Varendra University

Varendra University (VU) is a private university in Rajshahi, Bangladesh. It obtained approval from the Ministry of Education on March 14, 2012, and from the University Grants Commission (UGC) on March 20, 2012, under the Private University Act of 1992 and was the first UGC approved private university in Rajshahi.[3] founders is Hafizur Rahman Khan, Chairman VU Trust.

Varendra University
বরেন্দ্র বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
Varendra University Logo
Seal of Varendra University
TypePrivate
Established2012 (2012)
FounderMr. Hafizur Rahaman Khan[1]
ChancellorMohammad Shahabuddin, Honorable President of Bangladesh
Academic staff
250[2]
Students6500+
Location,
6204
,
24.399347°N 88.645185°E / 24.399347; 88.645185
CampusUrban
LanguageEnglish
Colors     
Brown, Gray, Black
AffiliationsUniversity Grants Commission Bangladesh
Websitevu.edu.bd
Varendra University Permanent Campus
Varendra University Permanent Campus

Schools

There are 12 departments under four schools:[4]

School of Engineering

  • Department of Computer Science and Engineering
  • Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

School of Science and Technology

  • Department of Pharmacy
  • Department of Public Health

School of Business and Law

  • Department of Business Administration
  • Department of Law & Human Rights

School of Arts and Social Science

  • Department of English
  • Department of Economics
  • Department of Sociology
  • Department of Journalism, Communication and Media Studies
  • Department of Political Science
  • Department of Islamic History

Online admission

The university facilitates online admission for the benefit of applicants from distant areas.[5]

Campus

The permanent campus of Varendra University is situated at Chandrima, Paba, Rajshahi.

Facilities

Air-conditioned classrooms with multimedia, broadband and Wi-Fi, UGC Digital Library, informative website, Education ERP, CCTV security system, generators, and water filters.

Library

Varendra University has five libraries enriched with around 7000 books. Students benefit from the library facilities and have the option to finish their assignments/coursework with help from the books in the library.

Board of trustees

Source:[6]
NamePosition
Hafizur Rahman KhanChairman
Md. Mozammel HossainVice-Chairman
A.K.M Kamruzzaman KhanGeneral Secretary
Md. Jahurul AlamTreasurer
Sabrina BariMember
Quamrun Rahman KhanMember
Sima RahmanMember
Mahmuda Ali SikdarMember
Mosammat Rashidun Ara HasninMember
Mr. Taslim Uddin AhmedMember
Mohammad Ali DeenMember
Representative of Runner Automobiles LimitedMember
Vice ChancellorMember

(by dint of position)

Extra-curricular activities

Study tours, seminars, debates and contests, participation in national and international, competitions, career center, parents' day, social awareness activities for deprived people, observance of national days and celebrations, picnic, indoor/outdoor games, cultural program.

References

  1. "Trustee Chairman". vu.edu.bd.
  2. "About VU". Varendra University.
  3. "Private University Act, 1992". Sai.uni-heidelberg.de. 1992-08-09. Retrieved 2012-07-03.
  4. "Faculties". Varendra University.
  5. "Online Application". Varendra University.
  6. https://vu.edu.bd/administration/board-of-trustees
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