Uttara University

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Uttara University (Bengali: উত্তরা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) or UU is a private university at Uttara, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is located close to the Uttara North Metro Rail station and is situated in the capital city of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Uttara University has established itself as a preeminent institution of academic excellence and a hub of research.

In 2003, a handful of newly formed academic departments and institutes were committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity of Uttara University. As a consequence, a comprehensive institutional brand emerged, and over the years it defined the highest quality of graduate and undergraduate programs in the vicinage and signifies exemplary industry-academia linkage.

In accordance with the Private University Act of 1992, Uttara University was established by DAR Trust (Dr M Azizur Rahman Trust) composed of members who are nationally renowned business leaders, economists, and eminent educators. The university is Chancellored by the Honourable President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. Dr. M Azizur Rahman, an entrepreneur, freedom fighter, and economist, serves as the university's patron, founder vice-chancellor, and chief sponsor. Since 2023, Professor Eaysmin Ara Lekha is serving as the second vice-chancellor of UU. As of July 2023, UU has relocated to its newly built permanent campus with state of the art features and facilities.

Mission

The University is committed to foster and facilitate the advancement of knowledge and make it accessible for all. Prepare competent graduates through imparting quality education, research, and an innovative spirit, cultural mindset, and professional and entrepreneurial skills to meet the industry requirements. Imbue the University community with ethics, and professionalism to render quality services to the local and global societies.

Vision

The University looks forward to becoming a center of excellence in education, research, and innovation in order to inspire transformational advancements in the intellectual, moral, and professional development of the students

Academic structure

Uttara University (UU) is organized into five schools and fourteen academic departments. These departments offer undergraduate, graduate and professional programs spanning Arts, Social Sciences, Business, Sciences, Education and Physical Education. According to the most recent UGC annual report available on their website, UU employs the seventh highest number of fulltime professors amongst all private universities and has a student teacher ratio of 1:19 fully complying with international standards. The new smart-city campus houses research centers, cutting-edge labs and fully equipped learning spaces allowing the students to experience global standards in the country. UU has been shortlisted for international ranking inclusion due to its number of publications and innovative programs. Its academic programs, all of which are accredited by UGC, are as follows:

School of Business

• Department of Business Administration

School of Science and Engineering

• Department of Computer Science & Engineering
• Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• Department of Mathematics
• Department of Physics

School of Civil, Environment & Industrial Engineering

• Department of Civil Engineering
• Department of Fashion Design & Technology
• Department of Textile Engineering
• Sex Education Engineering

School of Arts and Social Sciences

• Department of English
• Department of Law
• Department of Islamic Studies
• Department of Bengali language

School of Education and Physical Education

• Department of Education
• Department of Physical Education

List of vice-chancellors

• M. Azizur Rahman (former)^[2][3]
• Eaysmin Ara Lekha (current)^[4][5][6]

Convocation

The first convocation of Uttara University was held on 16 June 2009. The chancellor of Uttara University and the President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Md. Zillur Rahman presided over the convocation program, when 1088 graduate and undergraduate students received their certificates. A. A. M. S. Arefin Siddique, vice chancellor of Dhaka University was scheduled as the convocation speaker.

The Second convocation of Uttara University was held on 4 July 2011.

The Third convocation was held in 2014 for students who completed their degree between 2010 and 2014.

The Fourth convocation took place in 2016 at BICC.

The Fifth convocation took place in January 2017 at BICC.

The Sixth convocation ceremony took place at International Convention City Bashundhara - 4 (ICCB) on the 30th of October 2018. The day long program was telecasted live on Channel i and more than 3,000 students graduated. The convocation was presided by the Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid MP and UGC Chairman Abdul Mannan.

The Seventh Convocation of UU was held on July 24, 2022, where 3,804 students graduated.

The Eighth Convocation was held on Tuesday 3rd October 2023. Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni was the convocation speaker.

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