বরিশাল বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় | |
Former name | University of Barisal (2011-2018) |
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Motto | জ্ঞানই শক্তি |
Motto in English | Knowledge is power |
Type | PUBLIC |
Established | 2011 |
Academic affiliation | UGC |
Budget | ৳ 99.997m[1] |
Chancellor | President Mohammed Shahabuddin |
Vice-Chancellor | Professor Dr. Shuchita Sharmin |
Provost | 4 provosts |
Dean | 6 |
Academic staff | 210 (2024) |
Administrative staff | 273 (2024) |
Students | 9300 (2024) |
Location | Kornokathi (Dhaka-Patuakhali Hwy), Barisal , 8200 , 22°39′36″N 90°21′43″E / 22.6599°N 90.3620°E |
Campus | Suburban (50 acres) |
Language | English, Bengali |
Website | bu |
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.
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