BRAC University
- Private
- Dhaka
- Est. 2001
- QS World · 2027
- QS World 2027: Band 1,001 to 1,2004th in Bangladesh
- THE World · 2027
- THE World 2027: Band 1,001 to 1,2005th in Bangladesh
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- Not ranked by UlkaaNot ranked
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BRAC University vs North South University
In QS World 2027, BRAC University is ranked 1,001–1,200 and North South University is ranked 901–950. In THE World 2027, BRAC University is ranked 1,001–1,200 and North South University is ranked 801–1,000.
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North South University
- Private
- Dhaka
- Est. 1992
- QS World · 2027
- QS World 2027: Band 901 to 9503rd in Bangladesh
- THE World · 2027
- THE World 2027: Band 801 to 1,0001st in Bangladesh
- Ulkaa
- Not ranked by UlkaaNot ranked
Rankings side by side
| Ranking | BRACU | NSU |
|---|---|---|
| QS World 2027 | QS World 2027: Band 1,001 to 1,2004th in BD | QS World 2027: Band 901 to 9503rd in BD |
| THE World 2027 | THE World 2027: Band 1,001 to 1,2005th in BD | THE World 2027: Band 801 to 1,0001st in BD |
| QS World 2026 | QS World 2026: Band 1,201 to 1,4005th in BD | QS World 2026: Band 951 to 1,0003rd in BD |
| THE World 2026 | THE World 2026: Band 1,001 to 1,2006th in BD | THE World 2026: Band 801 to 1,0001st in BD |
| QS Asia 2026 | QS Asia 2026: Rank 2605th in BD | QS Asia 2026: Rank 1492nd in BD |
| QS World 2025 | QS World 2025: Band 1,001 to 1,2004th in BD | QS World 2025: Band 901 to 9503rd in BD |
| THE World 2025 | THE World 2025: Band 1,001 to 1,2006th in BD | THE World 2025: Band 801 to 1,0001st in BD |
| QS Asia 2025 | QS Asia 2025: Rank 2534th in BD | QS Asia 2025: Rank 1552nd in BD |
| QS World 2024 | Not ranked by QS World | QS World 2024: Band 851 to 9003rd in BD |
| THE World 2024 | THE World 2024: Band 801 to 1,0001st in BD | THE World 2024: Band 801 to 1,0001st in BD |
| QS Asia 2024 | QS Asia 2024: Band 281 to 2904th in BD | QS Asia 2024: Rank 1913rd in BD |
Key figures
| Measure | BRACU | NSU | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accredited programs baete | 3 | 3 | |
| Accredited programs bar | 1 | No data | |
| Accredited programs pcb | 1 | 1 | |
| Accredited programs totalHigher is better | higher value5 | 4 | Higher is better |
| Citations 5yHigher is better | 46,042 | higher value64,686 | Higher is better |
| Citations per work 5yHigher is better | 7.8 | higher value12.0 | Higher is better |
| H indexHigher is better | 146 | higher value169 | Higher is better |
| Intl coauthor shareHigher is better | 43.4% | higher value44.6% | Higher is better |
| Mean citedness 2y | 3.8 | 2.8 | |
| New admissionsShows size, not quality | 5,438 | 5,562 | Shows size, not quality |
| Students totalShows size, not quality | 20,000 | 23,113 | Shows size, not quality |
| Teachers phdHigher is better | 264 | higher value314 | Higher is better |
| Teachers totalShows size, not quality | 1,119 | 641 | Shows size, not quality |
| Works 5yHigher is better | higher value5,930 | 5,392 | Higher is better |
| Works business | 480 | 585 | |
| Works cs | 791 | 619 | |
| Works engineering | 412 | 522 | |
| Works medicine | 769 | 837 | |
| Works total | 1,328 | 1,234 |
Programs
4 fields of study are offered at both institutions.
| Field of study | BRACU | NSU |
|---|---|---|
| Computer science and engineering | 1 programs | 5 programs |
| Electrical and electronic engineering | 2 programs | 3 programs |
| Pharmacy | 1 programs | 4 programs |
| Law | 1 programs | 2 programs |
Only at North South University: Architecture, Business (BBA), Civil engineering, Economics, English, Mathematics, Microbiology, Other programs, Physics.
Common questions
Which ranks higher in QS World 2027, BRAC University or North South University?
North South University ranks higher in QS World 2027, at 901–950, against 1,001–1,200 for BRAC University.
Which ranks higher in THE World 2027, BRAC University or North South University?
North South University ranks higher in THE World 2027, at 801–1,000, against 1,001–1,200 for BRAC University.
Which is older, BRAC University or North South University?
North South University was established in 1992; BRAC University in 2001.
Which has more students, BRAC University or North South University?
North South University reports 23,113 students (2023), against 20,000 (2025) for BRAC University.
Sources
- QS World University Rankings 2027 (opens in a new tab), QS Quacquarelli Symonds
- THE World University Rankings 2027 (opens in a new tab), Times Higher Education
- QS Asia University Rankings 2026 (opens in a new tab), QS Quacquarelli Symonds
- THE Asia University Rankings 2026 (opens in a new tab), Times Higher Education
- baete (opens in a new tab)
- bar (opens in a new tab)
- pcb (opens in a new tab)
- openalex (opens in a new tab), retrieved 2 October 2026
- en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)
- ugc (opens in a new tab)
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