University of Asia Pacific
Motto | "Committed to excellence" |
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Type | Private, Coeducational |
Established | 1996 |
Chancellor | President Abdul Hamid |
Academic staff | 312[1] |
Students | 6488[1] |
Undergraduates | 5710[1] |
Postgraduates | 778[1] |
Location | 74/A, Green Road, Farmgate, Dhaka - 1215 , |
Campus | Urban |
Website | uap-bd.edu |
University of Asia Pacific (Bengali: ইউনিভার্সিটি অব এশিয়া প্যাসিফিক) often abbreviated as (UAP) is a private university located at Dhaka, Bangladesh.
History[]
The University of Asia Pacific was established in 1996 as a private university under the Private University Act 1992. Its curriculum has been approved by The University Grants Commission of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. The university started its operation in the first semester of classes in 1996 and offered four-year bachelor's degree programs in Computer Science and Technology and Business Administration only. Now UAP offers undergraduate programs in English, Law, Architecture, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Pharmacy.[2]
UAP has been sponsored by the University of Asia Pacific Foundation, a non-profit, non-commercial organization based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[3] C. M. Shafi Sami is the chairperson of the Board of Governors of the University of Asia Pacific Foundation.[4]
On 5 August 2018, the University of Asia Pacific was attacked 25 men on bikes injuring students and faculty. They also vandalized the campus and according to witnesses at the scene, they were chanting pro-government slogans. Students of the university had participated in demonstrations for road safety.[5]
Departments[]
- Department of Architecture
- Department of Business
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering
- Department of Civil Engineering
- Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Department of English.
- Department of Laws and Human Rights
- Department of Pharmacy
List of vice-chancellors[]
- Hedayet Ahmed (June 1996–)
- A. S. M Shahjahan
- M. R. Kabir (March 2003 – September 2004)
- Abdul Matin Patwari (September 7, 2004 – 2012)
- Jamilur Reza Choudhury (May 2, 2012 – April 28, 2020[6])[7]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d http://www.ugc.gov.bd"
- ^ "UAP". www.uap-bd.edu. Retrieved 2021-03-19.
- ^ "UAP". www.uap-bd.edu. Retrieved 2021-03-19.
- ^ "UAP celebrates silver jubilee". New Age | The Most Popular Outspoken English Daily in Bangladesh. Retrieved 2021-03-19.
- ^ "University of Asia Pacific students attacked". Dhaka Tribune. 2018-08-05. Retrieved 2021-03-19.
- ^ "National Professor Jamilur Reza Choudhury no more". Dhaka Tribune. 2020-04-28. Retrieved 2021-03-19.
- ^ "UAP Profile". Retrieved July 4, 2016.
- University of Asia Pacific
- Architecture schools in Bangladesh
- Private universities in Bangladesh
- Educational institutions established in 1996
- Universities and colleges in Dhaka
- 1996 establishments in Bangladesh