Rajshahi University

Rajshahi University (RU) is a public research university located in Rajshahi, Bangladesh. It is the second oldest university in Bangladesh, after the University of Dhaka.

The University of Rajshahi (RU) was founded in 1953 as the second university in East Bengal, after the University of Dhaka. It was established in response to the growing demand for higher education in the northern part of the province. RU's first vice-chancellor was Itrat Hossain Zuberi, the principal of Rajshahi College.

Initially, RU was housed in temporary locations, but in 1961, it moved to its permanent campus on the green premises of Motihar, which is very close to the mighty river Padma. The campus is spread over an area of 753 acres and is home to a variety of academic buildings, residential halls, and other facilities.

RU has grown steadily over the years and now offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a wide range of disciplines, including arts, humanities, social sciences, business studies, law, science, and engineering. The university is also home to a number of research institutes and centers, which conduct cutting-edge research in a variety of fields.

RU has played an important role in the development of Bangladesh. Its alumni include some of the most prominent figures in Bangladeshi society, including politicians, business leaders, scientists, and artists. The university is also known for its vibrant student life and its commitment to social justice.

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University Name	Rajshahi University
Name in Local Language	রাজশাহী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
Acronym	RU
Year Established	1953
Governing Type	Private (Not for Profit)
Student Body	Co-education
Highest Degree	Doctorate
Campus Type	Urban

Location

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Address	Administration Building 1, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
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Phone	+880 (721) 750 041 54
Fax	+880 (721) 750 064
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	Bachelor's Degrees	Master's Degrees	Doctorate Degrees	Diplomas
Arts & Humanities				n/a
Business & Social Sciences				n/a
Engineering				n/a
Language & Cultural Studies				n/a
Medicine & Health			n/a	n/a
Science & Technology				n/a

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International Students Allowed	Yes
Student Body	Men and Women

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