36 Best universities for Astrophysics and Astronomy 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 Astrophysics and Astronomy. A graph of 74.5K citations received by 6.79K academic papers made by 36 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. Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#541 in Asia

#1591 in the World

Founded: 1962

2. University of Dhaka

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#658 in Asia

#1831 in the World

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

3. Jahangirnagar University

Bangladesh | Savar

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#711 in Asia

#1931 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 1970

4. Rajshahi University

Bangladesh | Rajshahi

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#904 in Asia

#2317 in the World

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

5. Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology

Bangladesh | Rajshahi

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1150 in Asia

#2825 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 2003

6. Khulna University of Engineering and Technology

Bangladesh | Khulna

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1153 in Asia

#2836 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 2003

7. University of Chittagong

Bangladesh | Chittagong

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1182 in Asia

#2895 in the World

Founded: 1966

8. Shahjalal University of Science and Technology

Bangladesh | Sylhet

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1212 in Asia

#2963 in the World

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

9. Islamic University

Bangladesh | Kushtia

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1254 in Asia

#3056 in the World

Founded: 1979

10. Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology

Bangladesh | Chittagong

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1303 in Asia

#3165 in the World

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

11. North South University

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1376 in Asia

#3303 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 25%
Founded: 1992

12. Daffodil International University

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1384 in Asia

#3314 in the World

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

13. BRAC University

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1390 in Asia

#3322 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 45%
Founded: 2001

14. Bangladesh Agricultural University

Bangladesh | Mymensingh

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1430 in Asia

#3417 in the World

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

15. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1439 in Asia

#3433 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 11%
Founded: 1998

16. Khulna University

Bangladesh | Khulna

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1506 in Asia

#3584 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1990

17. American International University - Bangladesh

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1586 in Asia

#3767 in the World

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

18. Independent University, Bangladesh

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1612 in Asia

#3832 in the World

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

19. Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1673 in Asia

#3962 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 86%
Founded: 1995

20. Islamic University of Technology

Bangladesh | Gazipur

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1733 in Asia

#4100 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 11%
Enrollment: 2,400
Founded: 1978

21. East West University - Dhaka

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1742 in Asia

#4115 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1996

22. International Islamic University, Chittagong

Bangladesh | Chittagong

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1746 in Asia

#4124 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 33%
Founded: 1995

23. United International University

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1773 in Asia

#4210 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 25%
Founded: 2003

24. Pabna Science and Technology University

Bangladesh | Pabna

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1811 in Asia

#4288 in the World

Enrollment: 4,500
Founded: 2001

25. Jagannath University - Dhaka

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1812 in Asia

#4290 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Enrollment: 33,000
Founded: 2005

26. Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University

Bangladesh | Tangail

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1847 in Asia

#4368 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 2001

27. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University

Bangladesh | Gazipur

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1886 in Asia

#4455 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1998

28. Begum Rokeya University

Bangladesh | Rangpur

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1909 in Asia

#4500 in the World

Founded: 2008

29. Chittagong Medical University

Bangladesh | Chittagong

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1949 in Asia

#4572 in the World

Founded: 2016

30. Green University of Bangladesh

Bangladesh | Dhaka

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1970 in Asia

#4612 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 2003

31. Premier University

Bangladesh | Chittagong

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1975 in Asia

#4621 in the World

Founded: 2001

32. Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University

Bangladesh | Dinajpur

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1987 in Asia

#4642 in the World

Founded: 1999

33. Noakhali Science and Technology University

Bangladesh | Noakhali

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#2024 in Asia

#4709 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 2006

34. University of Science and Technology Chittagong

Bangladesh | Chittagong

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#2036 in Asia

#4734 in the World

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

35. Patuakhali Science and Technology University

Bangladesh | Patuakhali

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#2094 in Asia

#4850 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 9%
Founded: 2001

36. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University

Bangladesh | Gopalganj

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#2102 in Asia

#4865 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 2001

The best cities to study Astrophysics and Astronomy in Bangladesh based on the number of universities and their ranks are Dhaka, Savar, Rajshahi, and Khulna.

Physics subfields in Bangladesh

Acoustical Engineering33

Applied/Engineering Physics2

Atomic and Molecular physics10

Condensed Matter Physics24

Materials Science62

Nanotechnology35

Nuclear Physics25

Optical Engineering50

Quantum and Particle physics61

Theoretical Physics7