Sonargaon University (SU) is one of Bangladesh’s preeminent private universities approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh and the Government of Bangladesh (GoB), and sponsored by the Sonargaon University (SU) Trust. The Trust is a registered, non-political, non-profit voluntary organization. Its members mostly eminent entrepreneurs from the academic arena recognized the need for a private university that brings quality education within the reach of students of modest economic means.
The quality of our teaching and learning is underpinned by the best staff-to-student ratios. Our professors teach at every level while remaining engaged in ground-breaking research. Our work is audited regularly by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh, and we are supported by a strong Academic Advisory Council.
We are committed to launching young people into a boundless future and confronting the grand challenges of our time through undaunted research and scholarship. Ranked No. 4 among the highest research-fund-spending private universities in Bangladesh as published in the UGC Annual Report, 2018 SU continues to earn national and international distinction for its academic and creative excellence.
Grounded in Outcome-Based Education, our programs are built to turn ambition into achievement — equipping graduates with the skills, mentorship, and real industry exposure to thrive in a competitive world. Supported by a global network of more than 21,000 alumni, SU students step into their careers ready to lead, build, and shape what comes next.
Learning at SU reaches far beyond the lecture hall. Our permanent campus brings together 15+ modern laboratories, a 10,000-volume library, and a thriving community of 28 student clubs, sports, and cultural life — all supported by free transport across Dhaka. Here, every student finds the space, resources, and sense of belonging needed to flourish.
Delivering world-class teaching underpinned by strong staff-to-student ratios where professors teach at every level while driving ground-breaking research.
Ranked among the top private universities in Bangladesh for research-fund spending, turning ideas into impact through undaunted scholarship.
Bringing quality higher education within reach through 50–100% result-based scholarships, so talent not financial means defines who succeeds.
Built on a simple belief it’s not about the accomplishments of an individual; it’s what we can accomplish together.
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