Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur

**Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), Gazipur** (), commonly called DUET, is a public engineering and technological research university in Gazipur, Bangladesh. It was formerly BIT Dhaka.

DUET focuses on engineering, technology, and architecture. It is one of the top universities in Bangladesh for PhD and research programs.

For undergraduate admission, DUET mainly accepts diploma engineers who graduated from polytechnic institutes or technical schools recognized by the Bangladesh Technical Education Board.

The university has 16 departments under 4 faculties, offering both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, including PhD programs. There are also three research institutes that provide postgraduate degrees and focus on research.

Currently, more than 3,500 students are studying at the university in undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Each year, about 800 new students join the undergraduate courses, and around 240 students join Masters and PhD programs. The university also has a special unit called the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) to improve and maintain the quality of education and research.

The university has more than 3,500 students studying in undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Every year, about 800 students start undergraduate courses, and about 240 students join Masters and PhD programs. The university also has a unit called the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) that works to make education and research better and maintain high quality.

In the undergraduate admission test, only about the top 5% of students, out of approximately 14,000 selected candidates, can get admitted. There are around 300 or more teachers. Only those who have a Diploma in Engineering can enroll here for a bachelor's degree in Engineering and Architecture.

## History

The university was originated in 1980 as the **College of Engineering** at its temporary campus at _Tejgaon_, Dhaka under the **University of Dhaka** offering four years bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical and Electronic, Mechanical Engineering. After a short time, the College of Engineering was renamed as **Dhaka Engineering College (DEC)**. Then DEC shifted to its present permanent campus Gazipur City in 1983.

In 1986, DEC was changed to the Bangladesh Institute of Technology (BIT), Dhaka, by a government order, and it became a degree-awarding institute.

In September 2003, BIT Dhaka was changed to Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur by the "Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology, Gazipur Act, 2003." At the same time, three other engineering universities—CUET, KUET, and RUET—were also established. This act made the university an independent organization under the Government of Bangladesh.

## Location

The Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET) is located in Gazipur District, about 40 km (25 mi) north of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. It is around 20 km (12 mi) from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Gazipur is well connected to Dhaka and other major cities of Bangladesh by road and rail.<mapframe latitude="24.0165" longitude="90.4200" zoom="15" text="DUET Main & Second Campus" width="300" height="230" align="center">{
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## Gallery

Several photos show different parts of the DUET campus, from the entrance to the KNI Hall.

## Academics

DUET offers research and education through 16 departments and 3 institutes under 4 faculties, with over 266 faculty members, 151 officers, and more than 3,515 undergraduate and postgraduate students.

### Faculties and departments

- Faculty of **Civil Engineering**
    - Department of Civil Engineering (CE)
    - Department of Architecture (Arch)
- Faculty of **Electrical and Electronic Engineering**
    - Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE)
    - Department of Computer Science &amp; Engineering (CSE)
    - Department of Bio-Medical Engineering (BME)
    - Department of Electronic & Communication Engineering (ECE)
- Faculty of **Mechanical Engineering**
    - Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME)
    - Department of Textile Engineering (TE)
    - Department of Food Engineering (FE)
    - Department of Chemical Engineering (ChE)
    - Department of Industrial &amp; Production Engineering (IPE)
    - Department of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering (MME)
- Faculty of **Science**
    - Department of Chemistry
    - Department of Mathematics
    - Department of Physics
    - Department of Humanities &amp; Social Sciences

### Rankings

Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET) is ranked between 461 and 470 in the QS Asia University Rankings 2025.

It is also ranked 127th among universities in South Asia in the same year.

### Undergraduate programs

In the DUET undergraduate admission test, about the top 5% of students are admitted from around 14,000 selected candidates.

DUET offers 12 undergraduate degrees in its four faculties. Each year has two semesters: first and second. Students usually join in the first-year second semester. The first semester is skipped because students have already completed a minimum four-year Diploma in Engineering after 10 years of schooling. The degrees are offered in the following subjects:

- Chemical Engineering
- Food Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Textile Engineering
- Architecture Engineering
- Industrial & Production Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Materials and Metallurgical Engineering
- Bio-medical Engineering
- Electronic & Communication Engineering

### Postgraduate programs

DUET offers 16 graduate degrees across its four faculties, including Master's degree and PhD degrees. The university provides M.Sc. Engg, M.Engg, PhD, and M.Phil degrees in various fields.

### Halls of residence

|Hall Name|Present Provost|Capacity|
| --- | --- | --- |
|Dr.Fazlur Rahman Khan Hall (FR Khan Hall)|Md. Anowar Hossain|130|
|Dr.Muhammad Qudrat-E-Khuda HALL (QK HALL)|Md. Arifur Rahman|140|
|Shaheed Muktijoddha Hall (SM Hall)|S. M. Mahfuz Alam|120|
|Kazi Nazrul Islam Hall (KNI Hall)|Md. Sahab Uddin|400 with Extension|
|Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Hall (STA Hall)|Utpal Kumar Das|650|
|Madam Curie Hall (MC Hall)|Ummey Rayhan|300 with Extension|
|Bijoy 24 Hall (B24 Hall)|Muhammad Abdur Rashid|350|

### Sports facilities

DUET has three main playgrounds, including one at the second campus, plus a smaller playground, a basketball court, and a volleyball court. Students can play football, cricket, volleyball, basketball, table tennis, Carrom, and badminton. DUET also holds yearly tournaments between departments and halls.

## Student Clubs & Organizations

DUET has many student organizations, including:

**Organizations**

Since September 2024, political groups, regional groups, and all unregistered organizations are not allowed at DUET.

**Educational Clubs**

- DUET Robotics Club (DRC)
- English Language Club (ELC)
- DUET Debating Society (DDS)
- ASCE Student Chapter, DUET
- IEEE - DUET Student Branch
- DUET Computer Society (DCS)
- DUET Automobile Club
- DUET Energy Club
- DUET Nuclear Energy Club
- DUET Mathematics Club (DMC)

**Sports Club**

- DUET Sports Club (DSC)

**Research Clubs**

- DUET Career & Research Club
- DUET Innovation Society (DIS)
- DUET Textile Career & Research Club (DTCRC)

**Cultural and Media Clubs**

- Srijonee - Cultural & Social Organization
- DUET Drama Society
- DUET Photographic Society

**Journalism Club**

- DUET Journalists Association (DJA)

**Voluntary Clubs**

- Swajan - DUET Voluntary Blood Donor Organization
- DUET Blood Donation Society (DBDS)

**Religious Organizations**

- DUET Dawah Club
- Bani Archana Sangshad (DUET)

## Administration

- **Chancellor**: Holds a ceremonial role and presides over major events such as convocations.
- **Vice-Chancellor**: Acts as the university's chief executive, responsible for overall administration and academic affairs.
- **Pro-Vice-Chancellor**: Assists the Vice-Chancellor in areas such as academic planning, research, or student affairs.

### Administrative Bodies

- **Syndicate**: Formulates policies, approves budgets, and ensures smooth functioning of the university's operations.
- **Finance Committee**: Manages financial resources, monitors expenditures, and ensures financial transparency and accountability.
- **CASR (Committee for Academic and Student Regulations)**: Develops academic policies, oversees regulations, and maintains academic standards.
- **Planning and Development Committee**: Creates strategic plans for the university's growth, including infrastructure projects and resource allocation.
- **Academic Council**: Responsible for academic planning, curriculum design, program evaluation, and quality assurance.
- **Dean of Faculties**: Oversees the academic affairs of their respective faculties, including curriculum implementation and faculty development.
- **Heads of Departments**: Manage daily operations within departments, including academic programs, research, and faculty management.
- **Directors**: Lead various academic and non-academic units, ensuring effective functioning aligned with the university's goals.

## Second Campus

DUET’s 2nd Campus is a development project to hold more students. It is on Majhir Khola Road, Gazipur, near the main campus. The project includes building an ICT Incubator, an academic building, and a student hall.

## Infobox (university)

- **name**: Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology
- **native name**: ঢাকা প্রকৌশল ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
- **native name lang**: bn
- **image**:
- **image alt**: Crest of DUET
- **caption**: Crest (heraldry), Crest of DUET
- **motto**: প্রযুক্তিই প্রগতি
- **motto lang**: bn
- **mottoeng**: Technology is the advancement
- **established**: as Engineering College
 as Bangladesh Institute of Technology, BIT, Dhaka
 as DUET
- **affiliation**: University Grants Commission (Bangladesh), University Grants Commission (UGC)
- **endowment**: Bangladeshi taka, ৳ 886.2 million (2023–24)
 ($7.544 million)
- **type**: Public University, Public, Research university, Research
- **vice chancellor**: Mohammad Zoynal Abedin
- **city**: Gazipur, Dhaka Division, Gazipur
- **postalcode**: 1707
- **country**: Bangladesh
- **total staff**: 761 (2023)
- **students**: Around 3,650
- **academic staff**: 279 (2023)
- **administrative staff**: 162 (2023)
- **undergrad**: Around 3,000
- **postgrad**: Around 600
- **doctoral**: Around 50
- **other name**: DUET
- **campus**: Urban Area, Urban
- **language**: English language, English
- **colors**: Green
 Red