The 10 Best Private Universities in Bangladesh

Universities that do not normally receive financial support from the government and are not run by the government are called Private Universities. Although it is not controlled by the government, it is established by the Government Law, and a grant is approved by the commission. Like other countries of the world, Bangladesh also has Private Universities. The number of which is always more than the government universities in all countries.

The number of private universities is much higher in Bangladesh. Quality of the Universities is considered by the Universities Grant Commission (UGC) Bangladesh through ranking. Universities are ranked based on their study standard, environment, regulations, results for boys and girls, and their achievements.

I will discuss with you the Top 10 Private Universities in the University Grant Commission (UGC) Ranking of Bangladesh.

01. North South University (NUS)

North South University (NUS) was established in 1992 in Bashundhara, Dhaka 1229, and Bangladesh. It started as the first private university in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The government of Bangladesh approved this university under the private University Act 1992. It is a private higher education institution in Bangladesh. The University started with this motto of the “excellence of higher education” center. The number of present students of this university is 13990 and the number of teachers is 1258 and the educational officer is 907. Professor Atiqul Islam is the current Vice Chancellor of this university. The university achieved the highest score in the ranking score that was 7.11. That’s why North South University takes place as number one of the top 10 private universities in Bangladesh.

02. BRAC University (BRACU)

BRAC University (BRACU) is a residential non-government university in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was founded by Bangladeshi Social Worker named that person is Fazle Hasan Abed in 2001. This university started with this motto of the “Inspiration for excellence” center. It also provides merit-based scholarship. Professor Vincent Chang is the current vice Chancellor of this university. The Number of a present student at this university is 8000 and the number of teachers is 862. The university achieved the highest score in the ranking score that was second position among the private universities. The first university that provides residential advantages among 15000 students. That’s why BRAC University (BRACU) takes place as number two of the top 10 private universities in Bangladesh.

03. East West University (EWU)

East West University in short, (EWU) is a private university located in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. First, the university situated in 1996 at Aftabnagar, Dhaka of Bangladesh. This university started with this motto of “Excellence in Education” center. Professor Dr. M.M. Shahidul Hasan is the current vice Chancellor of this university. The frst project of this university was Progoti Foundation that was a non-profit organization. The number of students in Aftab Nagar Campus is 10400. It also achieved the highest ranking score. It is ranked 3rd among the top 10 private universities in Bangladesh. That’s why East West University (EWU) takes place as number three of the top 10 private universities in Bangladesh.

04. Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)

The Chittagong Campus of Independent University Bangladesh, in short, (IUB) is a private university located in Chittagong. It was established in 1999 in the Jamal Khan Road area of Chittagong city. The main campus of this university is located at Bashundhara in the capital of Dhaka.

05. Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST)

The Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology was introduced in 1995 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. According to the private universities act 1992, this university starts its journey with the 1.6 acres of land. The current Vice Chancellor of this university is Professor Abul M.M. Safiullah.

06. American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB)

According to the private university act 1992, the government approved the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) with the motto of “where leaders are made”. It is located in the Kuril area of the capital Dhaka. It was established in 1994.

07. Daffodil International University (DIU):

Daffodil International University is located in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Under the private university Act 1992, Daffodil University was introduced in 2002 in Dhaka District. According to their sustainable Services, the university achieved their reputation on higher educational institution. Professor Dr. Yousuf Mahbubul Islam is the vice Chancellor of DIU.

08. United International University (UIU):

United International University (UIU) is located in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. The large announcement of this university is TK 1 crore for research in 2016 as a first private university. President Abdul Hamid is the chancellor of UIU. The running students of this university are seven thousands between graduation and post-graduation.

09. University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB)

University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) is Arts based private universities in Bangladesh. Approved by the University Grants Commission, which is located in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. It was established by Kazi Shahed in 2002. The academic activities of ULAB started in 2004. It is ranked 9th among the top 10 private universities in Bangladesh.

10. University of Asia Pacific (UAP)

The University of Asia Pacific (UAP) was situated on July 29, 1997. The primary activities of UAP University started with a four-year term in Business Administrative and Computer Science and Engineering. The main motive of this university is human and social development.

Foundation of Asia Pacific University is a non-profit organization in Bangladesh that financially supporting the university. The university achieved higher ranking score like all other universities. That’s why the University of Asia Pacific (UAP) takes place as number ten of the top 10 private universities in Bangladesh.