Quick Summary
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology is a public founded in 1962, located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Ranked #761-770 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 10500 students including 1.2% from outside Bangladesh. Known for strengths in Engineering and Technology, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 2.5%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
BUET is the most prestigious engineering university in Bangladesh, producing the country's top technical talent and offering unparalleled career prospects and prestige.
Subject Strengths
Engineering and TechnologyCivil EngineeringElectrical and Electronic EngineeringMechanical EngineeringComputer Science
Founded1962
TypePublic
Total Students10500
Intl Students1.2%
Faculty Ratio14
CampusUrban
Campus Size91.2 acres
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationUniversity Grants Commission (UGC) Bangladesh, BAETE (Board of Accreditation for Engineering and Technical Education)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#761-770
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#801-1000
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Architecture,Civil Engineering,Chemical Engineering,Computer Science and Engineering,Electrical and Electronic Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,Materials and Metallurgical Engineering,Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering,Water Resources Engineering,Urban and Regional Planning,Industrial and Production Engineering,Biomedical Engineering
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Institute of Water and Flood Management (IWFM),Institute of Appropriate Technology (IAT),Accident Research Institute (ARI),Institute of Nuclear Power Engineering (INPE)
Research Centers
High
Research Output
University Grants Commission (UGC) Bangladesh, BAETE (Board of Accreditation for Engineering and Technical Education)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate2.5%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
Min GPA5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline ยท Varies by admission cycle (typically Feb/March)
SPRINGApplication Deadline ยท Varies by admission cycle
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Admission is based on a highly competitive written test focusing on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from the HSC syllabus. Preparing for the specific BUET pattern is essential.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Bangladeshi Taka
UG Tuition
เงณ14,000/yr
per year ยท BDT
Living Cost
เงณ180,000/yr
per year ยท BDT
PG Tuition
เงณ21,000/yr
per year ยท BDT
Application Fee
$12
one time ยท USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
เงณ215,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials ยท BDT
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$250
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyNot Available
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Architecture,Civil Engineering,Chemical Engineering,Computer Science and Engineering,Electrical and Electronic Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,Materials and Metallurgical Engineering,Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering,Water Resources Engineering,Urban and Regional Planning,Industrial and Production Engineering,Biomedical Engineering programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$9,000
Average Salary After Graduation
96%
Employment Rate
Internship Placementtrue
Industry Connections
Extensive ties with government ministriescivil engineering firmspower utility sectorsand global tech companies.
Notable Alumni
Fazlur Rahman Khan,Jamilur Reza Choudhury,Abul Hayat,Samir Dwivedi
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Cricket Ground,Football Ground,Basketball Court,Swimming Pool,Gymnasium
Student Clubs
BUET Debating Club,BUET Photographic Society,BUET Drama Society,BUET Rover Scout Group
Library Resources
Central Library with over 150,000 books, significant digital journal subscriptions, and 24/7 study areas.
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Not Available