There are total 103 private universities in Bangladesh as per university grants commission of Bangladesh. After 1992 the enactment of Private University Act, The country had a great experience of remarkable development in private higher educational institutes. There are numbers of education institutes also providing Graduation diploma and foreign universities diploma and online HND program and other professional short courses.
The demand for private education is increasing day by day as Bangladesh is developing its educational and economic sectors. There are few private universities in Bangladesh providing good quality education, as their faculty members from the USA, UK and another well-reputed foreign university graduates. But, the tuition fee is still very high in the context of Bangladesh education market.
Top 10 Private Universities in Bangladesh
- BRAC University (BRACU)
- North South University (NSU)
- Independent University Bangladesh (IUB)
- Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST)
- East West University (EWU)
- United International University (UIU)
- University of Asia Pacific (UAP)
- American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB)
- Daffodil International University (DIU)
- United International University
The universities are categorizing by many organization in Bangladesh. Some of the universities are top by its tuition qualities, campuses, tuition fees and other few criteria’s. Followings a list of private universities in Bangladesh:
- AhsanullahUniversityof Science and Technology
- American International University Bangladesh (AIUB)
- Anwer Khan Modern University
- Army University of Engineering and Technology (BAUET), Qadirabad
- Army University of Science and Technology(BAUST), Saidpur
- ASA University Bangladesh (ASAUB)
- Asian University of Bangladesh (AUB)
- Atish Dipankar University of Science & Technology
- Bangladesh Army International University of Science & Technology, Comilla
- Bangladesh Islami University (BIU)
- Bangladesh University (BU)
- Bangladesh University of Business & Technology (BUBT)
- Bangladesh University of Health Sciences
- BGC Trust University Bangladesh, Chittagong
- BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology
- BRAC University
- Britannia University
- Canadian University of Bangladesh
- CCN University of Science & Technology
- Central University of Science and Technology
- Central Women’s University
- Chittagong Independent University (CIU)
- City University
- Coxs Bazar International University
- Daffodil International University
- Dhaka International University
- East Delta University, Chittagong
- East West University
- Eastern University
Students from Bangladesh mostly looking for well-reputed private universities and low-cost private universities in Bangladesh. The expensive private universities are considering as well located, nice campus, highly qualified teachers and other qualities.
We have divided these 30 universities into three categories. These are categorising by the tuition fees, qualities and work placement of their students.
- Category A: These universities have their own campus, high qualities of education, High tuition fees, well-qualified teachers and good reputation by their students in the Bangladeshi job market.
- Category B: The universities have a moderate level of education qualities, affordable tuition fees, some of them having their own campus and recognised by Organization Bangladesh.
- Category C: In terms of low cost, growing level of the education system and fighting to reach in a position that may consider as well recognised education on a provider.
Though all of the universities, those already listed in the below category are trying to establish their position by maintaining the requirement of University Grant Commission (UGC). There are some financial, policy and other burdens affecting these universities in maintaining their position.
The education sector is a high growth market in Bangladesh. To meet this huge pool and maintain the education qualities it really requires helps from the government and other financial bodies.
Category A Universities
- BRAC University (BRACU)
- North South University (NSU)
- Independent University Bangladesh (IUB)
- Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST)
- East West University (EWU)
- United International University (UIU)
- University of Asia Pacific (UAP)
- American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB)
- Daffodil International University (DIU)
Category B Universities
- University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh
- Southeast University
- International University of Business Agriculture and Technology
- Eastern University, Bangladesh
- Stamford University, Bangladesh
- International Islamic University Chittagong
- Bangladesh University of Business and Technology
Category C Universities
- ASA University Bangladesh
- University of Science & Technology Chittagong
- Primeasia University
- Chittagong Independent University (CIU)
- City University
- Bangladesh University
- Gono University
- Manarat International University
- Bangladesh Army International University of Science & Technology, Comilla
There are several reasons that university applicants in Bangladesh are looking for a low-cost private university. As per the World Bank report, there are over 1 million students enrol each year in universities for the higher degree program. Most of the student looking for the public universities and the reasons behind those public universities comparatively very-low tuition fees, Quality education, well recognize by organization bodies, accommodation facilities and lots of others.
Why private universities charge more than the government universities?
The public university is fully funded by government and private university entirely depend on student tuition fees, despite, the private universities charging more where it’s supposed to be much less costly in terms of Bangladesh. The government develops public university infrastructure whereas per the instruction of UGC all the private university has to have their campus, unlikely this there are so many other reasons which led the private university much higher expenses than the government-funded university.
University graduates in Bangladesh
Most of the university graduates are looking for the work placement in Bangladesh. As per estimates presented in the recent British Council sponsor report, nearly 5 out of every 10 graduates in Bangladesh are unemployed. Where near 1 million applicants are enrolling each year for their bachelor degree in higher education institutes. Bangladesh is suffering from an oversupply of graduates. Most of the student who is well financial supported, tend to move foreign country for postgraduate degree also establish their career in there.
Private universities tuition fees with other expenditure
As we have previously categorized the university like A, B and C. The average tuition fees in the universities like North-south, East West, BRAC, IUB and AIUB charging near 12 to 13 lac BDT ($16000 to $17000) for the bachelor and 3 top 4 lac ( $4000 to $5000) for the master’s courses. These are the top highest tuition fees universities in Bangladesh whereas the other universities started from 4 to 6 lac BDT ($4000 to $5000) for the same courses.
Apart from the academic fees and other fees a student total of 4 years, Bachelor degree costs a little extra 2 or 3 lac BDT ($3000).
Foreign degree in compare with Bangladeshi private university degree programs
There are many EU countries offering free education ion higher studies. Countries like Germany, China, Austria and Norway providing any degree program at full free tuition fees where in Bangladesh no public and the private university has such an opportunity for its students.
A foreign degree is well appreciated in Bangladesh rather than its own universities. The trend to moving abroad from Bangladesh for higher study is increasing day by day. In the other hand, low-cost universities degree from Bangladesh are rejected by many foreign universities in terms of admission purpose.
As our population growing much higher and the demand of work placement for the graduate is tremendously raising high, Business and other organizations failed to meet that huge pool. It is very, unfortunately, though a graduate invests more than $100000 on this Graduation sadly they are not well treated by salary and job application board.
In the context of a large amount of expansion of the countries secondary and higher secondary sector, a considerable demand have been creating for the tertiary level. The few private universities cannot meet this demand, and for that reason, lots of students are going abroad every year, where we are losing talent. On the other side, maintaining quality is becoming a vital issue in changing global scenario as it’s discussed above. It is undeniable that private universities are contributing to meet the growing demand. But it’s only a few are ensuring the regional or global level of standard. The inadequate infrastructure facilities, inefficient and inexperienced low-quality teaching staff with the profit motive of founders put the sub-sector in a critical situation. Even the private universities founders are not willing to abide by the related Act or Guidelines. As an apex body, UGC cannot fight against irregularities with weak legal strength and logistics. But we have to move forward. A new Act with the consultation of stakeholders is immensely needed for this sector. Another positive initiative has been taken by UGC recently. A project starts to enhance HEQ of Public and Private sector institutions. This project will support universities to improve
Teaching-learning quality in undergraduate and master’s level. It also provides the fund for the improvement of research capabilities for post-graduate programs, it also has a component to recognize academic innovations for improving resources for lab, library and other related fields.
