Situated in the outskirts of Dhaka City, Uttara University has emerged as a center of excellence for providing tertiary education in Bangladesh. The journey of Uttara University was started in 2003 with a few students and departments. Now, this university has grown up as a full-fledged university which offers under-graduate and graduate programs and different types of research opportunities. It is a well-recognized university both nationally and internationally for its motto of "Excellence in Higher Education and Research". The graduates produced at Uttara University and their job placements are the reflection of quality education of Uttara University. In this cosmopolitan campus, students are able to receive tertiary education and can have the opportunity to prove their potentiality to face global challenge in the global job market. The prime objective of this university is to help grow students professionally as well as personally. The university always helps them prepare for demanding corporate fields along with the development of their professional and rational skills.
As per guidelines of the Private University Act_2010 and instructions by the Ministry of Education and University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh, Uttara University was established under Uttara University Trust headed by eminent educationist, economist and renowned business entrepreneurs in 2003. The honourable president of the People's Republic of Bangladesh is the Chancellor of Uttara University. Prof. Dr. Eaysmin Ara Lekha, a philanthropic educationist of international repute, has been appointed as the Vice Chancellor of Uttara University. Besides, she is the co-founder of this university and ex officio member of Uttara University Trust. Prof. Dr. M. Azizur Rahman, formal economic adviser of USAID, is the founder of Uttara University.
The Syndicate is headed by the Honorable Vice-Chancellor who is also the Chief Academic and Executive Officer of the University. With a view to intensifying the proper administrative and academic activities, the Vice-Chancellor is assisted by a Pro Vice-Chancellor and a Treasurer. They have been appointed by the Honorable Chancellor on the recommendation of the UU Trustee Board. As per the Private University Act-2010, the Vice-Chancellor is responsible for maintaining and managing the administrative as well as academic affairs by following the guidelines and policies set by the UU Trustee Board.
Prof. Dr. M. Azizur Rahman, founder Vice-Chancellor of Uttara University, is a former Economic Adviser of the US Embassy, Dhaka, a renowned academician of the country and an eminent economist of international repute. He is also an alumnus of Vanderbilt University, a Nobel Laureate University in USA. He possesses ingenuity in national education that benefits the students who would like to build up their sustainable career in modern global market. In this spirit, Dr. Rahman established a remarkable number of educational institutions including Uttara University, Dhaka where meritorious and enthusiastic students are benefited by their merit with qualitative ingredients. Dr. Rahman is the author of different books which are published nationally and internationally.
Prof. Dr. Eaysmin Ara Lekha, current Vice-Chancellor of Uttara University, was also the first Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the university. In recognition of her meritorious services and experience in the field of education at the time, she was appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor by the then Hon'ble Chancellor of this University. Before joining as Pro-Vice-Chancellor, she was the Dean of the School of Education and Physical Education and also the Professor and Chairman of the Department of Education. She is the author of a number of books. As a patron of learning, Dr. Lekha has established a couple of educational institutions including Sabira Rouf College, Gopalganj.
The University is committed to:
- Foster and facilitate the advancement of knowledge and make it accessible for all.
- Prepare competent graduates through imparting quality education, research, and an innovative spirit, cultural mindset, and professional and entrepreneurial skills to meet the industry requirements.
- Imbue the University community with ethics, and professionalism to render quality services to the local and global societies.
The University looks forward to becoming a center of excellence in education, research, and innovation in order to inspire transformational advancements in the intellectual, moral, and professional development of the students.
| 1 | Established | 2003 |
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| 2 | Campus | 1 |
| 3 | School | 5 |
| 4 | Semester | 2 in a Year |
| 5 | Departments | 14 |
| 6 | Programs | 40 |
| 7 | Library | 1 |
| 8 | UU Centers And Labs | 9 |
| 9 | Total Lab | 56 |
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| 10 | Medium Of Instruction | English |
Uttara University is the best choice for you given it’s reputation, affordability, excellence in research and a host of additional student friendly features
Uttara University offers all the courses of study primarily in English. Teachers provide instruction to students in the classroom in English. English is also widely used as a medium of communication among the faculties, students, and administrative officials.
Situated in the outskirts of Dhaka City, Uttara University is a center of excellence for tertiary education in Bangladesh. It was started in 2003 with a few students and departments. But by now it has grown as a full-fledged university offering under-graduate and graduate programs and research opportunities. It is widely recognized nationally and internationally for its motto of Excellence in Higher Education and Research.
The members of the TRUST are educationists, economists and businessmen of eminence and recognition. Prof. Dr. M. Azizur Rahman is the founder Chairman of the Trustee Board and Prof. Dr. Eaysmin Ara Lekha, current Vice-Chancellor of the university, is the founder Vice-Chairman of the Board.
Prof. Dr. M. Azizur Rahman, founder of Uttara University, is a former economic adviser of the USAID (Dhaka), a renowned academician of the country and an eminent economist of international repute, and an alumnus of Vanderbilt University, a Nobel Laureate school in USA. He possesses ingenuity in national education that benefits the students who would like to build up their sustainable career in modern global market. In this spirit, Dr. Rahman established a good number of educational institutions including Uttara University where meritorious and enthusiastic students are benefited by using their merit with qualitative ingredients. He is a column writer and this is how he addresses burning national and international issues for mass consumption.