Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1209 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #286 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #2 of 129 | In Bangladesh |
| #2 of 62 | In Dhaka |
| #193 of 1,048 | For Hydrology and Water resources management |
| Top50% | For 96 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.buet.ac.bd
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 23%*
* The Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (SSC) and higher secondary certificate (HSC) or foreign equivalent. Major with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and admission test |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | January to December |
Research profile
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology has published 14,061 scientific papers with 201,188 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Materials Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Geography and Cartography.
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 28 | 42 |
| 1994 | 17 | 47 |
| 1995 | 33 | 44 |
| 1996 | 30 | 56 |
| 1997 | 37 | 70 |
| 1998 | 48 | 87 |
| 1999 | 53 | 126 |
| 2000 | 62 | 134 |
| 2001 | 44 | 153 |
| 2002 | 126 | 265 |
| 2003 | 83 | 303 |
| 2004 | 95 | 401 |
| 2005 | 107 | 490 |
| 2006 | 176 | 705 |
| 2007 | 182 | 865 |
| 2008 | 257 | 1112 |
| 2009 | 258 | 1265 |
| 2010 | 402 | 1726 |
| 2011 | 347 | 2248 |
| 2012 | 493 | 2797 |
| 2013 | 481 | 3413 |
| 2014 | 637 | 4300 |
| 2015 | 551 | 4671 |
| 2016 | 636 | 5433 |
| 2017 | 783 | 6384 |
| 2018 | 751 | 8421 |
| 2019 | 870 | 10230 |
| 2020 | 997 | 14710 |
| 2021 | 1185 | 20807 |
| 2022 | 1139 | 23838 |
| 2023 | 1278 | 29004 |
| 2024 | 1150 | 31779 |
| 2025 | 630 | 29954 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | 1,000 per term (BDT) |
|---|
The Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology has on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Professional Bachelor's Degree | Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Marine Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Natural Resources, Naval Architecture, Production Engineering, Regional Planning, Town Planning, Water Science |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Agricultural Engineering, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Marine Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Naval Architecture, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Production Engineering, Rural Planning, Town Planning, Water Management, Water Science |
| Master of Philosophy | Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics |
| Ph. D. | Agricultural Engineering, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Marine Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Naval Architecture, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Production Engineering, Rural Planning, Town Planning, Water Management, Water Science |
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology alumni
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Fazlur Khan
- Enrolled in the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
- Graduated with Bachelor of Engineering in civil engineering
- Occupations
- engineerstructural engineercivil engineerarchitect
- Biography
-
Fazlur Rahman Khan was a Bangladeshi-American structural engineer and architect, who initiated important structural systems for skyscrapers. Considered the "father of tubular designs" for high-rises, Khan was also a pioneer in computer-aided design (CAD). He was the designer of the Sears Tower, since renamed Willis Tower, the tallest building in the world from 1973 until 1998, and the 100-story John Hancock Center.
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Aupee Karim
- Years
- 1979-.. (age 47)
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorarchitectmodeldancer
- Biography
-
Syeda Tuhin Ara Karim, commonly known as Aupee Karim, is a National Film Award-winning Bangladeshi actress, model, architect, and dancer. She was also a faculty member at School of Architecture of American International University-Bangladesh.
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Hanif Sanket
- Occupations
- television presentertelevision producertelevision director
- Biography
-
Hanif Sanket born as A.K.M. Hanif is a Bangladeshi television host, writer, producer, comedian, voice actor singer.
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Anisul Hoque
- Occupations
- authorcolumnistscreenwriterwritereditor
- Biography
-
Anisul Hoque is a Bangladeshi author, screenwriter, novelist, dramatist and journalist from Rangpur. He won the Bangla Academy Literary Award in 2011. His most popular work is his non-fiction novel Maa (mother). He is also the editor of Kishore Alo. In addition, he is one of the two writers of the film Television (2012 film).
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology faculties and divisions
| Centre : Biomedical Engineering Research | Biomedical Engineering |
|---|---|
| Centre : Energy Studies | Energy Engineering |
| Centre : Environmental Resources Management | Environmental Engineering |
| Faculty : Architecture and Planning | Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Regional Planning, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Civil Engineering | Civil Engineering, Natural Resources, Water Science |
| Faculty : Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering |
| Faculty : Engineering | Ceramics and Glass Technology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Physics |
| Faculty : Mechanical Engineering | Industrial Engineering, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Production Engineering |
| Institute : Appropriate Technology | Technology |
| Institute : BUET-Japan Institute of Disaster Prevention and Urban Safety | Safety Engineering |
| Institute : Information and Communication Technology | Computer Science, Information Technology |
| Institute : Nuclear Power Engineering | Nuclear Engineering |
| Institute : Water and Flood Management | Safety Engineering, Water Management, Water Science |
General information
| Alternative names | BUET বাংলাদেশ প্রকৌশল বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1962 |
| Accreditation | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Motto | The ocean of knowledge |
Location and contacts
| Address | East Campus Dhaka, 1000 Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| City population | 16,800,000 |