Premier University
Premier University is a private university in Chattogram, Bangladesh. It was established in 2002 by the Chattogram City Corporation and continues to operate under its authority.
History
The ex-mayor of Chattogram City Corporation, ABM Mohiuddin Chowdhury, first proposed the establishment of a higher education institution in 1998. A project proposal for Premier University was submitted to the Ministry of Education in May 2001. Approval was granted under the Private University Act, and the University Grants Commission approved the university curriculum.Premier University officially began on 5 December 2001 and launched academic programs in January 2002. During 2022, the university held its third convocation.
In 2012, the university received initial approval for a permanent campus from the UGC. In 2021, it was granted formal approval from the Ministry of Education to establish and operate from its permanent campus, becoming the first private university in Chattogram to obtain this recognition.
In December 2024, Vice-Chancellor Dr. Anupam Sen resigned following several days of student protests demanding administrative reform. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Treasurer, Proctor, and Student Welfare Director also resigned.
Premier University currently consists of six faculties and thirteen departments.
Campus
The university's permanent campus is located at: 541, O.R. Nizam Road, Panchlaish, Chattogram.The university also operates an additional campus at: 1/A, O.R. Nizam Road, Prabartak Circle, which hosts the American Corner Chattogram.
Academic buildings
Premier University operates through several academic buildings located across the city:Academic Building #1 : Located at 1/A, O.R. Nizam Road, Panchlaish. It houses the main administrative offices and central facilities.Academic Building #2 & NX-2: Located at Prabartak Circle. It hosts various undergraduate and graduate programs.Academic Building #3: Located at WASA Circle, Dampara. It houses the Faculty of Business Studies, and the departments of Mathematics, Fashion Design, and Architecture.Academic Building #4: Located at 44, Hazari Lane, Kotwali. It houses the departments of Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Law, and Economics.Academic Building #5: Located at 541, O.R. Nizam Road, GEC Circle. It houses the departments of English, Sociology, and Public Health, and serves as the university's central admission office.Laboratories
- Computer Labs
- Circuits & Electronics Lab
- Machines and Power System Lab
- Communication and Microprocessor Lab
- Design Studio
- PLC Lab
- Physics Lab
- Chemistry Lab
- Simulation Lab
- Switchgear & Protection Lab
Organization and administration
Premier University is managed under the authority of the Chattogram City Corporation.Vice-Chancellors
- Anupam Sen
- S. M. Nasrul Quadir
Faculty of Business Studies
The faculty has five departments: Department of Accounting, Department of Finance, Department of Human Resource Management, Department of Management, and Department of Marketing. It offers the following undergraduate and postgraduate degrees:- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration
- Executive Master of Business Administration
Faculty of Law
Department of Law
The department of Law offers the following undergraduate and postgraduate degrees:- Bachelor of Law
- Master of Law 1 Year
Faculty of Engineering
The Faculty of Engineering consists of the following departments:Department of Architecture
B.Sc. in Architecture.Department of Computer Science and Engineering
The department was established in 2002. The department offers the following degrees- B.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering
- M.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
The department offers the following degree- B.Sc. in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts consists of the following departments:Department of English
The department of English offers the following degrees:- Bachelor of Arts in English
- Master of Arts in English
Department of Bengali Language and Literature
The department of Bangla offers the following degrees:- Bachelor of Arts in Bangla
- Master of Arts in Bangla
Department of Fashion Design and Technology
- Bachelor of Arts in Fashion and Technology
Department of Information Science and Library Management
- Post Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Science
Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science consists of the following departments:Department of Mathematics
The department offers the following degrees:- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- M.Sc. in Mathematics - 1 Year
Department of Public Health
The department offers the following degrees:Department of Chemistry
The department offers the following degrees- B.Sc. in Chemistry
Department of Health Science
The department offers the following degrees- MS in Molecular-Biology and Bio-Informatics Date of Approval: 30-01-2024
Faculty of Social Sciences
The Faculty of Social Sciences consists of the following departments:Department of Sociology and Sustainable Development
The Department of SSD offers the following degrees:- Bachelor of Social Science in Sociology and sustainable development
- M.S.S in Sociology and Sustainable Development Date of Approval: 13/12/2022
Department of Economics
The Department of Economics offers the following degrees:- Bachelor of Social Science in economics
- Master of Social Science in economics
Clubs and Organizations
Premier University hosts a variety of student clubs encouraging both academic and extracurricular engagement.List of Student Clubs
- IEEE Premier University Student Branch
- PUC Robotics Club
- Premier University Computer Club
- Business Entrepreneurs Club
- Career Club
- Sports Club – run by the PU Sports Development Committee
- Debating Club
- Language Club
- Photography Club
- Cultural Club
Achievements
Premier University has achieved recognition in academics, engineering accreditation, and national competitions.- The EEE Department is accredited by BAETE, recognized under the Washington Accord.
- Qualification for ICPC Asia West Continent Championship
- Champion – 14th Inter-University Programming Contest 2020
- 2nd Place – Ada Lovelace National Girls' Programming Contest 2020
- Bangladesh Zonal Winner – IIT Techfest Bombay 2019–2020
- Champion & Runner Up – NASA Space Apps Challenge 2018
Global Alliances
American Corner Chattogram was established in 2003 and reopened in 2023 in partnership with Premier University. It offers EducationUSA advising, innovation workshops, technology resources, and cultural programs.It is located at the Premier University campus at 1/A, O.R. Nizam Road, Prabartak Circle, Panchlaish, Chattogram.