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University of Dhaka

country rank  2
world rank  2006

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University Overview

Established in 1921, University of Dhaka is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Dhaka (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Shahbag, NewMarket. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, University of Dhaka (DU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Dhaka (DU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 98 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Bangladeshi higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name
Name ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
Acronym DU
Founded 1921
Motto Truth Shall Prevail

University Location

Address Ramna
Dhaka (population range: over 5,000,000)
1000 Dhaka
Bangladesh
T +880 (2) 966 1900
F +880 (2) 966 7222
Other locations Shahbag, NewMarket

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
B&S
L&C
M&H
Eng
S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of University of Dhaka for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-1,000 US$
(0-750 Euro)		 0-1,000 US$
(0-750 Euro)
International
students		 1,000-2,500 US$
(750-1,800 Euro)		 1,000-2,500 US$
(750-1,800 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate University of Dhaka's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate 0-10%
Admission Office Office of the Registrar, University of Dhaka
Dhaka 1000
+880 (2) 966 1900

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the University of Dhaka's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 30,000-34,999
Academic Staff 2,000-2,499
Control Type Public
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation None

Facilities and Services

Library Yes
Housing Yes
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Not reported

Important: please contact or visit the official website of University of Dhaka for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

University Grants Commission of Bangladesh


Year of first Accreditation

1973

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize University of Dhaka as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

Not available; please submit a list of official affiliations and memberships to relevant associations and organizations.


Academic Structure


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Social Media

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LinkedIn

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YouTube

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Online Courses

iTunes U

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Open Education Consortium

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Wikipedia Article

Wikipedia

University of Dhaka's Wikipedia article


Video Presentation

Not available; please submit an official general video presentation of this higher education institution.


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Site last updated: Monday, 18 May 2020

This University profile has been officially reviewed and updated by University of Dhaka's representatives.
Please visit the official website of University of Dhaka to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.


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