List of universities in Bangladesh

This article includes lists of universities in Bangladesh .

Public Universities

State universities

Surname	abbreviation	University status	founding	Location	division	specialization	Website
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology	BUET	1962	1912	Dhaka	Dhaka division	technology	buet.ac.bd
Bangladesh University of Textiles	BUTex	2010	1978	Dhaka	Dhaka division	Textile technology	butex.edu.bd
Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology	RUET	2002	1964	Rajshahi	Rajshahi division	technology	ruet.ac.bd
Khulna University of Engineering & Technology	KUET	2003	1969	Khulna	Khulna division	technology	kuet.ac.bd
Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology	CUET	2003	1968	Chittagong	Chittagong division	technology	cuet.ac.bd
University of Dhaka	YOU	1921	1921	Dhaka	Dhaka division	General	univdhaka.edu
Noakhali Science and Technology University	NSTU	2006	2006	Noakhali	Chittagong division	technology	nstu.edu.bd
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University	SOW	2001	1938	Dhaka	Dhaka division	technology	sau.edu.bd
Bangladesh University of Professionals	BUP	2008	2008	Dhaka	Dhaka division	General	bup.edu.bd
Barisal University	BU	2011	2011	Barisal	Barisal division	General	barisaluniv.edu.bd
Bangladesh Agricultural University	CONSTRUCTION	1961	1961	Mymensingh	Dhaka division	Agronomy	bau.edu.bd
Jahangirnagar University	JU	1970	1970	Savar	Dhaka division	General	juniv.edu
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University	BSMMU	1998	1965	Dhaka	Dhaka division	medicine	bsmmu.edu.bd
Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University	MBSTU	1999	1999	Tangail	Dhaka division	Science & technology	mbstu.ac.bd
Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology	DUET	2003	1980	Gazipur	Dhaka division	technology	duet.ac.bd
Jagannath University	JNU	2005	1858	Dhaka	Dhaka division	General	jnu.ac.bd
Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University	KNU	2005	2005	Trishal	Dhaka division	General	jkkniu.edu.bd
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University	BSMRAU	1998	1983	Gazipur	Dhaka division	Agronomy	bsmrau.edu.bd
Begum Rokeya University	BRU	2008	2008	Rangpur	Rangpur division	General	brur.ac.bd
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University	BSMRSTU	2011	2011	Gopalganj	Dhaka division	Science & technology	bsmrstu.edu.bd
Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University	CVASU	2006	1995	Chittagong	Chittagong division	Veterinary medicine	cvasu.ac.bd
Khulna University	KU	1991	1991	Khulna	Khulna division	General	ku.ac.bd
Islamic University	IU	1980	1980	Kushtia	Khulna division	Islam	iubd.net
Jessore Science & Technology University	JSTU	2008	2008	Jessore	Khulna division	Science & technology	jstu.edu.bd
Pabna University of Science and Technology	PUST	2008	2008	Pabna	Rajshahi division	Science & technology	website
Patuakhali Science and Technology University	PSTU	2002	2002	Patuakhali	Barisal division	Science & technology	pstu.ac.bd
University of Rajshahi	RU	1953	1953	Rajshahi	Rajshahi division	General	ru.ac.bd
Comilla University	UC	2006	2006	Comilla	Chittagong division	General	cou.ac.bd
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology	SUST	1986	1986	Sylhet	Sylhet division	Science & technology	SUST.edu
Sylhet Agricultural University	SOW	2006	1995	Sylhet	Sylhet division	Agronomy	sylhetagrivarsity.edu.bd
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University	HSTU	1999	1999	Dinajpur	Rangpur division	Science & technology	hstu.ac.bd
University of Chittagong	CU	1966	1966	Chittagong	Chittagong division	General	cu.ac.bd

Open universities

Surname	abbreviation	founding	Location	specialization	Website
Bangladesh Open University	BOU	1992	Gazipur	general	website

Private universities

Surname	abbreviation	founding	Location	division	specialization	Website
International Islamic University, Chittagong	IIUC	1995	Chittagong	Chittagong	General	website
Begum Gulchemonara Trust University Bangladesh	BGCTUB	2002	Chittagong	Chittagong Division	General	website
East Delta University	EDU	2006	Chittagong	Chittagong Division	General	-
Premier University, Chittagong	PU	2002	Chittagong	Chittagong Division	General	website
Southern University, Bangladesh	SUB	2001	Chittagong	Chittagong Division	General	website
University of Science & Technology Chittagong	USTC	1989	Chittagong	Chittagong Division	technology	website
Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology	AUST	1995	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	technology	website
American International University-Bangladesh	AIUB	1994	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
Asian University of Bangladesh	AUB	1996	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
Asa University Bangladesh	ASAUB	2006	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology	ADUST	2004	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	technology	website
Bangladesh Islami University	BIU	2006	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
America Bangladesh University	ABU	1997	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
Bangladesh University	BU	2001	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
Bangladesh University of Business and Technology	BUBT	2003	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	technology	website
BRAC University	BRACU	2001	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
Central Women's University	CWU	1993	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	-
City University, Bangladesh	CUB	2002	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
Daffodil International University	DIU	2002	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
Darul Ihsan University	DIU	1989	Dhaka	Dhaka and Sylhet Division	General	website
Dhaka International University	DIntU	1995	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
Eastern University, Bangladesh	EU	2003	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
East West University	EMU	1996	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
European University	EUB	2012	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
Gono Bishwabidyalay	GB	1996	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
Green University of Bangladesh	GUB	2002	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
IBAIS University	IU	2002	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
Independent University, Bangladesh	IUB	1993	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
International University of Business Agriculture and Technology	IUBAT	1991	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
Manarat International University	MIU	2001	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
Millennium University	MU	2003	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	-
Northern University, Bangladesh	NUB	2002	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
North South University	NSU	1992	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
People's University of Bangladesh	PUB	1996	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
Presidency University	PU	2003	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
Prime University	PU	2002	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
European University	EUB	2012	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
Primeasia University	PAU	2003	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
Queens University	QU	1996	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
Royal University of Dhaka	RUD	2003	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology	SMUCT	2003	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
Southeast University	SEU	2002	Dhaka	Dhaka and Sylhet Division	General	website
Stamford University Bangladesh	SU	2002	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
State University of Bangladesh	SUB	2002	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
United International University	UIU	2003	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
University of Asia Pacific (Bangladesh)	UAP	1996	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
University of Development Alternative	UODA	2002	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
University of Information Technology and Sciences	UITS	2003	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh	ULAB	2004	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
University of South Asia, Bangladesh	USAB	2003	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	-
Uttara University	UU	2003	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
Victoria University of Bangladesh	VUB	2003	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
World University of Bangladesh	WUB	2003	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	website
Pundra University of Science and Technology	PUST	2001	Bogra	Rajshahi Division	technology	website
Leading University	LU	2002	Sylhet	Sylhet and Dhaka Division	General	website
Metropolitan University	MU	2003	Sylhet	Sylhet Division	General	website
Sylhet International University	SIU	2001	Sylhet	Sylhet Division	General	website

Special university

All state and private teacher training institutions have an official affiliation with the Bangladesh National University .

Surname	abbreviation	founding	Location	specialization	Website
Bangladesh National University	NU	1992	Gazipur	General	website

International universities

Surname	abbreviation	founding	Location	specialization	Website
Islamic University of Technology	IUT	1981	Gazipur	technology	[1]
Asian University for Women	AUW	2008	Chittagong	(only for female students)	[2]

Individual evidence

1. ^ Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology . In: Banglapedia . Retrieved April 12, 2014.
2. ^ About University of textiles . Retrieved September 27, 2013.
3. ^ Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 27, 2008.
4. ^ Khulna University of Engineering and Technology . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 27, 2008.
5. ^ Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on June 7, 2008. Retrieved March 27, 2008.
6. ^ University of Dhaka . In: Banglapedia . Retrieved April 12, 2014.
7. ^ Noakhali Science and Technology University . In: Varsityadmission.com . Archived from the original on October 25, 2007. Retrieved March 28, 2008.
8. ^ Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University . In: Banglapedia . Retrieved April 14, 2014.
9. ^ Staff Correspondent, University of Professionals inaugurated , The Daily Star , October 18, 2008
10. ^ Bangladesh Agricultural University . In: Banglapedia . Retrieved April 12, 2014.
11. ^ Jahangirnagar University . In: Banglapedia . Retrieved April 12, 2014.
12. ^ Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University . In: Banglapedia . Retrieved April 12, 2014.
13. ^ Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 27, 2008.
14. ^ Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on June 7, 2008. Retrieved March 27, 2008.
15. ^ Jagannath University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 27, 2008.
16. ↑ Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 27, 2008.
17. ^ Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University . In: Banglapedia . Retrieved April 12, 2014.
18. ^ Begum Rokeya University begins academic activities . In: The Financial express . Archived from the original on October 1st, 2011. Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved October 7, 2009. 
19. ^ Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on June 7, 2008. Retrieved March 27, 2008.
20. ↑ Khulna University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 27, 2008.
21. ^ Islamic University . In: Banglapedia . Retrieved April 12, 2014.
22. ^ Jessore Science & Technology University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on October 6, 2013. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved November 11, 2008. 
23. ^ Pabna University of Science and Technology launched . In: The Daily Star . Retrieved May 14, 2009.
24. ^ Patuakhali Science and Technology University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on February 10, 2008. Retrieved March 27, 2008.
25. ^ University of Rajshahi . In: Banglapedia . Retrieved April 12, 2014.
26. ^ Foundation stone of Comilla University laid . In: The Daily Star , Mahfuz Anam. Retrieved March 28, 2008. 
27. ^ Shahjalal University of Science and Technology . In: Banglapedia . Retrieved April 12, 2014.
28. ^ Sylhet Agricultural University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 27, 2008.
29. ↑ Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on June 7, 2008. Retrieved March 27, 2008.
30. ^ Chittagong University . In: Banglapedia . Retrieved April 12, 2014.
31. ^ Bangladesh Open University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on June 7, 2008. Retrieved March 27, 2008.
32. ↑ International Islamic University Chittagong . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
33. ^ BGC Trust University Bangladesh . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
34. ^ East Delta University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
35. ^ East Delta University . In: Varsityadmission.com . Retrieved March 26, 2008.
36. ^ Premier University of Bangladesh . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
37. ^ Southern University Bangladesh . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved on April 8, 2008.
38. ↑ University of Science & Technology Chittagong . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
39. ^ Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
40. ^ American International University-Bangladesh . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
41. ^ Asian University of Bangladesh . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
42. ^ ASA University Bangladesh . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
43. ^ ASA University Bangladesh . In: Varsityadmission.com . Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved March 27, 2008. 
44. ↑ Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
45. ^ Bangladesh Islami University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 28, 2008.
46. ↑ America Bangladesh University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Retrieved September 27, 2013.
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48. ^ Bangladesh University of Business & Technology . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
49. ^ BRAC University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
50. ^ List of Universities in Bangladesh . In: ISRT, University of Dhaka . Archived from the original on June 5, 2009. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved March 27, 2008. 
51. ^ City University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
52. ^ Daffodil International University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
53. ^ Darul Ihsan University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
54. ^ Darul Ihsan University . In: Bangladesh Directory . Archived from the original on September 30, 2007. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved March 27, 2008. 
55. ^ Dhaka International University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
56. ^ Eastern University of Bangladesh . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
57. ^ East West University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
58. ^ European University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
59. ↑ Gono Bishwabidyalay . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
60. ↑ Mabbub Husain Khan: Gono Bishwabidyalay . In: The Holiday . Archived from the original on October 14, 2013 Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. . Retrieved March 27, 2008.  
61. ^ Green University of Bangladesh . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
62. ↑ IBAIS University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
63. ^ Independent University of Bangladesh . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
64. ↑ International University of Business Agriculture & Technology . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
65. ^ Manarat International University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
66. ^ Millennium University . In: Varsityadmission.com . Archived from the original on February 13, 2007. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved March 27, 2008. 
67. ^ Northern University of Bangladesh . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
68. ^ North South University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
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70. ^ People's University of Bangladesh PUB . In: Varsityadmission.com . Archived from the original on October 23, 2007. Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved March 27, 2008.  
71. ^ Presidency University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
72. ^ Prime University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
73. ^ Prime University . In: Varsityadmission.com . Archived from the original on October 11, 2007. Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved March 27, 2008. 
74. ^ European University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
75. ^ European University . In: Varsityadmission.com . Archived from the original on October 11, 2007. Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved March 27, 2008. 
76. ↑ Primeasia University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
77. ^ Royal University of Dhaka . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
78. ↑ Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
79. ^ Southeast University of Bangladesh . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
80. ^ Stamford University Bangladesh . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
81. ^ State University of Bangladesh . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
82. ^ United International University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
83. ^ University of Asia Pacific (Bangladesh) . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
84. ^ University of Development Alternative . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
85. ^ University of Information Technology and Sciences . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
86. ^ University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
87. ^ University of South Asia, Bangladesh . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
88. ^ Uttara University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
89. ^ Victoria University of Bangladesh . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
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92. ^ Leading University . In: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh . Archived from the original on April 6, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
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96. ^ Islamic University of Technology (IUT) . In: Organization of the Islamic Conference . Archived from the original on April 8, 2008. Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved March 28, 2008. 
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