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University of Dhaka
(DU)
About
The University of Dhaka, also known as Dhaka University (DU), is a public research university located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Established in 1921, it is the oldest active university in the country.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 584 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 26 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 35,843
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 18.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 0%
- Female : Male
- 44 : 56
- Staff
- 3,408
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownTHE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501–600 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
ARWU
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting & Finance | 301-375 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =364 | 63.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =371 | 62.5 | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Natural Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 501-575 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
US News
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | =344 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =453 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =496 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =615 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =650 | 49.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Dhaka?
University of Dhaka's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =584, THE Rank 801–1000, US News Rank =604.
When was University of Dhaka founded?
University of Dhaka was founded in 1921.
What are the top subjects at University of Dhaka?
Top subjects at University of Dhaka include: Clinical & Health, Education & Training, Environmental Sciences, Accounting & Finance, Economics & Econometrics.
Where is University of Dhaka located?
University of Dhaka is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.