20 Best Theology / Divinity / Religious studies schools in Bangladesh

Updated: March 02, 2025

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 41.4K citations received by 5.34K 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

#687 in the World

Founded: 1979

2. University of Dhaka

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#264 in Asia

#1273 in the World

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

3. Jahangirnagar University

Bangladesh | Savar

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#475 in Asia

#1826 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 1970

4. Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#495 in Asia

#1891 in the World

Founded: 1962

5. Rajshahi University

Bangladesh | Rajshahi

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#648 in Asia

#2276 in the World

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

6. North South University

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#655 in Asia

#2287 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 25%
Founded: 1992

7. International Islamic University, Chittagong

Bangladesh | Chittagong

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#689 in Asia

#2388 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 33%
Founded: 1995

8. BRAC University

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#774 in Asia

#2566 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 45%
Founded: 2001

9. University of Chittagong

Bangladesh | Chittagong

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#861 in Asia

#2774 in the World

Founded: 1966

10. Shahjalal University of Science and Technology

Bangladesh | Sylhet

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#889 in Asia

#2834 in the World

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

11. Daffodil International University

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#1108 in Asia

#3313 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 2002

12. Independent University, Bangladesh

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#1185 in Asia

#3482 in the World

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

13. East West University - Dhaka

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#1194 in Asia

#3514 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1996

14. Khulna University

Bangladesh | Khulna

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#1343 in Asia

#3810 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1990

15. Bangladesh Agricultural University

Bangladesh | Mymensingh

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#1357 in Asia

#3843 in the World

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

16. United International University

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#1365 in Asia

#3857 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 25%
Founded: 2003

17. Begum Rokeya University

Bangladesh | Rangpur

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#1410 in Asia

#3956 in the World

Founded: 2008

18. World University of Bangladesh

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#1424 in Asia

#3995 in the World

Enrollment: 6,673
Founded: 2003

19. Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology

Bangladesh | Chittagong

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#1427 in Asia

#4001 in the World

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

20. Bangladesh University of Professionals

Bangladesh | Mirpur

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#1529 in Asia

#4206 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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