In 2019, North South University (NSU) is as usual consider as top private university in Bangladesh. In this university, many foreign students are studying for international academic environment standard & facilities. Here is list of top private university in Bangladesh-

Rank	University Name	IEB/ Pharmacy Council Accredited Programs	Status of Permanent Campus
01	North South University (NSU)	B.Sc. in ETE B.Sc. in EEE B.Sc. in CSE B.Pharm	Permanently shifted to the Permanent Campus
02	BRAC University (BRACU)	B.Sc. in CSE B.Sc. in ECE B.Pharm	Under Construction
03	Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)	B.Sc. in EEE B.Sc. ETE B.Sc. in Computer Engg B.Pharm	Permanently shifted to the Permanent Campus
04	East West University (EWU)	B.Sc. In ICE B.Sc. in ETE B.Sc. in CSE B.Sc. EEE B.Pharm	Permanently shifted to the Permanent Campus
05	Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST)	B.Sc. in ME	Permanently shifted to the Permanent Campus
06	United International University (UIU)	B.Sc. in EEE B.Sc. in CSE	Permanently shifted to the Permanent Campus
07	American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB)	B.Sc. in Computer Engg B.Sc. in EEE B.Sc. in ECE	Permanently shifted to the Permanent Campus
08	Daffodil International University (DIU)	B.Sc. in Textile Engg B.Sc. in CSE B.Sc. in ETE B.Sc. EEE B.Pharm	Partially shifted to the Permanent Campus
09	University of Asia Pacific (UAP)	B.Sc. in Civil Engg B.Sc. in CSE B.Sc. in EEE B.Pharm	Permanently shifted to the Permanent Campus
10	Green University of Bangladesh (GUB)	B.Sc. CSE B.Sc. EEE B.Sc. in Textile Engg (Under Process)	Partially shifted to the Permanent Campus
11	University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB)	B.Sc. in CSE B.Sc. ETE	Under Construction
12	International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC)	B.Sc. EEE B.Pharm	Permanently shifted to the Permanent Campus
13	International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT)	B.Sc. in Civil Engg	Permanently shifted to the Permanent Campus
14	Stamford University Bangladesh (SUB)	B.Sc. in Civil Engg B.Sc. in EEE B.Sc. in CSE B.Pharm	Under Construction
15	Southeast University (SEU)	B.Sc. in EEE B.Pharm	Partially shifted to the Permanent Campus
16	Eastern University, Bangladesh (EU)	B.Sc. in EEE	Partially shifted to the Permanent Campus
17	Bangladesh University of Business and Technology-(BUBT)	–	Partially shifted to the Permanent Campus
18	State University of Bangladesh (SUB)	B.Pharm	Under Construction
19	Northern University Bangladesh (NUB)	B.Pharm	Under Construction
20	University of Development Alternative (UODA)	B.Pharm	Under Construction

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Top Private Universities 2019 in Bangladesh | Review

Rank-1: North South University (NSU)

North South University (NSU) is the first private university of Bangladesh. The government of Bangladesh approved the establishment of North South University in 1992 under the Private University Act 1992. North South University was established by a group of philanthropists, industrialists, bureaucrats, and academics. The university’s campus is at Bashundhara in Dhaka. The foundation of the campus was laid on January 30, 2003 by Begum Khaleda Zia. Classes started in the permanent campus from June 9, 2009. This campus can serve up to 15,000 students with amenities and facilities. It contains six buildings with three basements on six acres of land having 665,000 square feet of floor space. The number of students at the university is about 20000 and the number of faculty members is about 830. At present Prof. Atique Islam is working as a Vice-Chancellor of the University. NSU has a rich library with total collection of books about 50,000.00. The laboratories of NSU are also well equipped with modern equipment. North South University Address: Plot 15, Block B, Bashundhara, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh PABX: +880 2 55668200, Fax: +880 2 55668202, Email: registrar@northsouth.edu, Website: www.northsouth.edu

Rank-2: BRAC University (BRACU)

BRAC University (BRACU) was established in 2001 under the private university act 1992. BRACU was founded as a educational concern of the BRAC organization by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed in the year 2001 It follows the liberal arts approach to education which nurtures fresh ideas and gives new impetus in the field of tertiary education. It ensures a high quality of education and aims to meet the demands of contemporary times. BRAC University provides performance and merit based scholarship for its students. BRAC University present campus is situated at Mohakhali, Dhaka and its permanent campus at Merul Badda over 5 acres and it is expected to open in 2000. The construction work is rapidly going on. The university has decided to shift to permanent campus in 2021. BRAC University has about 9800 students and 600 faculty members. Students of BRACU have to attend a mandatory residential semester at its Savar Campus. Prof. Vincent Chang is now working as a Vice-Chancellor of the University. Last (12th) Convocation of BRAC University was held in 2017. The Library and the Laboratories of BRAC University is very rich and well equipped. Mailing Address: BRAC University, 66 Mohakhali, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh Phone: +880-2-9844051-4 (PABX), Fax: +880-2-58810383, +880-2-9856163, E-mails: info@bracu.ac.bd, Website: http://www.bracu.ac.bd

Rank-3: Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) is one of the oldest, largest and finest private universities in Bangladesh and its permanent campus is in Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university was established in 1993 by the Private University Act, 1992. Dr. M Omar Rahman is the Vice-Chancellor of the University. IUB has 29 undergraduate abd 15 post-graduate programs under 19 Departments. The permanent campus of IUB opened in 2010. At present, IUB has about 7500 students and 480 faculty members. IUB has one of the best library with more than 50000. Independent University Mailing Address: Plot 16 Block B, Aftabuddin Ahmed Road, Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka, Bangladesh Phone:+88-02-8431645-53, 8432065-76, http://www.iub.edu.bd/

Rank-4: East West University (EWU)

East West University Bangladesh is a private university in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is one of the oldest private universities in Banglsdesh. East West University was established in 1996 as a non-profit organization. East West University permanent campus is located in Aftabnagar, Rampura, Dhaka close to Bangladesh Television. The campus has 7.4 bighas of land. Total floor area of the 9 storied university complex is 4,58,957.04 square feet with modern facilities. Prof M. M. Shahidul Hassan is the Vice-Chancellor of the University. EWU has about 12000 students and about 450 faculty members. The 15th convocation of EWU took place on Wednesday, 27 January 2016 at East West University, Aftabnagar, Dhaka. EWU provides excellent library and laboratories facilities for the students. East West University Mailing Address: A/2, Jahurul Islam Avenue | Jahurul Islam City | Aftabnagar | Dhaka-1212 | Bangladesh, Phone: 9858261, 09666775577 Email: admissions@ewubd.edu, info@ewubd.edu, Web: http://www.ewubd.edu

Rank-5: Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST)

The Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) was founded by the Dhaka Ahsania Mission in 1995. It maintains close collaboration with the University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh and many other National and International Education Institutions and Professional bodies. The permanent Campus of the University has been built on 5-bighas (1.6 acres) of land at Tejgaon Industrial Area which is located in the heart of Dhaka City. The land use in this area is quickly changing from an industrial area to a commercial area. Prof. Abul M.M. Safiullah is the Vice-Chancellor of AUST. The academic and administrative activities of AUST is going on its permanent campus. The university has about 7000 students and 450 faculty members. AUST has more than 50 laboratories for different departments. AUST Mailing Address: 141 & 142, Love Road, Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208. Tel. (8802) 8870422, Ext. 107, 114, Fax : (8802) 8870417-18 Email : info@aust.edu, regr@aust.edu, Web: aust.edu

Rank-6: United International University ( UIU)

United International University (UIU) is a private university located in Dhaka, Bangladesh, The government of Bangladesh approved the establishment of United International University in 2003 under the Private University Act -1992 (now replaced by-2010 ACT). Financial support came from the United Group, a Bangladeshi business conglomerate. The University has two campuses in Dhaka, both located in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. The UIU main Campus is built with the purpose of imparting education in a befitting infrastructure and congenial environment. Containing about 80,000 sq. ft. floor space, the campus has 8 floors with two basements. With this capacity, UIU accommodates state-of-the-art IT and Computer Labs, Language Lab, different Engineering Labs and other essential facilities. The total number of students at the university is about 7000 and the total number of faculty members is 300. Prof. Chowdhury Mofizur Rahman is the present Vice-Chancellor of UIU. The university has IEEE students branch. UIU has more than 20 well equipped laboratories. The library is also very rich. UIU Mailing Address: House # 80, Road # 8/A, Mirza Golam Hafiz Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh. Phone: +88(02) 9125913-6, 9144151, 9118213, Web: www.uiu.ac.bd

Rank-7: American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB)

American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) is an accredited and renowned private university located at Banani in Dhaka, Bangladesh founded by Dr. Anwarul Abedin. The university is an independent organization with its own Board of Trustees. Since the commencement of its journey in 1994, AIUB has progressed by leaps and bounds both as an institution and the programs it delivers to the students. Prof. Carmen Z. Lamagna is the Vice-Chancellor of the University. AIUB has 23 undergraduate and 14 graduate programs under 18 departments. The permanent campus of AIUB is at Kuratoli Road of Kuril with 1300000 sq ft space. At present, there are about 10000 students and about 380 faculty members. The university has IEEE students branch. AIUB Mailing Address: House 83/B, Road 4, Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh Phone: +88-02-9894229,+88-02-9897387, info@aiub.edu, www.aiub.edu

Rank-8: Daffodil International University (DIU)

Daffodil International University, is a co-educational private university located in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was established on 24 January 2002 under the Private University Act, 1992. The university was established in 2002 with the approval of the University Grants Commission (Bangladesh) and the Government of Bangladesh’s Ministry of Education. The university has multiple campuses within Dhaka. The main campus is located in Dhanmondi and the permanent campus is in Asulia. Prof. Dr. Yousuf Mahbubul Islam is the present Vice-Chancellor of the University. Daffodil University has about 20000 students and about 750 faculty members. The library and the laboratories are also very rich. The university has IEEE students branch. Daffodil University Mailing Address: 102 Shukrabad, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1207 ( Ground Floor ) Phone: +88 02 9138234-5, Web: www.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd

Rank-9: University of Asia Pacific (UAP)

University of Asia Pacific (UAP) was established in 1996 as a private university under the Private University Act 1992, with a vision to enhance the opportunities for higher education in Bangladesh. Its curriculum has been approved by The University Grants Commission of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Professor Jamilur Reza Choudhury is present Vice-Chancellor of UAP and he is a Bangladeshi civil engineer, professor, researcher, and education advocate. The permanent campus of the university is situated in near Farmgate (Green Road) of Dhaka City. At present, UAP has 8 undergraduate programs and 9 graduate programs. UAP has total about 5500 students and about 290 faculty members. The university has IEEE students branch UAP Mailing Address: 74/A , Green Road, Dhaka – 1215, Bangladesh PABX:+8802-58157091-4, +8802-58157096 Email: registrar@uap-bd.edu. Website: www.uap-bd.edu

Rank-10: Green University of Bangladesh (GUB)

Green University of Bangladesh (GUB), one of the leading private universities in Bangladesh, was founded in 2003 under the Private University Act 1992 with a vision to create a global higher education center of excellence. GUB’s greatest resource in fulfilling its mission is its faculty of about 250 distinguished scholars and educators, whose scholarly research experiences and teaching skills enrich the students’ classroom environment. To ensure quality education, GUB is equipped with modern infrastructural facilities, latest academic curricula, Internet with Wi-Fi facility, air-conditioned classrooms, and seminar halls supported with multi-media, rich libraries, most sophisticated laboratories, students’ cafeterias, standby generators, etc. Prof. Dr. Md. Golam Samdani Fakir and Professor Dr. Muhammad Fayyaz Khan is the present Vice-Chancellor and Pro-VC of the University respectively. GUB has four faculties and eight departments. At present, GUB offers 10 programs for the undergraduate and graduate students. There are about 5300 students and 265 faculty members in GUB. GUB offers BBA, MBA, Journalism & Media Communication, LLB, LLM, EEE and BSc in Computer Science, Textile Engineering and IT & Media related short courses among others. GUB has more than 30 well equipped different laboratories for the three departments. The library of GUB has more than 25000 books and 15000 online journals.
GUB Mailing Address: Admissions office: 220/D, Begum Rokeya Sarani, Dhaka -1207, Bangladesh. Cell : 1757074304, 01757074302, 01757074303, 01757074301, E-mail: admission@green.edu.bd, Web: www.green.edu.bd

Rank-11: University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB)

University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) is a private University in Bangladesh. ULAB was Founded in February 2002 and its present campus in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh. ULAB got permission to open its academic activities from the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh in November 2003, pursuant to the Private University Act 1992. ULAB was formally launched at a ceremony on October 1, 2004. So far ULAB organized four convocation ceremony. Prof. HM Jahirul Haque is the current Vice-Chancellor of ULAB. The total number of students at the university is about 4800 and the total number of faculty members is 290.

ULAB Address
House 56, Rd 4/A @ Satmasjid Road Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh
Phone: 966-1255 Fax: +88-02-9660610

Rank-12: International Islamic University Chittagong-(IIUC)

International Islamic University, Chittagong (IIUC), a private university approved by the government of Bangladesh. Its permanent campus is situated in Kumira of Sitakunda, Chittagong. Under the supervision of the Islamic University Chittagong Trust (IIUC), this university was approved under the Private University Act of 1992 in Bangladesh on February 11, 1995, and it started its activities since that year.
IIUC Mailing Address
Kumira, Chittagong-4318, Bangladesh
Tel.: +88-03042-51154-61, Email: info@iiuc.ac.bd

Rank-13: International University of Business Agriculture and Technolog-(IUBAT)

International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) is the first private university in Bangladesh. The University was established under the Private University Act of 1992. In 1962, the university started issuing degrees for the students with a cooperation agreement with Assumption University of Bangkok. The University is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities. Professor. Dr. Md. Alimullah Miyan is the Founder of IUBAT. Prof. Dr. Abdur Rab is the present Vice-Chancellor of IUBAT. The total number of students is about 8800 and total number of faculty members is 310.
IUBAT Contact Address:
4 Embankment Drive Road, Sector-10 (Off Dhaka-Ashulia Road)
Uttara Model Town, Dhaka-1230.Bangladesh, Email : info@iubat.edu, Web : www.iubat.edu

Rank-14: Stamford University Bangladesh

Stamford University Bangladesh, a private university located in Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh. It started the ‍academic activities in Bangladesh in 2002 with the approval of Bangladesh Government. There are two campuses in this university, one is Siddhesari and the other is located in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Professor Mohammad Ali Naqi is the present Vicve-Chancellor of the University. The total number of students is 8000 and the total number of faculty members is about 400.
Bachelor Programs:
Bachelor of Business Administration; Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons.); Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Electronic Engineering; B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology; Bachelor of Laws with Honours; Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering; Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English; Bachelor of Arts in Film & Media; Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering; B. Sc in Computer Science & Information (CSI); Bachelor of Social Science in Economics; B.Sc. in Environmental Science; Bachelor of Social Science in Journalism for Electronic & Print Media; Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.); Bachelor of Public Administration
Master Programs
Master of Business Administration; Master In Computer Application; Master of Science in Computer Science & Engineering; Master of Arts in Film & Media(Final); Master of Arts in Film & Media(Preliminary & Final); Master of Arts in English (Preliminary & Final); Master of Arts in English (Final); Master of Human Resource Management; Master of Science in Microbiology; Master of Science in Environmental Science; Master of Public Administration; Master of Laws (LL.M); Master of Laws (LL.M., Preliminary & Final); Master of Pharmacy; Master of Social Science in Journalism & Media Studies (Preliminary & Final); Master of Social Science in Journalism & Media Studies; Master of Social Science in Economics

Rank-15: Southeast University (SEU)

Southeast University (SEU) is a private university in Bangladesh. SEU is arranged in Banani of the Capital City of Bangladesh. It is one of the presumed private universities in Bangladesh which was set-up under the Private University Act, 1992 amended in 1998 affirmed by the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. SEU recently constructed their permanent campus and its address is in 251/A & 252, Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. Prof. Dr. ANM Meshquat Uddin is the present Vice-Chancellor of the University. There are 10500 students are currently studying in the University. The total number of faculty members is about 500.
SU Permanent Campus Address
251/A and 252 Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh

Rank-16: Eastern University Bangladesh (EU)

Eastern University is a private university of Bangladesh. Its campus is located in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi and the permanent campus is in Ashulia. It was founded in 2003. There are four faculties at this university. Professor Dr. Shahid Hossain is the present Vice-Chancellor of EU. There are about 4000 students and about 200 faculty members in the University.

At present, there are 4 faculties in the university. These are:
School of Arts: BA (Honors). English; MA ELL (English language and literature); M ELT (English language teaching) 2 year program; M ELT (English language teaching) 1 year program
Faculty of Law: EL, B (Honors); EL, M (Master)
School of Engineering and Technology: BSc CSE (Computer Science and Engineering); B.Sc CSIS (Computer Science and Information System); MSC CSE (Computer Science and Engineering); BSC EEE (Electrical and Electronic); BSC ETE (Electrical Post and Telecommunication Engineering)
Faculty of Commerce: BBA (Business Administration Bachelor) Program; MBA (Business Administration Master) Program: – Regular MBA – Executive MBA

Eastern University Mailing Address: Address: House 26, (1st Floor, Rd No. 5, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh

Rank-17: Bangladesh University of Business and Technology-(BUBT)

Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT) is a private university of Bangladesh. It was founded in 2003. It was established according to the private university act 2003 under the Ministry of Education of Bangladesh. Professor Md. Abu Saleh is the present Vice-Chancellor of BUBT. There are about 8800 students and about 300 faculty members are in BUBT.

BUBT Undergraduate programs

BBA (Major In Accounting, Finance, Marketing & Human Resources Management); BA Honors in English; BSc Honors in Environment and Development Economics; LLB Honors (4 years); BSc in Computer Science and Information Technology (4 years); BSc in Computer Science and Information Technology (3 years 4 months) – Diploma Engineers – Evening Program.; B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering; BSc in Computer Science and Engineering (3 years 4 months) – Diploma Engineers – Evening Program; B.Sc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering; B.Sc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (3 years 4 months) – For Diploma Engineers – Evening Program; B.Sc in Textile Engineering (4 years); BSc in B.Sc in Textile Engineering (3 years 6 months) – Diploma Engineers – Evening Program.

BUBT Graduate programs
MBA Regular (Major In Accounting, Finance, Marketing & Human Resources & Management) – Evening Program; Executive MBA (Major In Accounting, Finance, Marketing & Human Resources & Management) – Evening Program; Master of Bank Management (2 years) – Evening Program; MA in English (2 years) – Evening Program; ME in English Language Teaching (1 year) – Evening Program; MSc in Economics (1 year) – Evening program; LLB (2 years) – Evening program; LLM (2 years) – Evening program; LLM (1 year) – Evening program; MSc in Mathematics (Thesis – 1 year) – Evening Program; MSc in Mathematics (Normal – 2 years) – Evening Program; MSc in Mathematics (Thesis-2 years) – Evening Program.
BUBT Mailing Address
Rupnagar R/A, Mirpur-2, Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh

Rank-18: State University of Bangladesh

State University of Bangladesh is a private university in Bangladesh. This university was established in 2002. State University of Bangladesh has two campus. Name of the campuses is the main campus and the victory campus . Both campus is located in Dhanmondi, Dhaka of Bangladesh. Departments of the university is given below:

School of Business and Social Studies: Department of Business Studies, Department of Journalism, Communication, and Media, Department of English Studies, Department of Law
School of Science and Technology: Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Department of Informal Science, Department of Architecture
School of Health Science: Department of Public Department, Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Department of Atotometry, Department of Ultrasound

Rank-19: Northern University Bangladesh-(NUB)

Northern University Bangladesh is a private university in Bangladesh. It is located in Dhaka city. This university was established in 2002 under the private university act 1992. Prof. Dr. Anwar Hossain is the present Vice-Chancellor of the University. There are graduate and postgraduate education in Business Administration, Computer Science and Engineering, Law, Pharmacy, English in this university. At present, there are 11 departments under 4 faculties in the university. NUB Permanent Campus is situated at 111/2 Kawla Jamea Mosjid Road, Dakshin Khan (near international airport), Uttra, Dhaka. There are about 6300 students and 270 faculty members in this university.

Rank-20: University of Development Alternative-(UODA)

The University Of Development Alternative (UODA) is a private university in Bangladesh. UODA has founded by Professor Mujib Khan In 2002. The Government of Bangladesh approved the University of Development Alternative (UODA) under the Private University Act 1992. Professor Dr. Rafiqul Islam Sharif is the present Vice-Chancellor of the University. There are about 3800 students and 250 faculty members in UODA. At present, there are 6 faculties14 subjects offered by UODA. The students can also achieve their master’s degree in their respective subjects after their respective 4 years of undergraduate programmes. UODA’s present campuses are in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh.