University

Jagannath University

Information updated 14.08.2026

Jagannath University

(

JNU

) – public higher education institution in Bangladesh. JNU was established in 2005. The main building of the university is located in Dhaka inside an urban campus. Being one of the most prestigious universities in Bangladesh,Jagannath University never leaves the top 20 according to national ratings.

Application process and the cost of tuition.

The students must pass examinations in order to get admitted to the university. Only one applicant out of 10 manages to successfully enroll to Jagannath University, which makes the university one of the most selective in the world. The academic year is divided into semesters like in many other educational institutions of Bangladesh. Those who wish to get their master’s degree here should be ready to spend at least 5,000 USD per year. In addition to low tuition fees the university provides the students with extra financial assistance in the form of scholarships. In addition to full time programs, the university also offers a wide range of online courses. Due to the fact that the tuition fees at JNU may vary depending on the faculty, we advise you to check the official website

http://www.jnu.ac.bd

for more accurate information.

The composition of the university.

Jagannath University is classified as a large university with more than 24,000 concurrent students. Foreign citizens can also apply to the university. At JNU the academic staff counts 599 various specialists. If you wish to learn more about the university’s life you can follow them on social media:

Twitter

,

Facebook

.

Infrastructure of JNU.

There is a library on the campus. The students can live on campus if the apply for a dormitory room.