List of the Best Private Universities in Bangladesh

The top 5 private Universities in Bangladesh are :
1. North South University http://www.northsouth.edu North South University(NSU) is the first private University of Bangladesh which was established in the year 1992. Dr. Hafiz G.A. Siddiqi is the Vice-Chancellor of this private university. There are more than 10,000 students are currently enrolled in different subjects in this university and almost 350 full time and part-time faculty-members are teaching them. The university motto is "Center of Excellence in Higher Education" and the university is the top most private universities of the countrey. The school offers degrees in Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Executive MBA (EMBA), Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BS in CSC) ,Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering (BS in CSE) ,Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BS in CEG) ,Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (BS in EEE) , Bachelor of Science in Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering (BS in ETE), Master of Science in Computer Science & Engineering (MS in CSE), Master of Science in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (MS in ETE), Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (BS in Env.), Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies (BA in Env.), Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm), Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Biotechnology , Masters in Public Health (MPH), Masters in Biotechnology, Bachelor of Arts in English (BA in Eng.), Master of Arts in English (MA in Eng.) , , Bachelor of Science in Economics (BS in ECO.), Master of Science in Economics (MS in ECO.) , Master in Development Studies (MDS). The NSU is well reputed for the excellent environment and education it offers.


2. Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology http://www.aust.edu
This Private university is sponsored by the Dhaka Ahsania Mission and approved by the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. IThe Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) was founded by the Dhaka Ahsania Mission in 1995. It maintains close collaboration with the International Association of Universities (IAU), University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh and many other national and international educational institutions and professional bodies. Prof. Dr. Engr. M. Anwar Hossain is the Vice-Chancellor of this University. In the year 2008, Webometrics ranked this university 1st among Private Universities, 3rd in Bangladesh and 77th in the Indian subcontinent in their World Universities Ranking, based on electronic publication, scientific results and international activities.
The university has the following faculties and departments: Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Electronics Engineering,Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering, Department of Textile Technology, Bachelor of Science in Textile Technology, Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration (Regular), Master of Business Administration (Executive), Master of Education (M.Ed), Bachelor Degre in Primary Education (B.Ed. Primary), Bachelor Degre in Non-Formal Education (B.Ed. Non-Formal), Diploma in Engineering in: Architecture Technology, Civil Technology,Computer Technology, Electrical Technology, Electronics Technology.

3. American International University-Bangladesh http://www.aiub.edu
American International University(AIUB), former name Amma University was established in 1994 by Dr. Anwarul Abedin as a coed private university. It is now one of the best private universities in the country comprises of 225 full-time faculty members, and more than 8000 students. " Where Leaders are created" is the motto for this university. In January 2009, Webometrics ranked this university 2nd in Private Universities, 4th in Bangladesh and 99th in the Indian subcontinent in their World Universities Ranking based on visibility of web presentation. Faculty of Science and Information Technology offers both bachelor and masters program:
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (CS), Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (SE), Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Software Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Computer Information System, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering, Master of Science in Computer Science, Master of Engineering in Telecommunications.
Faculty of Engineering offers:
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Bachelor of Architecture.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offers degree in :
Bachelors of Arts in Advertising ,Bachelors of Arts in English ,Bachelors of Arts in Mass Communication & Media Arts ,Master of Social Science in Health Economics, Masters in Public Health (MPH).

4. Independent University, Bangladesh http://www.iub.edu.bd
Independent University, Bangladesh(IUB) is one of the topmost private universities in Bangladesh. This private university was established in 1993 by the Private University Act, 1993. The Chittagong campus of this university was opened in 1999. Its main campus at Dhaka spreads over 19 independent buildings at Baridhara.
Based on visibility of its website, in January 2009, Webometrics ranked this university 1st in Private Universities, 3rd in Bangladesh and 75th in the Indian subcontinent in their World Universities Ranking. The motto tag for the university is "TEACHETH MAN THAT WHICH HE KNEW NOT". IUB has four schools offering 19 undergraduate and 15 graduate programmes. IUB employs a total of 180 full time and 76 adjunct faculty. Out of the full time faculty, approximately 44 have Ph.D. degrees from North America and Europe. IUB currently has more than 4000 undergraduate and graduate students. The first convocation in 1997 witnessed graduation of just 29 graduates and today IUB has more than 2900 alumni.

5. BRAC University http://www.bracu.ac.bd
BRAC University is a private university located Bangladesh which was established by BRAC in the year 2001 under The Private University Act 1992. Mr Fazle Hasan Abed is the president of BRAC University. BRAC University 's main campus is located on Mohakhali street in Dhaka, Bangladesh and another campus at Savar in Dhaka, called TARC (Training And Resource Center). There are 6 main department in this private university named: Department of Architecture (ARCH), Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), Department of Economics and Social Science (ESS), Department of English and Humanities (ENH), Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (MNS). The university offers the following degree for all prospective students :
Architecture, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, English, Law, Physics, BS in Mathematics, BS in Applied Physics and Electronics, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Executive MBA (EMBA), Master in Bank Management (MBM), Master of Development Studies (MDS), Master in Public Health (MPH), M.S. in Biotechnology, MA in English, MA in Governance Development, M.S. in Applied Economics(MSAE), Masters in Education (MEd), Post Graduate Programs in Disaster Management degrees, Professional Development Academic Programme in Early Childhood Development (ECD), M.Sc. / M.Engg. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

The full list of private universities are (alphabetically):

01. Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology -- www.aust.edu
02. American International University - Bangladesh (AIUB) -- www.aiub.edu
03. Asian University of Bangladesh -- www.aub-bd.org
04. Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology (ADUST) -- www.atishdipankaruniversity.edu.bd
05. BRAC University -- www.bracuniversity.ac.bd
06. City University -- www.cityuniversity.edu.bd
07. Daffodil International University -- www.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd
08. Darul Ihsan University -- www.diu.edu
09. East West University -- www.ewubd.edu
10. IBAIS University -- www.ibais.edu
11. Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) -- www.iub.edu.bd
12. International Islamic University Chittagong -- www.iiuc.ac.bd
13. International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) -- www.iubat.edu
14. Leading University -- www.lus.ac.bd
15. North South University -- www.northsouth.edu
16. Northern University Bangladesh -- www.nub.ac.bd
17. Premier University -- www.pubd.net
18. Presidency University -- www.presidency.edu.bd
19. Southeast University -- www.seu.ac.bd
20. Stamford University -- www.stamforduniversity.info
21. State University of Bangladesh -- www.subd.net
22. The University of Asia Pacific -- www.uap-bd.edu
23. United International University -- www.uiu.ac.bd
24. University of Information Technology and Sciences (UITS) -- www.uits-bd.org
25. University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) -- www.ulab.net
26. University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC) -- www.ustc.edu.bd
27. University of South Asia -- www.unisa.ac.bd
28. Uttara University -- www.uttarauniversity.com