Jagannath University - Dhaka: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3946 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1294 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #18 of 129 | In Bangladesh |
| #10 of 62 | In Dhaka |
| #2254 of 2,820 | For Data Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 15%
- Enrollment
- 33,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- jnu.ac.bd
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 15% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 33,000 |
| Full time employee | 1,000 |
| Student:staff ratio | 33:1 |
We've calculated the 15% acceptance rate for Jagannath University - Dhaka based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Jagannath University - Dhaka has published 1,060 scientific papers with 8,073 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Biology, Environmental Science, Physics, Chemistry, Business, Political Science, and Law.
Jagannath University - Dhaka majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 | 5 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 | 6 |
| 2008 | 2 | 12 |
| 2009 | 6 | 13 |
| 2010 | 7 | 2 |
| 2011 | 13 | 16 |
| 2012 | 18 | 25 |
| 2013 | 32 | 70 |
| 2014 | 49 | 120 |
| 2015 | 36 | 162 |
| 2016 | 47 | 182 |
| 2017 | 51 | 194 |
| 2018 | 58 | 275 |
| 2019 | 82 | 391 |
| 2020 | 78 | 519 |
| 2021 | 93 | 725 |
| 2022 | 107 | 1058 |
| 2023 | 115 | 1584 |
| 2024 | 148 | 1572 |
| 2025 | 107 | 1345 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Jagannath University - Dhaka gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (BDT) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | 4,500 |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) | 5,000 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | 6,000 |
| Bachelor of Laws (LLB) | 7,000 |
| Master of Arts (MA) | 6,000 |
| Master of Science (MSc) | 7,000 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 8,000 |
| Master of Laws (LLM) | 9,000 |
Jagannath University - Dhaka has financial aid programs and 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 Jagannath University - Dhaka.
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 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
Notable alumni
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Shahriar Kabir
- Occupations
- film directorwriterjournalisthuman rights defenderauthor
- Biography
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Shahriar Kabir is a Bangladeshi journalist, filmmaker, human rights activist, war crimes researcher and author of more than 70 books focusing on human rights, communalism, fundamentalism, history, and the Bangladesh war of independence. He was awarded Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1995. He is the President of the Ekattorer Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee. He is the former president of Forum for Secular Bangladesh. He has cooperated with the renowned anti-racist and anti-fascist group the “Never Again” Association, based in Poland. In 2001, he was recognized by Amnesty International as a prisoner of conscience for his peaceful and non-violent activism in defence of the rights of religious and ethnic minorities. In 2025, due to his arbitrary detention and the risks he faced for his journalistic and human rights work, Shahriar Kabir was recognized by Reporters Without Borders (RWB) as a victim of abuse, and his case was added to their Barometer of press freedom violations. In 2025, the United Nations declared his detention arbitrary, urging for his immediate release and reparations.
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Mohammed Nasim
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Mohammed Nasim was a Bangladesh Awami League politician who served as Bangladesh's minister of home affairs and minister of health and family welfare during 1999–2001 and 2014–2019, respectively. He was a six-term Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Sirajganj-1 and Sirajganj-2 constituencies. He was a presidium member of Awami League and the spokesperson of the 14-party alliance.
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Ataur Rahman Khan
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Ataur Rahman Khan was a Bangladeshi lawyer, politician and writer, who served as the chief minister of East Pakistan from 1 September 1956 – March 1958, and as the prime minister of Bangladesh from 30 March 1984 to 1 January 1985.
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Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya is a senior Bangladesh Awami League politician who served as a Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Chandpur-2 constituency and a minister of several ministries. On 19 November 2021 he nominated for Bangladesh Awami League Presidium member. He received the Bir Bikram, the third highest award for gallantry, for his role in the Bangladesh Liberation War. He was the general secretary for the Dhaka chapter of his party until 2016. He won the Independence Award in 2023 for his contribution to the field of independence and liberation war.
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Imdadul Haq Milan
- Occupations
- writer
- Biography
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Imdadul Haq Milan is a Bangladeshi novelist and journalist. He was editor of the daily newspaper Kaler Kantho. He is the recipient of Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1992 and Ekushey Padak in 2019. In 2018 He received Kazi Mahbub Ullah award.
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Jewel Aich
- Occupations
- magician
- Biography
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Jewel Aich is a Bangladeshi magician and bansuri player. He is a veteran of the Bangladesh Liberation War.
General information
| Alternative names | JNU জগন্নাথ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| Motto | Education, Faith, Discipline |
| Colors | red |
Location and contacts
| Address | Dhaka Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| City population | 16,800,000 |
| Phone | +880 (2) 953 4255 |
| Fax | +880 (2) 711 3752 |