25 Best universities for Oncology and Cancer research 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 Oncology and Cancer research. A graph of 85.6K citations received by 5.46K academic papers made by 25 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. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Oncology and Cancer research

#475 in Asia

#1187 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 11%
Founded: 1998

2. University of Dhaka

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Oncology and Cancer research

#566 in Asia

#1403 in the World

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

3. Rajshahi University

Bangladesh | Rajshahi

For Oncology and Cancer research

#626 in Asia

#1515 in the World

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

4. Daffodil International University

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Oncology and Cancer research

#804 in Asia

#1875 in the World

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

5. Islamic University

Bangladesh | Kushtia

For Oncology and Cancer research

#888 in Asia

#2062 in the World

Founded: 1979

6. Khulna University

Bangladesh | Khulna

For Oncology and Cancer research

#893 in Asia

#2071 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1990

7. Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University

Bangladesh | Tangail

For Oncology and Cancer research

#966 in Asia

#2212 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 2001

8. North South University

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Oncology and Cancer research

#977 in Asia

#2238 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 25%
Founded: 1992

9. Khulna University of Engineering and Technology

Bangladesh | Khulna

For Oncology and Cancer research

#995 in Asia

#2271 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 2003

10. Noakhali Science and Technology University

Bangladesh | Noakhali

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1007 in Asia

#2295 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 2006

11. Jahangirnagar University

Bangladesh | Savar

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1057 in Asia

#2385 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 1970

12. University of Chittagong

Bangladesh | Chittagong

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1070 in Asia

#2416 in the World

Founded: 1966

13. Green University of Bangladesh

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1080 in Asia

#2436 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 2003

14. BRAC University

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1094 in Asia

#2468 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 45%
Founded: 2001

15. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University

Bangladesh | Gopalganj

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1150 in Asia

#2605 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 2001

16. Shahjalal University of Science and Technology

Bangladesh | Sylhet

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1159 in Asia

#2627 in the World

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

17. Chittagong Medical University

Bangladesh | Chittagong

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1164 in Asia

#2640 in the World

Founded: 2016

18. Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1245 in Asia

#2800 in the World

Founded: 1962

19. University of Science and Technology Chittagong

Bangladesh | Chittagong

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1375 in Asia

#3041 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 63%
Enrollment: 5,682
Founded: 1992

20. East West University - Dhaka

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1387 in Asia

#3067 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1996

21. American International University - Bangladesh

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1434 in Asia

#3169 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 1995

22. Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology

Bangladesh | Rajshahi

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1455 in Asia

#3218 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 2003

23. Rajshahi Medical University

Bangladesh | Rajshahi

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1470 in Asia

#3241 in the World

Founded: 2016

24. Bangladesh Agricultural University

Bangladesh | Mymensingh

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1520 in Asia

#3347 in the World

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

25. Pabna Science and Technology University

Bangladesh | Pabna

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1594 in Asia

#3486 in the World

Enrollment: 4,500
Founded: 2001

The best cities to study Oncology and Cancer research in Bangladesh based on the number of universities and their ranks are Dhaka, Rajshahi, Kushtia, and Khulna.