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Shahjalal University of Science and Technology

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Sylhet, Bangladesh
1201¨C1500th in World University Rankings 2024
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Established in 1991 as Bangladesh's first university of physical science and engineering, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) has evolved to become one of the institutions offering higher education in STEM subjects. In 1996, it became the first Bangladeshi university to switch from terms to semesters.

Shahjalal University of Science and Technology's mission is to be a leading university of excellence in science and technology with a strong national commitment and international impact. The university operates from a 320-hectare campus located approximately four miles from Sylhet city centre. The campus is known for its "Martyrs Memorial," dedicated to the victims of the 1971 War of Independence.

Admissions to Shahjalal University of Science and Technology are highly competitive, with more than 70,000 candidates vying for 1,700 places in 2019. The university enrols around 8,600 students, with various degrees conferred in fields such as medical science, social science, applied science and technology, agriculture, life sciences, physics, and more.

Shahjalal University of Science and Technology also emphasises language skills, requiring students to take courses in English and Bangla, along with computer literacy and learning a computer language.

Shahjalal University of Science and Technology hosts events like the ICERIE Engineering Research, Innovation, and Education conference and encourages student participation in extracurricular activities. The university has a rich academic tradition and is dedicated to excellence in science and technology.

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A breakdown of student statistics at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology

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Student gender ratio
31 F : 69 M (1)
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International student percentage
0% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
17.8 (1)
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Student total
9585 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2024

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Engineering1001+

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Physical Sciences1001+

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics