Higher Education in Bangladesh

Higher education universities in Bangladesh are mainly classified into four differentials:

1. Public
2. Private
3. International
4. Cross Border Higher Education (CBHE)

Higher Education in Bangladesh universities are affiliated to the University Grants Commission, a commission created by Presidential Order of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh (P.O. No. 10 of 1973).

Higher Education in Bangladesh most of the universities focus on general studies. Integrates fields of study such as business, engineering and technology. There are twenty-two specialized curricula in the university. Among them Islamic studies two curricula, health science four curricula, agricultural science six curricula, engineering six curricula, textile engineering one curricula, Veterinary medicine one curricula, Aeronautical science one curricula, ocean science one curricula and women's studies one curricula.

Vision 2021

One of the significant developments that took place in the last ten years — and which has added strength to the need of quality higher education — has been the vision of Digital Bangladesh to be achieved by 2021, which was later extended to 2041 in favor of a more comprehensive plan of action. The vision has sparked a spectacular progress in the Information Technology (IT) sector of Bangladesh.

It is necessary that our vision for higher education is compatible with the vision of a Digital Bangladesh. May our universities be true centers of excellence, along with acquiring knowledge, skills and competence of the highest level, students will practice democratic norms and cultural values and will he conversant with economic development issues.

Three streams of higher education

University education in Bangladesh can be divided into 3 broad streams.

1. The National University (NU) which had 59.68% of the total higher education enrolment (according to UGC Report 2015).
2. The public and private universities, which together had 17.11% and
3. The Islamic Arabic University (IAU) which accounted for 17.22% of the total aggregate students pursuing higher education.

In addition, Bangladesh Open University’s higher education segment accounted for 5.98% of the total student population in higher education in Bangladesh.

There are 54 public university Higher Education in Bangladesh. The institutions are

1. University of Dhaka
2. University of Rajshahi
3. Bangladesh Agricultural University
4. Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology
5. University of Chittagong
6. Jahangirnagar University
7. Islamic University, Bangladesh
8. Shahjalal University of Science & Technology
9. Khulna University
10. National University
11. Bangladesh Open University
12. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University
13. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University
14. Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University (HSTU)
15. Mawlana Bhashani Science & Technology University
16. Patuakhali Science And Technology University
17. Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University
18. Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology
19. Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology
20. Khulna University of Engineering & Technology
21. Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology
22. Noakhali Science & Technology University
23. Jagannath University
24. Comilla University
25. Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University
26. Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
27. Sylhet Agricultural University
28. Jessore University of Science & Technology
29. Pabna University of Science and Technology
30. Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur
31. Bangladesh University of Professionals
32. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science & Technology University (BSMRSTU)
33. Bangladesh University of Textiles
34. University of Barishal
35. Rangamati Science and Technology University
36. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University, Bangladesh (BSMRMU), Dhaka 1216
37. Islamic Arabic University
38. Chittagong Medical University
39. Rajshahi Medical University
40. Rabindra University, Bangladesh
41. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Digital University, Bangladesh (BSMRDU)
42. Sheikh Hasina University
43. Khulna Agricultural University
44. Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science and Technology University (BSFMSTU)
45. Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunessa Mujib Medical University, Sylhet (BSFMMU)
46. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Aviation And Aerospace University (BSMRAAU), Bir Uttam Ziaur Rahman Rd, Dhaka
47. Chandpur Science and Technology University
48. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman University, Kishoreganj
49. Hobiganj Agricultural University
50. Sheikh Hasina Medical University, Khulna
51. Kurigram Agricultural University
52. Sunamganj Science and Technology University
53. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science & Technology University, Pirojpur (BSMRSTU)
54. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman University, Naogaon
55. Mujibnagar University, Meherpur

Private University in Bangladesh:

There are private university Higher Education in Bangladesh. The institutions are

1. North South University
2. University of Science & Technology Chittagong
3. Independent University, Bangladesh
4. Central Women's University
5. International University of Business Agriculture & Technology (IUBAT)
6. International Islamic University Chittagong
7. Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology
8. American International University-Bangladesh
9. East West University
10. University of Asia Pacific
11. Gono Bishwabidyalay
12. The People's University of Bangladesh *
13. Asian University of Bangladesh
14. Dhaka International University
15. Manarat International University
16. BRAC University
17. Bangladesh University *
18. Leading University
19. BGC Trust University Bangladesh
20. Sylhet International University
21. University of Development Alternative
22. Premier University
23. Southeast University
24. Daffodil International University
25. Stamford University Bangladesh
26. State University of Bangladesh (SUB)
27. City University
28. Prime University
29. Northern University Bangladesh
30. Southern University Bangladesh ⁽¹⁾
31. Green University of Bangladesh
32. Pundra University of Science & Technology
33. World University of Bangladesh
34. Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology
35. The Millennium University
36. Eastern University
37. Metropolitan University
38. Uttara University
39. United International University
40. University of South Asia
41. Victoria University of Bangladesh *
42. Bangladesh University of Business & Technology
43. Presidency University
44. University of Information Technology & Sciences
45. Primeasia University
46. Royal University of Dhaka
47. University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh
48. Atish Dipankar University of Science & Technology (ADUST)
49. Bangladesh Islami University
50. ASA University Bangladesh
51. East Delta University
52. European University of Bangladesh *
53. Varendra University
54. Hamdard University Bangladesh
55. BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT)
56. North East University Bangladesh
57. First Capital University of Bangladesh
58. Ishakha International University, Bangladesh
59. Z.H Sikder University of Science & Technology (ZHSUST)
60. Exim Bank Agricultural University, Bangladesh
61. North Western University
62. Khwaja Yunus Ali University
63. Sonargaon University
64. Feni University
65. Britannia University
66. Port City International University
67. Bangladesh University of Health Sciences
68. Chittagong Independent University
69. Notre Dame University Bangladesh
70. Times University, Bangladesh
71. North Bengal International University
72. Fareast International University
73. Rajshahi Science & Technology University (RSTU)
74. Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib University
75. Cox's Bazar International University
76. R. P. Shaha University
77. German University Bangladesh
78. Global University Bangladesh
79. CCN University of Science & Technology
80. Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology (BAUST), Saidpur 5311
81. Bangladesh Army University of Engineering and Technology (BAUET), Qadirabad 6431
82. Bangladesh Army International University of Science & Technology (BAIUST),
83. University of Scholars
84. Canadian University of Bangladesh
85. N.P.I University of Bangladesh
86. Northern University of Business & Technology, 41, 42 Majid Sarani, Khulna
87. Rabindra Maitree University, Kushtia
88. University of Creative Technology, Chittagong
89. Central University of Science and Technology,
90. Tagore University of Creative Arts, 97 Shah Makhdum Ave, Dhaka 1230
91. University of Global Village
92. Rupayan A.K.M Shamsuzzoha University

International University in Bangladesh:

There are international university Higher Education in Bangladesh. The institutions are

1. Islamic University of Technology, Gazipur
2. Asian University for Women
3. South Asian University

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