Medical College for Women & Hospital, Uttara

College Overview

Medical College for Women & Hospital (MCWH) is a private medical college in Uttara, Dhaka, and the first institution in Bangladesh dedicated solely to educating women in medicine. Founded in 1992, MCWH operates across two academic campuses in Uttara, alongside a 500-bed teaching hospital, and is run by The Medical & Health Welfare Trust — a non-political, non-profit organisation whose trustees serve without compensation.

History

MCWH was established in 1992 by four founder members as Bangladesh’s first medical college created exclusively for women, with former Bangladesh President Prof. A.Q.M. Badruddoza Chowdhury serving as founding Chairman and the late National Professor M.R. Khan as Executive Chairman. The college has since grown to two academic campuses in Uttara — one in Sector 1 and another in Uttarkhan — and its degree is enlisted with the World Directory of Medical Schools (formerly maintained by WHO, now the Avicenna Directory), a listing that gives its graduates international recognition, including eligibility to register with the UK’s General Medical Council.

Eligibility Criteria

Admission follows the criteria set by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (Medical Education Unit) for all Government and private medical colleges in Bangladesh.

For Bangladeshi (Local) Students

• Admission is based on the centralised MBBS admission test conducted by DGHS, Government of Bangladesh
• Only female candidates are eligible, as MCWH is a women-only institution
• Placement follows the National Merit List published after the admission test
• All submitted certificates and documents are verified; false documentation invalidates admission at any stage

For Foreign Students

• Original certificates as specified in the college’s Primary Offer Letter must be submitted at admission
• Indian applicants must submit their original NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) result along with equivalence certificates
• All documents are subject to verification, and false documentation invalidates admission at any stage

Fees Structure

Figures below are from the college’s published 2022–23 fee schedule and are shown for general reference only — always confirm the current year’s fees directly with MCWH before applying.

For Bangladeshi Students

For Foreign Students

University and BM&DC registration fees are paid separately. A late fee applies to overdue tuition payments for both local and foreign students.

Admission Process

• Local students sit the centralised MBBS admission test coordinated by DGHS, and are placed according to the National Merit List.
• Foreign students, including Indian applicants, submit their NEET result and required equivalence certificates as outlined in their Primary Offer Letter.
• Payments are made by pay-order or bank transfer in the college’s name via its designated BRAC Bank account.
• All original documents are verified by the college before admission is finalised.

Departments & Recognition

MCWH runs teaching departments across all four phases of the MBBS curriculum, including Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Medicine, Cardiology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Surgery, Urology, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Radiology, and Anaesthesiology.

Campus & Facilities

• Two academic campuses in Uttara, Dhaka, plus a 500-bed teaching hospital covering general and specialised services including ICU, CCU, NICU, HDU, and dialysis
• Central library with a wide collection of books, journals, and periodicals
• Well-equipped laboratories and a dedicated computer lab with modern tools and machines
• Auditorium for academic and cultural events
• Common rooms, terrace/foyer space, and on-campus cafeteria
• Dedicated transportation service for students
• Regular cultural, sports, and community-engagement events throughout the academic year
• Located about 15 minutes from Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

Hostel Accommodation

MCWH provides a secured, international-standard dormitory exclusively for its female students, located on the same campus as the college and hospital for convenience and safety.

• Dormitory accommodation on-campus, alongside the college and hospital buildings
• Common rooms with recreational facilities for residential students
• Located in a safe residential area of Uttara, close to shops and restaurants
• Round-the-clock security across the campus and residential blocks

Location

Contact Information

Contact details sourced from the college’s official website and may change — always confirm directly with MCWH before travelling or applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

As Bangladesh’s pioneering women-only medical college, MCWH has spent over three decades building a focused academic environment for female medical students, backed by a 500-bed teaching hospital and international recognition through the World Directory of Medical Schools. Fee schedules and admission requirements can change year to year, so confirming the latest details directly with the college — via its official website or contact numbers — remains the safest first step before applying.