University of Dhaka: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #828 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #150 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #1 of 129 | In Bangladesh |
| #1 of 62 | In Dhaka |
| #140 of 1,048 | For Hydrology and Water resources management |
| Top50% | For 133 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 11%
- Enrollment
- 37,018
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- du.ac.bd
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 11% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (SSC) and higher secondary certificate (HSC) or foreign equivalent and admission test |
| Academic Calendar | July to June (July - December; January-June) |
| Enrollment | 37,018 |
We've calculated the 11% acceptance rate for University of 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
University of Dhaka is a world-class research university with 21,932 scientific papers published and 325,073 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Physics, Computer Science, Ecology, and Geography and Cartography.
University of Dhaka majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 51 | 139 |
| 1994 | 65 | 114 |
| 1995 | 58 | 161 |
| 1996 | 70 | 186 |
| 1997 | 62 | 208 |
| 1998 | 55 | 222 |
| 1999 | 78 | 300 |
| 2000 | 79 | 319 |
| 2001 | 85 | 410 |
| 2002 | 106 | 506 |
| 2003 | 113 | 667 |
| 2004 | 109 | 807 |
| 2005 | 117 | 1057 |
| 2006 | 147 | 1325 |
| 2007 | 189 | 1472 |
| 2008 | 208 | 2241 |
| 2009 | 250 | 2510 |
| 2010 | 329 | 3192 |
| 2011 | 352 | 4123 |
| 2012 | 687 | 4801 |
| 2013 | 723 | 5979 |
| 2014 | 731 | 7170 |
| 2015 | 885 | 7812 |
| 2016 | 932 | 8634 |
| 2017 | 989 | 9887 |
| 2018 | 1175 | 11589 |
| 2019 | 1222 | 14526 |
| 2020 | 1740 | 21383 |
| 2021 | 2119 | 31783 |
| 2022 | 2138 | 39422 |
| 2023 | 2229 | 46908 |
| 2024 | 1893 | 51908 |
| 2025 | 1160 | 49729 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of 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 (per year) | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | 12,000 | BDT |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) | 15,000 | BDT |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | 20,000 | BDT |
| Bachelor of Laws (LLB) | 18,000 | BDT |
| Master of Arts (MA) | 14,000 | BDT |
| Master of Science (MSc) | 17,000 | BDT |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 25,000 | BDT |
| Master of Laws (LLM) | 22,000 | BDT |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | 30,000 | BDT |
The University of 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 University of 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 | 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 | Anaesthesiology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Health Sciences, Microbiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Pathology, Public Health, Surgery |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree (Pass) | Home Economics |
| Bachelor's Degree (Hons) | Accountancy, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Arabic, Art History, Asian Religious Studies, Banking, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Botany, Business Administration, Business Computing, Ceramic Art, Chemistry, Cinema and Television, Clinical Psychology, Communication Disorders, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Dance, Demography and Population, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, English, Environmental Studies, Film, Finance, Fine Arts, Fishery, Food Science, Gender Studies, Genetics, Graphic Design, Handicrafts, History, Home Economics, Hotel and Restaurant, Information Sciences, Insurance, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Islamic Studies, Japanese, Journalism, Law, Leadership, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Music, Native Language, Nutrition, Painting and Drawing, Peace and Disarmament, Performing Arts, Persian, Philosophy, Photography, Physics, Political Sciences, Printing and Printmaking, Psychology, Public Administration, Sanskrit, Sculpture, Social Welfare, Sociology, Soil Science, Statistics, Theatre, Tourism, Urdu, Water Science, Women's Studies, Zoology |
| Professional Bachelor's Degree | Applied Chemistry, Ayurvedic Medicine, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Dental Technology, Dentistry, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Homeopathic Medicine, Leather Techniques, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Medicine, Nuclear Engineering, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Robotics, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Technology Education, Traditional and Complementary Medicine and Therapy |
| Master's Degree | Anaesthesiology, Arts and Humanities, Banking, Biochemistry, Business Administration, Cardiology, Dermatology, Education, Fine Arts, Gastroenterology, Government, Health Education, Home Economics, International Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Medicine, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosciences, Oncology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacy, Pneumology, Radiology, Social Welfare, Surgery, Treatment Techniques, Urology |
| Master of Philosophy | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Health, Immunology, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Radiology |
| Ph. D. | Biological and Life Sciences, Business and Commerce, Education, Fine Arts, Law, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, Social Sciences |
University of Dhaka alumni
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Muhammad Yunus
- Occupations
- economistbankerentrepreneuruniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Muhammad Yunus is a Bangladeshi economist and social business entrepreneur who served as the chief adviser of Bangladesh from 2024 to 2026. Yunus pioneered the modern concept of microcredit and microfinance, for which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006. He is the founder of Grameen Bank and the first Bangladeshi to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Fazlur Khan
- 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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Humayun Ahmed
- Occupations
- writerscience fiction writerfilm directorscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Humayun Ahmed was a Bangladeshi novelist, dramatist, screenwriter, filmmaker, songwriter, scholar, and academic. His breakthrough was his debut novel Nondito Noroke published in 1972. He wrote over 200 fiction and non-fiction books. He was one of the most popular authors and filmmakers in post-independence Bangladesh. Pakistani English newspaper Dawn referred to him as the cultural legend of Bangladesh.
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Hussain Muhammad Ershad
- Enrolled in the University of Dhaka
- Studied in 1950
- Occupations
- politicianmilitary officer
- Biography
-
Hussain Muhammad Ershad was a Bangladeshi military officer, dictator and politician who served as President of Bangladesh from 1983 to 1990.
University of Dhaka faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts | Arabic, Asian Religious Studies, Comparative Religion, Cultural Studies, Dance, English, History, Information Sciences, Islamic Studies, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Music, Native Language, Performing Arts, Persian, Philosophy, Religion, Sanskrit, Theatre, Urdu |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Biological Sciences | Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Botany, Clinical Psychology, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Environmental Studies, Fishery, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Psychology, Soil Science, Water Science, Zoology |
| Faculty : Business Studies | Accountancy, Banking, Business Computing, Finance, Hotel and Restaurant, Information Technology, Insurance, International Business, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Tourism |
| Faculty : Earth and Environmental Sciences | Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Marine Science and Oceanography, Protective Services |
| Faculty : Education | Education |
| Faculty : Engineering and Technology | Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Robotics |
| Faculty : Fine Arts | Art History, Ceramic Art, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Handicrafts, Painting and Drawing, Printing and Printmaking, Sculpture |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medical Technology, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Surgery |
| Faculty : Pharmacy | Applied Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Postgraduate Medical Sciences and Research | Medicine |
| Faculty : Science | Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Anthropology, Cinema and Television, Communication Disorders, Criminal Law, Demography and Population, Development Studies, Economics, Film, Gender Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy, Japanese, Journalism, Mass Communication, Peace and Disarmament, Photography, Political Sciences, Printing and Printmaking, Public Administration, Sociology, Women's Studies |
| Institute : Business Administration | Business Administration |
| Institute : Confucius Institute | Asian Studies, Chinese |
| Institute : Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies | Welfare and Protective Services |
| Institute : Education and Research | Education, Educational Research |
| Institute : Energy | Energy Engineering |
| Institute : Health Economics | Health Administration |
| Institute : Information Technology | Information Technology |
| Institute : Leather Engineering and Technology | Leather Techniques |
| Institute : Modern Languages | Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Indic Languages, Korean, Modern Languages, Persian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish |
| Institute : Nutrition and Food Science | Food Science, Nutrition |
| Institute : Social Welfare and Research | Social Welfare, Welfare and Protective Services |
| Institute : Statistical Research and Training | Statistics |
General information
| Alternative names | DU ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1921 |
| Accreditation | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Motto | Truth will prevail |
Location and contacts
| Address | Dhaka, 1000 Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| City population | 16,800,000 |