Uttara University (Bengali: উত্তরা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) or UU is a private university at Uttara, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The permanent campus of UU is a sprawling smart-city ultra-modern campus with state-of-the-art facilities [constructed in 2023]. It is situated in greater Uttara and is only 5 minutes from Uttara North Metro Rail Station.

UU, established in the year 2003 by Founder Sir M Azizur Rahman, offers 40+ programs at graduate and undergraduate levels. UU has 5 schools and 14 departments and has a reputation for excellence in teaching quality, student friendly amenities and research. Being one of the first-generation private universities in the country, UU has been a pioneer for introducing subjects that is first in the country. UU has 1 of 1 Physical Education Sports Science Department in the country. More:

1 of 1 Health Humanities Lab in South Asia

1 of 1 MSc in Physics among Private Universities

1 of 1 fully integrated BMS campus #smartcity

1 of 1 21st century amphitheater

1 of 1 Business Innovation and Incubation Hub

1 of 1 Industrial Automation Lab

1 of 1 Fashion design lab studio

1 of 1 Generative Artificial Intelligence lab

More features:

Free bus service throughout Dhaka and greater Dhaka all year round for current students

Study support Loan from Bank Asia

International Advisory Board for most programs

Male housing

Eminent and foreign faculties

Completed 8th convocation.

Industry relevant curriculum with forward linkage for job placement

Mission

The University is committed to: - Foster and facilitate the advancement of knowledge and make it accessible for all. - Prepare competent graduates through imparting quality education, research, and an innovative spirit, cultural mindset, and professional and entrepreneurial skills to meet the industry requirements. - Imbue the University community with ethics, and professionalism to render quality services to the local and global societies.

Vision

The University looks forward to becoming a center of excellence in education, research, and innovation in order to inspire transformational advancements in the intellectual, moral, and professional development of the students

Convocation

The first convocation of Uttara University was held on 16 June 2009. The chancellor of Uttara University and the President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Md. Zillur Rahman presided over the convocation program, when 1088 graduate and undergraduate students received their certificates. A. A. M. S. Arefin Siddique, vice chancellor of Dhaka University was scheduled as the convocation speaker.

The Second convocation of Uttara University was held on 4 July 2011.

The Third convocation was held in 2014 for students who completed their degree between 2010 and 2014.

The Fourth convocation took place in 2016 at BICC.

The Fifth convocation took place in January 2017 at BICC.

The Sixth convocation ceremony took place at International Convention City Bashundhara - 4 (ICCB) on the 30th of October 2018. The day long program was telecasted live on Channel i and more than 3,000 students graduated. The convocation was presided by the Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid MP and UGC Chairman Abdul Mannan.

The Seventh Convocation of UU was held on July 24, 2022, where 3,804 students graduated.

8th Convocation was held on Tuesday 3rd October 2023. Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni was the convocation speaker.

Academic structure

Uttara University is organized into five schools and fourteen departments. The university offers 40 programs in undergraduate and postgraduate levels. There are 35+ full time professors and every department has a mix of senior, mid-level and dynamic junior faculty members. In recent times, UU has been shortlisted for inclusion in ranking at international levels. UU is at the forefront for frequently organizing conference and seminars on contemporary topics and is visited by international researchers and publishes a large number of journals and indexed publications. A separate Career Placement service under External Affairs office is in charge which directly caters to the internship and job placement needs of the graduates. Its academic structure is as follows:

Unique Features

Uttara University is the best choice for you given it’s reputation, affordability, excellence in research and a host of additional student friendly features UTTARA UNIVERSITY | Est 2003 | Founder Sir M Azizur Rahman | 14 Departments | 40 Programs

• High-tech & well equipped flagship Laboratory facilities (56 in total)
• Evening & Friday classes (For job holders)
• Eminent Faculties with foreign degree & experience
• Smart-City permanent campus
• Government & UGC approved
• Rigorous program with yearly job placement
• Professional Training & frequent Industrial visits
• Multiple active Clubs for extra and co-curricular
• Male housing
• Industry relevant curriculum
• International Advisory Board
• 8th convocation 2023
• Pay monthly option with EMI facility
• 14 Departments & 40 programs
• 10,000+ running students
• 21 year old non-government university
• No hidden cost
• Fully Dual semester
• OBE
• 30,000 strong Alumni
• Reward & fund for journal as well as conference publication and travel outside the country
• Fixed waiver for entire study duration
• Founder’s Scholarship
• Study support loan from Bank Asia
• CSE Apple Labs
• 1 of 1 Health Humanities Lab in South Asia
• 1 of a kind Physics CSNS in Bangladesh
• Generative Artificial Intelligence Lab
• 1 of 1 Physical Education Department and the pioneer of Sports Science
• 1 of 1 MSc in Physics
• 1 of a kind EEE Industrial Automation Lab
• 1 of a kind Business Innovation & Incubation Hub
• Vibrant 3lac+ sq ft campus lifestyle
• FREE bus service all year round in multiple routes

We create leaders. We are the trendsetter. We are the future. Campus Launching Offer link: https://uttarauniversity.edu.bd/tuition-fees/

List of Vice-Chancellors

• Professor Dr. M. Azizur Rahman (former)^[2][3]
• Dr. Eaysmin Ara Lekha (current)^[4][5][6]

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