Varendra University

Summary

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.[4] The founder is Hafizur Rahman Khan, Chairman VU Trust.

Varendra University
বরেন্দ্র বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
Varendra University Logo
Seal of Varendra University
TypePrivate
Established2012; 12 years ago (2012)
FounderMr. Hafizur Rahaman Khan[1]
ChancellorPresident Mohammed Shahabuddin
Vice-ChancellorM. Osman Gani Talukder[2]
Academic staff
250[3]
Students6500+
Location,
6204
,
24°23′57″N 88°38′43″E / 24.3993°N 88.6452°E / 24.3993; 88.6452
CampusUrban
LanguageEnglish
Colors     
Brown, Gray, Black
AffiliationsUniversity Grants Commission Bangladesh
Websitevu.edu.bd
Varendra University Permanent Campus
Varendra University Permanent Campus

Schools edit

There are 12 departments under four schools:[5]

School of Engineering edit

  • Department of Computer Science and Engineering
  • Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

School of Science and Technology edit

  • Department of Pharmacy
  • Department of Public Health

School of Business and Law edit

  • Department of Business Administration
  • Department of Law & Human Rights

School of Arts and Social Science edit

  • Department of English
  • Department of Economics
  • Department of Sociology
  • Department of Journalism, Communication and Media Studies
  • Department of Political Science
  • Department of Islamic History

Online admission edit

The university facilitates online admission for the benefit of applicants from distant areas.[6]

Campus edit

The permanent campus of Varendra University is situated at Chandrima, Paba, Rajshahi.

Facilities edit

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

Varendra University has five libraries enriched with around 7000 books. Students benefit from the library facilities and have the option to finish their assignments/coursework with help from the books in the library.

Board of trustees edit

Source:[7]
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
Sima Rahman Member
Mahmuda Ali Sikdar Member
Mosammat Rashidun Ara Hasnin Member
Mr. Taslim Uddin Ahmed Member
Mohammad Ali Deen Member
Representative of Runner Automobiles Limited Member
Vice Chancellor Member

(by dint of position)

Extra-curricular activities edit

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.

References edit

  1. ^ "Trustee Chairman". Varendra University.
  2. ^ "Former Vice-Chancellors". Varendra University.
  3. ^ "About VU". Varendra University.
  4. ^ "Private University Act, 1992". Sai.uni-heidelberg.de. 1992-08-09. Retrieved 2012-07-03.
  5. ^ "Faculties". Varendra University.
  6. ^ "Online Application". Varendra University.
  7. ^ "Board of Trustees". Varendra University.

External links edit

  • Official website