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University of Science and Technology Chittagong

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University of Science & Technology Chittagong
বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় চট্টগ্রাম
File:University of Science and Technology, Chittagong (crest).png
Crest of USTC
Other name
USTC
Motto
পড় (Read)
Motto in English
Read
TypePrivate, research
Established1989; 37 years ago (1989)
Accreditation
AffiliationUniversity Grants Commission (UGC)
Academic affiliation
University of Chittagong
ChancellorPresident Mohammed Shahabuddin
Vice-ChancellorMohammad Solaiman
Academic staff
355 (includes 70 part-time) (2014)[1]
Students4,203 (2014)[1]
Undergraduates2500+
Postgraduates1500+
Location
Chittagong
,
Bangladesh

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CampusUrban
LanguageEnglish
Colorsforest green, pale blue
   
Websiteustc.edu.bd
File:USTC full logo.png
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Entrance of the university
Entrance of the university

University of Science & Technology Chittagong (USTC) (Bengali: বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় চট্টগ্রাম) is the first private Research university in Chattogram, Bangladesh along with the first certified private university by University Grants Commission in Bangladesh.[2] At first, it was established with the sponsorship of a private charity on 13 May 1989. Later, it was upgraded to USTC as a full-phased university under the Private University Act of 1992.[3]

History

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When USTC was founded in 1989, it had only two professors and nine lecturers.[citation needed] Now, the number of full-time teachers is 285.[1] USTC has 4,200 students.[1] Among these, over 30% are foreign students from India, Nepal, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Jordan, and Palestine, among others.[4]

Administration

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List of vice-chancellors

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Academics faculties and departments

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Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology (FSET).

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  • Department of Computer Science & Engineering[5]
  • Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
  • Department of Electric & Telecommunication Engineering
  • Allied Science

Faculty of Basic Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

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  • Department of Medicine MBBS
  • Department of Pharmacy[6]

Faculty Life Sciences

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  • Department of Public Health[7]
  • Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology[8]

Faculty Business and Entrepreneurial Sciences(FBES)

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  • Department of Business Administration[9]
  • Finance and Banking

Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

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  • Department of English Language & Literature[10]

Memberships

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Academic and research collaborations

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Campus

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Medical School

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Institute of Applied Health Sciences (IAHS)

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The Institute of Applied Health Sciences (IAHS) was founded on 13 May 1989 with 42 students by Nurul Islam. It got affiliated with Chittagong Medical University in 2017.[12]

Approved and recognized
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Students

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Out of 1,642 foreign students in Bangladesh in 2012, 1459 students are University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC) [14]

Students Percentage Country
Local 70% Bangladesh
Foreign 30% India, Nepal, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bhutan among others.

"D" Block Building USTC

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It is other campus building of USTC, Where taught:

  • Faculty Of Science, Engineering & Technology (FSET).
  • Department of Computer Science & Engineering
  • Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
  • Department of Electric & Telecommunication Engineering
  • Faculty of Basic Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Department of Pharmacy
  • Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology.
  • Department of Public Health.
  • Faculty of Business Administration.
  • Faculty of Social Science and Humanities.
  • Department of English Language & Literature.

Hospital

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The university's 220-bed teaching hospital, Institute of Applied Health Science Hospital (IAHS-H)(USTC), is the largest private hospital in Chittagong.[4][15]

Library

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View of the Academic Block (to the left) and Central Library (to the right) from the Old Hospital Building

USTC owns seven-storied library building.[16] The library has three sections comprised by modern technology and has accommodation for 150 readers at a time. USTC provides well-stocked resources for its students in the library. They are as follows:

  • Books: 16739
  • Journals: 5021
  • Books supplied by the British council Library on long-term loan, Chittagong: 50 copies (renewable).
  • Audio and Video Cassettes: 100
  • Reference resources: 190+
  • 4.5 million documents
  • Access to 194,000 journals and books in the fields of health, agriculture, environment, applied sciences and legal information

They Have Faculty and Department Wise Seminar Library.

Accommodation

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The university has hostels for male and female students:

  • Gulmeher Hall for female students

It can accommodate both foreign and non-local female students. There is one hostel available for male students:

  • Syedur Rahman International Hall

It is for foreign students which is located within the campus grounds.

Auditorium

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One of the feature of USTC is its auditorium called Mawlana Bhashani Ausitorium. There is a gallery available for 1,000 audience members.

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Laboratory

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Each department of the university has laboratories under the specific department.

Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology

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The only private university in Chittagong that offers Biochemistry and Biotechnology at the University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC).

Labs:

  • 1. Laboratory of Biochemistry and Food Science (BFS)
  • 2. Laboratory of Environmental and Marine Biotechnology (EMB)
  • 3. Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Cancer Research (MBC)
  • 4. Laboratory of Microbiology and Immunology (MI)

Department of Pharmacy

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The Pharmacy Department at the University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC). There are 15 Labs in the Pharmacy Department:

  • Pharmacy Core Laboratory:
    • Inorganic and Physical Pharmacy Laboratory
    • Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry Laboratory
    • Organic Pharmacy and Medicinal Chemistry Laboratory
    • Pharmaceutical Analysis Laboratory
    • Physiology and Pharmacology Laboratory
    • Pharmaceutical Microbiology Laboratory
    • Pharmaceutical Technology and Cosmetology Laboratory
    • Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Laboratory
  • Research Laboratory:
    • Centre for Advanced Biomedical Research Laboratory
    • Bio-informatics & Molecular Dynamics Simulation Laboratory
    • Animal Experimental Lab
  • Additional Labs:
    • Medicinal Plant Garden and Herbarium Corner
    • Pharmaceutical Industrial Corner
    • Model Pharmacy display center
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Extra curricular activities

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The university has an arrangement of extra curricular activities for its students.

  • sports and games
  • Debates
  • Seminars and cultural activities
  • BBtech Science Club
  • BBtech Research Club
  • Chess Club
  • USTC Cultural Club

All extra curricular activities are held by Student Welfare Council of USTC.

Notable alumni

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References

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