20 European Universities Offering Scholarships to Bangladeshi Students Without IELTS (2025–2026)

 

Studying in Europe is now more accessible for Bangladeshi students—even without IELTS! Below is a curated list of 20 top European universities offering fully or partially funded scholarships, along with the funding amount and IELTS waiver option.

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🎓 Top 20 Europe Scholarships (No IELTS for BD Students)

University	Country	Scholarship	Approx. Amount / Year	IELTS Waiver
1. Lund University	Sweden	Global Scholarship	€10,000–€15,000	✅ Yes
2. Uppsala University	Sweden	Uppsala Global Scholarship	Full Tuition (~€12,000–€15,000)	✅ Yes
3. University of Gothenburg	Sweden	International Scholarships	Full Tuition + €9,600/year	✅ Yes
4. KTH Royal Institute of Tech.	Sweden	KTH Scholarship	Full Tuition (~€15,000)	✅ Yes
5. Chalmers University	Sweden	IPOET Scholarship	75% of tuition (~€11,250)	✅ Yes
6. University of Helsinki	Finland	International Master’s Scholarship	€10,000–€15,000 + €5,000 grant	✅ Yes
7. Aalto University	Finland	Aalto Scholarship	Full Tuition (~€15,000)	✅ Yes
8. University of Turku	Finland	Master’s Scholarship	Full Tuition (~€12,000) + €5,000	✅ Yes
9. University of Oulu	Finland	Tuition Waiver + €7,000 grant	Up to €19,000 total	✅ Yes
10. University of Eastern Finland	Finland	Tuition Waiver + €5,000 stipend	~€17,000	✅ Yes
11. University of Debrecen	Hungary	Stipendium Hungaricum	Full Tuition + €3,600 + hostel	✅ Yes
12. University of Pécs	Hungary	Stipendium Hungaricum	Tuition + €120/month + housing	✅ Yes
13. Charles University	Czech Republic	Government Scholarships	Full Tuition + ~€4,000/year	✅ Yes
14. Masaryk University	Czech Republic	CEEPUS/MSC Grants	Tuition + €1,000–€3,000	✅ Yes
15. University of Porto	Portugal	SASUP Grant	~€2,750–€4,000/year	✅ Yes
16. Polytechnic University of Milan	Italy	DSU + Merit Scholarships	€6,000–€12,000/year	✅ Yes
17. University of Bologna	Italy	Unibo Action 1 & 2	Full Tuition + €11,000/year	✅ Yes
18. Sapienza University of Rome	Italy	LazioDisco + Merit	Tuition + €7,000–€12,000	✅ Yes
19. Vilnius University	Lithuania	State & Institutional Grants	Up to €5,000/year + tuition	✅ Yes
20. University of Tartu	Estonia	Tuition Waiver + Monthly Grant	€350–€660/month + tuition	✅ Yes

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💬 IELTS Waiver Conditions

Most of these universities accept English proficiency certificates issued by your Bangladeshi university if your degree was fully taught in English. Always:

• Attach a Medium of Instruction Certificate

• Mention it clearly in your application

• Contact admissions if waiver isn’t clearly listed

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📌 Bonus Tip:

You can apply to multiple of these universities at once, especially in Sweden, Finland, and Italy where central portals are used.

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✈️ Conclusion

These Europe-based scholarships are not only generous but also increasingly IELTS-flexible. If you're a Bangladeshi student dreaming of a tuition-free degree in Europe, start preparing your documents now, especially your English proficiency letter, motivation statement, and recommendations.