Canadian University of Bangladesh
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Overview
Canadian University of Bangladesh (CUB) is a private university in Dhaka with a city campus at Pragati Sharani in Merul Badda and a permanent campus site at Purbachal New Town. It was founded by the Bangladeshi-Canadian businessman Chowdhury Nafeez Sarafat. Its motto is Inspiring Applied Knowledge, and its colours are red and white.
Ulkaa Edu Rank 2027 places CUB in the 51-75 band, with a national position of 70. The position is computed from the published methodology (version 2027.1), and indicator coverage is 94.3%. In the Dhaka division it is in the 31-40 band.
Ulkaa's data holds no QS or Times Higher Education world or Asia ranking for CUB.
Wikipedia gives 2015 as the year of establishment, which is the year Ulkaa records. The same article says CUB received government approval on 10 January 2016 and began operations in June 2016. Founding chairperson Chowdhury Nafeez Sarafat set up the Sarafat Chowdhury Merit Scholarship, awarded on academic performance. The Alumni Association was established on 28 May 2019, and in June 2019 the university signed a memorandum of understanding with Universiti Teknologi Petronas in Malaysia.
Admission
Admission is run by the university each semester. Applicants choose a school and programme from the list above and meet the eligibility rules posted at cub.edu.bd. The first-year intake was 965 in 2023, 1,008 in 2022 and 834 in 2021. The merit scholarship mentioned above is set by the university; check its current terms in the admission notice.
Programs
The university's website lists four schools plus a general education department. The School of Business offers the BBA, MBA and EMBA. Science and Engineering covers Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Shipping and Maritime Science, and Civil Engineering. Public Health and Life Sciences offers the Bachelor and Master of Public Health. Liberal Arts and Social Science has English, Law and Media, Communication and Journalism.
In 2023 the university reported 84 teachers, 15 with a PhD. OpenAlex records 142 works over the five years to 2025 and an h-index of 16 in 2026.
Key figures
- Students
- 1,7822023ugc(opens in a new tab)
- Teachers
- 842023ugc(opens in a new tab)
- Teachers with a PhD
- 1518% of teachers2023ugc(opens in a new tab)
- New admissions
- 9652023ugc(opens in a new tab)
- Research papers, last 5 years
- 1422025openalex(opens in a new tab)
- Citations, last 5 years
- 4962025openalex(opens in a new tab)
- Citations per paper
- 3.52025openalex(opens in a new tab)
- h-index
- 162026openalex(opens in a new tab)
- Papers with international co-authors
- 25.5%2025openalex(opens in a new tab)
Research and campus life
Most classes run from the City Campus in Merul Badda, a busy part of east Dhaka with frequent bus services. Student numbers were 1,502 in 2021, 1,318 in 2022 and 1,782 in 2023. The Purbachal site is the planned permanent campus. Ask the university which campus your programme uses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Canadian University of Bangladesh public or private?
It is a private university.
Where is Canadian University of Bangladesh located?
The City Campus is at Pragati Sharani in Merul Badda, Dhaka. The permanent campus site is in Purbachal New Town.
Which subjects is Canadian University of Bangladesh known for?
It has schools of business, science and engineering, public health and life sciences, and liberal arts and social science, including shipping and maritime science.
How do I get admission to Canadian University of Bangladesh?
Apply through the university's own admission process. Programmes, eligibility and dates are on cub.edu.bd.
What is the Ulkaa Edu Rank of Canadian University of Bangladesh?
In Ulkaa Edu Rank 2027 it is in the 51-75 band, national position 70, computed from the published methodology.
When was Canadian University of Bangladesh established?
Canadian University of Bangladesh was established in 2015.
Where is Canadian University of Bangladesh located?
Canadian University of Bangladesh is in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
How many students does Canadian University of Bangladesh have?
Canadian University of Bangladesh reports 1,782 students (2023).
Sources
- openalex (opens in a new tab), retrieved 2 October 2026
- ugc (opens in a new tab)
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