University of Barishal

University of Barishal
বরিশাল বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
Former name
University of Barisal (2011-2018)
Motto
জ্ঞানই শক্তি
Motto in English
Knowledge is power
TypePUBLIC
Established2011; 13 years ago (2011)
Academic affiliation
UGC
Budget 99.997m[1]
ChancellorPresident Mohammed Shahabuddin
Vice-ChancellorProfessor Dr. Shuchita Sharmin
Provost4 provosts
Dean6
Academic staff
210 (2024)
Administrative staff
273 (2024)
Students9300 (2024)
Location
Kornokathi (Dhaka-Patuakhali Hwy), Barisal
,
8200
,
22°39′36″N 90°21′43″E / 22.6599°N 90.3620°E / 22.6599; 90.3620
CampusSuburban (50 acres)
LanguageEnglish, Bengali
Websitebu.ac.bd

University of Barishal (Bengali: বরিশাল বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, Boriśhāl Biśbôbidyālôẏ; also known as Barishal University or simply BU) is a public university located in Barishal, a divisional city in southern Bangladesh.[2] It is the country's 33rd public university.

The university was established in 2011 and began academic activities at undergraduate level in six departments under four faculties on 24 January 2012. The university offers degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The university houses 25 academic departments under six faculties, where 24 departments are currently providing postgraduate degrees. Every year almost 1,500 students are admitted to undergraduate programs in the university. The university started its academic activities at the temporary campus at Barishal Zilla School and then shifted to its permanent campus. The permanent suburban campus of 50 acres of the university is located in Barisal Sadar Upazila beside Dhaka-Patuakhali Highway on the bank of Kirtankhola river.

  1. ^ "Barisal University started". Protom Alo. 21 February 2022. Archived from the original on 28 February 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2012.
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