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🌍 MOI Certificate
The MOI (Medium of Instruction) certificate proves that your lectures and syllabus books were in English. For higher studies abroad it can work as an alternative to IELTS.
What is an MOI certificate
- MOI stands for Medium of Instruction. It proves that your class lectures and syllabus books were in English.
- For foreign student visas and admissions it can work as an alternative to IELTS, but not every university accepts it.
- There are two kinds: Main MOI and English Version MOI.
- Main MOI: only students of the English subject get it.
- English Version MOI: students of other subjects get it, if all papers of their syllabus were taught in English.
- Difference: for non-English subjects the certificate says "His academic activities was in English version." instead of "Medium of Instruction was in English".
Samples
Main MOI vs English Version MOI
| Main MOI | English Version MOI |
|---|---|
| Only English subject students | Students of other subjects |
| Medium of Instruction was in English | Academic activities was in English version. |
Who gets an MOI
| Course | Sub-course | Major subjects | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honours/Masters | BBA/BBS/BCom, MBA/MBS/MCom | Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Management | All Business Studies students get the English Version MOI |
| Honours/Masters | BSc/MSc | Physics, Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Psychology, Soil Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Environment Science, Geography and Environment | All BSc and MSc students get the English Version MOI |
| Honours/Masters | BA/MA | English | Only English subject students |
| Honours/Masters | BSS/MSS | Economics, Social Work, Sociology | Only students of these 3 subjects |
| Bachelor Professional | BBA Professional | Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Management | All Bachelor Professional students |
| Bachelor Professional | Others | CSE, ECE, BEd, AMT, KMT, FDT | All Bachelor Professional students |
| 1 Year Professional | All | LLB, BEd, BPEd, BSEd | All 1 Year Professional students |
Who does not get an MOI
| Course | Sub-course | Major subjects | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honours/Masters | BA/MA | Bangla, Philosophy, History, Islamic History and Culture, Islamic Studies, Home Economics, Arabic, Sanskrit, Music | Only English students get it, the rest do not |
| Honours/Masters | BSS/MSS | Political Science, Anthropology, Library and Information Science | Students of these 3 subjects do not get it |
| Degree/Pass | All | BA, BSS, BSc, BBS, BCom | No MOI for Degree (Pass) |
| Preliminary | All | MA, MSS, MSc, MBS, MCom | No MOI for Masters Part-1 (Preliminary) |
When is an MOI needed
- Studying abroad: many universities admit students without IELTS if you can show an MOI proving your studies were in English.
- As an IELTS alternative: in some cases an MOI shows that your English is good.
- Visa processing: some countries ask for an MOI for a student visa.
- Scholarships: many scholarship programmes ask for it as a supporting document.
- Jobs: some international companies want to know the language of your education.
Tip: to know whether you need an MOI, read the requirements of the institution you are applying to, or confirm with an agency.
Application steps
- Get a Recommendation Letter from your college principal.
- Submit an application with all academic documents at the MOI office of NU (Gazipur). If you are eligible they will give a recommendation or approval.
- Show the approval at the One Stop Service Centre, take the pay-slip and pay the fee at Sonali Bank.
- Submit all documents again at the MOI office with the payment receipt.
- Wait 1-4 days for the certificate. With a special request you may get it in one day.
Documents required
- Application form with the principal's recommendation
- Recommendation Letter (from the college principal)
- Registration card
- Admit card (final year)
- Provisional certificate
- Marksheet
Fee: ৳ 808 (bank draft fee) · Time: Usually 1-4 days. Possibly one day with a special request.
Please note
The MOI certificate cannot be applied for online. You must submit the application at National University (Gazipur) and collect it from the board.
FAQ
I did Honours in Marketing/Management. Do I get an MOI?
Yes. All subjects of BBA, BSc and BCom/BBS get an MOI.
Do Degree (Pass) courses get an MOI?
No. MOI is not issued for Degree (Pass) courses.
Does BA (Honours) get an MOI?
Only English subject students. See the tables above for other subjects.
Can I take separate MOIs for Honours and Masters?
Yes, according to the eligibility of each course.
How long is an MOI valid?
The certificate usually does not state a validity. Check the rules of the institution you submit it to.
Can I apply anywhere with an MOI?
Many universities accept an MOI instead of IELTS, but not all. Check the requirements of each one.
Can I apply for the MOI online?
No. You must go to National University, Gazipur and submit the application in person.
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