World University of Bangladesh: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #7024 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2718 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #51 of 129 | In Bangladesh |
| #20 of 62 | In Dhaka |
| #2047 of 2,994 | For Healthcare Management (MHA) |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 6,673
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- wub.edu.bd
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 56%*
* The World University of 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
| Admissions Requirements | Minimum Higher Secondary Certificate or Equivalent for undergraduate admissions; Minimum Bachelor degree from any recognized university for graduate admissions. |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | January to December |
| Enrollment | 6,673 |
| Full time employee | 225 |
| Student:staff ratio | 30:1 |
Research profile
World University of Bangladesh has published 1,376 scientific papers with 14,111 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, Political Science, Physics, Chemistry, and Law.
World University of Bangladesh majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 | 4 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 | 22 |
| 2002 | 1 | 5 |
| 2003 | 3 | 6 |
| 2004 | 2 | 16 |
| 2005 | 4 | 8 |
| 2006 | 4 | 28 |
| 2007 | 1 | 35 |
| 2008 | 7 | 37 |
| 2009 | 3 | 50 |
| 2010 | 8 | 71 |
| 2011 | 13 | 84 |
| 2012 | 22 | 117 |
| 2013 | 28 | 165 |
| 2014 | 27 | 219 |
| 2015 | 50 | 274 |
| 2016 | 48 | 342 |
| 2017 | 58 | 469 |
| 2018 | 68 | 545 |
| 2019 | 204 | 813 |
| 2020 | 133 | 1058 |
| 2021 | 134 | 1393 |
| 2022 | 118 | 1767 |
| 2023 | 176 | 2179 |
| 2024 | 149 | 2367 |
| 2025 | 86 | 2426 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | 133,250 to 144,775 per annum (BDT) |
|---|
The World University of Bangladesh 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 World University of 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 | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree (Pass) | Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English, Information Sciences, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, Textile Technology, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Professional Bachelor's Degree | Architecture |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Education, English, Law |
World University of Bangladesh faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts and Humanities | Education, English, Law |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Science and Engineering | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, Textile Technology |
| School : World School of Business | Business Administration, Hotel Management, Tourism |
General information
| Alternative names | WUB ওয়ার্ল্ড ইউনিভার্সিটি অফ বাংলাদেশ |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 |
| Accreditation | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Motto | Utilitarian Education for Economic Emancipation |
| Colors | blue, red |
Location and contacts
| Address | Plot 5 - 8, Avenue 6 & Lake Drive Road Sector 17/H Uttara Dhaka, 1230 Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| City population | 16,800,000 |