List of universities in Bangladesh

This is a list of universities in Bangladesh. Universities in Bangladesh are mainly categorized into three different types — Public (government owned and subsidized), Private (private sector owned universities), and International (operated and funded by international organizations such as the Organisation of the Islamic Conference).

University of Dhaka, established in 1921, is the oldest university of the country. Bangladeshi universities are affiliated with the University Grants Commission (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. [cite web |url=http://moedu.gov.bd/about_moe__organizations_ugc.htm |title=University Grant Commission (UGC) |accessdate=2008-03-29 |format=HTML |work=Ministry of Education, Government of Bangladesh]

The list is classified by the three types universities further segmented according to their locations. The locations are given according to divisions, the topmost administrative unit in Bangladesh. It is notable that, out of the 6 divisions Dhaka Division houses 57 out of a total of 83, of them 51 in Dhaka, the capital city. Most universities focus on general studies, meaning a diverse mix of curriculum, business studies, engineering or technology. Seven universities have specialized curricula focused on Islamic studies (2), agricultural sciences (2), medical sciences (1), Veterinary (1)and women's studies (1). Along with the univeristies their short names, mostly acronyms, are provided as nicks.

Public universities

Bangladesh has 27 public universities instructing the bulk of higher studies students. These universities that are funded by the Government and managed as self-governed government institutions.

Barisal division

Following is the only public university of Barisal division located in Patuakhali.

Khulna division

Following are the three public universities located in Khulna division. Two are in Khulna, and one in Kushtia. The university in Kushtia is the only public university in Bangladesh specializing in Islamic studies.

pecial 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.

Rajshahi division

Following is the only private university located in Rajshahi division. It is a specialized university with its campus in Bogra.

Notes and references

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* [http://www.ugc.gov.bd University Grants Commission of Bangladesh]
* [http://www.banbeis.gov.bd Bangladesh Bureau of Educational Information and Statistics]
* [http://www.varsityadmission.com Varsity Admission] Specific