 to 60,000 per year

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