List of universities in Bangladesh - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

Universities in Bangladesh represent about 75 academic bodies out of a total of about 105 institutions represent the conventional higher education institution in Bangladesh. Segmented by management and financial structure, these include 34 public universities, 56 private universities, 2...

are mainly categorized into three different types — Public

Public university

A public university is a university that is predominantly funded by public means through a national or subnational government, as opposed to private universities. A national university may or may not be considered a public university, depending on regions...

(government owned and subsidized), Private

Private university

Private universities are universities not operated by governments, although many receive public subsidies, especially in the form of tax breaks and public student loans and grants. Depending on their location, private universities may be subject to government regulation. Private universities are...

(private sector owned universities), and International

International university

An international university can be defined as one which is funded by the governments of many countries and thereby is controlled by the officials from the government of different countries...

(operated and funded by international organizations such as the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation).

University of Dhaka

University of Dhaka

The University of Dhaka is the oldest university in Bangladesh. It is a multi-disciplinary research university and is among the top universities in the region. Established on July 21, 1921, as per the Government of India Act, 1920, it was modelled on the Universities in England and soon gained...

, established in 1921, is the oldest university of the country. Bangladeshi universities are affiliated with the University Grants Commission

University Grants Commission (Bangladesh)

The University Grants Commission of Bangladesh was established on 16 December 1972. It was created according to the Presidential Order of the Government of People's Republic of Bangladesh.-Purpose:...

(UGC), a commission created according to the Presidential Order (P.O. No 10 of 1973) of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.

The list is classified by the three types universities further segmented according to their locations. The locations are given according to divisions

Divisions of Bangladesh

||Bangladesh is divided into seven major administrative regions called divisions . Each division is named after the major city within its jurisdiction that serves as the administrative capital of that division:...

, the topmost administrative unit in Bangladesh. It is notable that, out of the 6 divisions Dhaka Division houses 58 out of a total of 87, of them 52 in Dhaka

Dhaka

Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...

, the capital city. Most universities focus on general studies, meaning a diverse mix of curriculum, business studies

Business studies

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, engineering

Engineering

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or technology

Technology

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. Seven universities have specialized curricula focused on Islamic studies

Islamic studies

In a Muslim context, Islamic studies can be an umbrella term for all virtually all of academia, both originally researched and as defined by the Islamization of knowledge...

(2), agricultural sciences (2), medical sciences (1), Veterinary (1) and women's studies

Women's studies

Women's studies, also known as feminist studies, is an interdisciplinary academic field which explores politics, society and history from an intersectional, multicultural women's perspective...

(1). Along with the universities their short names, mostly acronyms, are provided as nicks.

Public universities

Bangladesh has some thirty-two public universities providing education to the bulk of higher studies students. These universities are funded by the government while managed as self-governed organizations. In Dhaka division there are 12 public universities. Amongst them seven are in Dhaka City

Dhaka

, two universities in Gazipur

Gazipur, Dhaka Division

Gazipur is a town located within the Gazipur Sadar sub-district of Gazipur District in the Dhaka Division of Bangladesh.Gazipur consists of 9 wards and 31 mahallas with an area of 49.32 km²...

, one in Savar

Sävar

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. In Mymensingh District

Mymensingh District

Mymensingh is one of the districts of Dhaka division, Bangladesh, and is bordered on the north by Meghalaya state of India and Garo Hills, on the south by Gazipur district, on the east by districts of Netrokona and Kishoreganj, and on the west by districts of Sherpur, Jamalpur and Tangail...

there are two universities located in Mymensingh Town

Mymensingh

Mymensingh , pronounced moy-mon-shing-haw, is a city of Bangladesh situated on the river Brahmaputra. It is the headquarters of the administrative unit Mymensingh District. Mymensingh is the anglicized pronunciation of the original name Momenshahi, referring to a ruler called Momen Shah. The cadet...

and Trishal. In Tangail District

Tangail District

Tangail is a district in central region of Bangladesh. It is a part of the Dhaka division. The population of Tangail zilla is about 3.2 million and its surface area is 3,414.39 km². The main town of Tangail District is the district town Tangail...

there is also a university locating on Sontoss. In Rajshahi division there are three universities, two in Rajshahi

Rajshahi

The city of Rajshahi is the divisional headquarters of Rajshahi division as well as the administrative district that bears its name and is one of the six metropolitan cities of Bangladesh. Often referred to as Silk City and Education City, Rajshahi is located in the north-west of the country and...

and one in Rangpur

Rangpur District

The district of Rangpur have 4924 mosques, 480 temples, 43 churches and six tombs.In an anthropologic view most people of Rangpur are having Rajbagshi blood in their veins...

. There are two public universities in Rangpur division. One is in Rangpur

Rangpur, Bangladesh

Rangpur is one of the major cities in Bangladesh. Rangpur is considered as the centre of northwestern Bangladesh. Recently established public university of Bangladesh named as "Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur" is situated in the southern part of the city. Earlier Rangpur was the headquarter of...

and another one in Dinajpur

Dinajpur District, Bangladesh

Dinajpur is a district in Northern Bangladesh. It is a part of the Rangpur Division.- Geography :Dinajpur is bounded by Thakurgaon and Panchagarh districts in the north, Gaibandha and Joypurhat districts in the south, Nilphamari and Rangpurdistricts in the east, and the state of West Bengal, India...

. In Khulna division there are four public universities; two are in Khulna

Khulna

Khulna is the third largest city in Bangladesh. It is located on the banks of the Rupsha and Bhairab rivers in Khulna District. It is the divisional headquarters of Khulna Division and a major industrial and commercial center. It has a seaport named Mongla on its outskirts, 38 km from Khulna...

, one in Jessore and another in Kushtia. The university in Kushtia is the only public university in Bangladesh specializing in Islamic studies

Islamic studies

In a Muslim context, Islamic studies can be an umbrella term for all virtually all of academia, both originally researched and as defined by the Islamization of knowledge...

. Five public universities are in Chittagong division including three are in Chittagong

Chittagong

Chittagong ) is a city in southeastern Bangladesh and the capital of an eponymous district and division. Built on the banks of the Karnaphuli River, the city is home to Bangladesh's busiest seaport and has a population of over 4.5 million, making it the second largest city in the country.A trading...

and one each in Comilla

Comilla

Comilla is a city in south-eastern Bangladesh, located along the Dhaka-Chittagong Highway. It is the administrative center of the Comilla District, part of the Chittagong Division. The Eastern Wing of Bangladesh Highway Police is located in Comilla....

and Noakhali. One of them specializes in Veterinary Sciences. There is only one public university in Barisal division

Barisal Division

Barisal Division is located in south-central Bangladesh, with an area of 13,644.85 km2, and with a population of 8,147,000 at the 2011 Census . It is bounded by Dhaka division on the north, the Bay of Bengal on the south, Chittagong division on the east and Khulna division on the west...

which is located in Patuakhali. Two public universities are in Sylhet division

Sylhet Division

Sylhet Division , also known as Greater Sylhet or Sylhet region, is the northeastern division of Bangladesh, named after its main city, Sylhet...

. Both are in Sylhet

Sylhet

Sylhet , is a major city in north-eastern Bangladesh. It is the main city of Sylhet Division and Sylhet District, and was granted metropolitan city status in March 2009. Sylhet is located on the banks of the Surma Valley and is surrounded by the Jaintia, Khasi and Tripura hills...

, one specialized in science & technology

Institute of Technology (United States)

A handful of American universities include the phrases Institute of Technology, Polytechnic Institute, Polytechnic University, or similar phrasing in their names; these are generally research-intensive universities with a focus on engineering, science and technology.-Current:*Air Force Institute of...

and the other in agricultural sciences.

University	Nick Acronym and initialism Acronyms and initialisms are abbreviations formed from the initial components in a phrase or a word. These components may be individual letters or parts of words . There is no universal agreement on the precise definition of the various terms , nor on written usage...	Founded	Location	Division	Specialization	Website
Patuakhali Science and Technology University Patuakhali Science and Technology University Patuakhali Science and Technology University is a government financed public university in Patuakhali, Bangladesh. PSTU has given affiliation to the Barisal Government Veterinary College as its constituent faculty...	PSTU	2002	Patuakhali	Barisal division	Science & technology Institute of Technology (United States) A handful of American universities include the phrases Institute of Technology, Polytechnic Institute, Polytechnic University, or similar phrasing in their names; these are generally research-intensive universities with a focus on engineering, science and technology.-Current:*Air Force Institute of...	http://www.pstu.ac.bd/
Barisal University Barisal University Barisal University, approved in the ECNEC meeting on November 29, 2008, will be the only general public university in Barisal division and the country's 33rd public university...	BU	2011	Barisal	Barisal division	General
University of Chittagong	CU	1966	Chittagong	Chittagong division	General	http://www.cu.ac.bd
Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology , formerly named Bangladesh Institute of Technology -Chittagong, is an engineering university in Chittagong, Bangladesh...	CUET	1968	Chittagong	Chittagong division	Engineering	http://www.cuet.ac.bd/history.php
Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University is a public university in Bangladesh. It is located at Khulshi, Chittagong. The chancellor of the university is president Zillur Rahman....	CVASU	2006	Chittagong	Chittagong division	Veterinary Sciences	http://www.cvasu.edu.bd/aboutnstu.htm
Comilla University Comilla University Comilla University is a public university located at Kotbari, Comilla, Bangladesh. The university was constructed on of land at Lalmai Bihar, Moynamoti. Comilla University is affiliated by University Grants Commission Bangladesh.Professor Dr...	UC	2006	Comilla	Chittagong division	General	http://www.cou.ac.bd/
Noakhali Science and Technology University Noakhali Science and Technology University Noakhali Science and Technology University is a newly established public university in the coastal terrain Noakhali of Bangladesh. It is the 27th public university and fifth science and technology university in Bangladesh. Its foundation stone was laid on 11 October 2003 and academic activities...	NSTU	2005	Noakhali	Chittagong division	Science & technology Institute of Technology (United States) A handful of American universities include the phrases Institute of Technology, Polytechnic Institute, Polytechnic University, or similar phrasing in their names; these are generally research-intensive universities with a focus on engineering, science and technology.-Current:*Air Force Institute of...	http://www.nstu.edu.bd/
University of Dhaka University of Dhaka The University of Dhaka is the oldest university in Bangladesh. It is a multi-disciplinary research university and is among the top universities in the region. Established on July 21, 1921, as per the Government of India Act, 1920, it was modelled on the Universities in England and soon gained...	DU	1921	Dhaka	Dhaka division	General	http://www.univdhaka.edu/
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University or SAU is the oldest agricultural institution in Bangladesh, situated in Sher-e-Bangla Nagor, Dhaka. It was established on December 11, 1938 as "Bengal Agricultural Institute " by Sher-e-Bangla A.K. Fazlul Huq, the then chief minister of undivided Bengal. It...	SAU	2001	Dhaka	Dhaka division	Agricultural science Agricultural science Agricultural science is a broad multidisciplinary field that encompasses the parts of exact, natural, economic and social sciences that are used in the practice and understanding of agriculture. -Agriculture and agricultural science:The two terms are often confused...	http://www.sau.edu.bd/
Bangladesh University of Professionals Bangladesh University of Professionals Bangladesh University of Professionals is the 30th public university of Bangladesh established in Mirpur, Dhaka in 2008, to run all educational institutions of the army, navy and air force and facilitate professional degrees for armed forces personnel and civilians through its affiliated...	BUP	2008	Dhaka	Dhaka division	General	http://www.bup.edu.bd/index.html
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology or BUET as it is commonly known, is a Public Engineering University in Bangladesh. It is the oldest Engineering institution in the region, and is regarded as the best university for technological education in Bangladesh...	BUET	1962	Dhaka	Dhaka division	Engineering	http://www.buet.ac.bd/?page_id=2
Bangladesh Agricultural University Bangladesh Agricultural University Bangladesh Agricultural University or BAU was established as the only university of its kind in Bangladesh in 1961. The scheme for the establishment of BAU was finalized on 8 June 1961 and its ordinance was promulgated on 18 August 1961...	BAU	1961	Mymensingh	Dhaka division	Agricultural science Agricultural science Agricultural science is a broad multidisciplinary field that encompasses the parts of exact, natural, economic and social sciences that are used in the practice and understanding of agriculture. -Agriculture and agricultural science:The two terms are often confused...	http://www.bau.edu.bd/
Jahangirnagar University Jahangirnagar University Jahangirnagar University is a public university of Bangladesh. It is the one and only residential university in the country.The university was established in 1970 by the government of Pakistan by the Jahangirnagar Muslim University Ordinance, 1970. During the first two years, it operated as a...	JU	1970	Savar	Dhaka division	General	http://www.juniv.edu/general.htm
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University is the only medical university in Bangladesh. The university offers MD, PhD, MS, MPhil, MDS, Diploma and FCPS Courses. The current vice chancellor is Prof...	BSMMU	1998	Dhaka	Dhaka division	Medical	http://www.bsmmu.org/index.htm
Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University is a government financed public university of Bangladesh. It is named after the charismatic, legendary political leader of the country Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani. This University is the first of its kind among the public universities in...	MBSTU	1999	Tangail	Dhaka division	Science & technology Institute of Technology (United States) A handful of American universities include the phrases Institute of Technology, Polytechnic Institute, Polytechnic University, or similar phrasing in their names; these are generally research-intensive universities with a focus on engineering, science and technology.-Current:*Air Force Institute of...	http://mbstu.ac.bd/
Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology	DUET	1980	Gazipur	Dhaka division	Engineering	http://www.duet.ac.bd/?page=about_duet
Jagannath University Jagannath University Jagannath University is a government-financed public university in Sadarghat, Dhaka the capital of Bangladesh. Jagannath University is in the southern part of Dhaka city near the river Buriganga.-History:...	JNU	2005	Dhaka	Dhaka division	General	http://www.jnuni.net/index1.html
Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University is a government financed public university of Bangladesh. It is located at Nama para Battala, 1.5 kilometers from Trishal Upazila, some 22 kilometers from Mymensingh district and 100 kilometers from Dhaka....	KNU	2005	Trishal	Dhaka division	General	http://www.jkkniu.edu.bd
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University is a government-financed 13th public university of Bangladesh and third agricultural university after Bangladesh Agricultural University and Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University...	BSMRAU	1998	Gazipur	Dhaka division	Agricultural science Agricultural science Agricultural science is a broad multidisciplinary field that encompasses the parts of exact, natural, economic and social sciences that are used in the practice and understanding of agriculture. -Agriculture and agricultural science:The two terms are often confused...	http://bsmrau.edu.bd/
Bangladesh University of Textiles	BUTex	1978	Dhaka	Dhaka division	Textiles	http://www.but.edu.bd/
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University is a state supported university located in Gopalganj, Bangladesh.-Academic departments:* Faculty of Engineering** Computer Science & Engineering* Faculty of Science...	BSMRSTU	2011	Gopalganj	Dhaka division	Science & technology Institute of Technology (United States) A handful of American universities include the phrases Institute of Technology, Polytechnic Institute, Polytechnic University, or similar phrasing in their names; these are generally research-intensive universities with a focus on engineering, science and technology.-Current:*Air Force Institute of...	http://www.bsmrstu.edu.bd/
Khulna University of Engineering & Technology Khulna University of Engineering & Technology Khulna University of Engineering & Technology or KUET, formerly known as BIT, Khulna, is one of the best engineering universities in Bangladesh. The University has continued to expand with the construction of new academic buildings, auditorium complex, halls of residence, teachers dormitory,...	KUET	1969	Khulna	Khulna division	Engineering	http://www.kuet.ac.bd
Khulna University Khulna University Khulna University is one of the public universities in Bangladesh. It is situated at Gollamari, Khulna, Bangladesh, by the river Moyuree, beside the Khulna-Satkhira highway. The academic programs of Khulna University started on 31 August 1991 with only 80 students in four disciplines. Currently,...	KU	1991	Khulna	Khulna division	General	http://www.ku.ac.bd/ku/history_002.html
Islamic University Islamic University Islamic University is a public university in Bangladesh financially aided by the Organisation of the Islamic Conference. It was formed in 1985 in Kushtia under the Islamic University Act of 1980 to promote the Islamic system of education in the country. Islamic University started its academic...	IU	1980	Kushtia	Khulna division	Islam	http://www.iubd.net
Jessore Science & Technology University	JSTU	2008	Jessore	Khulna division	Science & technology Institute of Technology (United States) A handful of American universities include the phrases Institute of Technology, Polytechnic Institute, Polytechnic University, or similar phrasing in their names; these are generally research-intensive universities with a focus on engineering, science and technology.-Current:*Air Force Institute of...	http://www.jstu.edu.bd
Rajshahi University Rajshahi University Rajshahi University or University of Rajshahi is a public university located in Rajshahi, a city in north-western Bangladesh...	RU	1953	Rajshahi	Rajshahi division	General	http://www.ru.ac.bd
Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology	RUET	1964	Rajshahi	Rajshahi division	Engineering	http://www.ruet.ac.bd
Pabna University of Science and Technology Pabna University of Science and Technology Pabna Science and Technology University is a government-financed public university in Bangladesh. This is the third public university in Rajshahi Division and first public university in Pabna. PSTU was established in 2008 and started four-year undergraduate courses in 2009...	PUST	2008	Pabna	Rajshahi division	Science & technology Institute of Technology (United States) A handful of American universities include the phrases Institute of Technology, Polytechnic Institute, Polytechnic University, or similar phrasing in their names; these are generally research-intensive universities with a focus on engineering, science and technology.-Current:*Air Force Institute of...	http://www.pust.ac.bd
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University	HSTU	2002	Dinajpur	Rangpur division	Science & technology Institute of Technology (United States) A handful of American universities include the phrases Institute of Technology, Polytechnic Institute, Polytechnic University, or similar phrasing in their names; these are generally research-intensive universities with a focus on engineering, science and technology.-Current:*Air Force Institute of...	http://www.hstu.ac.bd/
Begum Rokeya University		2008	Rangpur	Rangpur division	General	http://www.brur.ac.bd/
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology Shahjalal University of Science and Technology Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, commonly known by its initials SUST, is a state supported public research university located in Sylhet, Bangladesh. It is the first specialized Science & technology University of the country. The medium of instructions is English...	SUST	1987	Sylhet	Sylhet division	Science & technology Institute of Technology (United States) A handful of American universities include the phrases Institute of Technology, Polytechnic Institute, Polytechnic University, or similar phrasing in their names; these are generally research-intensive universities with a focus on engineering, science and technology.-Current:*Air Force Institute of...	http://www.sust.edu/
Sylhet Agricultural University Sylhet Agricultural University -History:Officially the Sylhet Agricultural University has started its formal function on 2 November 2006 following issuance of a notification by the Government as per requirement of the “Sylhet Agricultural University Act 2006” which was passed in the National Parliament on 3 October 2006...	StAU	2006	Sylhet	Sylhet division	Agricultural science Agricultural science Agricultural science is a broad multidisciplinary field that encompasses the parts of exact, natural, economic and social sciences that are used in the practice and understanding of agriculture. -Agriculture and agricultural science:The two terms are often confused...	http://www.sylhetagrivarsity.edu.bd

Special universities

Following are the public universities that operate through a number of colleges all over Bangladesh instead of a localized campus. Both have headquarters in Gazipur

Gazipur, Dhaka Division

Gazipur is a town located within the Gazipur Sadar sub-district of Gazipur District in the Dhaka Division of Bangladesh.Gazipur consists of 9 wards and 31 mahallas with an area of 49.32 km²...

University	Nick Acronym and initialism Acronyms and initialisms are abbreviations formed from the initial components in a phrase or a word. These components may be individual letters or parts of words . There is no universal agreement on the precise definition of the various terms , nor on written usage...	Founded	Location	Specialization	Website
Bangladesh National University Bangladesh National University Bangladesh National University is a parent university of Bangladesh which was primarily established to affiliate all the universities and colleges. It is situated in Gazipur, on the outskirts of Dhaka.-Organization:...	NU	1992	Gazipur	General	http://www.nu.edu.bd/
Bangladesh Open University Bangladesh Open University The Bangladesh Open University or BOU is a national university with its headquarters in Board Bazar, Gazipur District, Dhaka Division. The university was established on October 21, 1992 when the Parliament of Bangladesh passed and gazetted the Bangladesh Open University Act, 1992.As the only...	BOU	1992	Gazipur	General	http://www.bou.edu.bd/

Private universities

Establishment of private university in Bangladesh initiated after the institution of the Private University Act 1992. There are 54 such universities that are operational in five out of seven division of the country.

Most of the private universities are in Dhaka Division summing up to 45. All of them have their campus in Dhaka

Dhaka

city concentrating mostly in Gulshan

Gulshan Thana

Gulshan is an affluent neighborhood of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. It is home to Bangladesh's wealthiest residents, including the billionaire Musa Bin Shamsher.- History :...

, Dhanmondi

Dhanmondi Thana

Dhanmondi is one of the most crowded planned areas in Dhaka city. Its origins can be traced back to the late 1950s, beginning as an affluent residential area, and over the decades evolving into a miniature city, where one can find everything from hospitals to malls, schools, banks, offices and...

and Uttara

Uttara Thana

Uttara is a Thana of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. The name derives from the Bengali word "ut'tar" meaning "north". It lies on the road to Gazipur, and adjoins Shahjalal International Airport....

regions of the city. Two private universities in Dhaka specializes in technology

Technology

, one specializes in women's studies

Women's studies

Women's studies, also known as feminist studies, is an interdisciplinary academic field which explores politics, society and history from an intersectional, multicultural women's perspective...

and others are general universities. There are the six private universities located in Chittagong Division. All six have main campuses are in Chittagong city

Chittagong

. One has its urban campus in Kumira, outside the main city. Five of them general universities, while one is specializes in technology

Technology

. The only private university in Rajshahi Division has its campus in Bogra

Bogra

Bogra is a town, and one of the oldest towns in northern Bangladesh. It is a centre of commerce and trade within the Bogra District and located under the Rajshahi Division. Bogra is sometimes described as the nerve centre of Northern Bangladesh. Amongst many notable activities, it has been hosting...

. In Sylhet Division

Sylhet Division

Sylhet Division , also known as Greater Sylhet or Sylhet region, is the northeastern division of Bangladesh, named after its main city, Sylhet...

there are three private universities all having main campuses in Sylhet city

Sylhet

. There is no private university in Barisal Division

Barisal Division

and Rangpur Division

University	Nick Acronym and initialism Acronyms and initialisms are abbreviations formed from the initial components in a phrase or a word. These components may be individual letters or parts of words . There is no universal agreement on the precise definition of the various terms , nor on written usage...	Founded	Location	Division	Specialization	Website
Begum Gulchemonara Trust University Begum Gulchemonara Trust University BGC Trust University Bangladesh also known as BGC Trust University Bangladesh is a private university. It was established in 2002. The university is 34 km from Chittagong Port City at a place popularly known as BGC Viddyanagar by the side of the Chittagong-Cox's Bazar Road...	BGTU	2002	Chittagong	Chittagong Division	General	http://www.bgctumch-edu.org/
East Delta University East Delta University East Delta University or is a private university located at Agrabad, in Chittagong, Bangladesh. It was established in 2006 having Professor M. A...	EDU	2006	Chittagong	Chittagong Division	General	—
International Islamic University, Chittagong International Islamic University, Chittagong The International Islamic University Chittagong is a private university located in the second-largest city of Bangladesh, Chittagong. It was founded in 1995 under the Private Universities Act of 1992 . Islamic University Chittagong Trust is the founder organization of this university. IIUC is...	IIUC	1995	Chittagong	Chittagong Division	General	http://www.iiuc.ac.bd
Premier University, Chittagong Premier University, Chittagong Premier University or PUC is a private university in Chittagong, Bangladesh. It was established in 2002 by the local government institution Chittagong City Corporation , has the advantages of the best of both Private University and Public University Systems. According to an international...	PU	2002	Chittagong	Chittagong Division	General	http://www.pubd.net/background.html
Southern University, Bangladesh Southern University, Bangladesh Southern University Bangladesh or is a private university located in Chittagong, Bangladesh. SUB was established in 1998 under the Private University Act 1992. The university founded by Mr. Sarwar Jahan & Mrs.Ishrat Jahan. It began its life as Institute of Management & Information Technology...	SUB	2001	Chittagong	Chittagong Division	General	http://www.southern-bd.info
University of Science & Technology Chittagong University of Science & Technology Chittagong University of Science & Technology Chittagong is one of the premier private universities in Bangladesh. The university was established with the sponsorship of a private charity on May 13, 1989...	USTC	1989	Chittagong	Chittagong Division	Technology	http://www.ustc.edu.bd/aboutustc/aboutustc.html
Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology is a private technical university located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university was founded by the Dhaka Ahsania Mission in 1995. Dhaka Ahsania Mission is a non-profit voluntary organization in Bangladesh...	AUST	1995	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	Technology	http://www.aust.edu
American International University-Bangladesh American International University-Bangladesh American International University-Bangladesh ' is a private research university located at Banani in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was established in 1994 by Anwarul Abedin under the Private University Act, 1992. The university is an independent organization with its own Board of Trustees. It offers...	AIUB	1994	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	Engineering	http://www.aiub.edu
Asian University of Bangladesh Asian University of Bangladesh Asian University of Bangladesh or AUB is a Private, Coeducational university of Bangladesh. It was established on 4 January 1996 by the Private University Act 1992. AUB has four campuses in Uttara, Dhanmondi, Khulna and Rajshahi...	AUB	1996	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.aub-bd.org/
Asa University Bangladesh Asa University Bangladesh ASA University Bangladesh is a private university in Shyamoli, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university was established under the Private University Act 1992. ASAUB is affiliated by the University Grants Commission Bangladesh. Prof. Md. Muinuddin Khan ASA University Bangladesh is a private university in...	ASAUB	2006	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.asaub.edu.bd/
Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology or is a private university in Gulshan, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university was named after Atish Dipankara Srijnana, the ancient Buddhist scholar....	ADUST	2004	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	Technology	http://www.atishdipankaruniversity.edu.bd/
Bangladesh Islami University Bangladesh Islami University Bangladesh Islami University or is a private university located at Gopibag, in Dhaka, Bangladesh.-Official site:Md. Ifran Kader Chowdhury Deputy Controller of Examinations &Controller of Examinations...	BIU	2006	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.biu.ac.bd/
America Bangladesh University America Bangladesh University America Bangladesh University or AMBAN is a private university located at Banani, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university established by the Private University Act 1992 and affiliated by the University Grants Commission Bangladesh.-External links:...	ABU	1997	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.abuniversity.org/
Bangladesh University Bangladesh University Bangladesh University or BU is a non-profit, non-sectarian private university located near the Parliament House at Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university was established in 2001 by the Private University Act 1992...	BU	2001	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.bangladeshuniversity.edu.bd/
Bangladesh University of Business and Technology Bangladesh University of Business and Technology Bangladesh University of Business and Technology or is a private university located at Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university was established under the Private University Act 1992...	BUBT	2003	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	Technology	http://www.bubtedu.com
BRAC University BRAC University BRAC University is a private university in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university was established by BRAC in 2001 under the Private University Act 1992. BRAC University had its first convocation in January 2006...	BRACU	2001	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.bracuniversity.ac.bd
Central Women's University Central Women's University Central Women's University is one of the first private universities in Bangladesh, established in 1993. It was the first university in Bangladesh established exclusively for the purpose of female education....	CWU	1993	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	Women's Study	—
City University, Bangladesh City University, Bangladesh City university is a private university located at Banani, Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was established in 2002. City University or CU is the Top Ranking government-approved private university of Bangladesh...	CUB	2002	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.cityuniversity.edu.bd/aboutcu.htm
Daffodil International University Daffodil International University Daffodil International University or ', a private university located at Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh, was established on 24 January 2002 by the Private University Act 1992. The prime initiative of country’s leading conglomerate Daffodil Group is Daffodil International University. The founder of...	DIU	2002	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/about_diu.htm
Institute of Science and Technology Institute of Science and Technology Institute of Science and Technology , affiliated with National University, Bangladesh. The objective of IST is to empower the younger generation and make a contribution to the nation to help uplift the progress in business, technology and also to formulate policy for overall development of the...	IST	1993	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	Technology	http://www.istbd.org/
Darul Ihsan University Darul Ihsan University Darul Ihsan University or DIU is a private university, main campus located at Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university was founded by late Professor Syed Ali Ashraf. DIU was established in 1989...	DIU	1989	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.diu.ac.bd
Dhaka International University Dhaka International University Dhaka International University or is a non-government institution located at Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university was established on 17 April 1995 by the Private University Act 1992. The founder of DIU is Late Alhaj Professor Dr.A.B.M Mafizul Islam Patwari and the vice chancellor is Dr. A.W.M...	DIntU	1995	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.diu-edu.net
Eastern University, Bangladesh Eastern University, Bangladesh Eastern University or EU is one of the best private university located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Eastern University was established in 2003 under the Private University Act 1992, as amended in 1998. It was also approved by the Government of Bangladesh and University Grants Commission...	EU	2003	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.easternuni.edu.bd
East West University East West University East West University is a private university located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was established in 1996 by the Private University Act, 1992 by Dr. Mohammed Farashuddin...	EWU	1996	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.ewubd.edu/university/aboutEWU.php
Gono Bishwabidyalay	GB	1996	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.gkbd.org/link/education/gb.htm
Green University of Bangladesh Green University of Bangladesh Green University of Bangladesh is a private university in Farmgate, Dhaka, Bangladesh. It offers BBA, MBA, LLB, LLM, EEE and BSc in Computer Science, Textile Engineering and IT degrees among others....	GUB	2002	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.gub.ac.bd/
IBAIS University IBAIS University IBAIS University or International Business Administration and Information System is a privately supported educational institution located in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh.The university started its journey in August 2002. The First Vice-Chancellor of this University is Prof. M. Maniruzzaman Miah,...	IU	2002	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.ibais.edu/
Independent University, Bangladesh Independent University, Bangladesh Independent University, Bangladesh or IUB is a private university in Bangladesh. It has two campuses, one at Dhaka and other at Chittagong.Its main campus is in Bashundhara, Dhaka...	IUB	1993	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.iub.edu.bd
International University of Business Agriculture and Technology International University of Business Agriculture and Technology International University of Business Agriculture and Technology or ' is the non government university located in Bangladesh. It was established in 1991 under the Private University Act 1992. The university started its Degree programs in 1992 with the agreement of Assumption University of Bangkok,...	IUBAT	1991	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.iubat.edu
Manarat International University Manarat International University Manarat International University is a private university in Bangladesh. It was established in 2001 by the Manarat Trust, which had run a first grade school and college for more than twenty years.-Departments:*Department of Pharmacy...	MIU	2001	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.manarat.ac.bd
Millennium University Millennium University The Millennium University or TMU is a non governmental university located at Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university is sponsored by Khan Foundation, a Philanthropic Private Development Organisation and established under the Private University Act 1992...	MU	2003	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	—
Northern University, Bangladesh Northern University, Bangladesh Northern University, Bangladesh or NUB is a private university in the Bangladesh. It was established in 2002. The university was sponsored and founded by International Business Agriculture & Technology Trust, a registered non-profit and non-political voluntary organization...	NUB	2002	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.nub.ac.bd
North South University North South University North South University or NSU is the first government-approved private university of Bangladesh. The university, where the language of instruction is English, offers a number of undergraduate and masters degrees in the fields of Business Administration, Computer Science, Electrical and...	NSU	1992	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.northsouth.edu
People's University of Bangladesh People's University of Bangladesh The People's University of Bangladesh or PUB is a non-profit educational institution located at Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was established on 14 May 1996 as a private university under the Private University Act 1992. with a view to expanding the scope of higher education in Bangladesh. The university...	PUB	1996	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.thepub.ac.bd/
Presidency University Presidency University Presidency University is a private university located in Gulshan and Banani , Dhaka, Bangladesh. Presidency University has three schools containing four departments with a strong emphasis on research-based education. It is a new university, established in 2003, and currently more than 1,500...	PU	2003	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.presidency.edu.bd/#
Prime University Prime University Prime University or PU is a private university located at Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university was established by the Private University Act 1992...	PU	2002	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.primeuniversitybd.com/
Primeasia University Primeasia University Primeasia University is a private university in HBR Tower, 9 Banani C/A, Dhaka-1213, Bangladesh. Primeasia University obtained approval of the University Grants Commission and the government of Bangladesh in October 2003. It is one the few private universities in Bangladesh that has grown rapidly...	PAU	2003	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.primeasia.edu.bd/bottom.htm
Queens University Queens University (Bangladesh) Queens University or QU is a private university in the Bangladesh. The university was established in 1996 under the Private University Act 1992. The founder and chairperson is Dr. Hamida Banu Shova. All of its campuses are in Banani and Uttara, Dhaka, Bangladesh...	QU	1996	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.queensuniversity.edu.bd
Royal University of Dhaka Royal University of Dhaka Royal University of Dhaka is a non-profit, non-sectarian private university in Dhaka, Bangladesh.The University Grants Commission evaluated and approved the academic programs on July 30, 2003, and the approval of the Ministry of Education was accorded on August 30, 2003 under the Private...	RUD	2003	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.royal.edu.bd
Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology	SMUCT	2003	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.smuct.edu.bd
Southeast University Southeast University (Bangladesh) Southeast University " was established in June 2002 as a private university under the 'Private University Act 1992'. The President of Bangladesh is the Chancellor of SEU....	SEU	2002	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.seu.ac.bd
Stamford University Bangladesh Stamford University Stamford University Bangladesh is a private university in Bangladesh. It was established in 1994 by the Private University Act. Previously it was known as a Stamford college group, later it was upgraded as private university of Bangladesh in 2002 and appeared as Stamford University Bangladesh....	SU	2002	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.stamforduniversity.edu.bd
State University of Bangladesh State University of Bangladesh State University of Bangladesh or SUB is a private university located at Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was established in 2002 under the Private University Act 1992...	SUB	2002	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.subd.net
United International University United International University United International University or is a private university located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university established in 2003 under the Private University Act. It is established with the support of United Group...	UIU	2003	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.uiu.ac.bd
University of Asia Pacific (Bangladesh)	UAP	1996	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.uap-bd.edu
University of Development Alternative University of Development Alternative The University Of Development Alternative is a private university in Bangladesh. It offers four-year honours degrees in ten subjects under four faculties and several master's programmes...	UODA	2002	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.uoda.org
University of Information Technology and Sciences University of Information Technology and Sciences University of Information Technology & Sciences is a university in Baridhara, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Its Vice Chancellor is Professor Dr. Mohammed A. Aziz.-The University:...	UITS	2003	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.uits-bd.org
University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh is a university in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Founded in February 2002, permission to open was received from the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh in November 2003, pursuant to the Private University Act 1992..-Departments:ULAB offers programs...	ULAB	2004	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.ulabd.net
University of South Asia, Bangladesh University of South Asia, Bangladesh University of South Asia or UNiSA is a private university in the Banani Residential Area of Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university was established by the Private University Act of 1992...	USAB	2003	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	—
Uttara University Uttara University Uttara University or is a private university in Uttara, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. UU has three campuses in a one-kilometer radius in Uttara, city campus in Dhanmondi and another campus in Mirpur-1.-Location:...	UU	2003	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.uttarauniversity.com
Victoria University of Bangladesh Victoria University of Bangladesh Victoria University of Bangladesh is a private university located at Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was established in May 2003 by the Private University Act 1992. The president of this university is K B M Moin Uddin Chisty. Now above 5000 students are studying here...	VUB	2003	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.vub.edu.bd
World University of Bangladesh World University of Bangladesh World University of Bangladesh or is a private university located at Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university was established in 1998 under the Private University Act, 1992. It has five campuses. The main campus situated at 3/A, Road # 4, Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh...	WUB	2003	Dhaka	Dhaka Division	General	http://www.wub.edu
Pundra University of Science and Technology	PUST	2001	Bogra	Rajshahi Division	Technology	http://www.pustbogra.com/
Leading University Leading University Leading University or ' is a private university of Bangladesh. It was established in 2001 by the Private University Act 1992. The outreach campus of LU is located in Siddeshwari, Dhaka.-History:...	LU	2002	Sylhet	Sylhet Division	General	http://www.lus.ac.bd
Metropolitan University Metropolitan University, Sylhet Metropolitan University or MU is a nongovernmental institution in Sylhet, Bangladesh. The university was established on 3 May 2003 under the Private University Act 1992. Dr...	MU	2003	Sylhet	Sylhet Division	General	http://www.metrouni.edu.bd/
Sylhet International University Sylhet International University Sylhet International University is a private university located at Shamimabad, Sylhet, Bangladesh. The university was established by The Private University Act 1992. SIU is affiliated by University Grants Commission Bangladesh. The vice chancellor is Professor Dr...	SIU	2001	Sylhet	Sylhet Division	General	http://www.siu.edu.bd

International universities

There are only two international universities in Bangladesh. These universities are neither managed and funded by the government, like public universities, nor established under the Private University Act and managed by a private governing body, like private universities. One was established by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and located in Gazipur

Gazipur, Dhaka Division

Gazipur is a town located within the Gazipur Sadar sub-district of Gazipur District in the Dhaka Division of Bangladesh.Gazipur consists of 9 wards and 31 mahallas with an area of 49.32 km²...

, Dhaka division while another is located in Chittagong division and funded by the Asian University for Women Support Foundation (AUWSF), a United States

United States

The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

based non-profit corporation.

University	Nick Acronym and initialism Acronyms and initialisms are abbreviations formed from the initial components in a phrase or a word. These components may be individual letters or parts of words . There is no universal agreement on the precise definition of the various terms , nor on written usage...	Founded	Location	Specialization	Website
Asian University for Women Asian University for Women Asian University for Women is an international university in Bangladesh. It is located in Chittagong, port city of Bangladesh.-History:AUW's first academic program, the pre-collegiate , opened in March 2008 with a class of 130 young women from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, India, Pakistan and...	AUW	2008	Chittagong	(For woman students only)	http://www.asian-university.org/
Islamic University of Technology Islamic University of Technology Islamic University of Technology or IUT is an internationally recognized educational and research institution in Bangladesh. It is regarded as one of the top universities for technical education in Bangladesh...	IUT	1981	Gazipur	Engineering and Technology	http://www.iutoic-dhaka.edu

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