16 Best Theology / Divinity / Religious studies schools in Bangladesh

Updated: February 29, 2024

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 19K citations received by 4.19K academic papers made by 16 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

#188 in Asia

#1108 in the World

Founded: 1979

2. University of Dhaka

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#254 in Asia

#1305 in the World

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

3. Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#515 in Asia

#1991 in the World

Founded: 1962

4. Rajshahi University

Bangladesh | Rajshahi

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#634 in Asia

#2296 in the World

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

5. Jahangirnagar University

Bangladesh | Savar

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#635 in Asia

#2297 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 1970

6. BRAC University

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#740 in Asia

#2537 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 45%
Founded: 2001

7. North South University

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#753 in Asia

#2568 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 25%
Founded: 1992

8. International Islamic University, Chittagong

Bangladesh | Chittagong

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#818 in Asia

#2698 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 33%
Founded: 1995

9. University of Chittagong

Bangladesh | Chittagong

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#852 in Asia

#2788 in the World

Founded: 1966

10. Shahjalal University of Science and Technology

Bangladesh | Sylhet

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#877 in Asia

#2840 in the World

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

11. Independent University, Bangladesh

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#1101 in Asia

#3315 in the World

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

12. Daffodil International University

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#1259 in Asia

#3643 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 2002

13. Khulna University

Bangladesh | Khulna

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#1323 in Asia

#3762 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1990

14. Bangladesh Agricultural University

Bangladesh | Mymensingh

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#1345 in Asia

#3803 in the World

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

15. Begum Rokeya University

Bangladesh | Rangpur

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#1416 in Asia

#3935 in the World

Founded: 2008

16. East West University - Dhaka

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#1430 in Asia

#3958 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1996

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

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