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[Ahsanullah University of Science & technology

Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) is a technical university located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Ahsanullah University (AUST) was founded by the Dhaka Ahsania Mission in 1995.It is regarded as one of the best technical universities in Bangladesh. Dhaka Ahsania Mission is a non-profit voluntary organization in Bangladesh. The Mission was established in 1958 by Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah, an outstanding educationist and social reformer of undivided British India. With his own vision of a better society, characterized by a wealth of moral and spiritual values of the highest humanism that are universally acclaimed through ages and manifested in every sphere of life–social, economic and cultural; and access to education and resources, he established the Mission. His remarkable educational reforms include among others introduction of roll number system in the public examination and creating equal opportunity for education of all groups of people in the society. Besides, he has contributed to the society by writing a large number of books covering a wide range of areas from human and social life, history, human development, literature, religion, biography, moral values etc. Though initially charity and welfare activities were the major focus of the Mission agenda, it has expanded its arena of activities leaning towards sustainable development strategies with the passage of time since early 1980s. 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.

In 2007, Webometrics ranked this university 4th in Bangladesh and 69th in the Indian subcontinent in their World Universities Ranking based on electronic publication, scientific results and international activities

The aims and objectives of the University can be summarized as follows:

i. To impart need based programs of science, technology, business and social sciences for the students who will attend classes in the University as well as who are unable to attend classes and desire home based study.

ii. To offer programs covering all important fields and disciplines of science, technology, medical science, business and social sciences including teachers’ training.

iii. To develop programs examining the modern trends on the need and development of science, technology, business, social sciences and human resource development; observing carefully the employment opportunities and market needs both at home and abroad.

iv. To organize programs in science, technology, business and social science including teachers’ training for awarding degrees, diplomas and certificate of proficiency at all levels.

v. To arrange two methods of delivery – a) in-campus education and b) open learning system.

vi. To go for gradual expansion of departments and programs of learning as per rules and regulations of Private University Act, 1992 and in accordance with the needs of the country and the demand abroad.

Faculties and departments

• Faculty of Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Textile Technology
• Faculty of Architecture and Planning
  • Bachelor of Architecture

• Faculty of Business and Social Science
  • Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Master of Business Administration

• Faculty of Education
  • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)
  • Master of Education (M.Ed)

• Institute of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ITVET)
• Diploma in Engineering in:
  • Architecture Technology
  • Civil Technology
  • Computer Technology
  • Electrical Technology
  • Electronics Technology
  • Textile Engineering

• NEW PERMANENT CAMPUS:

[AUST academic building