BRAC University
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| Established | 2001 |
| Type | Private university |
| Chancellor | President Zillur Rahman |
| Vice-Chancellor | Professor Ainun Nishat |
| Location | Dhaka, Bangladesh 23°46′48.70″N 90°24′25.83″E / 23.780194°N 90.407175°ECoordinates: 23°46′48.70″N 90°24′25.83″E / 23.780194°N 90.407175°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Nickname | BRACU a.k.a. BU |
| Affiliations | University Grants Commission Bangladesh |
| Website | www.bracu.ac.bd |
BRAC University (Bengali: ব্র্যাক বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) is a private university in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university was established by BRAC in 2001 under the Private University Act 1992.[1] BRAC University had its first convocation in January 2006. Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, KCMG is the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of BRAC University.
In 2011, Webometrics ranked this university first among private universities, fourth in Bangladesh and 76th in the Indian subcontinent in their World Universities Ranking[2] based on electronic publication, scientific results and international activities.[3]
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[edit] Campus
BRAC University's main campus is on 66 Mohakhali C/A in Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh. The Residential Campus at Savar is called TARC (Training and Resource Center).
[edit] Institutes, Schools and Centres
BRAC University includes the following Schools, Institutes and Centres:
- BRAC Business School (BBS)
- BRAC Development Institute (BDI)
- BRAC Institute of Languages (BIL)
- Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Research (C3ER)
- Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED)
- Centre for Gender and Social Transformation (CGST)
- Institute of Governance Studies (IGS)
- Institute of Educational Development (IED)
- James P. Grant School of Public Health (JPGSPH)
- School of Law (SoL)
- School of Engineering & Computer Science (SECS)
[edit] Departments
- Department of Anthropology (ANTH)
- Department of Architecture (ARCH)
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)
- Department of Economics and Social Science (ESS)
- Department of English and Humanities (ENH)
- Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (MNS)
[edit] Academic programmes
The university offers the following undergraduate programmes:
- Bachelors in Social Sciences in Anthropology
- Bachelor of Architecture
- Bachelor of Arts in English
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics and Electronics
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering
- Bachelor of Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
- Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
- Bachelor of Science in Physics
- Bachelor of Social Science in Economics
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
The university offers the following postgraduate programmes:
- Master of Arts in English
- Master of Arts in TESOL
- Master of Science in Biotechnology
- Master of Science in Applied Economics(MSAE)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Development Studies (MDS)
- Master of Arts in Governance & Development
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
- Master of Science in Biotechnology
- Master in Bank Management (MBM)
- Executive MBA (EMBA)
- Master of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Masters in Early Childhood Development (ECD)
- Master in Educational Leadership, Planning and Management
- Master of Disaster Management
The university offers the following postgraduate diploma and certificate programmes:
- Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- Certificate in Construction Management (CCM)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Disaster Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Development
- Postgraduate Diploma in Macroeconomic Analysis
- Postgraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Development
- Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership, Planning and Management
[edit] Students
BRAC University began in 2001 with fewer than 100 students. Now, it has grown to more than 7000.[citation needed] The ratio of overseas students from different countries like Japan, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, the Netherlands, Canada, Australia, Bolivia,USA, etc. is also increasing day by day.[clarification needed]
[edit] Library
The BRAC University library — the Ayesha Abed Library — has more than 35,000 books, a collection of print journals and other publications, and subscriptions to international academic journals. The library has two branches: one at Mohakhali Campus and another at Savar Campus.
[edit] Student activities
BRAC University has a growing extracurricular environment through its number of clubs and forums; there are 30 clubs and forums in the university.[4] BRAC University’s mission is to achieve excellence in all-around education. The components of all-around education, i.e., learning, development and identity formation are interactive and add to each other. The students can experience all of these by participating in co curricular activities along with regular studies. The Student Affairs Office (SAO) provides full support in this respect.[5] The most active clubs and forums are BRAC University Cultural Club (BUCuC), BRAC University Electrical and Electronic Club (BUEEC), BRAC University Business Club (BIZBEE), BRAC University Film Club (BUFC), Football Club (FCBU), BRAC University Natural Sciences Club (BUNSC), Entrepreneurship Development Forum (EDF), BRAC University Drama and Theater Forum (BUDTF), BRAC University Heritage Forum (BUHF), Global Affair Forum BRAC University (GAFBU), BRAC University Computer Club (BUCC), BRAC University Rural Development Club (BURDC), AIESEC BRACU, BU Student Newsletter, Media and Journalism Forum (MJFBU), Cricket BRAC University (CBU), BRAC University Debate Club (BUDC), Oikos Dhaka-BRACU, Hov-BRACU, BRAC University Art Society, BRAC University Economics Club-BUEC, BU Environment Awareness Forum (BUEAF),BRAC University Indoor Games Club (BUIGC), BRAC University Photography Club (BUPC), MBA Forum-BRACU, MONON, Perecon, BRAC University Adventure Club (BUAC), International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).
[edit] Organizational structure
The Honorable President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh is the chancellor of BRAC University. The Board of Trustees is the highest policy-making body of BRAC University and is responsible for ensuring the highest level of education and administrative standard at BRAC University.
Committees assist the Board in matters essential to the smooth functioning of the university: Syndicate, Academic Council, Course Committee, Finance Committee, Selection Committee, Audit Committee, Committee on Student Affairs, Disciplinary Committee, Committee on University Development and Committee on Medical Facilities. The vice chancellor is the chief executive and academic officer of the university. The academic wing consists of the deans of faculties/schools, chairpersons of the departments and faculty members.
The director of research is responsible for research, advisory services and publications. The director of student affairs co-ordinates and supports all extracurricular activities. The librarian who is assisted by a deputy librarian and assistant librarians head the university library. The registrar with deputy registrar, assistant registrar and officers are responsible for day-to-day administration, human resource management, technological services and records.[6]
[edit] Notable alumni
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Official website
- The Centre for Research on Bangla Language Processing
- DIgital Library
- BRACU Center for Language
- Student Mail Server
- Faculty Mail Server
- BRAC University Business Club
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