University of Science and Technology Chittagong

Not to be confused with Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology.

University of Science & Technology Chittagong (USTC)

Motto	Read
Type	Coeducational
Vice-Chancellor	Prof. Dr. Provat Barua
Students	> 10,000^[1]
Location	Chittagong, Bangladesh
Campus	Urban
Colors	Forest Green and Pale Blue
Nickname	USTC
Affiliations	University Grants Commission Bangladesh
Website	www.ustc.ac.bd

University of Science & Technology Chittagong (USTC) (Bengali: বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, চট্টগ্রাম) is one of the premier private universities in Bangladesh.^[2] The university was established with the sponsorship of a private charity on May 13, 1989.^[3] Previously it was started as Institute of Applied Health Sciences (IAHS), later it was upgraded to USTC as a full phased university after the promulgation of the Private University Act,1992.^[4]

Organization and administration

Academic entities

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology (FSET)
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Basic Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty of Business Administration
Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
Faculty of English
Faculty of Biochemistry & Biotechnology

USTC Central Library

USTC owns seven-storied library building.^[1] The library has three sections comprised by modern technology and has accommodation for 150 readers at a time. USTC provides well-stocked resources for its students in the library. They are as follows:

Books 6791 +
Journals 5021 +
Books supplied by the British council Library on long-term loan, Chittagong 50 copies (renewable).
Audio and Video Cassettes 100 +
Reference resources 190 +

Accommodation

The university has Gulmeher Hall for female students. It can accommodate both foreign and non-local female students. There is one hall available for male students - Syedur Rahman International Hall for foreign students. There is a separate hostel for internees.

Teachers and Students

View of the Academic Block (to the left) and Central Library (to the right) from the Old Hospital Building

When USTC began its journey in 1989, it had only two professors and nine lecturers. But now the total number of full-time teachers are 148. USTC has 5000 students and among the students, over 85% of foreign students, including India, Nepal, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Jordan, USA, Maldives (only a few who got admitted in 2011 session), and Palestine.^[5] The average ratio of teacher-student is 1:20.^[6]

Auditorium

One of the unique feature of USTC is about its auditorium. It is fully air conditioned and accommodates 1000. There is also a gallery available for 1000 audiences. The auditorium is ideally suited for conference and seminar.

Extra curricular activities

The university has an arrangement of extra curricular activities for its students. Such as sports and games, debates, seminars and cultural activities. All extra curricular activities are held by Student Welfare Council of USTC.

References

1 2 About USTC. "Relevant Informations". Retrieved 2006-12-25.
↑ "University Grants Commission of Bangladesh". ugc.gov.bd.
↑ Bangladeshdir. "University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC)". Bangladesh Directory.
↑ http://www.pharmamirror.com/featured_university_profile.html
↑ Hasan Jahid Tusher, Back from Chittagong (2005-04-27). "An institute with a vision". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2006-12-19.
↑ Background of USTC. "History of USTC". Retrieved 2006-12-24.

External links

USTC Official Website

Private universities in Bangladesh

Barisal Division	Global University Bangladesh

Chittagong Division	Begum Gulchemonara Trust University East Delta University International Islamic University, Chittagong Premier University, Chittagong Southern University, Bangladesh University of Science and Technology Chittagong Port City International University

Dhaka Division	Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology American International University-Bangladesh America Bangladesh University Asian University of Bangladesh Asa University Bangladesh Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology Bangladesh Islami University Bangladesh University Bangladesh University of Business and Technology BRAC University Central Women's University City University, Bangladesh Daffodil International University Darul Ihsan University Dhaka International University Eastern University East West University Gono University Green University of Bangladesh Hamdard University Bangladesh IBAIS University Independent University, Bangladesh Institute of Science and Technology International University of Business Agriculture and Technology Manarat International University Millennium University Northern University, Bangladesh North South University Notre Dame University Bangladesh People's University of Bangladesh Presidency University Primeasia University Prime University Queens University Royal University of Dhaka Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology Southeast University Stamford University State University of Bangladesh United International University University of Asia Pacific University of Development Alternative University of Information Technology and Sciences University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh University of South Asia Uttara University Victoria University of Bangladesh Viqarunnisa University World University of Bangladesh

Khulna Division	North Western University Northern University

Rajshahi Division	Khwaja Yunus Ali University

Sylhet Division	Leading University Metropolitan University, Sylhet Sylhet International University

Private medical schools in Bangladesh

Chittagong division	B.G.C Trust Medical College Central Medical College Chattagram Maa-O-Shishu Hospital Medical College Eastern Medical College Mainamoti Medical College Southern Medical College University of Science and Technology Chittagong

Dhaka division	Ad-din Womens Medical College Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Bangladesh Medical College Bikrampur Bhuiyans Medical College City Medical College Community Based Medical College Delta Medical College Dhaka Central International Medical College Dhaka Community Medical College Dhaka National Medical College Dr. Sirajul Islam Medical College East-West Medical College Enam Medical College Faridpur Diabetic Association Medical College Gonoshasthaya Samaj Vittik Medical College Green Life Medical College Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Ibn Sina Medical College Ibrahim Medical College International Medical College Jahurul Islam Medical College Kumudini Women’s Medical College Marks Medical College Medical College for Women and Hospital MH Samorita Medical College Monno Medical College Nightingale Medical College Northern International Medical College Popular Medical College Shahabuddin Medical College Shaheed Monsur Ali Medical College Tairunnessa Memorial Medical College Uttara Adhunik Medical College Z. H. Sikder Women's Medical College

Khulna division	Ad-Din Sakina Medical College Gazi Medical College

Rajshahi division	Barind Medical College Islami Bank Medical College Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College North Bengal Medical College T.M.S.S. Medical College

Rangpur division	Prime Medical College Rangpur Community Medical College

Sylhet division	Jalalabad Ragib-Rabeya Medical College North East Medical College Sylhet Women's Medical College

Coordinates: 22°21′41″N 91°47′50″E / 22.3615°N 91.7973°E / 22.3615; 91.7973

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