University of Chittagong: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2488 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #786 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #5 of 129 | In Bangladesh |
| #1 of 13 | In Chittagong |
| #635 of 1,016 | For Hydrology and Water resources management |
| Top50% | For 58 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- cu.ac.bd
- Languages
- English;Bengali
- Acceptance rate
- 28%*
* The University of Chittagong 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 and admission test |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | July to June |
| Full time employee | 687 |
Research profile
University of Chittagong has published 6,559 scientific papers with 88,954 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Physics, Ecology, Computer Science, and Geography and Cartography.
University of Chittagong majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 12 | 17 |
| 1993 | 15 | 21 |
| 1994 | 12 | 28 |
| 1995 | 10 | 38 |
| 1996 | 15 | 71 |
| 1997 | 11 | 62 |
| 1998 | 25 | 73 |
| 1999 | 32 | 59 |
| 2000 | 27 | 93 |
| 2001 | 50 | 149 |
| 2002 | 26 | 147 |
| 2003 | 28 | 107 |
| 2004 | 42 | 185 |
| 2005 | 39 | 205 |
| 2006 | 48 | 291 |
| 2007 | 37 | 274 |
| 2008 | 80 | 452 |
| 2009 | 89 | 467 |
| 2010 | 86 | 592 |
| 2011 | 123 | 835 |
| 2012 | 151 | 1057 |
| 2013 | 275 | 1328 |
| 2014 | 273 | 1663 |
| 2015 | 263 | 1835 |
| 2016 | 263 | 2065 |
| 2017 | 271 | 2475 |
| 2018 | 360 | 3133 |
| 2019 | 381 | 4318 |
| 2020 | 562 | 7018 |
| 2021 | 711 | 11464 |
| 2022 | 772 | 13767 |
| 2023 | 671 | 15831 |
| 2024 | 634 | 17476 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | 1,412-1,558 (BDT) |
|---|
The University of Chittagong 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 University of Chittagong.
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 |
| Diploma | Computer Science, Modern Languages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree (Hons) | Accountancy, Anthropology, Applied Chemistry, Arabic, Asian Studies, Banking, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Criminology, Development Studies, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English, Fashion Design, Finance, History, Human Resources, Insurance, International Relations and Diplomacy, Islamic Studies, Journalism, Law, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Music, Native Language, Oriental Languages, Persian, Philosophy, Physics, Police Studies, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Sanskrit, Sociology, Statistics, Theatre |
| Professional Bachelor's Degree | Civil Engineering, Dentistry, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Surgery, Textile Technology |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Anthropology, Applied Chemistry, Arabic, Asian Studies, Banking, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Criminology, Dentistry, Development Studies, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English, Fashion Design, Finance, Foreign Languages Education, History, Human Resources, Industrial Engineering, Insurance, International Relations and Diplomacy, Islamic Studies, Journalism, Law, Literature, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Medicine, Music, Native Language, Nursing, Oriental Languages, Persian, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Police Studies, Political Sciences, Private Administration, Public Administration, Sanskrit, Sociology, Statistics, Surgery, Textile Technology, Theatre |
University of Chittagong alumni
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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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Surendra Kumar Sinha
- Occupations
- lawyerjudge
- Biography
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Surendra Kumar Sinha, commonly known as SK Sinha is a Bangladeshi lawyer and jurist who served as the 21st Chief Justice of Bangladesh. He resigned from the position in November 2017 amid the 16th amendment verdict controversy.
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Muhammad Hasan Mahmud
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Hasan Mahmud is a politician from Bangladesh Awami League. He is a former minister of foreign affairs for the fifth Hasina ministry, and a former member of parliament from Chittagong-7. In 2019, he was appointed as the minister of information and broadcasting for the fourth Hasina ministry. Mahmud is accused of being one of the perpetrators of the July massacre. He is currently wanted by Bangladesh Police for his alleged involvement in crimes against humanity during the Student–People's uprising of 2024.
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A F M Khalid Hossain
- Occupations
- professorauthoreditorpoliticianʿālim
- Biography
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Abul Fayez Muhammad Khalid Hossain is a Bangladeshi Islamic scholar and currently serves as the Adviser for Religious Affairs in the Yunus interim government since 8 August 2024. His appointment marks the first time an Islamic scholar has held this advisory role in Bangladesh. He is also the Vice President of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh and serves as the Education Adviser for Islami Andolan Bangladesh. He previously held the position of President of Islami Chhatra Samaj, the student wing of the Nizam-e-Islam Party. In academia, he is a visiting professor at the International Islamic University Chittagong and has previously served as an adjunct professor at the Asian University of Bangladesh. He was also the head of the Department of Islamic History and Culture at Omargani M.E.S. College. His editorial roles include serving as the editor of the monthly journal At-Tawheed and assistant editor of Balagh al-Sharq. He serves as a columnist for four national newspapers and has authored over two hundred research articles in a range of journals, including The Muslim World League Journal. He has published 20 books and was a key figure in editing volumes 3 to 9 of the second edition of the Islami Bishwakosh and the Sirat Encyclopedia, both published by the Islamic Foundation Bangladesh.
University of Chittagong faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts and Humanities | Arabic, English, Fine Arts, History, Islamic Studies, Literature, Music, Native Language, Oriental Languages, Persian, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Theatre |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Biological Science | Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Environmental Studies, Genetics, Geography, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacy, Psychology, Soil Science, Zoology |
| Faculty : Business Administration | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Insurance, Management, Marketing |
| Faculty : Education | Physical Education, Sports |
| Faculty : Engineering | Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Medicine | Community Health, Education, Ophthalmology |
| Faculty : Science | Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Fishery, Forestry, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics |
| Faculty : Social Science | Anthropology, Asian Studies, Criminology, Development Studies, Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Mass Communication, Police Studies, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Sociology |
General information
| Alternative names | CU অনুসন্ধানের ফলাফল |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1966 |
| Accreditation | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Hathazari Chittagong, 4331 Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,582,000 |