Northern University, Bangladesh
Private university in Bangladesh
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Northern University Bangladesh (Bengali: নর্দার্ন বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় বাংলাদেশ) or NUB is a private university in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was established in 2002. The university was sponsored and funded by the International Business Agriculture & Technology (IBAT) Trust. Presently known as NUB Trust (NUBT), a registered, non-political, non-profit voluntary organization. [2]
| Motto | Knowledge for Innovation and Change |
|---|---|
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 2002 |
| Chairman | Prof. Dr. Abu Yousuf Md. Abdullah |
| Chancellor | President Hafiz Uddin Ahmad |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman[1] |
| Faculty | 300 |
Administrative staff | 350 |
| Students | 18000 (above) |
| Undergraduates | 16210 |
| Postgraduates | 1790 |
| Location | 111/2, Kawlar Jame Masjid Road, Ashkona, (Near Hajj Camp) Dakshinkhan , , Bangladesh |
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| Language | English |
| Colors | Blue, Green & Maroon |
| Website | nub |
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History
In 2002, a group of eminent academics established Northern University Bangladesh on 17 October. Sponsored and founded by International Business Agriculture & Technology (IBAT) Trust now known as NUB Trust (NUBT), a registered, non-political, non-profit voluntary organization, NUB made its foray into the field of higher education and established itself as a center for excellence.
Northern University Bangladesh (NUB) has 5 faculties situated within the Dhaka Metropolitan City with its permanent campus near Haji camp at Ashkona, Dakshin Khan. NUB has been authorized to confer degrees and certificates in all branches of knowledge including Business, Health Science, Humanities & Social Science, Law, Science & Engineering within the levels that include Bachelor, Master & Diploma in the process of acquiring the level MPhil & PhD in collaboration with foreign universities.(Robin)
Vice-Chancellors
- Prof. Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman[3]
Faculties and Departments
Northern University Bangladesh (NUB) has been expanding its academic programs at both the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels across various faculties and departments. At present, the university offers the following academic program:
Faculty of Business
Department of Business Administration
- BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) - 4 years
- MBA (Master of Business Administration) - 1/2 years
- MSCM (Master of Supply Chain Management) - 1 year +
Faculty of Health Science
Department of Pharmacy
- BPHRM (Bachelor of Pharmacy) - 4 years
- MPHRM (Master of Pharmacy) - 1 year
Department of Public Health
- MPH (Master of Public Health) - 1/2 years
Faculty of Humanities & Social Science
Department of Bangla
- Bachelor of Arts in Bangla - 4 years
- Master of Arts in Bangla - 1/2 years
Department of English
- B. A in ELL (English Language and Literature) - 4 years
- M. A in ELL (English Language and Literature) - 1/2 years
- M. A in ELT (English Language Teaching) - 1/2 years
Faculty of Law
Department of Law
- LLB (Bachelor of Laws) - 4 years
- LLM (Master of Laws) - 1/2 years
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. in CE (Civil Engineering) - 4 years
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
- B.Sc. in CSE (Computer Science and Engineering) - 4 years
- M.Sc. in CSE (Computer Science and Engineering) - 1 year
- B.Sc. in CSE (Computer Science and Engineering) - 3 years (Lateral Entry for Diploma Engineers)
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- B.Sc. in EEE (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) - 4 years
- B.Sc. in EEE (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) - 3 years (Lateral Entry for Diploma Engineers)
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
- B.Sc. in ECE (Electronics and Communication Engineering) - 4 years
- B.Sc. in ECE (Electronics and Communication Engineering) - 3 years (Lateral Entry for Diploma Engineers)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
- B.Sc. in ME (Mechanical Engineering) - 4 years
Department of Textile Engineering
- B.Sc. in TE (Textile Engineering) - 4 years
- B.Sc. in TE (Textile Engineering) - 3 years (Lateral Entry for Diploma Engineers)
Board of Trustees
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Abu Yousuf MD. Abdullah | Chairman |
| M. Shamsul Haque | Senior Vice-Chairman |
| Ms. Halima Sultana Jinia | Vice Chairman |
| Mr. Saad-Al-Zabir Abdullah | Member |
| Labiba Abdullah | Member |
| Mossammat Habibun Nahar | Member |
| Ms. Noorjahan Abdullah | Member |
| Mr. Nazmus Saadat | Member |