# Bangladesh University of Professionals

Bangladesh University of Professionals (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ ইউনিভার্সিটি অব প্রফেশনালস্) (abbreviated as BUP) is a public university in Mirpur Cantonment of Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. Established on 5 June 2008, it is controlled by the Bangladesh Armed Forces and is affiliated with University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC).
BUP was founded as the 31st public university of Bangladesh under the Bangladesh University of Professionals Act, 2009. It provides undergraduate and graduate programs across 22 departments in 6 faculties; including arts, social science, security studies, strategic studies, science and technology, business studies and medical studies.
Under the administration of the armed forces, BUP is noted for its internal discipline and a zero-tolerance policy for student politics, ragging, campus violence and other unethical activities. It is also the sole session jam-free public university in Bangladesh.

## History

Before the establishment of the Bangladesh University of Professionals, all the educational institutions of the Bangladesh Armed Forces (about 56 institutions) were spread and affiliated with different public universities all over Bangladesh.
The main purpose for the establishment of BUP, was to unify all the educational institutions of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, under one university administered by the Armed Forces. Following the purpose, on 5 June 2008, Bangladesh University of Professionals started its journey with the motto- "Excellence through knowledge" in Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka. Later, the Bangladesh University of Professionals Act, 2009 (Act No. 30 of 2009) was promulgated.
Although BUP is a military-administered institution, it is also a public university. So, anyone can gain admission in the university following the admission test. Currently, almost all the educational institutions of the Bangladesh Armed Forces are affiliated with BUP.

## Regulatory bodies

The university structure consists of the following bodies:
* Senate
* Syndicate
* Academic Council
* Finance Committee

## Administration

   * Vice Chancellor
The current vice chancellor of bup is Major General Md Mahbub-ul Alam, ndc, afwc, psc, M.phil, Ph.D
* Pro Vice Chancellor
The current pro-vice chancellor of BUP is Professor Dr Khondoker Mokaddem Hossain
* Treasurer
The treasurer of BUP is Air Commodore Md Reza Emdad Khan, GUP, BUP, ndc, psc, GD (P)
* Registrar
The registrar of BUP is Brigadier General Md Rabbi Ahsan, ndc, psc

## Programs

Below is the list of the education levels for which the programs are available:
* Undergraduate Program
* Graduate Program
* Postgraduate Program
* Certificate Program
* MPhil
* PhD

### Grading system

The university adheres to a specific grading system to ensure consistent and objective evaluation of student performance. This system is designed to maintain academic standards and provide a clear metric for assessing educational outcomes. The following grading scale is utilized:
BUP grading system :
| Class interval | Letter grade | Grade point |
| 80% and above | A+ | 4.00 |
| 75% to < 80% | A | 3.75 |
| 70% to < 75% | A- | 3.50 |
| 65% to < 70% | B+ | 3.25 |
| 60% to < 65% | B | 3.00 |
| 55% to < 60% | B- | 2.75 |
| 50% to < 55% | C+ | 2.50 |
| 45% to < 50% | C | 2.25 |
| 40% to < 45% | D | 2.00 |
| Below 40% | F | 0.00 |
| ---- | I | Incomplete |
| ---- | W | Withdrawal/Withdrawn |
| ---- | X | Continuation |

## Admission process

Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) follows a structured admission process for undergraduate programs, including specific eligibility criteria, an application procedure, and an admission test.

### Eligibility criteria & admission structure

The general eligibility requirements for undergraduate programs at BUP are as follows:

### Academic qualifications

* Candidates must have completed both SSC/equivalent and HSC/equivalent examinations.
* The minimum GPA requirement varies across faculties and disciplines.
* Candidates from GCE O-Level and A-Level backgrounds must have a minimum of 5 subjects at O-Level and 2 subjects at A-Level, meeting a required point-based system.
* Candidates with an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma must have passed at least 6 subjects with a minimum of 30 points.

### Faculty-wise and group-wise GPA requirements

| Faculty | Science Group | Business Studies Group | Humanities Group |
| Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) | Total GPA: 9.00 (Min 4.50 in each exam) | Total GPA: 8.50 (Min 4.00 in each exam) | Total GPA: 8.00 (Min 4.00 in each exam) |
| Faculty of Business Studies (FBS) | Total GPA: 9.00 (Min 4.25 in each exam) | Total GPA: 8.50 (Min 4.00 in each exam) | Total GPA: 8.50 (Min 4.00 in each exam) |
| Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) | Total GPA: 9.50 (Min A- in Physics,Chemistry,Math/Biology and English) | Not eligible | Not eligible |
| Faculty of Security and Strategic Studies (FSSS) | Total GPA: 9.00 (Min 4.25 in each exam) | Total GPA: 8.50 (Min 4.00 in each exam) | Total GPA: 8.25 (Min 4.00 in each exam) |
* Additional subject-based criteria may apply for specific programs.

#### Admission test structure

The admission test at BUP is conducted in a Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) format, and each faculty has a specific set of subjects for evaluation.
| Faculty | Subjects Tested | Marks Distribution | Total Marks |
| Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) | English, Bangla, General Knowledge | English: 40, Bangla: 20, General Knowledge: 40 | 100 |
| Faculty of Business Studies (FBS) | English, Mathematics, General Knowledge | English: 25, Mathematics: 40, General Knowledge: 10 | 75 |
| Faculty of Security and Strategic Studies (FSSS) | English, Bangla, General Knowledge | English: 40, Bangla: 20, General Knowledge: 40 | 100 |
| Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) | Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry | Physics: 20, Mathematics: 20, Biology: 20, Chemistry: 20 | 60 |
FST admission
* Each candidate will sit for the exam in any three of the four subjects.
* Candidates choosing BICE/BCSE are required to appear in Mathematics
* Candidates choosing BES are required to appear in Biology.
* Candidates choosing for BICE, BCSE, and BES must appear in both Mathematics and Biology.

#### Admission test evaluation

Written examination:
* The admission test is conducted in Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) format.
* The test components and weightage vary depending on the faculty.
Assessment weightage: The final selection is based on the following weight distribution:
* Written test (MCQ): 55%
* HSC/Equivalent results: 25%
* SSC/Equivalent results: 20%
Negative marking:
* A penalty of 0.50 marks is deducted for each incorrect answer.
Note:
* Minimum 40% marks have to be obtained in English for qualifying in the examination.
* Total marks (not GPA) of HSC/Equivalent and SSC/Equivalent will be converted into percentages.

## Campus
### Library and archives

The BUP Library and Archive began in 2010 with around 500 books, housed in a 200-square-foot room on the 3rd floor of the MIST Administrative Building. Over the years, it has expanded twice, in 2018 and 2021, now boasting a fully air-conditioned space of about 8,090 square feet, equipped with modern learning amenities and aiming to adopt cutting-edge technology as well as integrating globally renowned electronic scholarly resources. As of June 2024, the library's collection comprises mainly department-related materials, with 28,063 books and 6,096 journals/magazines. Users can independently check out and return materials through an RFID-based library management system. In addition to a cyber corner, users also have off-campus access to 12 international e-resources via RemoteXs. Library services are continuously monitored and ensured for quality.

### Accommodation halls

The Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) is a relatively new institution and currently lacks a dedicated hall building. To address student accommodation needs, the university has rented eight buildings in Mirpur DOSH. At present, around 400 students are residing in these rented accommodations.

### Sports and fitness

The Physical Education Centre began its activities when BUP was established in 2008. In August 2014, it became fully operational with the hiring of two physical education trainers, one male and one female.

### Cafeteria

There are three cafeterias in BUP - Vista Cafeteria, Amitié and Third Place. The Cafeterias at Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) is a spacious facility equipped with necessary amenities and offers quality food and service at reasonable prices to students, teachers, officials, staff, and guests. It features an open seating area for students with a scenic lake view, operating from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm. The cafeteria provides a variety of snacks, including fast food and traditional dishes, while maintaining proper cleanliness and food hygiene. It serves as an excellent place for students and staff to relax and socialize.

### Auditorium

There are two auditoriums at BUP. They are Bijoy Auditorium and Shadhinota Auditorium

### Medical services

The BUP Medical Center was inaugurated in March 2010 and operates under the supervision of the Vice Chancellor's office. It is staffed with a Chief Medical Officer, a Senior Medical Officer, one Medical Officer, one Paramedic, two Medical Assistants, and two Office Assistants.
Currently, the medical center extends its services beyond office hours, remaining open until 5:30 pm on working days. Additionally, it provides medical coverage for BUP self-financed programs on Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 9:30 pm, and on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm. For emergency patient transport, wheelchairs are available on the 8th and 12th floors of the academic building.
The medical center also offers 24-hour on-call medical support and ensures medical assistance during seminars, symposiums, workshops, sports events, and other university activities, guaranteeing comprehensive healthcare support for the university community.

### Transportation services

The Mechanical Transport (MT) Section is a crucial and active division under the Registrar's office at Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP). Despite having a limited number of vehicles and drivers relative to its increasing number of members, it provides dynamic commuting services for teachers, officers, staff, and students from key areas of Dhaka city. Additionally, the MT Section offers a 24/7 ambulance service to all affiliates of BUP at every level.

### ICT services

The Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) has consistently supported the digitalization of its ICT Centre and entire institution to keep up with modernization efforts. A customized Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system has been developed to automate academic, financial, vehicle, store, and administrative activities. This system includes various integrated software, applications, and modules, with some still under development. The automation services also cover class attendance, assignments, and the publication of examination results. In line with these efforts, classrooms have been digitalized for teaching and learning. Recently, a web-based digital archive has been implemented to incorporate and preserve records of the institution's various activities.

## Academics
### Faculties and departments

BUP currently provides undergraduate and graduate programs across 22 departments in 6 faculties and postgraduate programs through CHSR.
| Faculty Of Business Studies (FBS) | Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS) | Faculty of Security & Strategic Studies (FSSS) | Faculty of Science & Technology (FST) | Faculty of Medical Studies (FMS) | Faculty of Business & Social Science (FBSS),(BMA) |
| Departnment of Business Administration General | Departmnet of Sociology | Department of Law | Department of Information & Communication Engineering - (ICE) | Department of Public Health & Informatics | Department of Internation Relations (BMA) |
| Department of Accounting & Information Systems (AIS) | Department of English | Department of International Relations (IR) | Department of Environmental Science - (ES) | | Department of Business Administration (BMA) |
| Department of Finance & Banking | Department of Economics | Department of Mass Communication & Journalism | Department of Computer Science and Engineering - (CSE) | | Department of Economics (BMA) |
| Department of Management Studies | Department of Development Studies | Department of Peace, Conflict & Human Rights |
| Department of Marketing | Department of Public Administration |
| | Departmnet of Disaster Management & Resilience |

### Faculty of Business Studies (FBS)

* Undergraduate Programs
* Bachelor of Business Administration General
* BBA in Accounting and Information Systems (AIS)
* BBA in Finance and Banking
* BBA in Management Studies
* BBA in Marketing
* Graduate Programs
* Master of Business Administration in Accounting and Information Systems
* Master of Business Administration in Finance and Banking
* Master of Business Administration in Marketing
* Master of Business Administration in Management Studies (HRM)
* Master of Business Administration (Regular)
* Master of Business Administration (Professional)

### Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FASS)

* Undergraduate programs
* BSS (Hons.) in Sociology
* BA (Hons.) in English
* BSS (Hons.) in Economics
* BSS (Hons.) in Development Studies
* BSS (Hons.) in Public Administration
* BSS (Hons.) in Disaster Management and Resilience
* Graduate programs
* Master of Social Science in Sociology
* Master of Social Science in Economics
* Master of Social Science in Development Studies
* Master of Social Science in Public Administration
* Master of Disaster and Human Security Management (MDHSM)
* Master of Arts in English Literature & Cultural Studies
* Master of Arts in English Language Teaching & Applied Linguistics

### Faculty of Security & Strategic Studies (FSSS)

* Undergraduate programs
* LLB (Hons.) in Law
* BSS (Hons.) in International Relations (IR)
* BSS (Hons.) in Mass Communication & Journalism
* BSS (Hons.) in Peace, Conflict and Human Rights
* Graduate programs
* Master of Laws (LLM-Professionals)
* Master of Law (LLM)
* Master of International Relations (MIR)
* Master of Peace, Conflict & Human Rights Studies (MPCHRS)

### Faculty of Science & Technology (FST)

* Undergraduate programs
* BSc in Information & Communication Engineering - ICE
* BSc (Hons.) in Environmental Science - ES
* BSc in Computer Science and Engineering - CSE
* Graduate and postgraduate programs
* Master in Information & Communication Technology (MICT)
* Master in Information Systems Security (MISS)
* Master in Information and Communication Engineering (MICE)
* Masters in Environmental Science (MES)
* Master in Computer Science and Engineering (MCSE)
* Masters in Cyber Security (MCS)
* Postgraduate Programs
* M.Sc./Masters in Environmental Science and Management (MESM)

### Faculty of Medical Science (FMS)

* Graduate programs
* Master of Public Health and informatics (MPH) in Epidemiology
* Master of Public Health and informatics (MPH) in Hospital Management
* Master of Public Health and Informatics (MPH) in Climate Change & Health

### Faculty of Business & Social Sciences (FBSS), (BMA)

* International Relations (BMA)
* Bachelor of Business Administration (BMA)
* BSS (Hons.) in Economics (BMA)

### Centre for Modern Languages (CML)

* English
* French
* German
* Japanese
* Chinese
* Turkish
* Arabic

### Office of the Evaluation, Faculty & Curriculum Development

* Faculty Development Section
* Curriculum Development Section
* Institutional Quality Assurance Cell

### Counselling & Placement Centre (CPC)

* Academic Counselling
* Socio-emotional Counselling
* Placement Centre

## Research
### Centre for Higher Studies & Research (CHSR)

Postgraduate Programs
* Master of Philosophy
* Doctor of Philosophy
* Postdoctoral Research
* Publications

### BUP Research Centre

* Faculty Research
* Independent Research/Innovation
* Consultancy

## Publications
### Journal

* BUP Journal
* Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences Inquest Journal
* Journal of Faculty of Science & Technology
* Journal of Innovation in Business Studies

### Magazine

* Cadence (annual magazine)

### Newsletter
## Labs

* Media Lab
* Computer Lab
* Environmental Lab
* Electrical and Electronics Lab
* Communication Lab
* Turkish Language Lab
* Language Lab

## Clubs

There are a total 26 clubs in BUP.
List of clubs :
| BUP Self Defence Club (BUPSDC) | BUP Finance Society (BUPFS) |
| BUP Computer Programming Club | BUP Human Resource & Leadership Club (HRLC) |
| BUP Photography Society (BUPPS) | BUP Career Club (CC) |
| BUP Literature & Drama Club | BUP Business & Communication Club (BCC) |
| Quizzers Society of BUP | BUP Accounting Forum (AF) |
| BUP Film Club | BUP Law & Moot Court Club (BUP LMCC) |
| BUP Debate Club (DC) | BUP Cultural Forum (CF) |
| BUP Band Society | InfoTech Club |
| Environmental Club of BUP | BUP Global Affairs Council (BUP GAC) |
| Disaster Management Forum (DMF) | BUP Economics Club |
| BUP Research Society | BUP Robotics Club (BUPRC) |
| Development Leaders Club (DLC) | BUP Public Speaking Club (BUP PSC) |
| IEEE BUP Student Branch | BUP Media and Communication Club (BUP MCC) |

## Notable alumni
### A

* A. K. M. Aminul Haque (general)
* A. K. M. Mustafa Kamal Pasha
* Aminul Karim
* Abu Belal Shafiul Haque
* AKM Shahidur Rahman

### M

* Mir Mugdho
* Muhammad Mahbub-ul Alam
* Muhammad Nazrul Islam (air officer)
* Molla Fazle Akbar
* Mohammad Jahangir Alam
* M. Shafiul Azam
* Md. Abdul Karim
* Mohammed Moshfequr Rahman

### S

* Sheikh Mamun Khaled

### T

* Tasnia Farin

## List of Vice-Chancellors

* Major General Abdul Wadud (2 August 2008 - 14 February 2009)
* Major General Md Shafiqul Islam (15 February 2009 - 16 February 2011)
* Brigadier General Mirza Iqbal Hayat (16 February 2011 - 24 April 2011)
* Brigadier General Chowdhury Hasan Sarwardy (24 May 2011 - 3 July 2011)
* Brigadier General Kazi Fakhruddin Ahmed (5 July 2011 - 23 August 2011)
* Major General Abul Kalam Md Humayun Kabir (26 August 2011 - 10 March 2013)
* Major General Sheikh Mamun Khaled (11 March 2013 - 22 August 2016)
* Major General Salahuddin Miaji (6 September 2016 - 30 December 2017)
* Major General Md Emdad-Ul-Bari (11 February 2018 - 2 March 2020)
* Major General Ataul Hakim Sarwar Hasan (3 March 2020- 1 December 2020)
* Major General Md Moshfequr Rahman (31 December 2020 - 4 April 2022)
* Major General Md Mahbub-ul Alam (5 April 2022 – present)

## Affiliated institutes

As of 2025, there are a total of 56 institutions affiliated with Bangladesh University of Professionals.
* Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC)
* Armed Forces Medical Institute (AFMI)
* Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP)
* Army Institute of Business Administration (Army IBA, Sylhet)
* Army Institute of Business Administration (Army IBA, Savar)
* Army Medical Colleges (AMC)
* Bangladesh Air Force Academy (BAFA)
* Bangladesh Military Academy (BMA)
* Bangladesh Naval Academy (BNA)
* Defense Service Command and Staff College (DSCSC)
* Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST)
* National Defense College (NDC)
* Proyash Institute of Special Education and Research (PISER)