How to apply
The department publishes both online and in-person application instructions. Read the requirements below before applying.
Step by step
The nine online application guidelines published by the Department of International Relations.
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Access the online portal
Please use any web browser to access the PMIR admission-related details (https://www.duir.ac.bd/pmir). For best results, either Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is recommended.
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Select Apply
Prospective candidates can click the “Apply" button.
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Complete the required fields
Applicants must fill in the online Application Form carefully. The fields marked with asterisks (*) are mandatory and must be completed before submitting a form.
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Save your form and pay
The Application Form should be filled-in correctly. Applicants should download and save the pdf version of the completed Application Form. Applicants can immediately pay application fee online using bKash Mobile Banking system from the “Pay With bkash” option. Or, they can pay later by logging in again using the Application ID and Mobile Number. Admit Card will be generated only after the payment of application fee. Application Form and Admit Card for should be saved for future reference.
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Provide accurate information
Applicants are responsible for the accuracy of the information they provide. If any false information is detected at any stage, the application as well as the admission (if qualified) of a candidate will be cancelled.
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Upload your photo and signature
Passport size color photograph and signature are required to be uploaded into the Online Application Form (Max size of 100 kb and 300 × 300 pixel and 300X100 pixel).
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Print your admit card
Applicants must get a clear print out of the Admit Card. They can print/download the Admit card by logging into the portal using Application ID and the Mobile Number. No candidate will be allowed to appear in the Admission Test without Admit Card.
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Bring your original academic documents
Successful candidates will be required to bring their original marksheets/transcripts and certificates of all examinations. Notification in this regard will be issued in due time.
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Bring your employer certificate
Candidates with professional experience of at least two years will be required to bring in certificates from their employers.
Apply in person
Applicants can collect a form from the Department of International Relations or use the department's published download link, then submit the completed form to the office.
Source-published instructions, checked 29 October 2026: Confirm the current in-person submission arrangements and payment number with the department before paying. Online applicants should use this portal's Make Payment page. Admit-card downloads follow the availability shown in your account.
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Collect the application form
Collect the Application Form from the Office of the Department of International Relations or Download from the link provided below.
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Pay the application fee
Pay Application Fee via bkash (01322000113, use "Payment" option). Write down your name in the "Reference". Print payment receipt, transaction ID and mobile number. Application Fee can also be paid in Cash at the Department Office.
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Complete the form and attachments
Fill in the Application Form. Attach 02 (Two) copies of attested passport sized photograph and payment receipt.
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Submit the documents
Submit the documents to the Office of the Department of International Relations, University of Dhaka.
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Collect your admit card
Collect Admit Card from the Department Office immediately.
The linked folder currently contains PMIR PROGRAM OVERVIEW.pdf (November 2024). No blank application form was listed when checked on 29 October 2026. Collect the form from the department if it is unavailable in the folder.
The decision of the PMIR Coordination Committee will be final with regard to the admission process.
Office of the Chair, Department of International Relations, 5th Floor, Social Sciences Faculty Building, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000.
Contact discrepancy in the source: The instructions list 01795338733, 01713001000, 01820049800 (11:00 AM – 5:00 PM); the site's shared helpline lists 01871-542055, 01715-057819, 01715-622891, 01717-943066. Both sets are preserved as published. Confirm current contacts with the department at pmir@du.ac.bd.
Telephone: 9661920-73 ext. 6541 & 6542 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM).
View the original instructionsWhat you'll need
Prepare these documents and files so you can complete your application in one sitting.
Passport-size photo
Color, exactly 300 × 300 pixels, JPEG, maximum 100 KB.
Signature
Scanned signature, exactly 300 × 100 pixels, JPEG, maximum 100 KB.
Academic certificates
SSC/HSC/Bachelor (and Master's, if any) — kept ready; originals required at enrollment if selected.
Employer certificate (optional)
Required only to claim the 5 bonus marks for 2+ years of professional experience.
Tip: Photos must be a color passport-size image at 300 × 300 px and your signature at 300 × 100 px — each under 100 KB. Prepare them in advance to avoid upload errors.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the most common questions from applicants.
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