Top 10 Universities in Bangladesh: A Guide for Students

Top 10 Universities in Bangladesh: A Guide for Students

Choosing the right university is one of the most important decisions in a student’s life. Bangladesh has a range of excellent public and private universities offering quality education in various fields. Whether you’re interested in engineering, business, medicine, or social sciences, selecting the best institution can shape your future.

In this article, we will explore the top 10 universities in Bangladesh, considering academic excellence, research facilities, campus life, and job opportunities.

 1. University of Dhaka (DU)

Founded: 1921

Specialty: The oldest and most prestigious university in Bangladesh. Strong in social  sciences, law, and business.

Why Choose DU?

• It has Historic campus and vibrant student life

• High reputation in government and corporate sectors.

2. Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)

 Founded: 1962

Specialty: The best engineering and Technology University in Bangladesh.

Why Choose BUET?

• Produces top engineers and IT professionals

• Competitive admission process ensures the best students

• A good number of Alumni Working in top positions in home and abroad

 3. North South University (NSU)

 Founded: 1992

Specialty: One of the top private universities with international standards.

Why Choose NSU?

• Strong business, engineering, and IT programs

• Modern campus and good industry connections

 4. BRAC University

 Founded: 2001

Specialty: Focus on research, business, and development studies.

Why Choose BRAC University?

• Global collaborations and research opportunities

• Scholarships and financial aid options

 5. Jahangirnagar University (JU)

 Founded: 1970

Specialty: Only fully residential public university in Bangladesh.

Why Choose JU?

• Beautiful green campus near Dhaka City

• Strong programs in environmental science, physics, and literature

 6. Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology (CUET)

 Founded: 1968

Specialty: One of the top engineering universities in Bangladesh.

Why Choose CUET?

• Strong reputation in engineering and architecture

• Focus on practical and hands-on learning.

7. Islamic University of Technology (IUT)

 Founded: 1981

Specialty: International university under OIC focusing on engineering and technology.

Why Choose IUT?

• Global student diversity and highly educated faculties

• Competitive engineering and IT programs

 8. Rajshahi University (RU)

 Founded: 1953

Specialty: Strong research focus in arts, science, and law.

Why Choose RU?

• One of the largest public universities in Bangladesh

• Affordable tuition with quality education

 9. Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET)

 Founded: 1967

Specialty: Engineering and technology-focused university.

Why Choose KUET?

• Competitive engineering programs and non political campus

• High graduate employability rate

 10. Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)

 Founded: 1993

Specialty: One of the leading private universities for research and innovation.

Why Choose IUB?

• Modern campus and facilities

• Strong alumni network in business and corporate sectors

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EMBA at Khulna University (21-22)

EMBA at Khulna University (21-22)

Khulna University (KU), Business Administration Discipline, invites application from the prospective candidates in its Evening MBA (EMBA) Program for the session 2021-22 (1st Batch). 

Important Dates and Relevant-information: 

List of applicants eligible for the Admission Test : 25 July 2022. ( displayed on the notice board and KU website)  

Written Examination : 29 July 2022 from 10.00 am. 

Viva-Voice Examination: on 3 & 4 August 2022 from 10.00 am. 

Final Result of selected Candidates:  08 August 2022.

Selected Candidates Admission: From Merit List on 14 August 2022 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. and from the waiting list (if any) will be held on 14 August 2022 from 12:30 pm to 1.00 pm. 

Tentative date for the commencement of classes: 21 August 2022

TOTAL INFORMATION'S ABOUT KU EMBA PROGRAM (REQUIREMENTS, FEES, NUMBER OF SEATS)

1. No. of students to be admitted: 45 PERSONS

 2. Duration of the Program: 20 months

 3. Total Cost: Tk. 150,000 (Approx.) BDT 

4. Class Time: During the weekdays in the evening.(From 06.00 pm to 08.30 pm)

 5. Eligibility:

Four/five years’ bachelor degree, or  Bachelor degree and a master degree which altogether are equivalent to four years’ schooling, and At least 8 (eight) points based on the calculations shown in the point calculation table with no more than one 3rd class/division (GPA less than 2.00) for all levels of examination.

MORE INFORMATION'S FOR ADMISSION ARE AVAILABLE : KU EMBA BROCHURE 21-22

Public Universities in Bangladesh

LIST OF PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN BANGLADESH

The 2021-22 Undergraduate Admission program is very close. Students eager to admitted in the public universities are looking for admitted into their dream university. The public universities in Bangladesh is situated in different parts of the country. Based on the region and quality students tried to admitted in that university. To know all the public university along with their location and website the table is formed.

Don't miss to read the underneath information regarding admission test information of different university like BUET, Veterinary, BUTEX etc.

List of Public Universities of Bangladesh: 

SL	University name	Region	Website
01)	University of Dhaka	Dhaka	www.du.ac.bd
02)	University of Rajshahi	Rajshahi	www.ru.ac.bd
03)	Bangladesh Agricultural University	Mymensingh	www.bau.edu.bd
04)	Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology (CUET)	Chattogram	www.cuet.ac.bd
05)	Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology	Dhaka	www.buet.ac.bd
06)	University of Chittagong	Chattogram	www.cu.ac.bd
07)	Jahangirnagar University	Savar, Dhaka	www.juniv.edu
08)	Khulna University	Khulna	www.ku.ac.bd
09)	Shahjalal University of Science & Technology	Sylhet	www.sust.edu
10)	Jagannath University	Dhaka	www.jnu.ac.bd
11)	Noakhali Science & Technology University	Noakhali	www.nstu.edu.bd
12)	Comilla University	Khulna	www.cou.ac.bd
13)	Rangamati Science and Technology University	Rangamati	www.rmstu.edu.bd
14)	University of Barishal	Barishal	www.bu.ac.bd
15)	Bangladesh University of Textiles	Dhaka	www.butex.edu.bd
16)	Jessore University of Science & Technology	Jashore	www.just.edu.bd
17)	Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University	Chattogram	www.cvasu.ac.bd
18)	Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University	Dhaka	www.sau.edu.bd
19)	Patuakhali Science And Technology University	Patuakhali	www.pstu.ac.bd
20)	Mawlana Bhashani Science & Technology University	Tangail	www.mbstu.ac.bd
21)	Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University	Dinajpur	www.hstu.ac.bd
22)	Islamic University, Bangladesh	Kushtia	www.iu.ac.bd
23)	Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology	Rajshahi	www.ruet.ac.bd
24)	Khulna University of Engineering & Technology	Khulna	www.kuet.ac.bd
25)	Hobiganj Agricultural University	Hobihanj	www.hau.ac.bd>
26)	Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University	Mymensing	www.jkkniu.edu.bd
27)	Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur	Rangpur	www.brur.ac.bd
28)	Pabna University of Science and Technology	Pabna	www.pust.ac.bd
29)	Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman University, Kishoreganj	Kishoreganj	www.bsmru.ac.bd
30)	Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science & Technology University	Gopalganj	bsmrstu.edu.bd
31)	Chandpur Science and Technology University	Chandpur	-
32)	Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Tech Univ	Jamalpur	bsfmstu.ac.bd
33)	Khulna Agricultural University	Khulna	www.kau.edu.bd
34)	Sheikh Hasina University	Netrokona	www.shu.edu.bd
35)	Rabindra University, Bangladesh	Sirajganj	www.rub.ac.bd
36)	Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Digital University, Bangladesh	Gazipur	www.bdu.ac.bd
37)	Sylhet Agricultural University	Sylhet	www.sau.ac.bd
38)	Islamic Arabic University	Dhaka	www.iau.edu.bd

Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET) undergraduate level 2021-22 Preliminary test will be held on June 04, 2022, and final test will be held on June 18, 2022. Details:Undergraduate Admission 2022

BUET Admission Test Questions: BUET previous Year Questions

Those who have interests about Petroleum and Mining Engineering there is an opportunity of get admission in some Public Universities (Petroleum Undergraduate Programs in Bangladeshi Universities)

Do you like to know about Veterinary Universities in Bangladesh? Here it is - Veterinary University A to Z 

BUTEX Previous Year Questions: BUTEX Questions

Private universities in Bangladesh

Private Universities in Bangladesh 

There are many private universities in Bangladesh. Every year thousands of students passing HSC compete for admitted in universities. In Bangladesh public universities has limited number of seat. Presently there are many private universities which has good academic environment for higher education .

AHSANULLAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGYEstablished: 1995
VC: Prof. Dr. M. Anwar Hossain
Address: 141 & 142, Love Road, Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208
Email: info@aust.edu
Web: www.aust.edu
Phone: 9897339, 9897311, 9897132, Ext.113/114:9860779
Fax: 880-2-9860564

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY - BANGLADESH (AIUB)
Established: 1994
VC: Dr. Carmen Z. Lamagna
Address: Admission Information, Admin Building House# 83/B, Road# 4, Kemal Ataturk Avenue Banani, Dhaka-1213
Email: info@aiub.edu
Web: www.aiub.edu
Phone: 9334229, 8811749, Ext-100,200
Fax: 88-02-8813233

ASA UNIVERSITY BANGLADESH
Established: 2006
VC: Prof. Md. Muinuddin Khan
Address: 23/3 Khilji Road, Shyamoli Dhaka-1207
Email: info@asaub.edu.bd
Web: www.asaub.edu.bd
Phone: 02-8122555, 02-8130283, 01713148578, 01916031857
Fax: 88-02-8114831

ASIAN UNIVERSITY OF BANGLADESH
Established: 1996
VC: Dr. Abul Hasan Muhammad Sadeq
Address: House# 9, Road# 5, Sector# 7, Uttara Model Town, Dhaka - 1230
Email: info@aub-bd.org
Web: www.aub-bd.org
Phone: 8950729,8922992,8916116,8912366
Fax: 8916521

ATISH DIPANKAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (ADUST)
Established: 2004
VC: Dr. Anwara Begum
Address: Faisal Tower, 27 Gulshan North C/A, Circle-2, Dhaka-1212 (Behind landmark building)
Email: adustadmission@gmail.com
Web: www.atishdipankaruniversity.edu.bd
Phone: 9897700, 9891904, 9895118
Fax: 880-2-88633336

BANGLADESH ISLAMI UNIVERSITY
Established: 2005
VC: Prof. Dr. M. Korban Ali
Address: 89/12, R.K. Mission Road, Manik Nagar Biwah Road, Dhaka-1203
Email: biudhaka@yahoo.com
Web: www.biu.ac.bd
Phone: 02-7552495-6

BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY
Established: 2001
VC: Quazi Azher Ali
Address: 15/1, Iqbal Road, Mohammadpur, Dhaka
Email: bu@citechco.net
Web: www.bangladeshuniversity.edu.bd
Phone: 9136061,9112663,01717-579278
Fax: 911955

BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY (BUBT)
Established: 2003
VC: Professor Md. Abu Saleh
Address: Dhaka Commerce College Road, Mirpur 2, Dhaka-1216
Email: bubt@bdonline.com
Web: www.bubt.edu.bd
Phone: 8057581-2, 9015397, 01190658100
Fax: 88-02-8057583

BGC TRUST UNIVERSITY BANGLADESH
Address: BGC biddayangar, Chandanaish, Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Email: bgctub@yahoo.com
Web: www.bhctumch-edu.org
Phone: 03035-56192, 01714107093

BRAC UNIVERSITY
Established: 2001
VC: Professor Jamilur Reza Choudhury
Address: BRAC University Building, 66 Mohakhali, Dhaka
Email: admission@bracu.ac.bd
Web: www.bracu.ac.bd
Phone: 9881265, 8853948-9
Fax: 880-2-8810383

GST Universities A unit Subject list

GST ( General, Science and Technology) A Unit exam result (GST A Unit Result and all University Informations) has been published. The admission process will be started soon. Individual university will publish individual circular for admission. There are 10 general universities and 10 Science and Technology university. The science discipline Subject wise seat numbers of the general 10 universities will be shared for the admission seeker. The universities are :

Khulna University, 
Jaganath University , 
Islamic University, 
Comilla University, 
Begum Rokeya University (Rangpur) , 
University of Barishal, 
Rabindra University, Bangladesh, 
Sheikh Hasina University ( Netrokona), 
Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul University (Mymensingh ) ,  
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibar Rahman Digital University . 

Khulna University

Khulna University Science Discipline has two Faculties . The Science , Engineering and Technology and Biology faculties are have different subjects. There are total 643 seats in science discipline. The seat numbers of each subjects are:- 

Science, Engineering and Technology Faculty 

1. Architecture - 35 
2. Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) - 38
3. Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) - 35
4. Urban and Rural Planning (URP) - 38
5. Mathematics -  58
6. Physics -45
7. Chemistry - 45
8. Statistics - 38

Biology Faculty 

1. Biotech and Genetic Engineering - 38
2. Agrotechnology - 43
3. Environmental Science -58
4. Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology - 43
5. Forestry and wood Technology - 43
6. Pharmacy - 43
7. Soil , water and Environment - 43 

Jaganath University 

Jaganath University has two science faculties. The Science and Life & Earth Science faculties have different subjects. The subject lists are-

Faculty of Science

1. Department of Physics
2. Department of Mathematics
3. Department of Chemistry
4. Department of Statistics
5. Department of Computer Science and Engineering 

Faculty of Life and Earth Science

1. Department of Geography and Environment
2. Department of  Botany
3. Department of  Zoology
4. Department of  Psychology
5. Department of  Pharmacy
6. Department of  Microbiology
7. Department of  Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
8. Department of  Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

Comilla University 

Comilla University Science discipline  has two  faculties. The Science and Engineering  faculties have different subjects. The subject lists are-

Faculty of Science

1. Department of Physics
2. Department of Mathematics
3. Department of Chemistry
4. Department of Statistics
5. Department of Pharmacy

Faculty of Engineering

1. Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE )
2. Department of  Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Bangladesh Undergraduate Admission Information , Session: 2021-22

 Bangladesh Undergraduate Admission Information , Session: 2021-22

According University Grant Commission (UGC) Bangladesh , there are 51 public universities in Bangladesh. The undergraduate admission test will be held on different date and time. The Undergraduate Program , Session 2021-22 Admission information's of these public universities are :

Dhaka University (DU) : 

This year students can attend in the written test from seven divisional centers. Centers are Dhaka University , Rajshahi University, Chattagram University, Bangladesh Agricultural University , Khulna University, Shahjalal University of Science and Technolgy , Barishal University, Begum Rokeya University. 

Admission Date

A Unit : 01 Oct , 2021

B Unit: 02 Oct, 2021

C Unit: 22 Oct, 2021

D Unit: 23 Oct , 2021

Cha Unit: 09 Oct, 2021

Rajshahi University (RU) :-

                                                                                                            Admission Date: 

C Unit: 04 Oct, 2021

A Unit: 05 Oct, 2021

B Unit: 06 Oct , 2021

Jahangirnagar University (JU) :-

Admission test will start from 07, November 2021 and will end on 18, November 2021.

Chittagong University (CU) :-

Admission will start from 27 , October 2021 and will end on 05 November 2021

Admission Date: 

B Unit : 27, 28 Oct, 2021

C Unit: 29 Oct, 2021

D Unit: 30,31, Oct, 2021

A Unit: 1, 2 Nov, 2021

B-1, D-1 Unit: 05 Nov, 2021

Combined University Exam ( 20 Universities) :-

This year Jaganath University will organize the admission test . 

A Unit: 17 Oct, 2021

B Unit: 24 Oct, 2021

C Unit: 01 Nov, 2021

Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET):-

Preliminary Exam : 20, 21 Oct , 2021

Final Exam : 06 Nov, 2021

Engineering Universities ( CUET, KUET, RUET):-

This year Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology (CUET) will organize the admission process. Gradually other universities will  organize  the admission test in the next year. 

Admission Date: 13 Nov , 2021

Combined Agri Universities ( 07 Universities):-

Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibar Rahman Agricultural University , Shere-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Syhlet agricultural University, Patuakhali Agricultural University , Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University , Khulna Agricultural University . 

Admission Date: 27 Nov , 2021

Bangladesh Textile University (BUTEX):- 

Admission Test: 12 Nov, 2021

Sheikh Mujibar Rahman Maritime University: 

Admission Test: 19, 20 Nov, 2021

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JSTU FOREIGN UNIVERSITY ADMISSION CIRCULAR

JSTU FOREIGN UNIVERSITY ADMISSION CIRCULAR 2021

Admission notice for foreign students at Jashore university of science and technology, Bangladesh has been published . It is a government university situated in a very charming area Jashore . High quality faculty members comprises with very demand-able departments seeking foreign students in undergraduate program. Studying in Bangladesh from other countries is always a great opportunity because of low tuition cost , low living cost , international standard education system , quality faculties, friendly environment and many more. Every year so many students from India, Nepal, Srilanka , Bhutan, Maldives take admission in different Bangladeshi universities. The transport facility from Jashore to Dhaka and other districts in Bangladesh is excellent. Jashore has Domestic Airport, Railway station, Bus station for traveling anywhere in Bangladesh.

JSTU

Admission details of JSTU are available- 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b_hd_s0DT1DQJDLHdV9eZSjq8bzUq3vD/view

Admission from will be also available from university website. 

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Public universities in Bangladesh

Bangladeshi Public Universities name and Web address

 HSC result has published and it’s time for Bachelor degree from public university. There are 46 public universities in Bangladesh. Now in this digital age all information's will be available on university website . Departments, institute , admission informations, location all information's will get from the university website. For free University admission aid connect with  UNIBANGLADESH-VARSITY ADMISSION AID

 The University name , web addresses are as -

SL  University Website 1.  University of Dhaka www.du.ac.bd 2. University of Rajshahi www.ru.ac.bd 3. Bangladesh Agricultural University www.bau.edu.bd 4. Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology www.buet.ac.bd 5. University of Chittagong www.cu.ac.bd 6. Jahangirnagar University www.juniv.edu 7. Islamic University www.iu.ac.bd 8. Shahjalal University of Science & Technology www.sust.edu 9. Khulna University www.ku.ac.bd 10. National University www.nu.edu.bd 11. Bangladesh Open University www.bou.edu.bd 12. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University www.bsmmu.edu.bd 13. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University www.bsmrau.edu.bd 14. Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University www.hstu.ac.bd 15. Mawlana Bhashani Science & Technology University www.mbstu.ac.bd 16. Patuakhali Science And Technology University www.pstu.ac.bd 17. Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University www.sau.edu.bd 18. Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology www.cuet.ac.bd 19. Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology www.ruet.ac.bd 20. Khulna University of Engineering and Technology www.kuet.ac.bd 21. Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology www.duet.ac.bd 22. Noakhali Science & Technology University www.nstu.edu.bd 23. Jagannath University www.jnu.ac.bd 24. Comilla University www.cou.ac.bd 25. Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University www.jkkniu.edu.bd 26. Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University www.cvasu.ac.bd 27. Sylhet Agricultural University www.sau.ac.bd 28. Jessore University of Science & Technology www.just.edu.bd 29. Pabna University of Science and Technology www.pust.ac.bd 30. Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur www.brur.ac.bd 31. Bangladesh University of Professionals www.bup.edu.bd 32. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science & Technology University www.bsmrstu.edu.bd 33. Bangladesh University of Textiles  www.butex.edu.bd 34. University of Barisal www.barisaluniv.edu.bd 35. Rangamati Science and Technology University www.rmstu.edu.bd 36. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University, Bangladesh www.bsmrmu.edu.bd 37. Islamic Arabic University www.iau.edu.bd 38. Chittagong Medical University 39. Rajshahi Medical University  www.rmu.edu.bd 40. Rabindra University, Bangladesh www.rubd.org 41. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Digital University, Bangladesh www.bdu.ac.bd 42. Sheikh Hasina University  https://shubd.net/ 43. Khulna Agricultural University 44. Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science and Technology University https://bsfmstu.ac.bd/ 45. Sylhet Medical University 46. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Aviation And Aerospace University (BSMRAAU) www.bsmraau.edu.bd