Quick Summary
Since 1996, East West University has been one of Bangladesh's prominent privates, based in Dhaka. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 10500 students including 50% from outside Bangladesh. Known for strengths in Business & Management Studies, Computer Science, Information Systems, it maintains an acceptance rate of 35%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
One of the top-ranked private universities in Bangladesh with a state-of-the-art permanent campus, high employability, and strong academic rigor.
Subject Strengths
Business & Management StudiesComputer ScienceInformation SystemsPharmacy
Founded1996
TypePrivate
Total Students10500
Intl Students50%
Faculty Ratio22:1
CampusUrban
Campus Size2.1 acres
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationUniversity Grants Commission (UGC) Bangladesh, IEB (Engineering), ACBSP (Candidate for Business Schools)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1201-1400
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1501+
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor of Business Administration,B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering,B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering,B.S. in Pharmacy,BA in English,BSS in Economics,Bachelor of Laws,BSS in Sociology,MBA,Master of Pharmacy,M.Sc. in Computer Science
Programs
Not Available
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Center for Research and Training (CRT),East West University Robotics Club Research Wing
Research Centers
Moderate
Research Output
University Grants Commission (UGC) Bangladesh, IEB (Engineering), ACBSP (Candidate for Business Schools)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate35%
IELTS6
TOEFL79
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline ยท August
SPRINGApplication Deadline ยท December
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Admission is highly competitive; focus on mathematics and English grammar for the written entrance exam. Strong HSC results can lead to tuition waivers.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Bangladeshi Taka
UG Tuition
เงณ162,000/yr
per year ยท BDT
Living Cost
เงณ384,000/yr
per year ยท BDT
PG Tuition
เงณ192,000/yr
per year ยท BDT
Application Fee
$15
one time ยท USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
เงณ547,500/yr
tuition + living + essentials ยท BDT
Scholarships AvailableMerit Scholarship,Financial Need-based Scholarship,Freedom Fighters Quota Scholarship,Siblings Discount
Avg Scholarship$600
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor of Business Administration,B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering,B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering,B.S. in Pharmacy,BA in English,BSS in Economics,Bachelor of Laws,BSS in Sociology,MBA,Master of Pharmacy,M.Sc. in Computer Science programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| BBA | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Computer Science and Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Pharmacy | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| English | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$5,500
Average Salary After Graduation
82%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong
Industry Connections
GrameenphoneBrac BankStandard CharteredUnilever BangladeshSamsung R&D
Notable Alumni
Shakib Al Hasan (Cricketer),Various corporate executives in Bangladesh financial sector
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Not Available
Sports Facilities
Indoor Games Hall,Multipurpose Sports Ground,Gymnasium
Student Clubs
EWU Debating Club,EWU Business Club,IEEE Student Branch,EWU Photography Club,EWU Robotics Club
Library Resources
Digital Library,Access to JSTOR,Emerald Insight,Over 30,000 printed volumes
Exchange Programs
Not Available
Summer Programs
Not Available