83 Best Public Universities in Bangladesh

Of the 83 Public universities in Bangladesh, University of Dhaka ranks highest at #554 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (#2 in Bangladesh) and Bangladesh Agricultural University (#3 in Bangladesh) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 203 courses to choose from.

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49Ranked

#49 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

BGC Trust University, Bangladesh

Public University · 0 courses

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#49 in Bangladesh · by research impact

39,761 citations · h-index 90

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50Ranked

#50 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

Comilla University

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#50 in Bangladesh · by research impact

38,078 citations · h-index 69

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51Ranked

#51 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

Presidency University

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#51 in Bangladesh · by research impact

32,785 citations · h-index 87

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52Ranked

#52 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

Stamford University

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#52 in Bangladesh · by research impact

32,700 citations · h-index 69

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53Ranked

#53 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

World University of Bangladesh

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#53 in Bangladesh · by research impact

30,848 citations · h-index 71

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54Ranked

#54 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

University of Development Alternative

Public University · 0 courses

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#54 in Bangladesh · by research impact

30,818 citations · h-index 88

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55Ranked

#55 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

Dhaka International University

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#55 in Bangladesh · by research impact

26,462 citations · h-index 75

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56Ranked

#56 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University

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#56 in Bangladesh · by research impact

20,061 citations · h-index 58

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57Ranked

#57 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

University of Liberal Arts

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#57 in Bangladesh · by research impact

17,395 citations · h-index 54

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58Ranked

#58 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

Northern University Bangladesh

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#58 in Bangladesh · by research impact

15,111 citations · h-index 58

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59Ranked

#59 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

Rangamati Science and Technology University

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#59 in Bangladesh · by research impact

11,122 citations · h-index 51

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60Ranked

#60 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

East Delta University

Public University · 14 courses

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#60 in Bangladesh · by research impact

10,949 citations · h-index 50

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61Ranked

#61 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

Bangladesh Open University

Public University · 0 courses

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#61 in Bangladesh · by research impact

8,472 citations · h-index 46

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62Ranked

#62 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

University of Information Technology & Sciences

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#62 in Bangladesh · by research impact

7,722 citations · h-index 41

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63Ranked

#63 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

North East University Bangladesh

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#63 in Bangladesh · by research impact

7,623 citations · h-index 42

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64Ranked

#64 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

Sylhet International University

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#64 in Bangladesh · by research impact

7,378 citations · h-index 47

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65Ranked

#65 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

Leading University

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#65 in Bangladesh · by research impact

7,372 citations · h-index 40

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66Ranked

#66 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

People's University of Bangladesh

Public University · 23 courses

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#66 in Bangladesh · by research impact

7,190 citations · h-index 43

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67Ranked

#67 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

Asian University of Bangladesh

Public University · 0 courses

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#67 in Bangladesh · by research impact

7,134 citations · h-index 34

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68Ranked

#68 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

International Culture University

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#68 in Bangladesh · by research impact

6,099 citations · h-index 44

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69Ranked

#69 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

Manarat International University

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#69 in Bangladesh · by research impact

3,899 citations · h-index 29

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70Ranked

#70 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

Asa University Bangladesh

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#70 in Bangladesh · by research impact

3,290 citations · h-index 27

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71Ranked

#71 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

Bangladesh Maritime University

Public University · 0 courses

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#71 in Bangladesh · by research impact

2,939 citations · h-index 30

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72Ranked

#72 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

Darul Ihsan University

Public University · 0 courses

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#72 in Bangladesh · by research impact

1,605 citations · h-index 18

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Dhaka at #554 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Dhaka has the largest research record in this group, with 856,195 citations and an h-index of 302. 7 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 83 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is University of Dhaka, founded in 1921. University of Dhaka is the largest, with 37,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 135 bachelor's, 66 master's and 2 professional. The most common subjects are Engineering (56), Business & Management (37), Social Sciences & Psychology (20) and Languages & Linguistics (19). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (99% of courses with a stated intake). North South University offers the widest choice, with 38 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public in Bangladesh?

University of Dhaka (QS World #554), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (#2 in Bangladesh) and Bangladesh Agricultural University (#3 in Bangladesh) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public in Bangladesh?

83 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public course take in Bangladesh?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Public courses start in Bangladesh?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Public courses in Bangladesh?

North South University, with 38, ahead of People's University of Bangladesh (23).

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