Chattogram BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology
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চট্টগ্রাম বিজিএমইএ ইউনিভার্সিটি অব ফ্যাশন অ্যান্ড টেকনোলজি | |
Other name | CBUFT |
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Former name | Chattogram BGMEA Institute of Fashion & Technology-CBIFT |
| Motto | Creating Skills for Better Tomorrow |
| Type | Private research |
| Established | 24 August 2022 |
| Founder | Nasir Uddin Chowdhury |
Parent institution | Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association |
| Accreditation | |
| Affiliation | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Chairman | Nasir Uddin Chowdhury |
| Chancellor | President Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Vice-Chancellor | Mohammed Obaidul Karim |
Academic staff | 30 |
Administrative staff | 10 |
| Location | BGMEA Bhaban, 669/E, Jhautala Road, South Khulshi, Chattogram , 22°21′39″N 91°48′27″E / 22.3609°N 91.8075°E |
| Campus | Urban, 3.7 acres (1.5 ha) |
| Language | English, Bangla |
| Website | cbuft |
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Chattogram BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (Bengali: চট্টগ্রাম বিসিএমইএ ইউনিভার্সিটি অফ ফ্যাশন অ্যান্ড টেকনোলজি), commonly known as CBUFT, is a private university located in South Khulshi, Chattogram, Bangladesh. Established under the Private Universities Act 2010, the university is committed to providing quality higher education and promoting research and innovation in fashion and textiles. It was founded with the vision of becoming a center of academic excellence in Bangladesh’s southeastern region, especially serving the needs of the country’s vibrant garment and textile industries. [1][2]
The Department of Secondary and Higher Education of the Ministry of Education of the Government of Bangladesh granted provisional approval for the temporary establishment and operation of the university on 24 August 2022. It started its Journey as a university under the University Grants Commission on 21 January 2023.[3]
Location
CBUFT is located at the BGMEA Building, Jhautola Road, South Khulsi, Chattogram, Bangladesh.
Rankings
Chattogram BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (CBUFT) has been featured in various global and national ranking systems:
- uniRank (as of 2025): Ranked 144th in Bangladesh and 13,356th in the world.[4]
Faculties
Chattogram BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology has three faculties. They are:
- The Faculty of Clothing & Fashion Technology (FCFT),
- Dept. of Textile and Clothing Technology (TCT)
- Dept. of Fashion Design Technology (FDT)
- Faculty of Textile Manufacturing & Engineering (FTME),
- Dept. of Textile Engineering
- Dept. of Textile Engineering and Management
- Faculty of Fashion and Apparel Design (FFAD)
- Dept. of Apparel Merchandising and Management
- Dept. of Fashion Design
Academics
The university offers several undergraduate and postgraduate degrees:
Undergraduate program
- B.Sc. in Textile and Clothing Technology (TCT)
- B.Sc. in Fashion Design and Technology (FDT)
- Bachelor of Fashion Design (FD)
- Bachelor of Apparel Merchandising and Management (AMM)
Graduate program
- MBA in Apparel Merchandising