Premier University (Bengali: প্রিমিয়ার ইউনিভার্সিটি), also known as PU and PUC, is a private university in Chittagong, Bangladesh. It was established in 2002.[1]
প্রিমিয়ার ইউনিভার্সিটি | |
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Other name | PU |
|---|---|
| Motto | Centre of excellence for quality learning[1] |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 5 December 2001 |
| Chancellor | President Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Vice-Chancellor | Anupam Sen |
Academic staff | 340 [2017][2] |
Administrative staff | 260 [2017] |
| Students | 7,551 [2017][3][4] |
| Undergraduates | 5,895 [2017] |
| Postgraduates | 1,107 [2017] |
Other students | 41 [2017][2] |
| Location | , Bangladesh 22.3606°N 91.8288°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Language | English |
| Affiliation | University Grants Commission of Bangladesh |
| Website | puc |
History
The ex-mayor of Chittagong City Corporation, ABM Mohiuddin Chowdhury, conceived the idea of establishing a center of excellence for higher education and learning in Chittagong and initiated a needs assessment in 1998. A project proposal for Premier University was submitted to the Ministry of Education of Bangladesh in May 2001. The proposal was approved by the government of Bangladesh under the Private University Act (1992), and the University Grants Commission (UGC) approved the curricula of Premier University.[citation needed]
The university came into being on 5 December 2001 and launched its academic programs in January 2002. During 2022, the university arranged its third convocation.[5]
In 2021 Premier University has obtained permanent campus establishment and operations approval from the Ministry of Education. Among the private universities in Chattogram, Premier University is the first to receive this accreditation.[6] In 2012, this university had previously obtained permanent campus approval from the UGC.
During the first years, the university offered a four-year bachelor's and two-year master's degrees in only a few subjects.[7]
Currently, the university consists of 6 Faculties and 13 Departments.
Campus
Laboratories
- Computer Labs
- Circuits and Electronics Lab
- Machines and Power system Lab
- Communication and Microprocessor Lab
- Design Studio
- PLC Lab
- Physics Lab
- Chemistry Lab
- Simulation Lab
- Switchgear & Protection Lab
Organization and administration
Anupam Sen is the vice-chancellor of the university[8] and has served since October 2006.
There are six faculties: Faculty of Business Study, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, and Faculty of Social Science.[9]
List of vice-chancellors
- Anupam Sen (present) [10]
Academics
Faculty of Business Study
The faculty has five departments: Department of Accounting, Department of Finance, Department of Human Resource Management, Department of Management, and Department of Marketing. It offers the following undergraduate and postgraduate degrees:[11]
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
- Bachelor of Mathematics. (From 2019)
Faculty of Law
Department of Law
The department of Law offers the following undergraduate and postgraduate degrees:[11]
- Bachelor of Law (LLB)
- Master of Law (LLM)
Faculty of Engineering
Department of Architecture
The department offers a Bachelor of Science in architecture.[11]
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
The department was established in 2002.[12] The department offersthe following degrees[11]
- B.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering
- M.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
The department offers the following degree[11]
- B.Sc. in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Faculty of Arts
Department of English
The department of English offers the following degrees:[11]
- Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in English (BA in English)
- Master of Arts in English (MA in English)
Department of Bangla
The department of Bangla offers the following degrees:[11]
- Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Bangla (BA in Bangal)
- Master of Arts in Bangla (MA in Bangla)
Faculty of Science
Department of Mathematics
The department offers the following degrees:[11]
- Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Mathematics
- Master of Science in Mathematics
Department of Public Health
The department offers the following degrees:[11]
Master of Public Health
Faculty of Social Sciences
Department of sociology and sustainable development
The Department of SSD offers the following degrees:[11]
- Bachelor of Social Science (Honors) in Sociology and sustainable development
- Master of Social Science in SSD
Department of Economics
The Department of Economics offers the following degrees:[11]
- Bachelor of Social Science (Honors) in economics
- Master of Social Science in economics
Global Alliances
American Corner Chattogram
American Corner Chattogram, established in 2003, is the first American Corner in Bangladesh, located in the vibrant port city of Chattogram. Recently, it has reopened in a new venue in partnership with Premier University in 2023. This educational and cultural hub serves as a platform for the embassy to conduct outreach programs, as well as customized conferences, sessions, and workshops. It provides the Chattogram community with opportunities to explore technology and innovation, receive EducationUSA advising, and access a wide variety of digital and high-tech resources, books, magazines, and e-library materials.[13]
References
External links
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