Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur

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Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology
ঢাকা প্রকৌশল ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
File:DUET Logo.png
Other name
DUET
Motto
প্রযুক্তিই প্রগতি
Motto in English
Technology is the advancement
TypePublic
Established1980: College of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering,
Dhaka Engineering college(ঢাকা ইঞ্জিনিয়ারিং কলেজ)
1986: Bangladesh Institute of Technology, Dhaka(BITD), Dhaka
2003: DUET
Academic affiliation
UGC
ChancellorPresident of Bangladesh
Vice-ChancellorHabibur Rahman
Academic staff
300+
Students2700+
Location,
CampusUrban, 20.29 acres (8.21 ha)
LanguageEnglish
Websiteduet.ac.bd

Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur (Bengali: ঢাকা প্রকৌশল ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, গাজীপুর) or DUET, Gazipur is a public university[1] in Bangladesh which focuses on the study of engineering and architecture.

Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), Gazipur is a prominent public university in Bangladesh.[2] It is an excellent tertiary and higher-level academic organization with its commitment to quality engineering education.

DUET has earned worldwide an excellent reputation for producing quality graduates. The primary functions of the university include undergraduate and postgraduate studies and contemporary research.

DUET is expanding its academic programs and research activities every year through establishing new degree awarding departments and institutes. It is one of the nine PhD granting research universities of Bangladesh.[3]

Most of the existing 13 departments under 04 faculties offer both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, including PhD programs. Apart from the 04 faculties, there are also 03 institutes that offer postgraduate degrees and emphasize research.

About a total of 3500 students are currently pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The current per year intake of undergraduate students is around 880, and graduate students in Masters and PhD programs are about 240. The university also has a cell (Institutional Quality Assurance Cell – IQAC) to enhance and ensure quality education and research.

In addition to its own research the university undertakes collaborative research programs with different national and international universities, industries, and organizations. Every year, around 660+ students enroll in undergraduate programs to study engineering and architecture.

In the undergraduate admission test, only about top 5% students can get admitted among 12,000 selected candidates. The number of teachers is about 300+. Only the Diploma in engineering holders can avail themselves of enrolling here for bachelor's degree in Engineering and Architecture.

Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology Gate
  1. University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, UGC. "Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology". University Grants Commission of Bangladesh. UGC Bangladesh. Retrieved 20 June 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology: Rankings 2021, Acceptance Rate, Tuition". EduRank.org - Discover university rankings by location. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  3. "Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology". Banglapedia. Retrieved 21 June 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)