Rajshahi University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1693 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #479 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #3 of 129 | In Bangladesh |
| #1 of 5 | In Rajshahi |
| #224 of 1,003 | For Toxicology |
| Top50% | For 15 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 30%
- Enrollment
- 2,200
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- ru.ac.bd
- Languages
- English;Bengali
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 30% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (SSC) and/or higher secondary certificate (HSC) or foreign equivalent. The University has its own admission test |
| Academic Calendar | July to June |
| Enrollment | 2,200 |
| Full time employee | 43 |
| Student:staff ratio | 51:1 |
We've calculated the 30% acceptance rate for Rajshahi University 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
Rajshahi University has published 4,598 scientific papers with 55,145 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Materials Science, Computer Science, and Botany.
Rajshahi University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 12 | 66 |
| 1992 | 29 | 76 |
| 1993 | 22 | 73 |
| 1994 | 22 | 79 |
| 1995 | 13 | 68 |
| 1996 | 15 | 76 |
| 1997 | 14 | 99 |
| 1998 | 15 | 121 |
| 1999 | 13 | 95 |
| 2000 | 30 | 139 |
| 2001 | 30 | 124 |
| 2002 | 23 | 178 |
| 2003 | 53 | 213 |
| 2004 | 65 | 206 |
| 2005 | 76 | 325 |
| 2006 | 75 | 444 |
| 2007 | 216 | 585 |
| 2008 | 164 | 648 |
| 2009 | 201 | 851 |
| 2010 | 187 | 1106 |
| 2011 | 236 | 1466 |
| 2012 | 253 | 2002 |
| 2013 | 288 | 2596 |
| 2014 | 326 | 3039 |
| 2015 | 353 | 3664 |
| 2016 | 348 | 3736 |
| 2017 | 322 | 4166 |
| 2018 | 306 | 4199 |
| 2019 | 399 | 5385 |
| 2020 | 479 | 7932 |
| 2021 | 662 | 20395 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Rajshahi University 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) | 50,000 |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) | 60,000 |
| Master of Arts (MA) | 70,000 |
| Master of Science (MSc) | 80,000 |
The currency used is Bangladeshi Taka (BDT).
Rajshahi University 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 Rajshahi University.
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 | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree (Hons) | Applied Mathematics, Arts and Humanities, Biochemistry, Botany, Business Administration, Chemistry, Demography and Population, Economics, English, Finance, Fine Arts, Fishery, Law, Mathematics, Music, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Professional Bachelor's Degree | Agriculture, Applied Chemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Information Technology, Natural Sciences, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Master's Degree | Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Aquaculture, Arts and Humanities, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Botany, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Demography and Population, Earth Sciences, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, English, Finance, Fine Arts, Fishery, Food Technology, Genetics, Information Technology, Law, Mathematics, Music, Native Language, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering, Zoology |
| Master of Philosophy | Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Demography and Population, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, English, Fishery, Information Technology, Law, Marketing, Mathematics, Native Language, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering, Zoology |
| Ph. D. | Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Demography and Population, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, English, Fishery, Information Technology, Law, Marketing, Mathematics, Native Language, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering, Zoology |
Rajshahi University alumni
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Riaz
- Occupations
- modelfilm produceractor
- Biography
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Riaz Uddin Ahamed Siddique, commonly known as Riaz, is a Bangladeshi film actor, producer, and television presenter who has appeared in more than 100 Bengali films in genres ranging from romance to action to comedies. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including three National Film Awards and seven Meril Prothom Alo Awards. He portrayed the famous literary character, Shuvro, created by Humayun Ahmed, in Daruchini Dip.
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Annisul Huq
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- Biography
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Annisul Huq was a Bangladeshi Entrepreneur, television show host and the mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation.
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Selina Hossain
- Occupations
- author
- Biography
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Selina Hossain is a Bangladeshi novelist and the current president of Bangla Academy since February 2022. Her major works include Hangor Nodi Grenade (1976) and Poka Makorer Ghor Boshoti (1996). She earned all major national awards – Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1980, Ekushey Padak in 2009 and Independence Day Award in 2018. Her novels and short stories have been translated into English, Russian, French, Japanese, Korean, Finnish and Malay. She served as the chairperson of Bangladesh Shishu Academy from 2014 until 2018.
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Muhammad Habibur Rahman
- Occupations
- politicianjudge
- Biography
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Muhammad Habibur Rahman was a Chief Justice of Bangladesh Supreme Court in 1995. He was the Chief Adviser of the 1996 caretaker government which oversaw the Seventh parliamentary elections in Bangladesh. He was a faculty member at the Department of Law, University of Rajshahi and University of Dhaka. Besides, being a language activist, advocate of the Bengali language, he wrote extensively and published eight books on the subject. He played a significant role to implement Bengali in the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. He wrote Jathashabdo (1974), the first thesaurus in the Bengali language.
Rajshahi University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Crop Production, Fishery, Harvest Technology, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts | Arabic, Arts and Humanities, Cultural Studies, English, History, Indic Languages, Literature, Music, Native Language, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Theatre |
| Faculty : Business Studies | Accountancy, Banking, Business Computing, Finance, Insurance, Management, Marketing |
| Faculty : Engineering | Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Fine Arts | Art History, Ceramic Art, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Handicrafts, Painting and Drawing, Printing and Printmaking, Sculpture |
| Faculty : Law | Law, Real Estate |
| Faculty : Life and Earth Sciences | Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Botany, Clinical Psychology, Earth Sciences, Genetics, Geology, Mining Engineering, Psychology, Zoology |
| Faculty : Science | Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Demography and Population, Human Resources, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Physics, Sports, Statistics |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Anthropology, Economics, Folklore, Information Sciences, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Library Science, Mass Communication, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Social Work, Sociology |
| Institute : Bangladesh Studies | Cultural Studies, Modern Languages |
| Institute : Biological Science | Biological and Life Sciences |
| Institute : Business Administration | Business Administration |
| Institute : Education and Research | Education |
| Institute : English and other Languages | English, Modern Languages |
| Institute : Environmental Science | Environmental Studies |
General information
| Alternative names | RU রাজশাহী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1953 |
| Accreditation | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Motihar Rajshahi, 6205 Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| City population | 448,000 |