Top 10 Universities in Bangladesh

Let’s look back to the history before we talk about the top 10 universities in Bangladesh.

The area comprising present Bangladesh had no university for a long time during British rule. The schools and colleges in these regions were affiliated with the University of Calcutta, which at one time had jurisdiction over academic institutions from Rangoon in Burma to Peshawar in the North-West Frontier Province.

A good number of first grade colleges such as Rajshahi College in 1873, Dhaka College in 1881, Jagannath College in Dhaka in 1884, Victoria College at Narail in 1886, Braja Mohan College in Barisal in 1889, Edward College at Pabna in 1898, Victoria College at Comilla in 1899, Ananda Mohan College at Mymensingh in 1908, a law college and a training college at Dhaka, were established in the districts now comprising the area of Bangladesh.

Some of these institutions had the distinction of offering honors and master’s degree courses at the University of Calcutta. Let me walk you through the discussion of the top 10 universities in Bangladesh with ranking, review and detailed information.

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Top 10 Universities in Bangladesh List

Higher education in Bangladesh is, in the true sense, inaugurated with the establishment of Dhaka University in 1921 amid massive objection from Calcutta, as it going to lose its majesty and guardianship of all the affiliated colleges which offered honors amid master’s degree in this territory. From the time period, the University of Dhaka retains the apex position of tertiary education in this area.

University of Dhaka

The University of Dhaka is the oldest university in modern Bangladesh, established in 1921 during the British Rule in India, it has made significant contributions to the modern history of Bangladesh. After the Partition of India, it became the focal point of progressive and democratic movements in Pakistan. Its students and teachers played a central role in the rise of Bengali nationalism and the independence of Bangladesh. Thus, it became a part and parcel of the history of Bangladesh. Today, it is the largest public university in Bangladesh, with a student body of 33,000 and a faculty of 1,800. It was identified by AsiaWeek as one of the top 100 universities in Asia.

In a Nutshell
Name: University of Dhaka
Acronym: DU
Slogan: The highest echelon of academic excellence.
Website: http://www.du.ac.bd

If you are interested in getting admission at University of Dhaka, please read Dhaka University Admission Circular 2019-2020.

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology

When it comes to taking any engineering discipline, students blindly opt for Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, commonly known as BUET. It is one of the public-funded university in Bangladesh, which focuses on the study of engineering and architecture. Founded in 1912, it is the oldest institution for the study of engineering, architecture and urban planning in Bangladesh. It enrolls about 10,000 students.

In a Nutshell
Name: Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
Acronym: BUET
Slogan: N/A
Website: http://www.buet.ac.bd

If you are interested in getting admission at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, please read Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology CUET Admission Circular 2019-20 (www.cuet.ac.bd) and Rajshahi University of Engineering Technology RUET Admission Circular 2019-20 Session.

Shahjalal University of Science and Technology

SUST is the first-ever Science and Technology University in Bangladesh situated at the Sylhet. The natural beauty of its campus seems the state of art wrapped with hills and tea garden. From the beginning, The University has been put forward its name as highly research-oriented and semester-based academic programs which in turn brought several achievements in Bangladesh.

In a Nutshell
Name: Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
Acronym: SUST
Slogan: N/A
Website: http://www.sust.edu

If you are interested in getting admission at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, please read SUST Admission Circular 2019-2020.

Khulna University of Engineering and Technology

Khulna University of Engineering and Technology provides the students with an educationally friendly environment. It is one of the best research-based universities in Bangladesh. Faculties, as well as the students of KUET, are dedicated to recent researches.

Universities of all over the world are ranked based on their research activities. Khulna University of Engineering and Technology is playing a pioneering role in the recent technological researchers of Bangladesh. In 2013, Khulna University of Engineering and Technology was headlined in several newspapers due to innovative activities.

Certainly, KUET is promoting Bangladesh to world-class researchers.

In a Nutshell
Name: Khulna University of Engineering and Technology
Acronym: KUET
Slogan: N/A
Website: http://www.kuet.ac.bd

If you are interested in getting admission at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, please read KU Admission Circular 2019-20: Latest Khulna University Admission Circular Information.

Jahangirnagar University

Jahangirnagar University is a public university in Bangladesh, situated in Savar Upazila, Dhaka. It is the only fully residential university in Bangladesh.

To be honest you will be able to find the best faculties of this country in this university. The teachers here are world-renowned researchers. The academic arena is rich because this university is popular for providing the best syllabus for each subject. Jahangirnagar University also has the toughest admission test in the country. Unlike other public universities, this university opts for subject-specific admission tests.

So, the student who has a passion for a certain field of study and studied hard for that gets the opportunity by passing the admission test for that subject.

On 2 March 2014, Farzana Islam, a professor of the Anthropology department, was appointed the Vice-Chancellor of JU, marking the country’s first woman to hold the position.

In a Nutshell
Name: Jahangirnagar University
Acronym: JU
Slogan: N/A
Website: http://www.juniv.edu

If you are interested in getting admission at Jahangirnagar University, please read Jahangirnagar University Admission Circular 2019-2020.

Chittagong University

People who keep running after branding will never be able to find the real talent of the students of Chittagong University. But if making a careful market survey then you will definitely find out that the students of Chittagong University are not merely the SURVIVORS. They are the FIGHTERS. They don’t take the help of brand rather they prove themselves with their own skills. Intelligence.

It has already been established that Chittagong University is the Market Leader in respect of jobholders in the Banking Sector in Bangladesh. Very recently it has been selected as the BEST REGIONAL UNIVERSITY in Bangladesh, in respect of research works. So you see Chittagong University is SECOND TO NONE!

In a Nutshell
Name: Chittagong University
Acronym: CU
Slogan: N/A
Website: http://www.cu.ac.bd

If you are interested in getting admission at Chittagong University, please read Chittagong University Admission Circular 2019-2020.

North South University

North South is the best private university I’ve ever seen. We can see most talented students and some awesome faculties exist here. World Class educational facilities have found in this university. Faculties are so much amicable with their students.

Recently North South University has got US accreditation. Many clubs are available in North South University, where a student can express themselves very fluently. So, North South University is the best evergreen university in Bangladesh.

In a Nutshell
Name: North South University
Acronym: NSU
Slogan: N/A
Website: http://www.northsouth.edu

If you are interested in getting admission at North South University, please read North South University Admission Circular 2019-20.

Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology

The 3rd best Engineering University in Bangladesh is CUET. A lot of facilities and a huge workshop are provided. Highly sophisticated lab equipment and very refreshing environment are another trait of this university. A bit far from main Chittagong town but has all other facilities like buses and ambulance. It ensures a nice and friendly environment for study and mental development.

In a Nutshell
Name: Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology
Acronym: CUET
Slogan: N/A
Website: http://www.cuet.ac.bd

If you are interested in getting admission at Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology, please read Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology CUET Admission Circular 2019-20 (www.cuet.ac.bd).

Rajshahi University

In spite of its limitations of facilities, this university has been doing a great job in educating the students. With the help of our sincere teachers & other stuff, students here are being educated with practical knowledge making themselves eligible for facing every kind of challenge.

For the ease of accessing & obtaining knowledge, this university has already provided wi-fi connection all over the varsity area. Moreover, it’s been trying to provide other digital facilities like digital ID card, some digital facilities in certain cases of admission & so on, making this varsity a role model.

Old students from this varsity are now performing their jobs in various leading positions of our country & obviously with sincerity…Yup, there are a number of problems this varsity dealing with, but it’s not the responsibility of only this varsity but actually everyone especially govt. should be concerned about these problems & solve these. Facing all the hazards bravely this varsity is consistently providing a really good class of education. Guaranteed.

In a Nutshell
Name: Rajshahi University
Acronym: RU
Slogan: N/A
Website: http://www.ru.ac.bd

If you are interested in getting admission at Rajshahi University, please read Rajshahi University of Engineering Technology RUET Admission Circular 2019-20 Session.

Islamic University of Technology

A subsidiary organ of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is one of two internationally recognized university in Bangladesh. Not only it is the only international university of Bangladesh but also the environment that it provides is unquestionably the best. This university promises a B. Sc Course of 3 years, 9 months & it keeps that promise, unlike most public universities.

It has a peaceful environment as there is no worry for dirty politics here. There’s no fighting among different parties. The guardians don’t have to worry about their children. The environment is such that the students can’t waste time & it is already perfect for those who have a goal set for their future.

In a Nutshell
Name: Islamic University of Technology
Acronym: IUT
Slogan: N/A
Website: http://www.iutoic-dhaka.edu

If you are interested in getting admission at Islamic University of Technology, please read Islamic University of Technology Admission Circular 2019-20.

These are the top 10 universities in Bangladesh. Which one you are studying in and do you think our top 10 university in Bangladesh list is correct? Leave your comment in the comment section below. We love to hear from our readers.