Northern University Bangladesh
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Ulkaa Edu Rank
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Overview
Northern University Bangladesh (NUB) is a private university in Dhaka, established in 2002. Its campus is at Ashkona in Dakshinkhan, near the Hajj Camp.
In Ulkaa Edu Rank 2027 it sits in the 31-40 band, computed from the published methodology.
Official website: http://www.nub.ac.bd
Ulkaa's ranking compares institutions inside Bangladesh. The 31-40 band means the institution sits in that group of ten, and no exact order within the band is published. Read it next to the QS band where one exists, because QS compares universities across Asia with a different method.
NUB was established on 17 October 2002 by a group of academics. Wikipedia says it was sponsored and funded by the International Business Agriculture and Technology (IBAT) Trust, now called the NUB Trust, a nonprofit organisation.
Its growth since then shows in Ulkaa's figures: 5,606 students in 2021, 6,562 in 2022 and 9,176 in 2023.
Ulkaa records one accredited programme for 2026 and no QS Asia or THE World row for NUB, so its Ulkaa band is the main ranking signal on this page.
Admission
NUB admits students under its own admission notice, and each faculty sets its own eligibility. Engineering programmes usually need science subjects at the previous level, while business and humanities programmes are more open.
The dates, forms and any test or interview are announced on the official website. Check them there before applying, as they change with each intake.
Between 2021 and 2023 the yearly intake grew from 2,375 to 6,556, almost threefold, while the teaching staff grew from 250 to 339. That gap is worth keeping in mind when you compare class sizes.
Programs
Wikipedia lists five faculties: Business, Health Science, Humanities and Social Science, Law, and Science and Engineering. Business covers BBA, MBA and a master's in supply chain management. Health Science covers Pharmacy and Public Health. Humanities and Social Science teaches Bangla and English. Law offers LLB and LLM.
Science and Engineering covers Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical and Textile Engineering. Ulkaa's data lists 10 programmes for 2027 and one accredited programme for 2026.
In 2023 the ratio was about 27 students per teacher, up from about 23 in 2022. Ulkaa's figures count everyone enrolled, at every level.
Pharmacy2 programs
- Bachelor of PharmacyBachelor
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)Bachelor
Business (BBA)1 programs
- Business AdministrationBachelor
Civil engineering1 programs
- Civil EngineeringBachelor
Computer science and engineering1 programs
- Computer Science & EngineeringBachelor
Electrical and electronic engineering1 programs
- Electrical and Electronic EngineeringBachelor
English1 programs
- English Language & LiteratureBachelor
Law1 programs
- LawBachelor
Mechanical engineering1 programs
- Mechanical EngineeringBachelor
Textile engineering1 programs
- Textile EngineeringBachelor
Key figures
- Students
- 9,1762023ugc(opens in a new tab)
- Teachers
- 3392023ugc(opens in a new tab)
- Teachers with a PhD
- 5115% of teachers2023ugc(opens in a new tab)
- New admissions
- 6,5562023ugc(opens in a new tab)
- Accredited programs
- 12026accreditation(opens in a new tab)
- Research papers, last 5 years
- 6692025openalex(opens in a new tab)
- Citations, last 5 years
- 6,3282025openalex(opens in a new tab)
- Citations per paper
- 9.52025openalex(opens in a new tab)
- h-index
- 582026openalex(opens in a new tab)
- Papers with international co-authors
- 29.6%2025openalex(opens in a new tab)
Research and campus life
NUB is an urban commuter campus, so student life is built around class schedules rather than hostels. In Ulkaa's data it had 9,176 students and 339 teachers in 2023, of whom 51 held a PhD.
New admissions were 6,556 in 2023, up from 4,266 in 2022 and 2,375 in 2021. That makes it one of the larger intakes among the institutions covered by Ulkaa, though a higher intake alone says nothing about quality.
Teaching staff numbered 250 in 2021, 280 in 2022 and 339 in 2023. Teachers with a PhD were 45 in 2021 and 51 in 2023.
Frequently asked questions
Is Northern University Bangladesh public or private?
It is a private university, established in 2002 and run by the NUB Trust.
Where is Northern University Bangladesh located?
At Ashkona in Dakshinkhan, Dhaka, near the Hajj Camp.
How do I get admission to Northern University Bangladesh?
Follow the admission notice on the official website. It lists eligibility by programme, the application dates and any test or interview.
Which subjects is Northern University Bangladesh known for?
Its five faculties cover business, health science, humanities and social science, law, and science and engineering, including textile and mechanical engineering.
What is the Ulkaa Edu Rank of Northern University Bangladesh?
Ulkaa Edu Rank 2027 places it in the 31-40 band, computed from the published methodology.
When was Northern University Bangladesh established?
Northern University Bangladesh was established in 2002.
Where is Northern University Bangladesh located?
Northern University Bangladesh is in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
How many students does Northern University Bangladesh have?
Northern University Bangladesh reports 9,176 students (2023).
Sources
- pcb (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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