Varendra University
বরেন্দ্র বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় | |
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 2012 |
| Founder | Hafizur Rahaman Khan[1] |
| Chancellor | President Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Vice-Chancellor | Md. Khademul Islam Molla [2] |
Academic staff | 250[3] |
| Students | 6500+ |
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| Campus | Urban (300 Acres) |
| Language | English |
| Colors | Brown, Gray, Black |
| Affiliations | University Grants Commission Bangladesh |
| Website | vu |
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| University rankings | |
|---|---|
| Regional – Overall | |
| QS Asia[4] | 1401-1500 (2026) |
| National – Overall | |
| THE National[5][6] | 24 (2025) |
Varendra University (VU) is a private university in Rajshahi, Bangladesh. It obtained approval from the Ministry of Education on March 14, 2012, and from the University Grants Commission (UGC) on March 20, 2012, under the Private University Act of 1992 and was the first UGC approved private university in Rajshahi.[7] The founder is Hafizur Rahman Khan, Chairman VU Trust.
Schools
[edit | edit source]There are 13 departments under four schools:[8]
School of Engineering
[edit | edit source]- Department of Computer Science and Engineering(CSE)
- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering(EEE)
- Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering (NFE)
School of Science and Technology
[edit | edit source]- Department of Pharmacy
- Department of Public Health
School of Business and Law
[edit | edit source]- Department of Business Administration
- Department of Law & Human Rights
School of Arts and Social Science
[edit | edit source]- Department of English
- Department of Economics
- Department of Sociology
- Department of Journalism, Communication and Media Studies
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Islamic History and Culture
Online admission
[edit | edit source]The university facilitates online admission for the benefit of applicants from distant areas.[9]
Campus
[edit | edit source]The permanent campus of Varendra University is situated at Chandrima, Paba, Rajshahi.
Facilities
[edit | edit source]Air-conditioned classrooms with multimedia, broadband and Wi-Fi, UGC Digital Library, informative website, Education ERP, CCTV security system, generators, and water filters.
Library
[edit | edit source]Varendra University now has one central library located at the main campus, replacing the previous five. This modern, expanded facility holds around 7,000 books and provides students with the resources needed to complete assignments and coursework effectively.
Board of trustees
[edit | edit source]| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Hafizur Rahman Khan | Chairman |
| Md. Mozammel Hossain | Vice-Chairman |
| A.K.M Kamruzzaman Khan | General Secretary |
| Md. Jahurul Alam | Treasurer |
| Sabrina Bari | Member |
| Quamrun Rahman Khan | Member |
| Mohammad Ali Deen | |
| Representative of Runner Automobiles Limited | Member |
| Vice Chancellor | Member
(by dint of position) |
Extra-curricular activities
[edit | edit source]Study tours, seminars, debates and contests, participation in national and international, competitions, career center, parents' day, social awareness activities for deprived people, observance of national days and celebrations, picnic, indoor/outdoor games, cultural program.
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External links
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