Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur
Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur (Bengali: ঢাকা প্রকৌশল ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, গাজীপুর) or DUET is a public engineering and technological research university in Gazipur, Bangladesh, which focuses on the study of engineering and architecture. It is one of the nine PhD granting research universities of Bangladesh. The university requires diploma engineer candidates, graduated from polytechnic institutes or technical schools affiliated by the Bangladesh Technical Education Board for undergraduation enrollment.
ঢাকা প্রকৌশল ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় | |
Other name | 𝗗𝗨𝗘𝗧 |
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Former name | College of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Dhaka Engineering college(ঢাকা ইঞ্জিনিয়ারিং কলেজ) (1980-1986), Bangladesh Institute of Technology (BITD), Dhaka (1986-2003) |
| Motto | "প্রযুক্তিই প্রগতি" |
Motto in English | "Technology is the advancement" |
| Type | Public, Research |
| Established | 1980 |
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| Affiliation | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Chancellor | President Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Vice-Chancellor | Habibur Rahman |
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Academic staff | 258 |
| Students | 3,056 |
| Undergraduates | 2,656 |
| Postgraduates | 400 |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Urban, 20.29 acres (8.21 ha) |
| Language | English |
| Website | duet |
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| Hall | 6 |
| Types | Male:5, Female:1 |
Most of the existing 13 departments under 4 faculties offer both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, including PhD programs. Apart from the faculties, there are also 03 institutes that offer postgraduate degrees and emphasize research.
About a total of 3500 students are currently pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The current per year intake of undergraduate students is around 880, and graduate students in Masters and PhD programs are about 240. The university also has a cell (Institutional Quality Assurance Cell – IQAC) to enhance and ensure quality education and research.
In addition to its own research the university undertakes collaborative research programs with different national and international universities, industries, and organizations. Every year, around 660+ students enroll in undergraduate programs to study engineering and architecture.
In the undergraduate admission test, only about top 5% students can get admitted among 12,000 selected candidates. The number of teachers is about 300+. Only the Diploma in engineering holders can avail themselves of enrolling here for bachelor's degree in Engineering and Architecture.