
Normally universities in Bangladesh are divided into two categories. They are
The UGC is a commission which is created according to the Presidential Order. Here I’m trying to give you a complete list of Universities in Bangladesh. All the universities are UGC approved university list in Bangladesh.
Public Universities in Bangladesh

The numbers of Public Universities in Bangladesh are 44. The public universities of any country are funded by the government. Two public universities have started their academic program this year. One is a general university and the other is a science and technology university.
Types of Universities
If we want to classify the universities into different categories, the classification is given below. One can choose his best university according to his/her choice
Post Graduate University- Agricultural Universities of Bangladesh
- Science and Technology universities
- Engineering & Technology
- Maritime Universities
- Textile universities
- University of General Education
Post Graduate University
The Universities which deals only post graduation studies are known as post-grad universities. Almost all the public universities in Bangladesh provides post graduate degree but Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University is the only university for post graduate medical degee .
Agricultural Universities of Bangladesh : Agricultural universities Deals with the study related to agricultural science. Here is the list of Agricultural Universities of Bangladesh.
Science and Technology Universities: There are more than 10 Science and Technology universities in Bangladesh. Though they are related to science and technology. Some of the universities like SUST and some other universities provide graduation and post graduation degree for the business and Humanities subjects
Maritime Universities of Bangladesh: There is only one maritime public university in Bangladesh. It is Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University (BSMRMU). It is the 37th public universities in Bangladesh. It offers graduate and postgraduate degree along with research facilities
Textile universities: Though there are several private textile universities in Bangladesh but
Universities of engineering technology: There are 5 universities of engineering technology. Among them BUET is the best university. Other leading universities are CUET, KUET , RUET . DUET is for the students of Technical Education Boards.
Universities of General Educations: Many universities for general education are established by Bangladesh Government. Here you will get the top level universities like DU , CU. Almost every year some new universities are establishing. Here is the list of all Public Universities for General Education.
Veterinary Universities: There is only one veterinary and Animal Science University in Bangladesh. Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University is in Chittagong
List of public universities in bangladesh
Now I’m going to provide
University Name | Website | Address |
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University | www.bsmmu.edu.bd | Shahbag, Dhaka |
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University | www.bsmrau.edu.bd | Salna, Gazipur |
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Digital University | www.bdu.ac.bd | Dhaka |
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University | www.bsmrmu.edu.bd | Pallabi, Mirpur, Dhaka |
Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science and Technology University | www.bsfmstu.edu.bd | Netrokona |
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University | www.bsmrstu.edu.bd | Gopalganj Town Road, Gopalganj |
Bangladesh Agricultural University | www.bau.edu.bd | Mymensingh |
Bangladesh Open University | www.bou.edu.bd | Gazipur |
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology | www.buet.ac.bd | Dhaka |
Bangladesh University of Professionals | www.bup.edu.bd | Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka |
Bangladesh University of Textiles | www.butex.edu.bd | Tejgaon, Dhaka |
Barisal University | www.barisaluniv.edu.bd | Barisal Sadar, Barisal |
Begum Rokeya University | www.brur.ac.bd | Modern Mor Road, Rangpur |
Chittagong Medical University | Not available | Chittagong |
Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology | www.cuet.ac.bd | Rawjan, Chittagong |
Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University | www.cvasu.ac.bd | Khulshi, Chittagong |
Comilla University | www.cou.ac.bd | Kotbari, Comilla |
Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology | www.duet.ac.bd | Gazipur |
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University | www.hstu.ac.bd | Dinajpur |
Islamic Arabic University | www.iau.edu.bd | Mohammadpur, Dhaka |
Islamic University | www.iu.ac.bd | Kushtia |
Jagannath University | www.jnu.ac.bd | Dhaka |
Jahangirnagar University | www.juniv.edu | Savar, Dhaka |
Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University | www.jkkniu.edu.bd | Trishal, Mymensingh |
Jessore University of Science and Technology | www.just.edu.bd | Jessore |
Khulna University | www.ku.ac.bd | Khulna |
Khulna University of Engineering and Technology | www.kuet.ac.bd | Khulna |
Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University | www.mbstu.ac.bd | Santosh, Tangail |
National University | www.nu.edu.bd | Gazipur |
Noakhali Science and Technology University | www.nstu.edu.bd | Sonapur, Noakhali |
Pabna University of Science and Technology | www.pust.ac.bd | Rajapur, pabna |
Patuakhali Science And Technology University | www.pstu.ac.bd | Patuakhali |
Rabindra University, Bangladesh | www.rubd.org | Shahzadpur,Sirajganj |
Rajshahi Medical University | Not available | Rajshahi |
Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology | www.ruet.ac.bd | Rajshahi |
Rangamati Science and Technology University | www.rmstu.edu.bd | Rangamati Sadar, Rangamati |
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology | www.sust.edu | Kumargaon, Sylhet |
Sheikh Hasina University | www.shu.edu | Netrokona, Mymensingh |
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University | www.sau.edu.bd | Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka |
Sylhet Agricultural University | www.sau.ac.bd | Taligor, Sylhet |
University of Chittagong | www.cu.ac.bd | Hathazari, Chittagong |
University of Dhaka | www.du.ac.bd | Ramna, Dhaka |
University of Rajshahi | www.ru.ac.bd | Kajla, Rajshahi |
So one can easily find out, how many public universities in Bangladesh. All the public universities in this list are UGC approved public university list.
You can also visit the top 10 universities in Bangladesh or Bangladesh University Ranking Details from our website.
Private Universities in Bangladesh

The numbers of private universities are huge. Almost 104 private universities are situated according to UGC in Bangladesh. Normally the private universities are governance by private sector. Most of the universities are operated by the international organization and some other is funded by Islamic foundation.
List of Private Universities in Bangladesh
Here is the list of private universities in Bangladesh. All are the UGC approved university list in Bangladesh.
University Name | Address | Website |
Ahsania Mission University of Science and Technology (Academic programs have not yet started) | (Academic programs have not yet started) | (Academic programs have not yet started) |
Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology | www.aust.edu | Tejgaon, Dhaka |
American International University-Bangladesh | www.aiub.edu | Khilkhet, Dhaka |
Anwer Khan Modern University | Have not yet started | Uttara,Dhaka |
Army University of Engineering and Technology (BAUET), Qadirabad | www.bauet.ac.bd | Qadirabad Cantoment, Natore |
ASA University Bangladesh | www.asaub.edu.bd | Mohammadpur, Dhaka |
Asian University of Bangladesh | www.aub.edu.bd | Ashulia, Dhaka |
Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology | www.adust.edu.bd | Uttara, Dhaka |
Bandarban University (Academic programs have not yet started) | (Academic programs have not yet started) | Bandarban, Chittagong |
Bangladesh Army International University of Science and Technology(BAIUST) ,Comilla | www.baiust.edu.bd | Comilla Cantonment, Comilla |
Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology(BAUST), Saidpur | www.baust.edu.bd | Saidpur Cantonment, Saidpur |
Bangladesh Islami University | www.biu.ac.bd | Mugda, Dhaka |
Bangladesh University | www.bu.edu.bd | Mohammadpur, Dhaka |
Bangladesh University of Business and Technology | www.bubt.ac.bd | Mirpur-2, Dhaka |
Bangladesh University of Health Sciences | www.buhs.ac.bd | Mirpur-1, Dhaka |
BGC Trust University Bangladesh | www.bgctub-edu.net | Chandanaish , Chittagong |
BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology(BUFT) | www.buft.edu.bd | Uttara Model Town, Dhaka |
BRAC University | www.bracu.ac.bd | Mohakhali, Dhaka |
Britannia University | Have not started the online programme | Biswaroad, Comilla |
Canadian University of Bangladesh | www.cub.edu.bd | Banani, Dhaka |
CCN University of Science and Technology | www.ccnust.edu.bd | Sadar South, Comilla |
Central University of Science and Technology | Have not started the online programme | Mirpur, Dhaka |
Central Women’s University | www.cwu.edu.bd | RK Mission Road, Dhaka |
Chittagong Independent University | www.ciu.edu.bd | kotwali ,Chittagong |
City University | www.cityuniversity.edu.bd | Panthapath, Dhaka |
Cox’s Bazar International University | www.cbiu.ac.bd | Kolatoli Circle, Cox’s Bazar |
Daffodil International University | www.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd | Dhanmondi, Dhaka |
Dhaka International University | www.diu.ac | Banani, Dhaka |
East Delta University | www.eastdelta.edu.bd | Khulshi, Chittagong |
East West University | www.ewubd.edu | Aftabnagar, Dhaka |
Eastern University | www.easternuni.edu.bd | Dhanmondi, Dhaka |
European University of Bangladesh | www.eub.edu.bd | Mirpur, Dhaka |
Exim Bank Agricultural University, Bangladesh | www.ebaub.edu.bd | Boro Indara Moor, Chapainawabgonj |
Fareast International University | www.fiu.edu.bd | Banani, Dhaka |
Feni University | www.feniuniversity.edu.bd | Trunk Road, Feni |
First Capital University of Bangladesh | www.fcub.edu.bd | Poura Collegepara, Chuadanga |
German University Bangladesh | www.gub.edu.bd | Gazipur Sadar , Gazipur |
Global University Bangladesh | www.globaluniversity.edu.bd | Central Bus Terminal, Barisal |
Gono Bishwabidyalay * | www.gonouniversity.edu.bd | Savar, Dhaka |
Green University of Bangladesh | www.green.edu.bd | Begum Rokeya Sarani, Dhaka |
Hamdard University Bangladesh | www.hamdarduniversity.edu.bd | Gazaria, Munshiganj |
IBAIS University *** | www.ibaisuniv.edu.bd | Dhanmondi, Dhaka |
Independent University, Bangladesh | www.iub.edu.bd | Bashundra R/A, Dhaka |
International Islamic University Chittagong | www.iiuc.ac.bd | Sitakunda, Chittagong |
International Standard University (Academic programs have not yet started) | (Academic programs have not yet started) | (Academic programs have not yet started) |
International University of Business Agriculture and Technology | www.iubat.edu | Uttara Model Town, Dhaka |
Ishakha International University, Bangladesh | www.ishakha.edu.bd | Sholakia, Kishoreganj |
Khulna Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah University (Academic programs have not yet started) | (Academic programs have not yet started) | (Academic programs have not yet started) |
Khwaja Yunus Ali University | www.kyau.edu.bd | Enayetpur, Sirajgonj |
Leading University | www.lus.ac.bd | Taltola, Sylhet |
Manarat International University | www.manarat.ac.bd | Gulshan, Dhaka |
Metropolitan University | www.metrouni.edu.bd | Zindha Bazar, Sylhet |
N.P.I University of Bangladesh | www.npiub.edu.bd | Narangai, Manikganj |
North Bengal International University | www.nbiu.edu.bd | Binodpur Bazar, Motihar Rajshahi |
North East University Bangladesh | www.neub.edu.bd | Sheikghat, Sylhet |
North South University | www.northsouth.edu | Baridhara, Dhaka |
North Western University | www.nwu.edu.bd | Sonadanga , Khulna |
Northern University Bangladesh | www.nub.ac.bd | Banani , Dhaka |
Northern University of Business and Technology, Khulna | www.nubtkhulna.ac.bd | Sonadanga, Khulna |
Notre Dame University Bangladesh | www.ndub.edu.bd | Motijheel, Dhaka |
Port City International University | www.portcity.edu.bd | South Khulshi, Chittagong |
Premier University | www.puc.ac.bd | Panchlaish, Chittagong |
Presidency University | www.presidency.edu.bd | Gulshan-2, Dhaka |
Prime University | www.primeuniversity.edu.bd | Mirpur-1, Dhaka |
Primeasia University | www.primeasia.edu.bd | Banani, Dhaka |
Pundra University of Science and Technology | www.pundrouniversity.edu.bd | Gokul, Bogra |
Queens University | (Academic programs have not yet started) | (Academic programs have not yet started) |
Rabindra Maitree University, Kushtia | programs have not yet started | College More, Kushtia |
Rajshahi Science and Technology University (RSTU), Natore | www.rstu.edu.bd | Natore Sadar Natore |
Ranada Prasad Shaha University | www.rpsu.edu.bd | Sitalakhya, Naryanganj |
Royal University of Dhaka | www.royal.edu.bd | Banani, Dhaka |
Rupayan A.K.M Shamsuzzoha University (Academic programs have not yet started) | Academic programs have not yet started | Academic programs have not yet started |
Shah Makhdum Management University, Rajshahi (Academic programs have not yet started) | Academic programs have not yet started | Academic programs have not yet started |
Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology | www.smuct.edu.bd | Uttara, Dhaka |
Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib University | www.sfmuniversity.org | Jamalpur |
Sonargaon University | www.su.edu.bd | Panthopath, Dhaka |
Southeast University | www.seu.ac.bd | Banani, Dhaka |
Southern University Bangladesh | www.southern.edu.bd | Mehedibag Road, Chittagong |
Stamford University Bangladesh | www.stamforduniversity.edu.bd | Dhanmondi , Dhaka |
State University of Bangladesh | www.sub.edu.bd | Dhanmondi , Dhaka |
Sylhet International University | www.siu.edu.bd | Bagbari, Sylhet |
Tagore University of Creative Arts, Keranigonj, Bangladesh (Academic programs have not yet started) | Academic programs have not yet started | Academic programs have not yet started |
The International University of Scholars | www.ius.edu.bd | Gulshan, Dhaka |
The Millennium University | www.themillenniumuniversity.edu.bd | Razarbag, Dhaka |
The People’s University of Bangladesh | www.pub.ac.bd | Mohammadpur, Dhaka |
The University of Asia Pacific | www.uap-bd.edu | Dhanmondi, Dhaka |
The University of Comilla | Academic programs have not yet started | Uttara, Dhaka |
Times University, Bangladesh | www.times.ac.bd | West Khabashpur, Faridpur |
Trust University, Barishal (Academic programs have not yet started) | Academic programs have not yet started | Academic programs have not yet started |
United International University | www.uiu.ac.bd | Badda, Dhaka |
University of Creative Technology, Chittagong | Academic programs have not yet started | Chandgaon, Chittagong |
University of Development Alternative | www.uoda.edu.bd | Dhanmondi, Dhaka |
University of Global Village | www.ugv.edu.bd | CandB Road, Barisal |
University of Information Technology and Sciences | www.uits.edu.bd | Baridhara, dhaka |
University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh | www.ulab.edu.bd | Dhanmondi , Dhaka |
University of Science and Technology Chittagong | www.ustc.edu.bd | Khulshi, Chittagong |
University of South Asia | www.southasia-uni.org | Banani, Dhaka |
Uttara University | www.uttarauniversity.edu.bd | Uttara, Dhaka |
Varendra University | www.vu.edu.bd | Motihar, Rajshahi |
Victoria University of Bangladesh | www.vub.edu.bd | Panthapath, Dhaka |
World University of Bangladesh | www.wub.edu.bd | Green Road Dhanmondi, Dhaka |
Z.H Sikder University of Science and Technology | www. zhsust.edu.bd | Bhedergong, Shariaitpur |
Z.N.R.F. University of Management Sciences | Academic programs have not yet started | Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka |
Most of the renowned private universities are situated in Dhaka division as a capital town of Bangladesh. Here you will get a complete list of all private universities with their location. From this you can generate the idea about the top universities of your locality.
Which is the best University
This is one of toughest question to answer. Basically it depends on two major factors. These are
- Your Choice
- University Ranking
Your choice is very important. What do you want ? where do you want to go? If your choice is to be an engineer than you have to compare among the Engineering Univeristies
The second one is university Ranking. As there are many universities in Bangladesh, it is one of the tough jobs to provide all the necessary information in the same place. So, we have organized some of the best topics for you. Hope this will help. Check the link below
- Top 10 universities in Bangladesh
- All Private
university Ranking in Bangladesh - Blacklisted Private universities of Bangladesh
- All University Ranking in Bangladesh
These are all about the Universities in Bangladesh. if you are looking for more information then let us know. We are always ready to share our thoughts to help you
Dear,
Please let me know whether the academic program of The University of Comilla has been started yet. And also let me know if the mirpur campus of Prime University is legally approved by UGC. I need to know those information badly ASAP.
Thanks for your early response.
Brac University is best among private sector. Any way see full guide of study in china from bangladesh