Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur (), commonly known as DUET, formerly BIT Dhaka, is a public engineering and technological research university in Gazipur, Bangladesh, which focuses on the study of engineering and architecture. DUET is one of the top engineering PhD granting research universities in Bangladesh. It requires diploma engineers candidates, graduated from polytechnic institutes or technical schools affiliated with the Bangladesh Technical Education Board for undergraduate enrollment.
Most of the existing 16 departments under 4 faculties offer both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, including Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) programs. Apart from the faculties, there are also three institutes that offer postgraduate degrees and emphasize research.
About a total of 3,500+ students are currently pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The current per year intake of undergraduate students is around 800, and graduate students in master's 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 800 students enroll in undergraduate programs to study engineering and architecture.
In the undergraduate admission test, only about the top 5% of students, out of approximately 14,000 selected candidates, can get admitted. There are around 300 or more teachers. Only those who have a diploma in engineering can enroll for a bachelor's degree in engineering and architecture.
History The university originated in 1980 as the College of Engineering at its temporary campus at Tejgaon, Dhaka, under the University of Dhaka, offering four-year bachelor's degrees in civil, electrical and electronic, and mechanical engineering. After a short time, the College of Engineering was renamed Dhaka Engineering College (DEC). Then DEC shifted to its present permanent campus in Gazipur City in 1983. DEC was converted into the Bangladesh Institute of Technology (BIT), Dhaka, as a degree awarding institute by the government ordinance in 1986. In September 2003, BIT, Dhaka became Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur by the "Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology, Gazipur Act, 2003" along with three other engineering universities (Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology (CUET), Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), and Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET)). Under this act, the university became an autonomous statutory organization of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
DUET has seen new educational expansions at its second nearby campus. Since 2020, the university has also been establishing a complete IT system that includes the BdREN network, DUET e-learning platform, institutional email, DUET gateway, and payroll systems to enable easy online communication, thus enhancing efficiency in operations. DUET offers undergraduate and graduate programs designed on an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) model, addressing the region's current and future needs. Additionally, the DUET journal, now an indexed publication, regularly publishes research articles.
Location
The Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET) is situated in Gazipur District, approximately 40 km (25 mi) north of Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. It is about 20 km (12 mi) away from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport and 3 km north of Gazipur city in the Bhawal area. Gazipur is well-connected by roads and railways with Dhaka and other major cities of Bangladesh. { "type": "FeatureCollection", "features": [
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Gallery Several photos showcasing various aspects of the DUET campus, from the entrance to the KNI Hall.
Academics DUET offers research and education through 16 departments and 3 institutes under 4 faculties, with over 266 faculty members, 151 officers, and more than 3,515 undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Faculties and departments Faculty of Civil Engineering Department of Civil Engineering (CE) Department of Architecture (Arch) Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE) Department of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) Department of Bio-Medical Engineering (BME) Department of Electronic & Communication Engineering (ECE) Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) Department of Textile Engineering (TE) Department of Food Engineering (FE) Department of Chemical Engineering (ChE) Department of Industrial & Production Engineering (IPE) Department of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering (MME) Faculty of Science Department of Chemistry Department of Mathematics Department of Physics Department of Humanities & Social Sciences
Directorates Directorate of Center for Climate Change & Sustainability Research Directorate of Institute of Water and Environment Directorate of Institute of Energy Engineering Directorate of Institute of Information & Communication Technology Directorate of Computer Center Directorate of Research & Extension Directorate of Students' Welfare (DSW) Directorate of Planning and Development (P&D) Directorate of Transport Directorate of Consultancy Research Testing Service Directorate of Physical Education Center Directorate of Institutional Quality Assurance Cell
Journals and research bulletins DUET Journal DUET Bulletin DUET Publication
Rankings Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET) is ranked between 461st and 470th in the QS Asia University Rankings 2025. Additionally, it ranks 127th among universities in Southern Asia in the same ranking year. According to SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR), DUET is ranked 319th in Asia and 11th among universities in Bangladesh.
Enrollment Undergraduate programs In addition to its own research, the university undertakes collaborative research programs with different national and international universities, industries, and organizations. Every year, around 750 students enroll in undergraduate programs to study engineering and architecture. In the undergraduate admission test, only about the top 5% of students, out of approximately 14,000 selected candidates, can get admitted. There are around 300 or more teachers. Only those who have a diploma in engineering can enroll here for a bachelor's degree in engineering and architecture.
DUET offers 12 undergraduate degrees across its four faculties. Each academic year comprises two semesters. Students are generally admitted into the first year second semester class. The first semester of the first year class is exempted because candidates have already completed a minimum four-year diploma in engineering after 10 years of schooling.
Degrees offered in the following disciplines: Chemical Engineering Food Engineering Electrical & Electronic Engineering Mechanical Engineering Computer Science & Engineering Textile Engineering Architecture Engineering Industrial & Production Engineering Civil Engineering Materials and Metallurgical Engineering Biomedical Engineering Electronic & Communication Engineering
Number of seats
The number of seats for 4-year bachelor's degree programs in engineering and 5-year bachelor's degree programs in architecture are given below:
+ Serial Department Seats 1 Chemical Engineering (ChE) 30 2 Food Engineering (FE) 30 3 Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) 120 4 Civil Engineering (CE) 120 5 Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) 120 6 Textile Engineering (TE) 120 7 Mechanical Engineering (ME) 120 8 Industrial and Production Engineering (IPE) 30 9 Materials and Metallurgical Engineering (MME) 3010 Architecture (ARCH) 3011 Biomedical Engineering (BME) (Proposed) 3012 Electronic and Communication Engineering (ECE) (Proposed) 30 Total 810
Postgraduate programs DUET offers postgraduate degrees across its four faculties, including master's and doctoral programs. The university provides master's (Master's degree) and doctoral (Doctor of Philosophy) programs. The university provides M.Sc. Engg. (Master of Science in Engineering), M.Engg. (Master of Engineering), M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy), MBA (Master of Business Administration), MA (Master of Arts), and Ph.D. degrees in engineering, science, and interdisciplinary fields.
Degrees DUET awards the following postgraduate degrees: Master of Science in Engineering (M.Sc. Engg.) Master of Engineering (M.Engg.) Master of Science (M.Sc.) Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Arts (MA) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Postgraduate Diploma programs offered by specialized institutes
These degrees are available in major engineering disciplines (civil, electrical and electronic, mechanical, computer science and engineering, textile, industrial and production, and food engineering), as well as in sciences (chemistry, mathematics, and physics), humanities, and interdisciplinary fields.
Institutes Several postgraduate programs are also offered through DUET's institutes, including: Institute of Water and Environment (IWE) Institute of Information and Communication Technology (IICT) Institute of Energy Engineering (IEE)
Each institute provides master's and postgraduate diploma programs relevant to their specialized fields.
Degrees Offered by Different Departments Master of Science in Engineering (M.Sc. Engg.) and Master of Engineering (M.Engg.) Degree Program: Department Degrees Offered Department of Civil Engineering M.Sc. Engg. (Civil & Environmental) M.Sc. Engg. (Civil & Geotechnical) M.Sc. Engg. (Civil & Structural) M.Sc. Engg. (Civil & Transportation) M.Sc. Engg. (Civil & Water Resources) M.Sc. Engg. (Environmental) M.Sc. Engg. in Climate Change (Water and Environment) M.Engg. (Civil & Environmental) M.Engg. (Civil & Geotechnical) M.Engg. (Civil & Structural) M.Engg. (Civil & Transportation) M.Engg. (Civil & Water Resources) M.Engg. (Environmental) M.Engg. in Climate Change (Water and Environment) Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering M.Sc. Engg. (EEE) M.Engg. (EEE) Department of Mechanical Engineering M.Sc. Engg. (ME) M.Engg. (ME) Department of Computer Science and Engineering M.Sc. Engg. (CSE) M.Engg. (CSE) Department of Textile Engineering M.Sc. Engg. (TE) M.Engg. (TE) Department of Food Engineering M.Sc. Engg. (FE) M.Engg. (FE) Department of Industrial and Production Engineering M.Sc. Engg. (IPE) M.Engg. (IPE) Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) Degree Program: Department Degrees Offered Department of Chemistry M.Phil. (Chem.) M.Sc. (Chem.) Department of Mathematics M.Phil. (Math.)