Varendra University

Varendra University
বরেন্দ্র বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
Seal of Varendra University
TypePrivate
Established2012; 14 years ago (2012)
FounderHafizur Rahaman Khan[1]
AffiliationsUniversity Grants Commission Bangladesh
ChancellorPresident Mohammed Shahabuddin
Vice-ChancellorMd. Khademul Islam Molla [2]
Academic staff
250[3]
Students6500+
Location
Rajshahi
,
6204
,
Bangladesh

24°23′57″N 88°38′43″E / 24.3993°N 88.6452°E / 24.3993; 88.6452
CampusUrban
LanguageEnglish
Colors     
Brown, Gray, Black
Websitevu.edu.bd
Map
Varendra University Permanent Campus
Varendra University Campus
University rankings
Regional – Overall
QS Asia[4]1401-1500 (2026)

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.[5] The founder is Hafizur Rahman Khan, Chairman VU Trust.

Schools

There are 13 departments under four schools:[6]

School of Engineering

  • Department of Computer Science and Engineering(CSE)
  • Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering(EEE)
  • Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering (NFE)

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.[7]

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 now has one central library located at the main campus, replacing the previous five. This modern, expanded facility holds around 7,000 books and provides students with the resources needed to complete assignments and coursework effectively.

Board of trustees

Source:[8]
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
Mohammad Ali Deen
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

  1. ^ "Trustee Chairman". Varendra University.
  2. ^ "Former Vice-Chancellors". Varendra University.
  3. ^ "About VU". Varendra University.
  4. ^ "Varendra University". QS World University Rankings. 4 November 2025.
  5. ^ "Private University Act, 1992". Sai.uni-heidelberg.de. 1992-08-09. Retrieved 2012-07-03.
  6. ^ "Faculties". Varendra University.
  7. ^ "Online Application". Varendra University.
  8. ^ "Board of Trustees". Varendra University.
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