National University, Bangladesh: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3421 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1132 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #10 of 129 | In Bangladesh |
| #1 of 4 | In Gazipur |
| #3101 of 3,373 | For Horticulture |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 2,097,182
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.nu.ac.bd
- Acceptance rate
- 19%*
* National University, Bangladesh 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
| Enrollment | 2,097,182 |
|---|---|
| Full time employee | 5,000 |
| Student:staff ratio | 419:1 |
Research profile
National University, Bangladesh has published 412 scientific papers with 3,800 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Medicine, Physics, Computer Science, Political Science, and Ecology.
National University, Bangladesh majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 | 5 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 | 11 |
| 2008 | 8 | 14 |
| 2009 | 7 | 30 |
| 2010 | 15 | 57 |
| 2011 | 11 | 88 |
| 2012 | 17 | 113 |
| 2013 | 11 | 112 |
| 2014 | 19 | 134 |
| 2015 | 24 | 172 |
| 2016 | 21 | 123 |
| 2017 | 21 | 166 |
| 2018 | 20 | 176 |
| 2019 | 20 | 218 |
| 2020 | 27 | 365 |
| 2021 | 54 | 552 |
| 2022 | 49 | 633 |
| 2023 | 54 | 734 |
Tuition
The tuition table for National University, Bangladesh 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 (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 10,000 BDT |
| Master's Degree | 12,000 BDT |
| M.Phil Degree | 15,000 BDT |
| Ph.D Degree | 20,000 BDT |
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 National University, Bangladesh.
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 | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | TBD | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
Notable alumni
-
Aziz Ahmed
- Enrolled in National University, Bangladesh
- Graduated with master's degree
- Occupations
- military personnel
- Biography
-
Aziz Ahmed is a retired Bangladeshi four star general who was Chief of Army Staff (CAS) of the Bangladesh Army, from 25 June 2018 to 24 June 2021. He was succeeded by General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed on 24 June 2021.
-
SM Shafiuddin Ahmed
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
Sheikh Mohammad Shafiuddin Ahmed is a four star general of the Bangladesh Army and the current Chief of Army Staff (CAS) of the Bangladesh Army since June 2021. Prior to his appointment as CAS, he served as the quartermaster general (QMG) of Bangladesh Army as a lieutenant general. In his 40 year long military career he has also served as director general of Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS), director of military training (DMT), besides commanding an infantry brigade and an infantry division.
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Arifur Rahman
- Occupations
- directoractoreditorial cartoonistillustratorentrepreneur
- Biography
-
Arifur Rahman is a Bangladeshi-Norwegian political cartoonist, illustrator and animator. He is a self-taught cartoonist who is renowned for his contribution to cartoons both on the internet and in print media. In Bangladesh, he is best known as "Cartoonist Arif" for anti-corruption cartoons. He's won multiple awards for Anti-Corruption cartoons from Transparency International Bangladesh and the Daily Star. He was the first and former guest cartoonist of International Cities of Refuge Network (ICORN). He is a publisher of cartoon magazine Toons Mag and the organizer of international cartoon contests and exhibitions.
General information
| Alternative names | NU বাংলাদেশ জাতীয় বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
Location and contacts
| Address | Gazipur Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,675,000 |
| Phone | +880 (2) 929 1016 |
| Fax | +880 (2) 929 1037 |