Varendra University
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Varendra University (VU) is a private university in Rajshahi, Bangladesh. It obtained approval from the Ministry of Education on March 14, 2012, and from the University Grants Commission (UGC) on March 20, 2012, under the Private University Act of 1992 and was the first UGC approved private university in Rajshahi.[4] The founder is Hafizur Rahman Khan, Chairman VU Trust.
Schools
There are 12 departments under four schools:[5]
School of Engineering
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering
- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering
School of Science and Technology
- Department of Pharmacy
- Department of Public Health
School of Business and Law
- Department of Business Administration
- Department of Law & Human Rights
School of Arts and Social Science
- Department of English
- Department of Economics
- Department of Sociology
- Department of Journalism, Communication and Media Studies
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Islamic History and Culture
Online admission
The university facilitates online admission for the benefit of applicants from distant areas.[6]
Campus
The permanent campus of Varendra University is situated at Chandrima, Paba, Rajshahi.
Facilities
Air-conditioned classrooms with multimedia, broadband and Wi-Fi, UGC Digital Library, informative website, Education ERP, CCTV security system, generators, and water filters.
Library
Varendra University has five libraries enriched with around 7000 books. Students benefit from the library facilities and have the option to finish their assignments/coursework with help from the books in the library.
Board of trustees
Name | Position |
---|---|
Hafizur Rahman Khan | Chairman |
Md. Mozammel Hossain | Vice-Chairman |
A.K.M Kamruzzaman Khan | General Secretary |
Md. Jahurul Alam | Treasurer |
Sabrina Bari | Member |
Quamrun Rahman Khan | Member |
Sima Rahman | Member |
Mahmuda Ali Sikdar | Member |
Mosammat Rashidun Ara Hasnin | Member |
Mr. Taslim Uddin Ahmed | Member |
Mohammad Ali Deen | Member |
Representative of Runner Automobiles Limited | Member |
Vice Chancellor | Member (by dint of position) |
Extra-curricular activities
Study tours, seminars, debates and contests, participation in national and international, competitions, career center, parents' day, social awareness activities for deprived people, observance of national days and celebrations, picnic, indoor/outdoor games, cultural program.
References
- ^ "Trustee Chairman". Varendra University.
- ^ "About VU". Varendra University.
- ^ "Former Vice-Chancellors". Varendra University.
- ^ "Private University Act, 1992". Sai.uni-heidelberg.de. 1992-08-09. Retrieved 2012-07-03.
- ^ "Faculties". Varendra University.
- ^ "Online Application". Varendra University.
- ^ "Board of Trustees". Varendra University.
External links
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- Official website
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