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Introduction: At Daffodil International University, we are committed to making quality education accessible and affordable for all students. We understand that financing a university education can be challenging, which is why we offer a variety of scholarships and tuition waivers designed to support students in achieving their academic and career goals.
Our scholarship and waiver programs recognize a wide range of talents, achievements, and needs, providing financial assistance to students from diverse backgrounds. Whether you are a high-achieving student, an athlete, an artist, or in need of financial support, we have options to help you succeed. Explore our offerings and find the opportunities that best fit your aspirations.
Join us at DIU and take the next step towards a brighter future without the burden of financial stress.

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DIU offers the tuition fee waiver for the students on the basis of their results in HSC or equivalent exam including fourth subject in the following categories:

Undergraduate Programs

 

For the Faculty of SIT, BE, AHS and Engineering (from Spring 2026)

Result of SSC, HSC & Equivalent
(including fourth subject)
Waiver rate SGPA to be obtained
Golden GPA-5 both in SSC and in HSC 50% 3.25
Golden GPA-5 in HSC 30% 3.00
GPA-5 both in SSC and in HSC 25% 3.00
GPA-5 in HSC 20% 3.00
4.90-4.99 in HSC 15% 3.00
4.75-4.89 in HSC 10% 3.00

 

 

  • This waiver slot is not applicable for Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and Software Engineering (SWE) programs. Only GPA 5.00 in HSC and other quotas will be considered for waiver.

 

For the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (from Spring 2026)

Result of SSC, HSC & Equivalent
(including fourth subject)

Waiver Rate

SGPA to be obtained

Golden GPA-5 both in SSC and in HSC 50% 3.25
Golden GPA-5 in HSC 30% 3.00
GPA-5 both in SSC and in HSC 25% 3.00
GPA-5 in HSC 20% 3.00
4.90-4.99 in HSC 15% 3.00
4.50-4.89 in HSC 10% 3.00

 

  • This waiver slot is not applicable for LLB program. Only GPA 5.00 in HSC and other quotas will be considered for waiver 

For English Medium Background

All students of undergraduate programs of DIU from English Medium background will get tuition fees waiver according to the following way:

Results of English Medium background

Waiver 

SGPA to be obtained

5 “A”s in “O” levels and 2 “A”s in “A” levels 75%  3.50
01 “A” and 01 “B” in “A” levels 50%  3.25
02 “B”s in “A” levels 40%  3.25
01 “A” and 01 “C” in “A” levels 30%  3.00 
01 “B” and 01 “C” in “A” levels 20%  3.00

 

  • This waiver slot is not applicable for LLB, Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and Software Engineering (SWE) programs. 

Waiver schemes for B.Pharm and LLB program (from Spring 2026)

Result of SSC, HSC & Equivalent
(including fourth subject)
Waiver Rate SGPA to be obtained Results of English Medium background Waiver Rate SGPA to be obtained
Golden GPA-5 both in SSC and in HSC 20% 3.00 5 “A”s in “O” levels and 2 “A”s in “A” levels 50% 3.25
Golden GPA-5 in HSC 15% 3.00 01 “A” and 01 “B” in “A” levels 30% 3.00
GPA-5 in HSC 10% 3.00 02 “B”s in “A” levels 25% 3.00
      01 “A” and 01 “C” in “A” levels 20% 3.00

 

Waiver schemes for CSE and SWE program (from Spring 2026)

Result of SSC, HSC & Equivalence
(including fourth subject)
Waiver Rate SGPA to be obtained Results of English Medium background Waiver Rate SGPA to be obtained
Golden GPA-5 both in SSC and in HSC 40% 3.25 5 “A”s in “O” levels and 2 “A”s in “A” levels 50% 3.25
Golden GPA-5 in HSC 20% 3.00 01 “A” and 01 “B” in “A” levels 30% 3.00
GPA-5 both in SSC and in HSC 15% 3.00 02 “B”s in “A” levels 25% 3.00
GPA-5 in HSC 10% 3.00 01 “A” and 01 “C” in “A” levels 20% 3.00

 

How to apply: 

 

  • Students who are eligible to get a waiver in this category have to collect a waiver form from the admission office. 

 

  • After filling in the form they have to submit it to the admission office with a photocopy of SSC and HSC transcript or other relevant documents. 

Students will get tuition fee waiver for semester final result according to the following rules:

Faculty of BE, SIT, AHS and Engineering Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
GPA out of 4 Waiver % GPA out of 4 Waiver %
4 out of 4 50% 3.90 or above 50%
3.90 - 3.99 30% 3.85 – 3.89 40%
3.85 - 3.89 20% 3.80 – 3.84 20%
3.80 - 3.84 10% 3.75 – 3.79 15%
    3.60 – 3.74 10%

 

How to apply: 

  • Students need not apply for this kind of waiver. The scholarship and waiver section of DIU will collect results from the system and declare the waiver information to the accounts section.

The tuition fee waiver in Female Quota for undergraduate programs will be as stated below:

Result of SSC, HSC & Equivalent
(including fourth subject)
Waiver rate SGPA to be obtained
For the female students admitted in undergraduate programs under Faculty of SIT, BE, HLS and Engineering
4.00-4.74 in HSC  10% 3.00
For the female students admitted in undergraduate programs under Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
4.00-4.49 in HSC  10% 3.00

 

The tuition fee waiver in Female Quota for Master’s programs will be as stated below: 

Graduated from NU/Public University Waiver Rate SGPA to be obtained
2nd class 10% 3.00

 

  • For continuation, they will have to maintain a GPA 3.00 and credit to be taken is 12 for Trimester and 18 for Bi-semester. For Master’s program the required credit is 09 for Trimester and 12 for Bi-semester.

 

How to apply: 

Students who are eligible to get waiver in this category have to collect waiver form from the admission office. After filling in the form they have to submit it to the admission office with photocopy of HSC transcript. For Master programs students have to submit photocopy of the final transcript of the last degree/Graduation. 

DIU employees or the first blood relatives (children/sibling/spouse) of regular and full-time employees of DIU will get 50% tuition fee exemption. 

  • No restriction will be imposed on the employees of DIU in taking courses but will have to maintain minimum SGPA 3.00.
  • For continuation, 1st blood relatives of DIU employee will have to maintain SGPA 3.00 and credit to be taken is 12 for Trimester and 18 for Bi-semester. For Master’s program the required credit is 09 for Trimester and 12 for Bi-semester.
  • The waiver will be effective only if the employee gained one year working experience from DIU on regular basis; otherwise, the waiver will not be applicable. 
  • DIU employees must serve at DIU at least for 2 years after completion of the degree. Otherwise, they have to return half of the benefit received while quitting the service. 
  • The employee will have to submit a Letter of Commitment in Stamp Paper in this regard. 
  • Benefit will be withdrawn if any employee resigns from the job.

 

How to apply: 

  • Students who are eligible to get waiver in this category have to collect waiver form from the admission office. After filling in the form they have to submit it to the admission office with photocopy of Employee ID card. 
  • In case of children and sibling, copy of SSC Certificate of students is also to be submitted. 
  • In case of Spouse, copy of Marriage Certificate of employee and students is also to be submitted.

Students who completed their HSC from Daffodil International College (DIC)/ Eminence College/Human Development College will get 20% waiver on their tuition fees. If DIC students achieve better result in HSC than SSC, they will get 30% waiver on their tuition fees.

  • For continuation, they will have to maintain SGPA 3.00 and credit to be taken is 12 for Trimester and 18 for Bi-semester.

 

How to apply: 

Students who are eligible to get a waiver in this category have to collect a waiver form from the admission office. After filling in the form they have to submit it to the admission office with a photocopy of Testimonial/Transcript of HSC.

  • 04 years diploma alumnus of Daffodil Polytechnic Institute (DPI) and Bangladesh Skill Development Institute (BSDI) will get waiver of 20% of their tuition fee.
  • For continuation, they will have to maintain a GPA 3.00 and credit to be taken is 12 for Trimester and 18 for Bi-semester.

 

How to apply: 

Students who are eligible to get waiver in this category have to collect a waiver form from the admission office. After filling in the form they have to submit it to the admission office with a photocopy of Testimonial/Transcript of Diploma.

Alumnus of DIPTI Business Management (BM) College under BTEB will get tuition fee waiver as stated below for getting admission in any bachelor program of Daffodil International University.

Concern Waiver benefit SGPA to be maintained each semester Minimum credits to be taken each semester
DIPTI Business Management (BM) College i) 15 % tuition fee waiver, if Pre-BBA/HSC result less than SSC result ii) 25% tuition fee waiver, if Pre-BBA/HSC result better than SSC result(Excluding other fees until special consideration or recommendation) 3.00 12 for Trimester and 18 for Bi-semester

 

How to apply: 

Students who are eligible to get waiver in this category have to collect a waiver form from the admission office. After filling in the form they have to submit it to the admission office with a photocopy of Testimonial/Transcript of HSC.

  • 04 years diploma alumnus of Daffodil Technical Institute (DTI) and Bangladesh Skill Development Institute (BSDI) will get waiver of 20% of their tuition fee.
  • For continuation, they will have to maintain a GPA 3.00 and credit to be taken is 12 for Trimester and 18 for Bi-semester.

 

How to apply: 

Students who are eligible to get waiver in this category have to collect a waiver form from the admission office. After filling in the form they have to submit it to the admission office with a photocopy of Testimonial/Transcript of Diploma.

  • 1st blood of alumni of DIU will get 10% waiver of their tuition fee. 
  • For continuation, they will have to maintain a GPA 3.00 and credit to be taken is 12 for Trimester and 18 for Bi-semester (Undergraduate programs). For Master’s program the required credit is 09 for Trimester and 12 for Bi-semester.

 

How to apply: 

Students who are eligible to get waiver in this category have to collect a waiver form from the admission office. After filling in the form they have to submit it to the admission office with a copy of SSC Certificate of the student and alumni, and Final Transcript of Graduation/Post Graduation of alumni.

 

  • Spouses of DIU Alumni will get 10% waiver of their tuition fee. 
  • For continuation, they will have to maintain a GPA 3.00 and credit to be taken is 12 for Trimester and 18 for Bi-semester (undergraduate program). For Master’s program the required credit is 09 for Trimester and 12 for Bi-semester.

 

How to apply: 

Students who are eligible to get waiver in this category have to collect a waiver form from the admission office. After filling in the form they have to submit it to the admission office with all relevant documents (Proof of DIU Alumni and Marriage Certificates) at the time of admission.

Master’s Degree for DIU Graduates: Students graduated from DIU will be given tuition fee waiver for their second-degree program at DIU in the following ways:

 

Result of Bachelor Degree 
(CGPA out of 4)
Waiver rate in Master Programs 

SGPA to be obtained Minimum credits to be taken
CGPA 3.50 and above 60% 3.00 09 for Trimester and 12 for Bi-semester
CGPA 3.01-3.49 50% 3.00 09 for Trimester and 12 for Bi-semester
CGPA Up to 3.00 40% 3.00 09 for Trimester and 12 for Bi-semester

 

Master’s Degree for Graduates from others universities: Students taking admission in the Master’s programs will be given tuition fee waiver for their result of Bachelor degree only and not on the basis of their result of Master’s degree. Students graduated from other than DIU will be given tuition fee waiver in the following ways:

Graduated from NU/Public University Waiver Rate SGPA to be maintained Minimum credits to be taken
1st Class/CGPA 3.90 or above 50% 3.25 09 for Trimester and 12 for Bi-semester
CGPA 3.50 to 3.89 30% 3.00 09 for Trimester and 12 for Bi-semester
CGPA 3.25 to 3.49 25% 3.00 09 for Trimester and 12 for Bi-semester
CGPA 3.00 to 3.24 20% 3.00 09 for Trimester and 12 for Bi-semester

 

How to apply:

Students who are eligible to get waiver in this category have to collect a waiver form from the admission office. After filling in the form they have to submit it to the admission office with a copy of the Final Transcript of Graduation of the student.

If National, Premier League, First Division and Second division level players get admitted into DIU, they will enjoy waiver in following ways effective from Spring 2024 semester:



Sl.

Category

Waiver rate

SGPA to be maintained

Minimum credit to be taken to retain Waiver for undergraduate program

Minimum credit to be taken to retain Waiver for Master’s program 

 

National player

Full free studentship. They will pay the admission fees only

2.00

06

06

 

Premier League

90 % tuition fee waiver (excluding other fees until special consideration or recommendation)

2.00

09 for Trimester and 12 for Bi-semester

06

 

First division

60 % tuition fee waiver (excluding other fees until special consideration or recommendation)

2.00

09 for Trimester and 12 for Bi-semester

06

 

Second division

40 % tuition fee waiver (excluding other fees until special consideration or recommendation

2.00

09 for Trimester and 12 for Bi-semester

06

 

DIU Player

20-40 % tuition fee waiver (excluding other fees until special consideration or recommendation

2.00

09 for Trimester and 12 for Bi-semester

06

 

How to apply: 

  • Such students will have to submit all relevant documents to the admission office at the time of admission.
  • Students have to apply online financial aid form by the following link paying Tk 102/-only.  

       http://financialaid.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd

 

  • Applicants must appear before the Viva-Board with relevant documents to avail the player quota waiver.
  • If all documents are found OK the student can avail waiver in the player quota.

 

 

 

 

  • DIU offers 25% waiver to physically challenged/specially-able students.
  • For continuation, they will have to maintain SGPA 2.5 and credit to be taken is 09 for Trimester and 12 for Bi-semester (undergraduate program). For Master’s program the required credit is 06 for  Trimester and 09 for Bi-semester.

 

How to apply: 

Students who are eligible to get waiver in this category have to collect waiver form from the admission office. After filling in the form they have to submit it to the admission office with copy of certificate of disability from the Government of Peoples’ Republic of Bangladesh.

  • DIU offers 15% waiver to Tribal students (Khagrachari, Rangamati, Bandarban etc)
  • For continuation, they will have to maintain SGPA 3.00 and credit to be taken is 12 for Trimester and 18 for Bi-semester (undergraduate program). For Master’s program the required credit is 09 for Trimester and 12 for Bi-semester.

 

How to apply: 

Students who are eligible to get waiver in this category have to collect a waiver form from the admission office. After filling in the form they have to submit it to the admission office with a copy of certificate of their tribe from their Raja/King.

  • If a sibling/spouse continues to study at the same time in day programs at Daffodil International University, both of them will get 20% waiver on tuition fee.
  • If one sibling/spouse completes his/her degree earlier, waiver benefit of the other sibling/spouse will be stopped from that semester.
  • For continuation, they will have to maintain SGPA 3.00 and credit to be taken is 12 for Trimester and 18 for Bi-semester (undergraduate program). For Master’s program the required credit is 09 for Trimester and 12 for Bi-semester. This benefit will be withdrawn if any of the two students drops from the program.

 

How to apply: 

  • In case of siblings’ students have to collect waiver form from the admission office. 
  • After filling in the form they have to submit it to the admission office with a copy of SSC Certificate of both students.
  • In case of spouses, students have to submit the copy of their marriage registry certificate. 

Son/daughter of ongoing students will get waiver in the following way:

 

Category Waiver SGPA to be maintained each semester Minimum credits to be taken each semester Other Conditions
Son/daughter of current students’ quota     20%  3.00 12 for Trimester and 18 for Bi-semester (undergraduate program). For Master’s program the required credit is 09 for Trimester and 12 for Bi-semester. Both parties must be registered at the same semester. Waiver benefit will be stopped on degree completion of one party.  

 

How to apply: 

Eligible students have to collect waiver form from the admission office. After filling in the form they have to submit it to the admission office with a copy of SSC Certificate of both students.

Diploma holder students who will take admission in undergraduate programs (Undergraduate) will get waiver in following ways:

Result in Diploma

Tuition Fees Waiver rate 

SGPA to be maintained

Credit to be taken

GPA-3.90-4.00

50% 

3.25

12 for Trimester and 18 for Bi-semester

GPA-3.80-3.89

30% 

3.00

12 for Trimester and 18 for Bi-semester

GPA-3.75-3.79

25% 

3.00

12 for Trimester and 18 for Bi-semester

GPA-3.50-3.74

15% 

3.00

12 for Trimester and 18 for Bi-semester

GPA-3.00-3.49

10% 

3.00

12 for Trimester and 18 for Bi-semester

 

How to apply: 

Students who are eligible to get waiver in this category have to collect waiver form from the admission office. After filling in the form they have to submit it to the admission office with copy of their Diploma certificate.

  • If a group of minimum 10 service holders from the same organization (except MBA) intends to admit in the same semester in Master’s program of DIU, they will get 10% waiver on tuition fees.
  • If a group of five service holders from the same organization intends to admit in the same semester in Executive MBA of Department of Business Administration, FBE, DIU, they will get 10% waiver on tuition fees only.
  • If a group of ten service holders from the same organization intends to admit in the same semester in Executive MBA of Department of Business Administration, FBE, DIU, they will get 20% waiver on tuition fees only.
  • Class schedule of those students will be managed by the concerned
  • If any student deserves higher percentage of waiver in other quota, he/she will get the highest percentage only.
  • Terms and conditions to maintain the benefit will remain as per rule of

 

How to apply:

  • The group of students has to write an application to the Head of the Department with list of the group and documents of the organization.

Students of the 1st batch of any program will get 15% waiver on tuition fee.

If any student deserves higher percentage of waiver in other quotas, he/she will get the highest percentage only

Terms and conditions to maintain the benefit will remain as per rule of DIU.

 

How to apply: 

Students who are eligible to get waiver in this category have to collect waiver form from the admission office. After filling in the form they have to submit it to the admission office with copy of last academic degree transcript. 

Newly admitted international students taking direct admission in Master’s programs at DIU will get waiver as stated below:

 

Result of Bachelor Degree 
(CGPA out of 4)
Waiver rate  SGPA to be obtained Minimum credits to be taken
CGPA 3.50 to 4.00 50% 3.25 09 for Trimester and 12 for Bi-semester
CGPA 3.00 to 3.49 30% 3.00 09 for Trimester and 12 for Bi-semester

 

How to apply: 

After taking admission eligible students will collect a waiver form from the admission office of the respective campus and submit the filled in form along with required documents (Transcript and Certificate) to the admission officer. 

Students who are doing second Masters in DIU will be given tuition fee waiver in the following ways:

Sl Category Waiver benefit
1. Students graduated from DIU Similar to second degree quota for taking admission in another Master program  
2. Students graduated from university other than DIU with CGPA 3.00 and above Same waiver benefit on the basis of result of Bachelor program in another Master program  
3. Students graduated from National/Public University with CGPA below 3.00 10% waiver in another Master program  
4. Students graduated from Private University other than DIU with below 3.00 to 3.49 CGPA Similar to second degree quota for taking admission in another Master program  

 

How to apply:

Students who are eligible to get waiver in this category have to collect waiver form from the Admission and Counselling office. After filling in the form they have to submit it to the admission office with copy of final transcript of bachelor and master degree of the student.

# For detailed information, please contact Admission and Counselling section.

 

 

 


# For detailed information, please contact Admission and Counselling section.


Conditions for enjoying the waiver:
  • To enjoy scholarship and tuition fee waiver undergraduate students must take at least 12 credits for Trimester and 18 credits for Bi-semester. For Master’s program the required credit is 09 for Trimester and 12 for Bi-semester. If any department offers less credit/fewer credits, the condition could be relaxed. 
  • Students must have to maintain minimum SGPA 3.00 (category wise may be increased ) in each semester and also obtain SGPA 3.00 in English I and II separately to retain the waiver in any quota (except player quota and physically challenged quota).   
  • For player quota and physically challenged quota waiver, students have to maintain minimum SGPA 2.5 in English I and II to retain the waiver.
  • Facilities, such as, scholarship, waiver, laptop, etc, will instantly be cancelled forever if any student is found taking part in any activity which goes against the rules and regulations of the university and hampers the image. This policy will be followed strictly.
  • In case of transferred students from one program to another, to retain the received waiver benefit students have to apply again after changing their program.
  • Waiver benefit is applicable only for tuition fee and not applicable for Admission fee, Semester fee, Library fee, Lab fee, Extra Curricular activities fee, Improvement, Retake, Project/ Dissertation/Internship etc. 
  • The terms and conditions of waiver and scholarship may be changed as per requirements.