International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) held a seminar on Erasmus Mundus scholarships on 25 July at Seminar Hall 227, offering students guidance on securing fully funded postgraduate study opportunities at leading European and other international universities.
Titled “Ready to Fly with Erasmus Mundus Scholarships: Unlock Global Opportunities”, the programme focused on application strategies, academic profile development, university selection and career planning. It was organised to equip IUBAT students with the knowledge and confidence to compete for international scholarships, the university said in a press release.
Dr Md Ashiqur Rahman, Regional Manager for Asia at Centralised Support for Erasmus+ National Focal Points under the European Commission and a former president of the Erasmus Mundus Association, delivered the keynote session.
Rahman outlined the Erasmus Mundus application process and the opportunities available to Bangladeshi students seeking fully funded postgraduate education in Europe.
Participants received guidance on writing motivation letters and statements of purpose, preparing effective academic CVs and strengthening their profiles through research and extracurricular activities.
The session also covered the selection criteria of international universities, Erasmus+, other fully funded scholarship opportunities and practical ways to improve applicants’ prospects.
Rahman said academic excellence alone was not enough to secure highly competitive international scholarships.
He encouraged students to develop leadership qualities, take part in meaningful research and community service, and improve their communication and interpersonal skills to become globally competitive graduates.
Students from different academic disciplines attended the seminar. During an interactive question-and-answer session, participants sought individual guidance on scholarship preparation, university selection, studying abroad and career planning.
Professor Selina Nargis, Treasurer of IUBAT; Brigadier General (Retd) Dr Md Zahid Hossain, Controller of Examinations; Professor Md Momtazur Rahman, Registrar; Professor Mozaffar Alam Chowdhury, Dean of IUBAT Business School; Professor Utpal Kanti Das, Dean of the IUBAT School of Computer Science and Engineering; Professor Sajal Saha, Director of the Miyan Research Institute; Sadekul Islam, Director of the International Office; Md Alamin Sikder Shihab, Director of the Branding and Public Relations Office; and Dr Hasanuzzaman Tuhar, Director of the IUBAT Ranking Unit, attended the programme.
Faculty members, university officials and a large number of students were also present.
IUBAT officials reaffirmed the university’s commitment to preparing students for international academic and professional opportunities through global collaboration, career-development initiatives and knowledge-sharing programmes.
They said seminars involving internationally recognised experts supported the university’s goal of producing graduates capable of succeeding in higher education and the global workforce.
The programme concluded with a call for students to pursue opportunities beyond national borders, maintain academic excellence and confidently seek scholarships that could shape their educational and professional futures.
