Metropolitan University
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Overview
Metropolitan University is a private university in Sylhet, in north-eastern Bangladesh. It was established in May 2003 by Dr. Toufique Rahman Chowdhury, who is Founder and Chairman Emeritus.
Rankings and data
- Ulkaa Edu Rank 2027: band 31-40 among universities. This band is computed from the published Ulkaa methodology.
The university has no QS or THE entry in the data Ulkaa holds. For 2023 the stored data shows 2,370 students, 125 teachers (16 with a PhD) and 1,490 new admissions, and 15 programmes are listed for 2027. One programme was counted as accredited in 2026.
Compare programmes, teacher numbers and accreditation before choosing, rather than relying on one band.
Metropolitan University was established in May 2003 by Dr. Toufique Rahman Chowdhury. The university states that it has been permanently chartered and accredited by the Government of Bangladesh since 3 October 2024, with its curriculum and programmes approved by the University Grants Commission.
Today its website lists eight departments across four schools: science and technology, business and economics, law, and humanities and social sciences. The stored programme list reaches 15 programmes, including BSc programmes in Data Science and Software Engineering, economics, English, electrical and electronic engineering, and law.
Admission
Metropolitan University announces admission before each semester. Applicants choose a programme, apply through the university and meet the academic requirements set for it. Requirements differ between business, engineering, law and humanities programmes.
Ulkaa does not state fee figures here. Ask the admission office for the current fee schedule, any waiver or scholarship rules and the next intake date.
Before applying, check the programme's accreditation status and its duration. If you hold a foreign certificate, ask about equivalence in advance. Official website: http://www.metrouni.edu.bd
Programs
The stored programme list for 2027 includes:
- BBA and MBA in business administration
- BSc in Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science and Software Engineering
- BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- BSS and MSS in Economics
- BA (Honours) in English
- LLB (Honours)
The university grew from business and computer science, and those remain its starting point. Teaching staff numbered 125 in 2023, with 16 holding a PhD, so students who care about research supervision should ask which teachers lead the department they are considering.
One programme carried accreditation in the 2026 count. Check the official website for the current list, as programmes may be added or closed between sessions.
Business (BBA)3 programs
- BBABachelor
- MBA (General)Master
- MBA (Regular)Master
Computer science and engineering3 programs
- BSc. in Computer Science & EngineeringBachelor
- BSc. in Data ScienceBachelor
- BSc. in Software EngineeringBachelor
Law3 programs
- LLB (Honours)BachelorAccredited by bar (opens in a new tab)
- LL.B. (Hons.)Bachelor
- LL.M. (1 Year)Master
Economics2 programs
- BSS in EconomicsBachelor
- MSS in EconomicsMaster
Electrical and electronic engineering1 programs
- BSc. in EEEBachelor
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English1 programs
- B.A. (Hons.) in EnglishBachelor
Other programs2 programs
- B.Sc. Engg. in ETE*Bachelor
- MSc. in MISMaster
Key figures
- Students
- 2,3702023ugc(opens in a new tab)
- Teachers
- 1252023ugc(opens in a new tab)
- Teachers with a PhD
- 1613% of teachers2023ugc(opens in a new tab)
- New admissions
- 1,4902023ugc(opens in a new tab)
- Accredited programs
- 12026accreditation(opens in a new tab)Approximate
- Research papers, last 5 years
- 2062025openalex(opens in a new tab)
- Citations, last 5 years
- 1,6892025openalex(opens in a new tab)
- Citations per paper
- 8.22025openalex(opens in a new tab)
- h-index
- 322026openalex(opens in a new tab)
- Papers with international co-authors
- 39.3%2025openalex(opens in a new tab)
Research and campus life
The permanent campus is at Bateshwar in Sylhet. The campus is in Sylhet city's Bateshwar area.
With 2,370 students in 2023, the university is relatively small. Student numbers have risen over the past three years in the records, from 1,264 in 2021 and 1,760 in 2022.
For information on clubs, transport, hostels and events, use the official website or contact the university directly, as these arrangements change from year to year.
Frequently asked questions
Is Metropolitan University public or private?
It is a private university, established in 2003.
Where is Metropolitan University located?
Metropolitan University is in Sylhet, in north-eastern Bangladesh.
What is the Ulkaa Edu Rank of Metropolitan University?
In Ulkaa Edu Rank 2027 it is in the 31-40 band among universities, computed from the published Ulkaa methodology.
How do I get admission to Metropolitan University?
Choose a programme, meet its academic requirements and apply through the university when the circular is published. Confirm dates on the official website.
When was Metropolitan University established?
Metropolitan University was established in 2003.
Where is Metropolitan University located?
Metropolitan University is in Sylhet, Bangladesh.
How many students does Metropolitan University have?
Metropolitan University reports 2,370 students (2023).
Sources
- bar (opens in a new tab)
- openalex (opens in a new tab), retrieved 3 October 2026
- ugc (opens in a new tab)
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