20 Best Theology / Divinity / Religious studies schools in Bangladesh

Updated: March 15, 2026

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Bangladesh ranked based on their research performance in Theology / Divinity / Religious studies. A graph of 47.7K citations received by 5.54K academic papers made by 20 universities in Bangladesh was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. Islamic University

Bangladesh | Kushtia

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#104 in Asia

#683 in the World

Founded: 1979

2. University of Dhaka

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#256 in Asia

#1243 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 11%
Enrollment: 37,018
Founded: 1921

3. Jahangirnagar University

Bangladesh | Savar

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#485 in Asia

#1840 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 1970

4. Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#498 in Asia

#1880 in the World

Founded: 1962

5. North South University

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#644 in Asia

#2246 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 25%
Founded: 1992

6. Rajshahi University

Bangladesh | Rajshahi

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#649 in Asia

#2258 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Enrollment: 2,200
Founded: 1953

7. International Islamic University, Chittagong

Bangladesh | Chittagong

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#701 in Asia

#2398 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 33%
Founded: 1995

8. BRAC University

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#748 in Asia

#2492 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 45%
Founded: 2001

9. University of Chittagong

Bangladesh | Chittagong

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#844 in Asia

#2721 in the World

Founded: 1966

10. Shahjalal University of Science and Technology

Bangladesh | Sylhet

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#881 in Asia

#2794 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Enrollment: 7,662
Founded: 1986

11. Daffodil International University

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#1086 in Asia

#3248 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Enrollment: 12,147
Founded: 2002

12. East West University - Dhaka

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#1204 in Asia

#3505 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1996

13. Independent University, Bangladesh

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#1205 in Asia

#3506 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Enrollment: 7,048
Founded: 1993

14. Bangladesh Agricultural University

Bangladesh | Mymensingh

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#1343 in Asia

#3779 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 11%
Enrollment: 6,075
Founded: 1961

15. United International University

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#1348 in Asia

#3786 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 25%
Founded: 2003

16. Khulna University

Bangladesh | Khulna

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#1352 in Asia

#3792 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1990

17. Begum Rokeya University

Bangladesh | Rangpur

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#1389 in Asia

#3885 in the World

Founded: 2008

18. Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology

Bangladesh | Chittagong

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#1407 in Asia

#3937 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 9%
Enrollment: 4,500
Founded: 2003

19. World University of Bangladesh

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#1421 in Asia

#3962 in the World

Enrollment: 6,673
Founded: 2003

20. Bangladesh University of Professionals

Bangladesh | Mirpur

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#1506 in Asia

#4140 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Founded: 2008

The best cities to study Theology / Divinity / Religious studies in Bangladesh based on the number of universities and their ranks are Kushtia, Dhaka, Savar, and Rajshahi.

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