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University of Science & Technology Chittagong
বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় চট্টগ্রাম
Crest of USTC
Other name
USTC
Motto
পড় / قل (Read)
TypePrivate, research
Established1989; 37 years ago (1989)
Accreditation
AffiliationsUniversity Grants Commission (UGC)
Academic affiliations
University of Chittagong
ChancellorPresident Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir
Vice-ChancellorMohammad Solaiman
Academic staff
355 (includes 70 part-time) (2014)[1]
Students4,203 (2014)[1]
Undergraduates2500+
Postgraduates1500+
Location
Chittagong
,
Bangladesh

22°21′41″N 91°47′50″E / 22.3615°N 91.7973°E / 22.3615; 91.7973
Campus
LanguageEnglish
Colorsforest green, pale blue
   
Websiteustc.edu.bd
Map
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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Academic 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]

Ranking

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Indexed Ranking Field
Nature #19(BD) #1(Chittagong) Health Sciences

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Memberships

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Academic and research collaborations

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Campus

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Medical School - USTC

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Institute of Applied Health Sciences Hospital (IAHS H)

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

Approved and recognized
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"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.

Laboratories

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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

Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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  • Space Technology Laboratory

Computer Laboratory

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The University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC) supports research activities through advanced computing infrastructure, including supercomputing resources, and specialized laboratory facilities, enabling faculty and students to conduct scientific and engineering research.

List of clubs

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Academic Clubs (Co-Curricular)

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Science, Research & Pharmacy

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  • USTC BBTech Science Club
  • USTC BBTech Debate Club
  • USTC BBTech Sports Club
  • USTC BBTech Blood Donation Club "Roktodhara"
  • USTC BBTech Journal Club
  • USTC Pharma Science Club

Technology, Programming & Robotics

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  • FSET Robotics Society
  • Programming Club USTC

Business, Entrepreneurship, Environment & Sustainability

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  • USTC Business Club
  • USTC Green Club

Non-Academic Clubs (Extra-Curricular)

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Cultural & Literary

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  • USTC Pharma Cultural Club
  • USTC Pharma Litterary Club
  • DoE Cultural Club, USTC
  • USTC Cultural Club

Debate & Communication

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  • USTC Pharma Debating Club
  • USTC BBTech Debate Club
  • FSET Debate Club, USTC-FDCU
  • DoE Debate Club, USTC
  • DoE Language Club, USTC

Community Service & Humanitarian

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  • Unite Progress Foundation
  • Roktodhara BBTech Blood Donation Club

Publications & Journalism

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  • DoE Publications Club, USTC

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) [17]

StudentsPercentageCountry
Local70%Bangladesh
Foreign30%India, Nepal, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bhutan among others.

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 "Statistical Year Book Bangladesh 2015" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. p. 423. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 March 2017. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
  2. ↑ UGC. University Grants Commission (Bangladesh)
  3. ↑ "About USTC". University of Science & Technology Chittagong (USTC). Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  4. 1 2 Hasan Jahid Tusher (27 April 2005). "An institute with a vision". The Daily Star. Retrieved 19 December 2006.
  5. ↑ "Faculty Of Science, Engineering & Technology". University of Science and Technology Chittagong. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  6. ↑ "Faculty of Basic Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences". University of Science and Technology Chittagong. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  7. ↑ "Department of Public Health – University of Science and Technology Chittagong".
  8. ↑ "Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology – University of Science and Technology Chittagong".
  9. ↑ "Faculty of Business Administration". University of Science and Technology Chittagong. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  10. ↑ "Faculty of Social Science and Humanities". University of Science and Technology Chittagong. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  11. ↑ https://www.nature.com/nature-index/institution-outputs/generate/health-sciences/countries-Bangladesh/academic
  12. ↑ https://ustc.ac.bd/
  13. ↑ "About Us – Institute of Applied Health Sciences (IAHS)".
  14. ↑ "Institute of Applied Health Sciences(USTC) – Doctor's Admission Consultant of Bangladesh".
  15. ↑ Alam, Ohidul; Hossain, Mosharraf Mosharraf (10–12 February 2013). A Comparative Study on the Differences between Public and Private Healthcare Entities in Healthcare Waste Management in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Proceedings of the WasteSafe 2013 – 3rd International Conference on Solid Waste Management in the Developing Countries. Khulna, Bangladesh. pp. 1–9. ISBN 978-984-33-7045-7. SSRN 2746570.
  16. ↑ "Relevant Informations About USTC". Archived from the original on 9 March 2007. Retrieved 25 December 2006.
  17. ↑ "International students in private universities". University of Science and Technology Chittagong. 29 May 2014.
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