History
The history of BUET dates back to 1876 when the Dhaka Survey School was founded. Later in 1947, it became an engineering college and gained independent university status in 1962. It is located on a compact 83.9-acre land in the heart of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.
Education
We offer over 12 undergraduate and 66 graduate programs at BUET. Working with our top-ranked research faculty, you will have the opportunity to learn the latest developments in whatever you study. Whether you are interested in engineering innovation or the next breakthrough technology, you can find it here.
Research
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) is the pioneer of engineering research in Bangladesh. BUET researchers are working at the forefront of their fields and changing the country for the better. The faculty members, postgraduate and undergraduate students regularly publish their research works in international journals and conferences. All the departments carry out their own research programs. BUET also undertakes research works sponsored by organizations, such as United Nations Organizations, Commonwealth Foundation, University Grants Commission, etc.
PhD Programmes
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1600 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Mozida African Master Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Biotin Xtreme Hair Care Annual Scholarship 2023: Empowering The Future Of Hair Care
General Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2024
Spreadsheet Gladiator Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
200 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
801
2023
801
2022
801
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
1001 200
2023
1201
2022
1201
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Housing services
There are eight residential halls for students in BUET - six for undergrad male students, one for female students and one for post-graduate students. The residential halls are considered the places where a student eats, sleeps and lays the groundwork for a lifelong friendship.
Library services
The Library, unique in character in the country provides the following educational and research facilities to the students and teachers of this university: Reading Facility, Reference, Periodicals and Research Facility, Reprographic Facility, Rental Facility, Lending Facility and Browsing Facility.
Medical services
The medical center having basic health care facilities is located in the university campus. The center is equipped with modern medical equipments. There are seven full-time doctors and seven part-time doctors in the medical center who treats and prescribes medicine. Doctors visit the residential halls and gives proper treatment to the sick students, upon requests from the hall provosts.
Campus life
The residence halls are located in a serene natural environment, engulfed in the dense greenery. All the halls are connected through neat walkways. The halls are designed to harmonize the natural nourishment of social and academic development.
Sports facilities
To keep the students fit and to provide opportunities for recreation, there are a play ground, tennis court, basketball court, squash court, and an equipped modern gymnasium in the BUET premises. The large play-ground, located in the main campus of BUET is used as a venue of annual athletics of the university. In order to improve the quality of sports for the students, the physical education department under the DSW office organizes and manages all the sports. The physical education department has a deputy director and four skilled sports teac hers. Part-time trainers are also appointed to provide training at different times.
Student clubs
There are many clubs that BUET students can join. Club activities are a great way to meet new friends, develop leadership skills and compete in a relaxed, welcoming environment. There are 29 clubs for the development of other sports, science, literature and culture. Teachers who are skilled in their respective fields are employed as moderators for the proper direction of the activities of each club. The directorate of student’s welfare arranges the annual club fair where the clubs showcase their achievements and run membership drive.
- Career Club
- Entrepreneurship Development Club
- Brainiacs
- Debating Club
- Automobile Club
- Team Interplanetar
- Photographic Society
- Self Defense Club
- Chess Club
- Robotics Club
- Dance Club