Choosing the right private university is a major decision that shapes your future career and success.
With so many private universities in Bangladesh offering diverse programs, strong faculties, and modern campuses, it can feel overwhelming to pick the best one.

In this blog, we’ll guide you through the Top 20 Private Universities in Bangladesh — ranked based on academic reputation, program quality, campus facilities, graduate success, and global recognition.

Let’s dive in!

Top 20 Private Universities in Bangladesh

1. North South University (NSU)

🎓Overview

• Established: 1992 (First private university in Bangladesh)

• Location: Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka

• Type: Private, non-profit

• Website: northsouth.edu

📚 Programs

• BBA, CSE, EEE, Pharmacy, Law, English, Economics, Civil Eng.

• MBA, EMBA, MPH, MA in English, MS in CSE/EEE

💰 Tuition Fees (Approximate)

• Admission Fee: BDT 25,000

• Per Credit: ~BDT 6,500–7,000

• Total Cost: ~BDT 8–11 lakh (undergraduate)

🎓 Scholarships

• Merit-based (up to 100%)

• Need-based aid

• Sibling & special quotas

🏆 Rankings

• THE 2025: Global 801–1000, Top in Bangladesh

• QS Asia 2024: Ranked 215

🏫 Campus

• Fully digital, modern labs & classrooms

• 30+ student clubs

• Strong research output​

2. BRAC University

🎓 Overview

• Founded: 2001 by BRAC

• Type: Private, non-profit

• Location: Merul Badda, Dhaka

• Website: bracu.ac.bd

📚 Programs

• BBA, CSE, EEE, Law, English, Pharmacy, Architecture, MPH, MBA

• Strong emphasis on research and development

💰 Tuition Fees (Approximate)

• Per credit: BDT 8,250 (general) | BDT 8,800 (LL.B, Architecture)

• Residential semester: BDT 88,000

• Total cost: ~BDT 9–13 lakh (undergraduate)

🎓 Scholarships

• Up to 100% based on merit

• Postgraduate waivers for CGPA and BRACU alumni

🏆 Rankings

• QS World 2025: Ranked #1001–1200 globally

• Top-tier for Business, Engineering, and Public Health

🏫 Campus

• Modern eco-friendly 14-floor campus in Dhaka

• Mandatory residential semester in Savar

3. Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)

🎓 IUB Overview

• Established: 1993

• Type: Private, research-focused

• Location: Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka

• Website: iub.ac.bd

📚 Programs

• BBA, CSE, EEE, Pharmacy, Law, English, Public Health, and more

• 5 academic schools with strong research centers

💰 Tuition Fees (Approximate)

• Per credit: BDT 6,500–7,500

• Total cost: ~BDT 9–13 lakh (undergraduate)

🎓 Scholarships

• Merit-based: up to 100%

• Need-based and female student discounts available

🏆 Rankings

• QS Asia 2024: Ranked 195 in Southern Asia

• THE Impact & Science Rankings: Global 401–500 bracket

🏫 Campus

• Modern campus with labs, library, sports, gym, and dorms

• Strong focus on research and innovation​

4. East West University (EWU)

🎓 Overview

• Established: 1996

• Type: Private, non-profit

• Location: Aftab Nagar, Dhaka

• Website: ewubd.edu

📚 Programs Offered

• Undergraduate: BBA, CSE, EEE, Pharmacy, Law, English, Economics, Biotech

• Graduate: MBA, M.Sc. in CSE, MA in English, LL.M, M.Pharm

💰 Tuition Fees (Approximate)

• Per credit: BDT 5,500–6,000

• Total cost: ~BDT 8–9.5 lakh (undergraduate)

🎓 Scholarships

• Merit-based waivers available up to 100%

• Financial aid for needy students

🏆 Rankings

• QS World 2025: Ranked 1401+ globally

• Accredited by ACBSP, PCB, IEB, Bar Council

🏫 Campus

• Urban campus in Aftab Nagar

• Modern labs, library, common rooms, transportation

5. Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST)

🎓Overview

• Established: 1995

• Type: Private, research-focused

• Location: Tejgaon, Dhaka

• Website: aust.edu

📚 Programs Offered

• Undergraduate: BBA, CSE, EEE, Civil, Mechanical, Textile, IPE, Architecture

• Graduate: MBA, M.Sc. in Engineering, M.Ed

💰 Tuition Fees (Approximate)

• BBA: BDT 70,000 per semester

• Engineering: BDT 90,000 per semester

• Architecture: BDT 100,000 per semester

🏆 Accreditations

• Accredited by UGC, IEB, IAB, ITET

• Washington Accord for engineering degrees

🏫 Campus

• Modern campus with labs, library, and game rooms

• Parking and student common rooms

6. United International University (UIU)

🎓Overview

• Established: 2003

• Type: Private

• Location: Badda, Dhaka

• Website: uiu.ac.bd

📚 Programs Offered

• Undergraduate: BBA, CSE, EEE, Civil, Data Science, Biotechnology, Pharmacy

• Graduate: MBA, M.Sc. in CSE, Economics, MIHRM

💰 Tuition Fees (Approximate)

• Per credit: BDT 5,525–6,500

• Total cost (Undergraduate): ~BDT 5.5–11 lakh

🏆 Rankings & Accreditations

• QS World 2024: Ranked 1201–1400 globally

• Accreditations: ACBSP, IEB, Pharmacy Council of Bangladesh

🏫 Campus

• Modern classrooms, library, research centers, sports, and student clubs

7. American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB)

🎓Overview

• Established: 1994

• Type: Private

• Location: Kuratoli,kuril, Dhaka

• Website: aiub.edu

📚 Programs Offered

• Undergraduate: BBA, CSE, EEE, IPE, Architecture, Pharmacy

• Graduate: MBA, EMBA, M.Sc. in CSE, M.Pharm

💰 Tuition Fees (Approximate)

• Undergraduate: BDT 4,500–6,000 per credit hour

• Graduate: BDT 6,000 per credit hour

🏆 Rankings & Accreditations

• QS Sustainability Ranking 2025: Ranked 1401–1450 globally

• Accreditations: ACBSP, IEB, IAB, ISO, AACSB

🏫 Campus

• Modern classrooms, library, research centers, sports, and student clubs

8. University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB)

🎓Overview

• Established: 2002

• Type: Private liberal arts university

• Location: Mohammadpur, Dhaka

• Website: ulab.edu.bd

📚 Programs Offered

• Undergraduate: BBA, BA in English, Media Studies, CSE, EEE

• Graduate: MBA, MA in English, Graduate programs in Communication

💰 Tuition Fees (Approximate)

• BBA: BDT 8.5–9 lakh (120 credits)

• BA in English: BDT 8.8 lakh (130 credits)

🏆 Rankings & Recognition

• THE Impact Ranking 2023: Ranked 6th in Bangladesh

• Accredited by: UGC Bangladesh

🏫 Campus

• Modern classrooms, library, auditorium, sports facilities

9. Daffodil International University (DIU)

🎓Overview

• Established: 2002

• Type: Private

• Location: Ashulia, Dhaka

• Website: daffodilvarsity.edu.bd

📚 Programs Offered

• Undergraduate: BBA, CSE, EEE, Civil, Architecture, English, Media Studies

• Graduate: MBA, M.Sc. in CSE, M.Pharm, M.Sc. in Electronics

💰 Tuition Fees (Approximate)

• BBA: ~BDT 7.4 lakh (133 credits)

• B.Sc. in EEE: ~BDT 7.6 lakh (144 credits)

• MBA: ~BDT 1.8–3.1 lakh (40-69 credits)

🏆 Rankings & Recognition

• QS World Rankings 2025: Ranked 1201–1400 globally

• THE Impact Rankings 2024: Ranked 301+ globally

🏫 Campus

• Modern classrooms, library, sports facilities, and student clubs

10. International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC)

🎓Overview

• Established: 1995

• Type: Private, government-approved

• Location: Kumira, Sitakunda, Chattogram

• Website: iiuc.ac.bd

📚 Programs Offered

• Undergraduate: BBA, CSE, EEE, Pharmacy, Civil Engineering, Islamic Studies

• Graduate: MBA, M.Sc. in CSE, M.Pharm, MA in Islamic Studies

💰 Tuition Fees (Approximate)

• Bachelor Programs: ~BDT 45,600 – 102,200 per year (local), ~BDT 102,800 – 287,200 per year (international)

• Master's Programs: ~BDT 16,416 per semester

🏆 Rankings & Recognition

• Accreditations: UGC Bangladesh, Pharmacy Council, IEB, Bangladesh Bar Council

🏫 Campus

• Modern classrooms, library, sports facilities, student clubs, and hostels

11. Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT)

🎓Overview

• Established: 2003

• Type: Private, UGC-approved

• Location: Rupnagar, Mirpur-2, Dhaka

• Website: bubt.edu.bd

📚 Programs Offered

• Undergraduate: BBA, CSE, EEE, Civil Engineering, English, LL.B.

• Graduate: MBA, EMBA, M.Sc. in Economics, ELT, LL.M.

💰 Tuition Fees (Approximate)

• BBA: ~BDT 4.5 lakh (126 credits)

• B.Sc. in CSE: ~BDT 5.7 lakh (150 credits)

• MBA: ~BDT 2 lakh (67 credits)

• LL.M.: ~BDT 62,160 (36 credits)

🏆 Rankings & Recognition

• Accredited by: UGC Bangladesh

• Member of: Association of Commonwealth Universities

🏫 Campus

• Modern classrooms, library, sports facilities, student clubs, hostels

12. Primeasia University

🎓 Primeasia University Overview

• Established: 2003

• Type: Private, UGC-approved

• Location: Banani, Dhaka

• Website: primeasia.edu.bd

📚 Programs Offered

• Undergraduate: BBA, CSE, EEE, Textile Engineering, Pharmacy, Law, English, and more

• Graduate: MBA, EMBA, M.Sc. in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Public Health Nutrition, Pharmacy

💰 Tuition Fees (Approximate)

• BBA: ~BDT 464,000 (126 credits)

• CSE: ~BDT 486,000 (148 credits)

• Pharmacy: ~BDT 884,000 (160 credits)

• MBA: ~BDT 236,000 (60 credits)

🎓 Scholarships & Waivers

• Waivers: Up to 100% for Freedom Fighters' children, 30% for siblings, female students, and others

🏫 Campus

• Modern classrooms, laboratories, student clubs, and health insurance coverage for students

13. Southeast University

🎓 Overview

• Established: 2002

• Type: Private, UGC-approved

• Location: Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka

• Website: seu.edu.bd

📚 Programs Offered

• Undergraduate: BBA, CSE, EEE, Textile Engineering, Pharmacy, Law, English, and more

• Graduate: MBA, EMBA, LL.M., MA in English, Development Studies, and more

💰 Tuition Fees (Approximate)

• BBA: ~BDT 75,000 per semester

• CSE/EEE/Textile Engineering: ~BDT 90,000 per semester

• B.Pharm: ~BDT 80,000 per semester

• LL.B: ~BDT 60,000 per semester

🏫 Campus

• Modern campus with state-of-the-art facilities, Wi-Fi, library, and student clubs

14. Green University of Bangladesh

🎓 Overview

• Established: 2003

• Type: Private, UGC-approved

• Location: Purbachal American City, Dhaka

• Website: green.edu.bd

📚 Programs Offered

• Undergraduate: BBA, CSE, EEE, Textile Engineering, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Law, English, Sociology, and more

• Graduate: MBA, MBM, LLM

💰 Tuition Fees (Approximate)

• BBA: ~BDT 75,000 per semester

• CSE/EEE/Textile Engineering: ~BDT 90,000 per semester

• LL.B: ~BDT 60,000 per semester

🏫 Campus

• Modern facilities, Wi-Fi-enabled classrooms, libraries, student clubs

15. City University

🎓 Overview

• Established: 2002

• Type: Private, UGC-approved

• Location: Khagan, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka

• Website: cityuniversity.edu.bd

📚 Programs Offered

• Undergraduate: BBA, CSE, EEE, Engineering, Pharmacy, Law, English, and more

• Graduate: MBA, Executive MBA, MA in English, LL.M., MPH

💰 Tuition Fees (Approximate)

• BBA/CSE/Engineering: ~BDT 56,788 – 110,400 per year

• MBA: ~BDT 5,000 – 7,000 per credit

🏫 Campus

• Modern facilities, air-conditioned classrooms, libraries, transport, medical facilities, hostels

16. Northern University Bangladesh (NUB)

🎓 Overview

• Established: 2002

• Type: Private, UGC-approved

• Location: Ashkona, Dakshin Khan, Dhaka

• Website: nub.ac.bd

📚 Programs Offered

• Undergraduate: BBA, CSE, EEE, Engineering, Pharmacy, Law, English, and more

• Graduate: MBA, LL.M., M.Sc. in CSE, Textile Engineering, Public Health

💰 Tuition Fees (Approximate)

• BBA/CSE/Engineering: ~BDT 2,53,017 – 3,24,840 for 3–4 years

• MBA/LL.M: ~BDT 5,000 – 7,000 per credit

🏫 Campus

• Modern classrooms, laboratories, library, Wi-Fi, student clubs

17. Presidency University

🎓 Overview

• Established: 2003

• Type: Private, UGC-approved

• Location: Gulshan-2, Dhaka

• Website: presidency.edu.bd

📚 Programs Offered

• Undergraduate: BBA, CSE, EEE, Civil Engineering, Law, English, Economics

• Graduate: MBA, MSS in Economics

💰 Tuition Fees (Approximate)

• BBA/CSE/Engineering: ~BDT 75,000 – 90,000 per semester

• LL.B: ~BDT 75,000 per semester

• MA in English/MSS: ~BDT 60,000 per semester

🏫 Campus

• Modern classrooms, libraries, Wi-Fi, student clubs

18. Stamford University Bangladesh

🎓 Overview

• Established: 2002

• Type: Private, UGC-approved

• Location: Siddeswari and Green Model Town, Dhaka

• Website: stamforduniversity.edu.bd

📚 Programs Offered

• Undergraduate: BBA, CSE, EEE, Engineering, Pharmacy, Law, English, Journalism, and more

• Graduate: MBA, LL.M., M.Sc. in Environmental Science, Microbiology, Economics

💰 Tuition Fees (Approximate)

• BBA/CSE/Engineering: ~BDT 86,400 – 163,600 per year

• Pharmacy: ~BDT 6,24,000 total

• MBA/LL.M.: ~BDT 1,35,400 – 1,52,400 total

🏫 Campus

• Modern classrooms, libraries, Wi-Fi, student clubs, health insurance

19. International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT)

🎓 Overview

• Established: 1991

• Type: Private, UGC-approved

• Location: Uttara, Dhaka

• Website: iubat.edu

📚 Programs Offered

• Undergraduate: BBA, CSE, Engineering, Agriculture, Nursing, English, Economics

• Graduate: MBA, MSc in CSE, MSc in Engineering, MPH

💰 Tuition Fees (Approximate)

• Undergraduate: ~BDT 40,998 – 74,371 per semester

• Graduate: ~BDT 25,345 – 77,463 per semester

🏫 Campus

• Modern classrooms, libraries, Wi-Fi, student clubs, health insurance

20. ASA University Bangladesh (ASAUB)

🎓 Overview

• Established: 2006

• Type: Private, UGC-approved

• Location: Shyamoli, Dhaka

• Website: asaub.edu.bd

📚 Programs Offered

• Undergraduate: BBA, English, Sociology, B.Pharm, LL.B

• Graduate: MBA, LL.M, MA in English, MPH

💰 Tuition Fees (Approximate)

• BBA: ~BDT 3,99,680 total

• MBA: ~BDT 6,00,000 total

• LL.B: ~BDT 4,50,000 total

🏫 Campus

• Modern classrooms, libraries, Wi-Fi, student clubs, health insurance

How We Selected These Universities

We ranked these universities based on:

• Academic reputation

• Research output

• Faculty quality

• Student satisfaction

• Global partnerships

• Graduate employability

Our list focuses on helping students find universities that offer quality education and strong career support.

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