University of Dhaka
- Public
- Dhaka
- Est. 1921
- QS World · 2027
- QS World 2027: Joint 600th1st in Bangladesh
- THE World · 2027
- THE World 2027: Band 1,001 to 1,2005th in Bangladesh
- Ulkaa
- Not ranked by UlkaaNot ranked
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University of Dhaka vs Jahangirnagar University
In QS World 2027, University of Dhaka is ranked =600 and Jahangirnagar University is ranked 1,401+. In THE World 2027, University of Dhaka is ranked 1,001–1,200 and Jahangirnagar University is ranked 801–1,000.
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Jahangirnagar University
- Public
- Savar, Dhaka
- Est. 1970
- QS World · 2027
- QS World 2027: Below 1,4006th 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 | DU | JU |
|---|---|---|
| QS World 2027 | QS World 2027: Joint 600th1st in BD | QS World 2027: Below 1,4006th 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: Rank 5841st in BD | QS World 2026: Band 1,201 to 1,4005th in BD |
| THE World 2026 | THE World 2026: Band 801 to 1,0001st in BD | THE World 2026: Band 801 to 1,0001st in BD |
| QS Asia 2026 | QS Asia 2026: Rank 1321st in BD | QS Asia 2026: Rank 3046th in BD |
| QS World 2025 | QS World 2025: Rank 5541st in BD | QS World 2025: Band 1,201 to 1,4005th 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 1121st in BD | QS Asia 2025: Rank 2926th in BD |
| QS World 2024 | QS World 2024: Band 691 to 7001st in BD | Not ranked by QS World |
| 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: Rank 1401st in BD | Not ranked by QS Asia |
Key figures
| Measure | DU | JU | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accredited programs pcb | 1 | 1 | |
| Accredited programs totalHigher is better | 1 | 1 | Higher is better |
| Applicants per seatHigher means more applicants for each seat | 46.4 | 119.1 | Higher means more applicants for each seat |
| Applicants totalShows size, not quality | 284,216 | 219,399 | Shows size, not quality |
| Citations 5yHigher is better | higher value139,636 | 63,283 | Higher is better |
| Citations per work 5yHigher is better | 9.1 | higher value9.2 | Higher is better |
| H indexHigher is better | higher value303 | 205 | Higher is better |
| Intl coauthor shareHigher is better | 33.5% | higher value39.6% | Higher is better |
| Mean citedness 2y | 3.3 | 2.8 | |
| New admissionsShows size, not quality | 13,712 | 2,035 | Shows size, not quality |
| Preference news preference | -45,000 | No data | |
| Seats totalShows size, not quality | 6,125 | 1,842 | Shows size, not quality |
| Students totalShows size, not quality | 35,696 | 14,621 | Shows size, not quality |
| Teachers phdHigher is better | higher value1,145 | 382 | Higher is better |
| Teachers totalShows size, not quality | 2,418 | 827 | Shows size, not quality |
| Works 5yHigher is better | higher value15,339 | 6,851 | Higher is better |
| Works business | 1,316 | 390 | |
| Works cs | 818 | 537 | |
| Works engineering | 1,314 | 350 | |
| Works medicine | 1,693 | 757 | |
| Works total | 3,576 | 1,454 |
Programs
10 fields of study are offered at both institutions.
| Field of study | DU | JU |
|---|---|---|
| Other programs | 287 programs | 21 programs |
| Business (BBA) | 62 programs | 4 programs |
| Pharmacy | 13 programs | 2 programs |
| Computer science and engineering | 10 programs | 4 programs |
| Economics | 9 programs | 1 programs |
| Mathematics | 8 programs | 1 programs |
| Physics | 7 programs | 1 programs |
| English | 6 programs | 1 programs |
| Law | 4 programs | 1 programs |
| Microbiology | 4 programs | 1 programs |
Only at University of Dhaka: Electrical and electronic engineering.
Common questions
Which ranks higher in QS World 2027, University of Dhaka or Jahangirnagar University?
University of Dhaka ranks higher in QS World 2027, at =600, against 1,401+ for Jahangirnagar University.
Which ranks higher in THE World 2027, University of Dhaka or Jahangirnagar University?
Jahangirnagar University ranks higher in THE World 2027, at 801–1,000, against 1,001–1,200 for University of Dhaka.
Which is older, University of Dhaka or Jahangirnagar University?
University of Dhaka was established in 1921; Jahangirnagar University in 1970.
Which has more students, University of Dhaka or Jahangirnagar University?
University of Dhaka reports 35,696 students (2023), against 14,621 (2023) for Jahangirnagar 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
- pcb (opens in a new tab)
- openalex (opens in a new tab), retrieved 2 October 2026
- english.thedailycampus.com (opens in a new tab)
- banglatribune.com (opens in a new tab)
- thefinancialexpress.com.bd (opens in a new tab)
- ugc (opens in a new tab)
- thedailystar.net (opens in a new tab)
- thedailycampus.com (opens in a new tab)
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