State University of Bangladesh
State University of Bangladesh is a private university located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
History
SUB was founded in 2002 under the provisions of the Private University Act of 1992, amended in 1998. Initially, the university focused on pioneering academic programs in emerging areas of health sciences, which quickly established its reputation as an innovative institution. Over time, SUB has broadened its academic portfolio and currently offers programs through 10 departments organized within four schools. Furthermore, the university has submitted proposals to the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh to introduce additional departments in Data Science and Music and Theatre Performance.Recognized and accredited by the UGC, SUB provides a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, reflecting its ongoing commitment to delivering quality higher education in Bangladesh.
Academics
Schools and Departments
SUB is organized into four schools, each comprising several academic departments:; School of Business and Social Sciences
- Business Studies
- English Studies
- Journalism, Communication & Media Studies
- Law
- Public Health
- Pharmacy
- Architecture
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Food Engineering & Nutrition Science
Programs
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Architecture
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering
- Bachelor of Arts in English
- Bachelor of Science in Food Engineering and Nutrition Science
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Bachelor of Social Science in Journalism, Communication and Media Studies
Graduate
- Master of Science in Data Science and Machine Learning
- Master of Laws
- Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics & E.L.T.
- Master of Arts in English
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Pharmacy
- Master of Science in Environmental Science
- Master of Science in Food Engineering and Nutrition Science
Campus
The campus spans 3.65 acres in 696, Kendua, Kanchan, Rupganj, Narayanganj, Dhaka. It includes academic buildings, labs, studios, libraries, and recreational areas with amenities such as sports zone, canteen, food court, stationery shop, shuttle service, and a large open area for cultural and social events. The campus is fully Wi-Fi enabled and secured by CCTV. Architecturally designed by Vistaara Architects Ltd. under Arch Mustapha Khalid.Rankings
The following table summarizes the university's rankings from various sources as of 2024–2025:| Ranking Source | Scope | Rank | Total Universities | Year | Reference |
| Times Higher Education | Global | 1501+ | — | 2024 | |
| EduRank | Global | 7,164 | 14,131 | 2025 | |
| EduRank | Bangladesh | 55 | 129 | 2025 | |
| AD Scientific Index | Global | 8,163 | 18,683 | 2025 | |
| AD Scientific Index | Bangladesh | 68 | 161 | 2025 |
Administration
The university is governed by a Board of Trustees chaired by A. M. Shamim. The chancellor is the president of Bangladesh,. The vice-chancellor, Md. Akhter Hossain Khan, oversees academic and administrative affairs.Other senior officials include:
- Nawzia Yasmin, Pro Vice-Chancellor
- Md. Hassan Kawsar, Treasurer
- Hussain, Registrar