Northern University, Bangladesh
Northern University Bangladesh (Bengali: নর্দান বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় বাংলাদেশ) or NUB is a private university in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was established in 2002. The university was sponsored and funded by International Business Agriculture & Technology (IUBAT) Trust. Presently 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.[2]
| Motto | Knowledge for Innovation and Change |
|---|---|
| Type | Private University, research university |
| Established | 2002 |
| Chairman | Abu Yousuf Md. Abdullah |
| Chancellor | President of Bangladesh |
| Vice-Chancellor | Anwar Hossain[1] |
Academic staff | 300 |
Administrative staff | 350 |
| Students | 25,000 (above) |
| Address | 111/2 Kawla Jamea Mosjid Road, Dakshin Khan (near international airport), Uttara , , Bangladesh |
| Campus | Urban |
| Language | English, Bangla |
| Colors | Blue, green & maroon |
| Website | nub |
History
In 2002, Northern University Bangladesh was established by International Business Agriculture & Technology (IBAT) Trust, 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. Presently 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 affiliations & accreditations with international institutions in its effort to provide education that can provide students with all the tools needed to face the challenges in any chosen career from any specialized field & the global industry. NUB has been authorized to confer degrees and certificates in all branches of knowledge including Business, Arts & Humanities, Science and Engineering, Law, Pharmacy and Public Health within the levels that include Bachelors, Masters & is in the process of acquiring the level of M Phil & Ph.D. in collaboration with foreign universities. [3]
Faculties and departments
Faculty of Business
Department of Business Administration
- BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) 4 years
- MBA (Master of Business Administration) 1–2 years
- MBM (Master of Bank Management) 1–2 years
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
- B.Sc. in CSE (Computer Science and Engineering) 4-year program
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
- B.Sc. in ECE (Electronics and Communication Engineering) 4-year program
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- B.Sc. in EEE (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) 4-year program
- B.Sc. in EEE (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) 3-year program for Diploma holders
Department of Textile Engineering
- B.Sc. in TE (Textile Engineering) 4-year program
- B.Sc. in EBTX (Textile Engineering) (Evening) 3 years program
Faculty of Arts & Humanities
Department of English
- B. A. (Hons) in English Language & Literature (4-year program)
- Master of Arts in English (1-2 year program)
- MAEL (Master of Arts in English Language) 1–2 years
Department of Development & Governance Studies
- MGS (Master in Governance Studies) 1-year program
Faculty of Law
Department of Law
- LLB (Bachelor of Laws Hons) 4 years program
- LLM (Master of Laws) 1–2 years program
Faculty of Health Science
Department of Pharmacy
- B.Pharm. (Bachelor of Pharmacy Hons) 4-year program
Department of Public Health
- MPH (Master of Public Health) 1-2 year program
List of vice-chancellors
- Anwar Hossain (present) [4]
Board of Trustees
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Abu Yousuf Md. Abdullah | Chairman |
| M. Shamsul Haque | Senior Vice-Chairman |
| Md. Ansar Ali | Senior Vice-Chairman |
| Ms.Halima Sultana Jinia | Vice Chairman |
| Mr. Saad-Al-Zabir Abdullah | Member |
| Ms. Labiba Abdullah | Member |
| Mossammat Habibun Nahar | Member |
| Mr. Nazmus Saadat | Member |
References
- "Message from VC". Northern University Bangladesh.
- "About NUB"
- NUB Website
- "vc".
- "Board of Trustees". Northern University Bangladesh.