Uttara University

University in Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Uttara University

Motto| Excellence in Higher Education and Research
Type| Private
Established| 2003 (2003)

Parent institution

| DAR Trust (Dr Azizur Rahman Trust)
Chancellor| President Mohammed Shahabuddin
Vice-Chancellor| Eaysmin Ara Lekha

Academic staff

| 450+
Students| 10,000+[1]
Undergraduates| 7,000+
Postgraduates| 3,000+
Address|

Holding No 77, Beribadh Road, Turag, Uttara, Dhaka 1230 Uttara

Dhaka

1230

Bangladesh

23°52′12″N 90°24′09″E﻿ / ﻿23.8699°N 90.4025°E﻿ / 23.8699; 90.4025
Campus| Uttara Model Town, Dhaka
Website| uttarauniversity.edu.bd

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.

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 business leaders, economists, and 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.

## Academic structure

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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. 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[citation needed], are as follows:

### School of Business

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* Department of Business Administration

### School of Science and Engineering

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

### School of Civil, Environment & Industrial Engineering

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* Department of Civil Engineering
* Department of Fashion Design & Merchandising Technology
* Department of Textile Engineering

### School of Arts and Social Sciences

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

### School of Education and Physical Education

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* Department of Education
* Department of Physical Education

## List of vice-chancellors

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

## Convocation

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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 30 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 3 October 2023. Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni was the convocation speaker.[citation needed]

## References

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1. ^ Uttara University Prospectus.
2. ^ "Administration - Uttara University". uttarauniversity.edu.bd.
3. ^ "Short Biography | Prof. Dr. M. Azizur Rahman". 23 March 2019.
4. ^ "Prof. Dr. Eaysmin Ara Lekha newly appointed VC of Uttara University". The Daily Star. 18 April 2023.
5. ^ শ্রদ্ধা ও ভালোবাসায় নতুন ভিসিকে বরণ করে নিল ইউইউ. Dainik Amader Shomoy (in Bengali).
6. ^ "Prof Dr Eaysmin Ara Lekha newly appointed VC of Uttara University". Dhaka Tribune. 17 April 2023.

## External links

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* Official website
* Media related to Uttara University at Wikimedia Commons

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Uttara, suburb of Dhaka

Sectors|

* Phase 1
* Sector 10
* Phase 2 (Sector 11-14)
* Phase 3 (Sector 15-18)

Thanas|

* Airport Thana
* Dhakshinkhan Thana
* East Thana
* Uttar Khan Thana
* West Thana
* Turag Thana

Populated places|

* Azampur
* House Building
* Diabari
* Rupayan City

Offices|

* Air Astra
* BGMEA Complex

Shopping malls|

* Rajlokkhi Complex

Transport|

* Dhaka Airport railway station
* Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
* Uttara North
* Uttara Center
* Uttara South
* Sonargaon Janapath Road
* Artist Quamrul Hassan Road

Hospitals|

* Kuwait Bangladesh Friendship Government Hospital
* Medical College for Women and Hospital

Schools & colleges|

* Aeronautical Institute of Bangladesh
* Aga Khan School, Dhaka
* Armed Police Battalion School & College
* Bangladesh International Tutorial
* International Hope School Bangladesh
* Milestone College
* RAJUK Uttara Model College
* Scholastica
* South Breeze School
* Sunbeams School
* Uttara High School and College
* Uttara Town College

Universities|

* Asian University of Bangladesh
* Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology
* BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology
* International University of Business Agriculture and Technology
* Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology
* Tagore University of Creative Arts
* Uttara University
* World University of Bangladesh

Medical colleges|

* Medical College for Women and Hospital
* Shaheed Monsur Ali Medical College

Sports|

* AFC Uttara
* Uttara FC
* Uttara FC Women

Entertainment|

* Mugdho Mancha

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Khulna Division|

* First Capital University Of Bangladesh
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Rajshahi Division|

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Mymensingh Division|

* Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib University

Sylhet Division|

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Authority control databases |

* ISNI

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