University of Chittagong
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Chittagong, Bangladesh
1201–1500th in World University Rankings 2026
About the University of Chittagong
Basic information and contact details for the University of Chittagong
The University of Chittagong was established in 1966 with only 200 students in its first cohort. It has since become a leading institution of higher education, providing students with a conducive environment for learning, research, and personal growth.
As its name suggests, the university is located in Chittagong, the second-largest city in Bangladesh. Home to the Port of Chittagong, the city is one of the busiest ports in the country and the Bay of Bengal.
The university is comprised of 10 faculties: Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Business Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Marine Sciences and Fisheries, and the Faculty of Medicine. Each faculty consists of different departments and institutes which offer a wide range of degree programmes at bachelor, masters, and doctoral level.
Outside the classroom, the university offers cultural events, extracurricular activities, and sports competitions.
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Key Student Statistics
A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Chittagong
- Student gender ratio
- 41 F : 59 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 0% (1)
- Students per staff
- 24 (1)
- Student total
- 26397 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
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Subjects Taught at the University of Chittagong
See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Chittagong
Arts and Humanities
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Geography
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology