Top Universities in Bangladesh

University of Dhaka tops our list of 83 universities in Bangladesh at #554 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Next come Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (#2 in Bangladesh) and Bangladesh Agricultural University (#3 in Bangladesh). Across the whole list there are 203 courses to choose from.

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25Ranked

#25 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

International Islamic University Chittagong

Public University · 0 courses

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1995Founded

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#25 in Bangladesh · by research impact

101,757 citations · h-index 100

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26Ranked

#26 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

Islamic University of Technology

Public University · 0 courses

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1978Founded

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#26 in Bangladesh · by research impact

101,611 citations · h-index 108

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27Ranked

#27 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

American International University - Bangladesh

Public University · 0 courses

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#27 in Bangladesh · by research impact

98,765 citations · h-index 99

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28Ranked

#28 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

Patuakhali Science and Technology University

Public University · 0 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)

2002Founded

3,538Students

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#28 in Bangladesh · by research impact

98,222 citations · h-index 120

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29Ranked

#29 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

Ahsanullah University of Science & Technology

Public University · 14 courses

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1995Founded

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#29 in Bangladesh · by research impact

95,674 citations · h-index 117

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30Ranked

#30 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

Eastern University

Public University · 0 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)

2003Founded

13,000Students

—International

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#30 in Bangladesh · by research impact

94,045 citations · h-index 126

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31Ranked

#31 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur

Public University · 0 courses

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#31 in Bangladesh · by research impact

93,104 citations · h-index 127

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32Ranked

#32 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

Jagannath University

Public University · 0 courses

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2005Founded

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#32 in Bangladesh · by research impact

89,791 citations · h-index 116

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33Ranked

#33 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

United International University

Public University · 0 courses

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#33 in Bangladesh · by research impact

85,506 citations · h-index 104

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34Ranked

#34 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

Sylhet Agricultural University

Public University · 0 courses

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2006Founded

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#34 in Bangladesh · by research impact

82,412 citations · h-index 101

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35Ranked

#35 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

Metropolitan University

Public University · 9 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)

2003Founded

6,000Students

—International

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#35 in Bangladesh · by research impact

76,042 citations · h-index 110

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36Ranked

#36 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University

Public University · 0 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)

2001Founded

11,203Students

—International

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#36 in Bangladesh · by research impact

75,356 citations · h-index 91

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37Ranked

#37 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

East West University

Public University · 0 courses

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#37 in Bangladesh · by research impact

73,865 citations · h-index 101

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38Ranked

#38 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

Green University of Bangladesh

Public University · 8 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)

2003Founded

7,000Students

—International

Admissions open

#38 in Bangladesh · by research impact

70,386 citations · h-index 104

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39Ranked

#39 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

International University of Business Agriculture and Technology

Public University · 0 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)

1991Founded

7,883Students

—International

Admissions open

#39 in Bangladesh · by research impact

61,447 citations · h-index 104

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40Ranked

#40 in Bangladesh Bangladesh

Public University · 0 courses

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#48 in Bangladesh · by research impact

41,552 citations · h-index 90

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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. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Dhaka is cited most (856,195 citations). 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

83 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is University of Dhaka, founded in 1921. University of Dhaka is the largest, with 37,000 students.

What the courses look like

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

Which is the best university 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 universities in Bangladesh are public?

83 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a course take in Bangladesh?

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

When do 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 courses in Bangladesh?

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

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