State University of Bangladesh (, also known as SUB) is a private university located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
History SUB was founded in 2002 under the provisions of the Private University Act of 1992, amended in 1998. Initially, the university focused on pioneering academic programs in emerging areas of health sciences, which quickly established its reputation as an innovative institution. Over time, SUB has broadened its academic portfolio and currently offers programs through 10 departments organized within four schools. Furthermore, the university has submitted proposals to the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh to introduce additional departments in Data Science and Music and Theatre Performance.
Recognized and accredited by the UGC, SUB provides a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, reflecting its ongoing commitment to delivering quality higher education in Bangladesh.
Academics Schools and Departments SUB is organized into four schools, each comprising several academic departments:
School of Business and Social Sciences Business Studies English Studies Journalism, Communication & Media Studies Law
School of Health Sciences Public Health
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmacy Microbiology
School of Science and Technology Architecture Computer Science & Engineering Environmental Science Food Engineering & Nutrition Science
Programs Undergraduate Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering (B.Sc.) Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Engineering Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English Bachelor of Science in Food Engineering and Nutrition Science Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. Hons) Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) Bachelor of Science in Microbiology Bachelor of Social Science (B.S.S. Hons) in Journalism, Communication and Media Studies (J.C.M.S.)
Graduate Master of Science in Data Science and Machine Learning Master of Laws (LL.M.) Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics & E.L.T. Master of Arts in English Master of Business Administration (Executive, Professional, Healthcare Management) Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm.) Master of Pharmacy in Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology Master of Science in Environmental Science Master of Science in Food Engineering and Nutrition Science
Campus The campus spans 3.65 acres in 696, Kendua, Kanchan, Rupganj, Narayanganj, Dhaka. It includes academic buildings, labs, studios, libraries, and recreational areas with amenities such as sports zone (indoor and outdoor), canteen, food court, stationery shop, shuttle service, and a large open area for cultural and social events. The campus is fully Wi-Fi enabled and secured by CCTV. Architecturally designed by Vistaara Architects (Pvt.) Ltd. under Arch Mustapha Khalid.
Rankings
The following table summarizes the university's rankings from various sources as of 2024–2026:
Ranking Source Scope Rank Total Universities Year ReferenceUI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2026Bangladesh71292026https://uigreenmetric.com/university/sub.ac.bdTHE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026Bangladesh91292026https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/state-university-bangladesh Times Higher Education (THE) Global 1501+ — 2024 EduRank Global 7,164 14,131 2025 EduRank Bangladesh 55 129 2025 AD Scientific Index (Citation Rank) Global 8,163 18,683 2025 AD Scientific Index (Citation Rank) Bangladesh 68 161 2025
Administration The university is governed by a Board of Trustees chaired by A. M. Shamim. The chancellor is the president of Bangladesh, . The vice-chancellor, Md. Akhter Hossain Khan (designate), oversees academic and administrative affairs.
Other senior officials include: Nawzia Yasmin, Pro Vice-Chancellor Md. Hassan Kawsar, Treasurer Dr. Ahmed Hussain, Registrar
Board of Trustees Name Position A. M. Shamim President Md. Mahbubur Rahman Vice President Ms. Saleha Ahamed Member Shuchorita Ahmed Member Ms. Mosteka Rahman Member Mr. Sakif Shamim Member Ms. Tasfia Farheen Member Mr. Mubashshir Mubarrat Rahman Member
List of Vice-Chancellors Name Tenure References Iajuddin Ahmed 2002 M. S. Ilyas Dhami acting, 2003–2008 Iftekhar Ghani Chowdhury 2009–2016 Sayeed Salam September 2017– M. Shahjahan Mina c. 2019–2020 Vacant as of September 2020 Md. Anwarul Kabir December 2020 – 2022 Nawzia Yasmin 2023 Md. Akhter Hossain Khan 2025–present
References
External links Scholarship and Waiver