Premier University
প্রিমিয়ার বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় | |
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Other name | PU |
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| Motto | Centre of excellence for quality learning[1] |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 21 January 2002 |
| Chairman | Dr. Shahadat Hossain |
| Chancellor | President Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Vice-Chancellor | S. M. Nasrul Quadir |
Academic staff | 340 [2017][2] |
Administrative staff | 260 [2017] |
| Students | 7,551 [2017][3][4] |
| Undergraduates | 5,895 [2017] |
| Postgraduates | 1,107 [2017] |
Other students | 41 [2017][2] |
| Location | , Bangladesh Lua error in Module:Coordinates at line 489: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). |
| Campus | Urban |
| Language | English |
| Affiliation | University Grants Commission of Bangladesh |
| Website | puc |
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Premier University (Bengali: প্রিমিয়ার বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) is a private university in Chattogram, Bangladesh. It was established in 2002 by the Chattogram City Corporation and continues to operate under its authority.[5]
History
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The ex-mayor of Chattogram City Corporation, ABM Mohiuddin Chowdhury, first proposed the establishment of a higher education institution in 1998. A project proposal for Premier University was submitted to the Ministry of Education in May 2001. Approval was granted under the Private University Act (1992), and the University Grants Commission (UGC) approved the university curriculum.[5]
Premier University officially began on 5 December 2001 and launched academic programs in January 2002. During 2022, the university held its third convocation.
In 2012, the university received initial approval for a permanent campus from the UGC. In 2021, it was granted formal approval from the Ministry of Education to establish and operate from its permanent campus, becoming the first private university in Chattogram to obtain this recognition.[6]
In December 2024, Vice-Chancellor Dr. Anupam Sen resigned following several days of student protests demanding administrative reform. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Treasurer, Proctor, and Student Welfare Director also resigned.[7]
Premier University currently consists of six faculties and thirteen departments.
Campus
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The university's permanent campus is located at:
541, O.R. Nizam Road, Panchlaish, Chattogram.[5]
The university also operates an additional campus at:
1/A, O.R. Nizam Road, Prabartak Circle, which hosts the **American Corner Chattogram.[8]
Laboratories
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- Computer Labs
- Circuits & Electronics Lab
- Machines and Power System Lab
- Communication and Microprocessor Lab
- Design Studio
- PLC Lab
- Physics Lab
- Chemistry Lab
- Simulation Lab
- Switchgear & Protection Lab
Organization and administration
[edit | edit source]Premier University is managed under the authority of the Chattogram City Corporation.
Vice-Chancellors
[edit | edit source]- Anupam Sen (2006–2024)
- S. M. Nasrul Quadir (2024–present)[9]
Academics
[edit | edit source]Faculty of Business Studies
[edit | edit source]The faculty has five departments: Department of Accounting, Department of Finance, Department of Human Resource Management, Department of Management, and Department of Marketing. It offers the following undergraduate and postgraduate degrees:[10][11]
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
Faculty of Law
[edit | edit source]Department of Law
[edit | edit source]The department of Law offers the following undergraduate and postgraduate degrees:[10][12]
- Bachelor of Law (LLB)
- Master of Law (LLM) 1 Year
Faculty of Engineering
[edit | edit source]The Faculty of Engineering consists of the following departments:[13]
Department of Architecture
[edit | edit source]B.Sc. in Architecture.[10]
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
[edit | edit source]The department was established in 2002.[14] The department offers the following degrees[10]
- B.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering
- M.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
[edit | edit source]The department offers the following degree[10]
- B.Sc. in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Faculty of Arts
[edit | edit source]The Faculty of Arts consists of the following departments:[15]
Department of English
[edit | edit source]The department of English offers the following degrees:[10]
- Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in English (BA in English)
- Master of Arts in English (MA in English)
Department of Bengali Language and Literature
[edit | edit source]The department of Bangla offers the following degrees:[10]
- Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Bangla (BA in Bangla)
- Master of Arts in Bangla (MA in Bangla)
Department of Fashion Design and Technology
[edit | edit source]- Bachelor of Arts in Fashion and Technology
Department of Information Science and Library Management
[edit | edit source]- Post Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Science
Faculty of Science
[edit | edit source]The Faculty of Science consists of the following departments:[16]
Department of Mathematics
[edit | edit source]The department offers the following degrees:[10]
- Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Mathematics
- M.Sc. in Mathematics - 1 Year [Date of approval: 7/7/2019]
Department of Public Health
[edit | edit source]The department offers the following degrees:[10]
- Master of Public Health
Department of Chemistry
[edit | edit source]The department offers the following degrees
- B.Sc. in Chemistry
Department of Health Science
[edit | edit source]The department offers the following degrees
- MS in Molecular-Biology and Bio-Informatics Date of Approval: 30-01-2024
Faculty of Social Sciences
[edit | edit source]The Faculty of Social Sciences consists of the following departments:[17]
Department of Sociology and Sustainable Development
[edit | edit source]The Department of SSD offers the following degrees:[10]
- Bachelor of Social Science (Honors) in Sociology and sustainable development
- M.S.S in Sociology and Sustainable Development Date of Approval: 13/12/2022
Department of Economics
[edit | edit source]The Department of Economics offers the following degrees:[10]
- Bachelor of Social Science (Honors) in economics
- Master of Social Science in economics
Clubs and Organizations
[edit | edit source]Premier University hosts a variety of student clubs encouraging both academic and extracurricular engagement.
List of Student Clubs
[edit | edit source]- IEEE Premier University Student Branch[18][19]
- PUC Robotics Club[20]
- Premier University Computer Club (PUCC)
- Business Entrepreneurs Club[citation needed]
- Career Club
- Sports Club – run by the PU Sports Development Committee[21]
- Debating Club
- Language Club
- Photography Club
- Cultural Club
Achievements
[edit | edit source]Premier University has achieved recognition in academics, engineering accreditation, and national competitions.
- The EEE Department is accredited by BAETE (IEB), recognized under the Washington Accord.[22]
Major student achievements include:[23]
- Qualification for ICPC Asia West Continent Championship
- Champion – 14th Inter-University Programming Contest 2020
- 2nd Place – Ada Lovelace National Girls' Programming Contest 2020
- Bangladesh Zonal Winner – IIT Techfest Bombay 2019–2020
- Champion & Runner Up – NASA Space Apps Challenge 2018 (Chattogram Division)
Global Alliances
[edit | edit source]American Corner Chattogram was established in 2003 and reopened in 2023 in partnership with Premier University. It offers EducationUSA advising, innovation workshops, technology resources, and cultural programs.[8]
It is located at the Premier University campus at 1/A, O.R. Nizam Road, Prabartak Circle, Panchlaish, Chattogram.[24]
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