Welcome to University of Chittagong
Imagine. Lead. Change.
Message from the Vice-Chancellor
Dr. Muhammad Yeahia Akhter
Vice-Chancellor
Welcome to the University of Chittagong, the most beautiful university in Bangladesh. Since inception in 1966, the University of Chittagong has grown to become one of the flagship research-led universities, which is well known for the excellence of its teaching, research, and services to local, national and international communities.
The University of Chittagong in continuously flourishing in its quality teaching and impactful research along with its tangible infra-structural developments with commendable architectural designs.
As one of the largest and oldest public universities in Bangladesh, it comprises ten faculties including the 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 Faculty of Medicine.
The University of Chittagong is unique in its campus setting, curricular and extra-curricular activities, and natural surroundings with its defining characteristics. At present, The University of Chittagong has more than 27,000 Students, 48 Departments, 6 Institutes, 25 affiliated college, 993 teaching staff and about 1888 supports staff. The University of Chittagong is one of the leading universities in Bangladesh in terms of quality research conducted by the faculties and students that are published in internationally acclaimed research outlets. The students of this university win the top positions in research, science fairs, sports, computer programming, engineering and venture competitions, debate, games etc. at the domestic and global platforms, for which students identity the Chittagong University by choice in ever-increasing numbers day-by-day for building their professional and academic careers.
The 21st century has brought unprecedented social, economic, environmental and technological change. We are confronted with urgent challenges, in an era of unparalleled opportunity. There has never been a more crucial time for sustainable development to be front and center of the global agenda.
We have less than 7 years left to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Achieving the SDG will require new knowledge, technological innovation and social transformation. Chittagong University is steadfast in its commitment to generate, build on, and contributes to the SDGs. The Chittagong University’s mission of creating leaders committed to sustainable development is aligned with Vision 2041 where everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential
I wholeheartedly welcome all to take a virtual tour to explore the picturesque scenery and strengths of the University of Chittagong in its academic and natural settings.
Professor Benu Kumar Dey
Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic)
Prof. Dr. Md. Sekander Chowdhury
Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration)
Our History
The Chittagong University is situated on 2312.32 acres of beautiful hilly land in mauja Fatehpur under hathazari upazila, 22 km north of chittagong city. It was opened on 18 November 1966. Back in 1962, Mr. Mohammad Ferdaus Khan, Deputy Director of Public Instruction of East Pakistan, prepared a preliminary draft plan of Chittagong University. Prior to that the Chittagong University Movement Council was formed in 1961 with Badshah Mia Chowdhury, a distinguished social welfare worker of Chittagong, as president and professor Ahmad Hossain of Chittagong City College as convenor. Dr. muhammad shahidullah (1885-1969), Dr. muhammad enamul haq (1906-82) and some other intellectuals, educationists, political personalities, and social workers played leading roles in the site selection movement of 1962.
Vision
Creative endeavor for reaching a global height in higher education.
Mission
UMI: Impart superior knowledge, ereativity, and problem-solving abilities to students enabling them to become competent nation builders, community leaders, and global citizens.
UM2: Instill in students the basic as well as advanced ingredients of cutting-edge research.
UM3: Expand the frontiers of knowledge in partnerships with illustrious global universities and research organizations, and the industry.
UM4: Promote professionalism, inclusivity, equal rights, ethical standards and diversity in modalities of education and to practice the sustainable development by way of co- and extra-curricular activities.
University of Chittagong at a glance
Faculties/Disciplines
Research
Research Highlight
We have students exchange and research collaboration program with a number of universities abroad and also academia-industry collaboration.
Media Lab
The media lab ensures the opportunity for the students to foster the advancement of convergence media and highlights the university achievements.
Experimental Labs
A good number of world-class research and experimental laboratories enrich our teaching and learning methodologies.
Research Highlights
Effects of fragmentation and shifting cultivation on soil carbon and nutrients: A case study in Sitapahar forest, Bangladesh
The consequences of converting primary forests to agriculture and pasture...
Read MoreEffects of shipwrecks on spatiotemporal dynamics of metal/loids in sediments and seafood safety in the Bay of Bengal
Metal/loid pollution from shipbreaking activities has drawn significant concern due...
Read MoreKEAP1/NRF2 Mutations in Stem Cells Define an Aggressive Subset of Head and Neck Cancer Patients Who Have a Poor Prognosis, Lung Metastasis, and Therapeutic Failure
A group of researchers from the Department of Biochemistry and...
Read MoreAn enemy of our own making: 47% children in port city resistant to antibiotics, finds study of CU
Multidrug-resistant (MDR) clones of Klebsiella pneumoniae (Kpn) have been increasingly...
Read MoreMicrobiome of Hilsha is unique: First study of Bangladesh by CU researchers
Hilsha (locally known as Ilish), the fish has been designated...
Read MoreA gamechanger for shrimp farming: Whole genome decode of WSSV
A group of researchers from Chittagong University and three institutions...
Read MoreQuantifying the potential contribution of urban trees to particulate matters removal: A study in Chattogram city, Bangladesh
We have very limited understanding of the contribution of urban...
Read MoreCarbon stocks of homestead forests have a mitigation potential to climate change in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, homestead forests are some of the most productive...
Read MoreHuman exposure assessment of mixed metal/loids at and near mega-scale open beaching shipwrecking activities in Bangladesh
Pollution from shipwrecking is growing into a major occupational and...
Read MoreAssessing landcover and water use effects on water quality in a rapidly developing semi-urban coastal area of Bangladesh
This study by the Institute of Forestry and Environmental Sciences...
Read MoreUncovering the impact of mega-scale shipbreaking yards on soil and crop quality in Bangladesh: A spatiotemporal dynamics and associated health risks of metal/loid contamination.
The mega-scale open beaching shipbreaking operations in Bangladesh, conducted over...
Read MoreSynthesis of New Derivatives of Benzylidinemalononitrile and Ethyl 2 Cyano-3-phenylacrylate: In Silico Anticancer Evaluation
A computational study was performed by a research group from...
Read MoreLibrary
Rare Collections
Consisting of various old manuscripts written in Bengali, Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian, Urdu of about 600, which were written during the period 1872 to 1953.
Accessible E-Learning Center
A center with software and hardware facilities, dictionary, digital talking books, e-books, and many Braille books for the physically-challenged students.
Bangabandhu Corner
This section contains many national and international books written on the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Recent News and Events
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- বার্ষিক প্রতিবেদন ২০২১ - ২০২২
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Get in touch
Want to get in touch? We’d love to hear from you. Here’s how you can reach us…
vccu66@cu.ac.bd
registrarcu66@cu.ac.bd
provc.admin@cu.ac.bd
info@cu.ac.bd
Call Us
2606001-10, 2606915-27
Fax: 88-031-2606014, 88-031-2606145
Office Hours
Sunday – Thursday
Stay Connected
Driving Directions
- Drive via Chittagong-Hathazari Highway. চট্রগ্রাম হাটহাজারী মহাসড়ক · 21.5 km
- After reaching University 1 no gate turn left.
- Proceed approximately two miles straight to the University railway station.
Metro Directions
- Take the private bus service ‘Thori’ from Newmarket or Muradpur.
- After reaching University 1 no gate get off from the bus and take the local CNG taxi service.
Shuttle Train Directions
- Take the university’s free Shuttle train from Chittagong railway station or Sholosohor railway station.
- Get off the Shuttle train after arriving at the University railway station.
After reaching the Administrative building, Registrar’s Office is on the 1st floor, Beginning Block.