The Best Private University for CSE in Bangladesh – 2021 Update

Last Updated on December 31, 2020 by Aminul Haque Shahin

Computer Science Engineering is also known as CSE is a very demanding academic program at many universities in Bangladesh. This academic program comprises of scientific and engineering aspects of computing including analysis of algorithms, programming languages, program design, software, and computer hardware. In the past computer science was a part of mathematics or other engineering departments but now it has emerged as a separate engineering field and many private universities in Bangladesh offer this academic program to students.

Some of the best private universities in Bangladesh for computer science engineering are Independent University Bangladesh, Ahsanullah University of Science Technology, BRAC University, Daffodil International University, American International University-Bangladesh, North South University, United International University, The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, International Islamic University Chittagong, etc.

Career Opportunities for CSE Graduates

Computer Science Engineers of UGC Approved Universities can find opportunities in any of the following categories:

Software Developers: Software developers work directly to the software development process. The job responsibility includes design and coding, computer programming, project management, etc.

Hardware Engineers: As a hardware engineer you have to do research, design, develop, test, and oversee the installation of computer hardware. You also have to take care of computer chips, circuit boards, systems, modems, keyboards, and printers.

System Designer: Your job responsibility as a system designer is to design the system, Logical & Physical Designing as well as take care of the structure & characteristics such as output, input, files, database & procedures, etc.

System Analyst: Nowadays the demand for system analysts is very high. Usually, a system analyst researches the existing problems and plan solutions for the problem. A system analyst also takes care of software and system-related problems and help the business development team.   

Database Administrator: Database Administrator or DBA are the professionals who are responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and repair of an organization’s database. DBA professionals are also known as Database Coordinator or Database Programmer in the IT sector.

IEB Accredited Top 10 Best Private University for CSE in Bangladesh

  • Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology
  • BRAC University
  • East West University
  • Daffodil International University
  • American International University of Bangladesh
  • North south University
  • Independent University, Bangladesh
  • United International University
  • University of Asia Pacific
  • International University of Business Agriculture and Technology

1 – Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology

The Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) was established in 1995. AUST is founded by the Dhaka Ahsania Mission. AUST has collaborated with the International Association of Universities (IAU), University Grants Commission (UGC) Bangladesh, and many other national and international educational institutions and professional bodies. This is a very renowned private university in Bangladesh. In 2008, AUST was ranked 1st among the private universities by Webometrics. Moreover, it ranked 3rd in Bangladesh and 77th in the Indian subcontinent for World Universities Ranking. The university has the following faculties and departments:

  • Faculty of Architecture and Planning  
    • Bachelor of Architecture
    • Master of Architecture
  • Faculty of Engineering
    • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
    • Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)
    • Master of Science in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)
    • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (CE)
    • Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Civil)
    • Master of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering
    • Post Graduate Diploma (Civil)
    • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (ME)
    • Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Production Engineering (IPE)
    • Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering (TE)
    • Master of Science in Mathematics
  • Faculty of Business and Social Science
    • School of Business
    • Bachelor of Business Administration
    • Master of Business Administration (Regular)
    • Master of Business Administration (Executive)
  • Faculty of Education
    • Master of Education (M.Ed)
    • Bachelor’s degree in Primary Education (B.Ed. Primary)
    • Bachelor’s degree in Non-Formal Education (B.Ed. Non-Formal)

Contact Information

  • Address: 141 & 142, Love Road, Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208.
  • Phone: (8802) 8870422, Ext. 107, 114, Fax : (8802) 8870417-18
  • Email: [email protected]

2 – BRAC University

BRAC University was established by BRAC in 2001 under the private university act 1992. The main mission of BRAC University is to uphold human values by promoting sustainable development through time essence education. BRAC University has different academic units including Departments, Schools, and Institutes. Departments are consisting of faculty and they roll out different programs. The purpose of schools is to support strategic initiatives at a more abstract level. The institutes are entities of BRAC University but they operate independently.

  • Schools and institutes
    • BRAC Business School
    • School of Data and Sciences
    • School of Engineering
    • School of Architecture and Design
    • School of General Education
    • School of Law
    • Graduate School of Management
    • School of Life Sciences
    • School of General Education
    • James P. Grant School of Public Health
    • BRAC Institute of Governance and Development
    • BRAC Institute of Educational Development
    • BRAC University 11th Convocation
    • BRAC Institute of Languages
  • Departments
    • Department of Architecture
    • Department of Computer Science and Engineering
    • Department of Economics and Social Sciences
    • Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
    • Department of English and Humanities
    • Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
    • Department of Pharmacy
    • Department of BBA

Contact Information

  • Address: BRAC University UB01, Mohakhali, 66 Bir Uttam AK Khandakar Road, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
  • Phone: +880-2-222264051- 4
  • Email: [email protected]

3 – East West University

East West University was established in 1996. It is one of the oldest and very popular private universities in Bangladesh. It was the first major project of the Progoti Foundation for Education and Development (PFED). PFED is a non-profit, non-political, charitable organization and it is maintained by a group of academics, business leaders, professionals, and education enthusiasts of Bangladesh. East West University (EWU) is committed to the ideals of equal opportunity, transparency, and non-discrimination. The Primary mission of EWU is to provide education at a reasonable cost, tertiary education characterized by academic excellence in a range of subjects that are particularly relevant to current and anticipated social needs. East West University has three academic faculties. Each faculty has departments. They are:

  • Faculty of Sciences and Engineering
    • Department of Computer Science & Engineering
    • Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    • Department of Electronics & Communications Engineering
    • Department of Pharmacy
    • Department of Mathematical & Physical Sciences
    • Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
    • Department of Civil Engineering
  • Faculty of Business and Economics
    • Department of Business Administration
    • Department of Economics
    • Department of MBA/EMBA/MBM Programs
  • Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
    • Department of English
    • Department of Social Relations
    • Department of Sociology
    • Department of Law
    • Department of Information Studies & Library Management

Contact Information

  • Address: A/2, Jahurul Islam Avenue, Jahurul Islam City, Aftabnagar, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
  • Phone: 02-55046678, 09666775577, 01755587224
  • Email: [email protected]

4 – Daffodil International University

Daffodil International University is a very renowned private university of Bangladesh and it is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Though the permanent campus of DIU is located in Daffodil Road, Khagan, Ashulia, Savar, which is in Dhaka district. This university was established on 24 January 2002 under the Private University Act of 1992. DIU is the first university in Bangladesh to have signed the UN’s Commitment to Sustainable Practices of Higher Education Institutions. According to the SCOPUS indexed publications in 2019, Daffodil International University was 4th among all universities and 1st among all private universities in Bangladesh. Daffodil International University offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees through 23 departments. These departments are organized into 5 faculties. They are:

  • Faculty of Science & Information Technology
    • Department of Computing and Information System (CIS)
    • Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
    • Department of Software Engineering (SWE)
    • Department of Multimedia & Creative Technology (MCT)
    • Department of Information Technology and Management (ITM)
    • Department of General Educational Development (GED)
    • Department of Environmental Science and Disaster Management (ESDM)
  • Faculty of Business & Entrepreneurship
    • Department of Business Administration (BA)
    • Department of Business Studies
    • Department of Real Estate (RE)
    • Department of Tourism & Hospitality Management (THM)
    • Department of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
  • Faculty of Humanities & Social Science
    • Department of English
    • Department of Law
    • Department of Journalism & Mass Communication (JMC)
    • Department of Development Studies (DS)
  • Faculty of Engineering
    • Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (ETE)
    • Department of Textile Engineering (TE)
    • Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)
    • Department of Architecture
    • Department of Civil Engineering (CE)
  • Faculty of Applied Health Science
    • Department of Pharmacy
    • Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering (NFE)
    • Department of Public Health (PH)  

Contact Information

  • Address: 102, Shukrabad, Mirpur Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
  • Phone: 9138234-5, 01833-102806, 01713-493050
  • Email: [email protected]

5 – American International University Bangladesh

American International University Bangladesh was established in 1994 and it is an independent university with its own Board of Trustees. AIUB is a government-approved private university and it offers several degree programs at the graduate and undergraduate level from four faculties, particularly in the field of engineering and business studies.

  • Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS)
    • Departments of Laws
    • Department of English
    • Department of Economics
    • Department of Public Health
  • Faculty of Business Administration
    • Department of Accounting
    • Department of Management and HRM
    • Department of Finance
    • Department of Marketing
    • Department of Operations and Supply Chain Management
  • Faculty of Engineering
    • B.Sc. In Electrical And Electronic Engineering (EEE)
    • B.Sc. In Computer Engineering
    • B.sc In IPE
    • Department of Architecture
    • Master Of Electrical And Electronic Engineering (EEE)
    • Master Of Engineering In Telecommunications (ET)
  • Faculty of Science & Technology 
    • Computer Science and Engineering
    • B.Sc. In Computer Engineering
    • Computer Science and Software Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Information System

Contact Information

  • Address: 408/1, Kuratoli, Khilkhet, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh
  • Phone: +88 02 841 4046-9; +88 02 841 4050
  • Email: [email protected]

6 – North South University

North South University is a very popular and renowned private university in Bangladesh. If you are planning on studying CSE then North South University is a great option for you. This university was established in 1992. NSU is the first university in Bangladesh to receive American accreditation from the ACBSP in 2015. Moreover, NSU is one of the largest private universities in Bangladesh, in terms of the student population. NSU has 15 departments and they are organized into four schools:

  • School of Business and Economics (SBE)
    • Department of Accounting & Finance
    • Department of Economics
    • Department of Management
    • Department of Marketing & International Business
  • School of Engineering & Physical Sciences
    • Department of Architecture
    • Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
    • Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • School of Humanities & Social Sciences
    • Department of English & Modern Languages
    • Department of History & Philosophy
    • Department of Law
    • Department of Political Science & Sociology
  • School of Health & Life Sciences
    • Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology
    • Department of Environmental Science and Management
    • Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
    • Department of Public Health      

Contact Information

  • Address: Plot 15, Block B, Bashundhara, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh
  • Phone: +880 2 55668200
  • Email: [email protected]

7 – Independent University, Bangladesh

Independent University, Bangladesh is also known as IUB and it was established in 1993 under the Private University Act, 1992. Currently, IUB has 7,378 students, 11,556 alumni, and 401 faculty members. The academic curriculum of IUB is based on a North American liberal arts model and the medium of instruction is English. The main mission of IUB is to achieve the goals of higher education and of sustainable economic growth in the country through a two-way relationship between community and university. Independent University, Bangladesh has six academic schools. They are:

  • School of Business and Entrepreneurship
    • Department of Accounting
    • Department of Economics
    • Department of Finance
    • Department of General Management
    • Department of Human Resource Management
    • Department of International Business
    • Department of Management Information Systems
    • Department of Marketing   
  • School of Engineering, Technology, and Sciences
    • Department of Computer Science & Engineering
    • Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    • Department of Physical Sciences
  • School of Environment Sciences and Management
    • Department of Environmental Science & Management
    • Department of Life Sciences
  • School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
    • Department of English
    • Department of Global Studies & Governance
    • Department of Law
    • Department of Media and Communication
    • Department of Social Sciences and Humanities
  • School of Pharmacy and Public Health
    • Department of Pharmacy
    • Department of Public Health
  • School of Life Sciences
    • Department of Biochemistry
    • Department of Microbiology

Contact Information

  • Address: Plot 16 Block B, Aftabuddin Ahmed Road, Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Phone: +88-02-8431645-53
  • Email: [email protected]

8 – United International University

United International University is a government approved private university in Bangladesh and it was established in 2003. United Group is providing financial support for UIU. The vision of UIU is to become the center of excellence in teaching, learning, and research in the South Asian region.  

  • School of Science & Engineering
    • Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE)
    • Department of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
    • Department of Civil Engineering (CE)
  • School of Business and Economics
    • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
    • BBA in Accounting & Information Systems (BBA in AIS)
    • Bachelor of Science in Economics
  • Postgraduate programs
    • Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering
    • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    • Executive MBA (EMBA)
    • Master of Science in Economics
    • Master in Development Studies (MDS)
    • Master in International Human Resource Management (MIHRM)

Contact Information

  • Address: United City, Madani Avenue,  Badda, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
  • Phone: +88 09604-848-848
  • Email: [email protected]

9 – University of Asia Pacific

The University of Asia Pacific was established in 1996 as a private university under the Private University Act 1992. The curriculum of UAP has been approved by The University Grants Commission of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Asia Pacific Foundation provides financial support for this university. The university has the following departments, undergraduate programs, and postgraduate programs:

  • Departments
    • Department of Architecture
    • Department of Business Administration
    • Department of Computer Science and Engineering
    • Department of Civil Engineering
    • Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    • Department of Pharmacy
    • Department of English.
    • Department of Laws and Human Rights
  • Undergraduate programs
    • Bachelor of Architecture. (B.Arc.)
    • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA).
    • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE).
    • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (CE)
    • Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE).
    • Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm).
    • Bachelor of Arts in English.
    • Bachelor of Laws, LL.B.(Honours).
  • Graduate programs
    • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    • Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
    • Master of Civil Engineering (MCE)
    • Master of Science in Computer Science & Engineering (MCSE)
    • Master’s program in English (1-year)
    • Master’s program in English (2-years)
    • Master in Laws (Regular)
    • MS in Pharmaceutical Technology (Non-Thesis)
    • MS in Pharmaceutical Technology (Thesis)

Contact Information

  • Address: 74/A, Green Road, Farmgate, Dhaka – 1205, Bangladesh
  • Phone: +8802-58157091-4,6
  • Email: [email protected]

10 – International University of Business Agriculture and Technology

International University of Business Agriculture and Technology is also known as IUBAT and it is the first private university in Bangladesh. It was established in 1991 under the Private University Act of 1992. International University of Business Agriculture and Technology is a full member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, London. IUBAT has six colleges, they are: 

  • College of Engineering and Technology (CEAT)
    • Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering 
    • Diploma in Computer Engineering
    • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering 
    • Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering 
    • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • College of Agricultural Science (CAS) 
    • Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
  • College of Business Administration (CBA)
    • Bachelor of Business Administration
    • Master of Business Administration
  • College of Nursing 
    • Bachelor of Science in Nursing 
  • College of Tourism and Hospitality Management 
    • Bachelor of Arts in Tourism and Hospitality Management
  • College of Arts and Sciences 
    • Bachelor of Arts in Economics
    • Bachelor of Arts in English 

Contact Information

  • Address: 4 Embankment Drive Road, Sector-10, Uttara Model Town, Dhaka-1230
  • Phone: +88 01714014933, 01756174477, 01939056290
  • Email: [email protected]