Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology

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name=Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology
motto=
established=1995
type=Private University
chancellor=Honorable President
vice_chancellor=Prof. Dr. M. Anwar Hossain
city=Dhaka |
country=Bangladesh
nickname = AUST
affiliations = UGC , IAU
website= [http://www.aust.edu www.aust.edu]

Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (Bangla: আহসানউল্লাহ্ বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) (AUST) is a large private technical university located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Ahsanullah University (AUST) was founded by the Dhaka Ahsania Mission in 1995.It is regarded as one of the best technical universities in Bangladesh. Dhaka Ahsania Mission is a non-profit voluntary organization in Bangladesh. The Mission was established in 1958 by [Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah]

It maintains close collaboration with the International Association of Universities (IAU), University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh and many other national and international educational institutions and professional bodies.

In 2008, Webometrics ranked this university 1st in Private Universities, 3rd in Bangladesh and 77th in the Indian subcontinent in their "World Universities Ranking" [ [http://www.webometrics.info/Webometrics%20library/Indian%20SC%20jan08.pdf Regional and Global Ranking of Indian subcontinent region] ] based on electronic publication, scientific results and international activities [ [http://www.webometrics.info Webometrics, a new tool for Scientometrics] ] .

Faculties and departments

;Faculty of Architecture and Planning
*Department of Architecture
**Bachelor of Architecture

;Faculty of Engineering
* Department of Civil Engineering
**Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
* Department of Computer Science and Engineering
**Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering
* Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
**Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
* Department of Textile Technology
**Bachelor of Science in Textile Technology

;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
* Department of Education
**Master of Education (M.Ed)
**Bachelor Degre in Primary Education (B.Ed. Primary)
**Bachelor Degre in Non-Formal Education (B.Ed. Non-Formal)

;Institute of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ITVET)
*Diploma in Engineering in:
**Architecture Technology
**Civil Technology
**Computer Technology
**Electrical Technology
**Electronics Technology

The AUST is gradually developing its required laboratories. It has already established the following laboratories: Ten computer labsDigital labThree Electrical labsElectronics labPhysics labChemistry labEnvironmental engineering labElectrical machine labMicrowave labSoil mechanics labTransportation labControl labCommunication labSwitch gear labProject labPhotographic labTextile testing and quality control labWet processing lab andVLSI Lab. Under an agreement with the Ministry ofEducation, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, the Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology has been allowed to use the laboratories and workshops of Technical Teachers’ Training College, Tejgaon, Dhaka for conducting some of the practical classes of the students of the University. Some of the sessional courses of the Textile Technology program will be taught at Jute & Textile Product Development Center (BJRI), BTMC and some other private textile mills, factories and commercial laboratories.The Central Library of AUST is being steadily enriched with latest books, international journals & research papers. The library is centrally air-conditioned for the ease of the students to study.At present the library has more than 8000 volumes of books. The library offers open access to its books and maintains a classified shelf arrangement. The library system is computerized. The library also offers photocopy service. Students & teachers can xerox valuable journals, research papers, and books.

AUST Campus

Newly constructed Academic Building of Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology at Plot No. 141 & 142, Tejgaon I/A, Dhaka -1215. The main campus of the University is built on a 5-bigha plot of land acquired in Tejgaon Industrial Area which is located at the central area of Dhaka. The main building has sufficient space for accommodation for all kinds of facilities to be needed for the University. The following facilities are available there:

a. Office space for administration and management.b. Requisite class rooms for all of the academic disciplines.c. Laboratories/workshops.d. Central library.e. Common room for students.f. Health care centre.g. Prayer room.h. Book shop, indoor games, cafeteria.i. Other facilities according to the necessity.

Accreditation

*The Academic programs of the University are recognized by many national and international educational institutions and professional bodies such as:-
**UGC (University Grants Commission , Bangladesh)
**IAU (International Association of Universities).
**BUET (Bangladesh University of Engg. & Tech.)
**IEB (The Institute of Engineers, Bangladesh),
**IAB (Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB)
**ITET (Institute of Textile Engineers & Technologists, Bangladesh)

Research Program

*AUST promotes research initiatives of its faculty members, students and other researches. All the departments carry out their own research programs. The University has established Research & Project Centers for the Computer Science & Engineering and Electrical and Electronics Engineering departments. Similar centers are going to be established for other departments. Recently, a Project Studio has been inaugurated for the Architecture department to encourage research and project works. The University has undertaken schemes for providing excellent research environment. For this purpose the library facilities are being improved significantly. The University encourages potential researches to publish research outputs through national and international publications and conducting seminars, workshops, etc. A number of teachers of the University have already published their research output in different international conference proceedings. A number of seminars and workshops have also been arranged by the researches.

Directory and Linkage

* [http://www.aust.edu/directory_barch.htm Department of Architecture (ARCH)]
* [http://www.aust.edu/directory_ce.htm Department of Civil Engineering (CE)]
* [http://www.aust.edu/directory_cse.htm Department of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)]
* [http://www.aust.edu/directory_eee.htm Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE)]
* [http://www.aust.edu/directory_rs.htm Department of Related Subjects (RS)]
* [http://www.aust.edu/directory_tt.htm Department of Textile Technology (TT)]
* [http://www.aust.edu/directory_ed.htm Faculty of Education (ED)]
* [http://www.aust.edu/directory_bba.htm School of Business (SB)]

References

External links

* [http://www.aust.edu Official AUST Web Site]