Sylhet Women's Medical College (SWMC)

Sylhet Women's Medical College (SWMC) is a private medical school exclusively for female students, located in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Established in 2005, it offers a five-year Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program in English.

• Location: Mirboxtola, in central Sylhet.
• Establishment: The college was founded in 2005 by Holy Sylhet Holding Limited (HSHL).
• Affiliation:
  • Since 2019, it has been affiliated with Sylhet Medical University (SMU).
  • Previously, it was affiliated with Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST).
• Recognition: The MBBS degree is recognized by the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the National Medical Commission (NMC) in India.
• Ranking: As of 2025–2026, sources rank it around 18th in Bangladesh and 1718th globally.
• Student demographics: The college has a diverse student body, including international students from India, Nepal, the Middle East, Canada, and the UK. 

Program and admission

• MBBS Course: The five-year course is followed by a compulsory one-year internship. For Indian students, the program follows an NMC-approved syllabus.
• Indian Student Admission: Indian applicants must qualify for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
• Eligibility Criteria: General criteria for international students typically include:
  • Studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
  • Minimum aggregate GPA of 7.0 or higher in SSC/HSC (10th/12th grade).
  • Minimum GPA of 3.5 in Biology in HSC.
  • At least 17 years old by December 31st of the admission year. 

Facilities

• Teaching Hospital: The college is attached to the Sylhet Women's Medical College Hospital, a 625-bed multi-specialty facility.
• Campus: The college and hospital are housed in three high-rise buildings spread over 130,000 square feet.
• Hostel: Secure, on-campus hostels are available for female students, with 24/7 security and Wi-Fi.
• Other: Facilities also include a library, well-equipped laboratories, a cafeteria, and sports and cultural programs.