Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)
বাংলাদেশ ইউনিভার্সিটি অফ প্রফেশনালস
Run by the armed forces division, offering business, science, security and law programmes on a modern Mirpur campus.
History
The Bangladesh University of Professionals was established in 2008 under the administrative umbrella of the armed forces division, building on a cluster of existing military-run institutes in Mirpur Cantonment. It was designed to bring together defence studies with civilian disciplines such as business, law and science under one university. It has since broadened well beyond its military-linked origins into a mainstream general university with a large civilian student body.
🏫 Campus
BUP's campus is spread across Mirpur Cantonment in Dhaka, using a mix of purpose-built academic blocks and shared military-institute facilities within the cantonment area.
📍 Location & overview
📊 At a glance
Dhaka is known for capital city, Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, muslin heritage.
Admission & programs
📝 Admission
Admission is through BUP's own admission test after HSC for undergraduate programmes, with additional entry routes for serving military officers into its postgraduate and professional courses.
🎓 Programs & faculties
Notable alumni
- Numerous serving and retired officers of the Bangladesh armed forces with postgraduate degrees from BUP
- Growing numbers of civilian business and law graduates entering the corporate and legal sectors
- Security-studies graduates working in policy and defence-research institutions
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Public Tejgaon, DhakaFrequently asked questions about Bangladesh University of Professionals
When was Bangladesh University of Professionals established?
Bangladesh University of Professionals was established in 2008.
Where is Bangladesh University of Professionals located?
Bangladesh University of Professionals is located in Mirpur, Dhaka, Dhaka district, Bangladesh.
Is Bangladesh University of Professionals a public or private university?
Bangladesh University of Professionals is a public university in Bangladesh.
How can I get admission into Bangladesh University of Professionals?
Admission is through BUP's own admission test after HSC for undergraduate programmes, with additional entry routes for serving military officers into its postgraduate and professional courses.
What programmes does Bangladesh University of Professionals offer?
Bangladesh University of Professionals offers programmes including Faculty of Business Studies, Faculty of Science and Technology, Faculty of Security and Strategic Studies, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Social Sciences.