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Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology vs University of Dhaka

In QS World 2027, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology is ranked 711–720 and University of Dhaka is ranked =600. In THE World 2027, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology is ranked 1,001–1,200 and University of Dhaka is ranked 1,001–1,200.

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Acronym DU

University of Dhaka

  • Public
  • Dhaka
  • Est. 1921
QS World · 2027
QS World 2027: Joint 600th1st in Bangladesh
THE World · 2027
THE World 2027: Band 1,001 to 1,2005th in Bangladesh
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Rankings side by side
RankingBUETDU
QS World 2027QS World 2027: Band 711 to 7202nd in BDQS World 2027: Joint 600th1st in BD
THE World 2027THE World 2027: Band 1,001 to 1,2005th in BDTHE World 2027: Band 1,001 to 1,2005th in BD
QS World 2026QS World 2026: Band 761 to 7702nd in BDQS World 2026: Rank 5841st in BD
THE World 2026THE World 2026: Band 1,001 to 1,2006th in BDTHE World 2026: Band 801 to 1,0001st in BD
QS Asia 2026QS Asia 2026: Rank 1653rd in BDQS Asia 2026: Rank 1321st in BD
QS World 2025QS World 2025: Band 761 to 7702nd in BDQS World 2025: Rank 5541st in BD
THE World 2025THE World 2025: Band 1,001 to 1,2006th in BDTHE World 2025: Band 1,001 to 1,2006th in BD
QS Asia 2025QS Asia 2025: Rank 1583rd in BDQS Asia 2025: Rank 1121st in BD
QS World 2024QS World 2024: Band 801 to 8502nd in BDQS World 2024: Band 691 to 7001st in BD
THE World 2024THE World 2024: Band 1,001 to 1,2005th in BDTHE World 2024: Band 801 to 1,0001st in BD
QS Asia 2024QS Asia 2024: Rank 1872nd in BDQS Asia 2024: Rank 1401st in BD

Key figures

Key figures
MeasureBUETDU
Accredited programs baete1No data
Accredited programs pcbNo data1
Accredited programs totalHigher is better11
Applicants per seatHigher means more applicants for each seat7.946.4
Applicants totalShows size, not quality10,351284,216
Citations 5yHigher is better76,749higher value139,636
Citations per work 5yHigher is betterhigher value10.19.1
H indexHigher is better214higher value303
Intl coauthor shareHigher is betterhigher value33.5%33.5%
Mean citedness 2y3.83.3
Merit first position1No data
New admissionsShows size, not quality2,79913,712
Preference news preferenceNo data-45,000
Seats totalShows size, not quality1,3096,125
Students totalShows size, not quality7,81435,696
Teachers phdHigher is better370higher value1,145
Teachers totalShows size, not quality8042,418
Works 5yHigher is better7,618higher value15,339
Works business2011,316
Works cs754818
Works engineering2,3231,314
Works medicine3511,693
Works total1,7243,576

Programs

5 fields of study are offered at both institutions.

Programs
Field of studyBUETDU
Other programs37 programs287 programs
Computer science and engineering3 programs10 programs
Mathematics3 programs8 programs
Physics3 programs7 programs
Electrical and electronic engineering3 programs6 programs

Only at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology: Architecture, Civil engineering, Mechanical engineering.

Only at University of Dhaka: Business (BBA), Economics, English, Law, Microbiology, Pharmacy.

Common questions

Which ranks higher in QS World 2027, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology or University of Dhaka?

University of Dhaka ranks higher in QS World 2027, at =600, against 711–720 for Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology.

Which ranks higher in THE World 2027, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology or University of Dhaka?

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology and University of Dhaka share the same position in THE World 2027: 1,001–1,200.

Which is older, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology or University of Dhaka?

University of Dhaka was established in 1921; Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 1962.

Which has more students, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology or University of Dhaka?

University of Dhaka reports 35,696 students (2023), against 7,814 (2023) for Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology.

Sources

  1. QS World University Rankings 2027 (opens in a new tab), QS Quacquarelli Symonds
  2. THE World University Rankings 2027 (opens in a new tab), Times Higher Education
  3. QS Asia University Rankings 2026 (opens in a new tab), QS Quacquarelli Symonds
  4. THE Asia University Rankings 2026 (opens in a new tab), Times Higher Education
  5. baete (opens in a new tab)
  6. openalex (opens in a new tab), retrieved 2 October 2026
  7. english.thedailycampus.com (opens in a new tab)
  8. dhakatimes24.com (opens in a new tab)
  9. ugc (opens in a new tab)
  10. pcb (opens in a new tab)
  11. banglatribune.com (opens in a new tab)
  12. thefinancialexpress.com.bd (opens in a new tab)

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