Leading University

Leading University

Establishment: Founded in 2001, Leading University is located at Ragibnagar, South Surma, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
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Type: Private, research-oriented, non-profit higher education institution.
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Accreditation:

• Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh
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• Architecture program approved by the Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB)
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Student Population: Approximately 4,692 students (as of June 2024).
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Vice-Chancellor: Professor Dr. Mohammed Taj Uddin.
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Campus Size & Location: Around 5-acre compact urban campus in a residential setting at Ragibnagar, South Surma, Sylhet.
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Academic Structure & Faculties

LU operates with 4 faculties and 11 departments:
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Faculty of Modern Science

• Architecture

• Civil Engineering (CE)

• Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)

• Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE)

• Public Health (PH)

Faculty of Business Administration

• Business Administration (BBA)

• Tourism & Hospitality Management (THM)

Faculty of Social Science

• Law

• Islamic Studies

Faculty of Arts and Modern Language

• English

• Bangla

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Programs Offered

Undergraduate Programs

• Architecture (IAB-accredited)

• B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

• B.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering

• B.Sc. (Hons) in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

• BBA (Hons)

• LL.B (Hons)

• Bachelor of Tourism & Hospitality Management

• B.A. (Hons) in English, Bangla, Islamic Studies
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Postgraduate Programs

• MBA (Regular & Executive)

• M.A. in English (Preliminary & Final)

• M.A. in Islamic Studies

• LL.M

• Master of Public Health (MPH)

• M.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering
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Academic Information

• Semester System: 3 semesters per year – Spring, Summer, Fall.

• Undergraduate Credit Requirements: CSE: 160, BBA: 140, LLB: 140, Architecture: 194, etc.

• Postgraduate Credit Requirements: MBA: 61, EMBA: 52, M.A. in English: 42, MPH: 60, MSc in CSE: 36–57.

• Admission Requirements: Minimum GPA 2.50 in both SSC & HSC; O/A Level criteria available on LU’s admission page.

• Medium of Instruction: English (except Bangla & Islamic Studies, which are taught in Bangla).

• Scholarships: Merit-based tuition waivers of up to 75%.
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Research & Publications

• CRISP (Center for Research, Innovative Studies and Planning): Main research center of LU.
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• Journal of Business, Society and Science (JBSS): Quarterly academic journal.
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Founder & Administration

• Founder & Board Chairman: Danobir Dr. Syed Ragib Ali – established LU with a focus on affordable, quality, and research-oriented education.
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• Vice-Chancellor: Professor Dr. Mohammed Taj Uddin.
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Campus Facilities

• High-speed Wi-Fi across the campus

• Modern, well-equipped laboratories

• Fully computerized, air-conditioned library

• Air-conditioned classrooms

• Various student clubs & cultural activities

• Special fee waivers and discounts in specific cases
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Ranking

• National Ranking: 58

• Global Ranking: ~10,440
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