Uttara University

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Uttara University

Motto	Excellence in Higher Education and Research
Type	Private
Established	2003 (2003)
Parent institution	DAR Trust (Dr Azizur Rahman Trust)
Chancellor	President Mohammed Shahabuddin
Vice-Chancellor	Eaysmin Ara Lekha
Academic staff	450+
Students	10,000+[1]
Undergraduates	7,000+
Postgraduates	3,000+
Address	Holding No 77, Beribadh Road, Turag, Uttara, Dhaka 1230 Uttara , Dhaka , 1230 , Bangladesh 23°52′12″N 90°24′09″E / 23.8699°N 90.4025°E / 23.8699; 90.4025
Campus	Uttara Model Town, Dhaka
Website	uttarauniversity.edu.bd

Uttara University (Bengali: উত্তরা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) or UU is a private university at Uttara, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is located close to the Uttara North Metro Rail station.

In accordance with the Private University Act of 1992, Uttara University was established by DAR Trust (Dr M Azizur Rahman Trust) composed of members who are business leaders, economists, and educators. The university is Chancellored by the Honourable President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. Dr. M Azizur Rahman, an entrepreneur, freedom fighter, and economist, serves as the university's patron, founder vice-chancellor, and chief sponsor. Since 2023, Professor Eaysmin Ara Lekha is serving as the second vice-chancellor of UU. As of July 2023, UU has relocated to its newly built permanent campus.