Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology (CUET)
চট্টগ্রাম প্রকৌশল ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
The regional engineering university for the Chattogram Hill Tracts area, with a scenic hilltop campus.
History
Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology started as Chittagong Engineering College in 1968 and was granted full university status in 2003, alongside its sister colleges in Rajshahi and Khulna. Its hilltop campus outside Chattogram city gave it a scenic, self-contained setting for engineering education serving the country's main port region. It has since built particular strength in electrical, electronic and computer engineering.
🏫 Campus
CUET's hilltop campus at Raozan, roughly 20 km from Chattogram city, overlooks the Halda river valley and combines engineering workshops with residential halls set among low, forested hills.
📍 Location & overview
📊 At a glance
Chattogram is known for port city, Patenga beach, Foys Lake, mezban.
Admission & programs
📝 Admission
Admission is through the combined engineering-university admission test shared with RUET and KUET, held once a year after HSC.
🎓 Programs & faculties
Notable alumni
- Numerous senior engineers in Chattogram's port, shipbuilding and export-processing-zone industries
- Several founders of regional IT and telecom companies
- Graduates prominent in Bangladesh's power and energy sector
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Private Mehedibag, ChattogramFrequently asked questions about Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology
When was Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology established?
Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology was established in 1968.
Where is Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology located?
Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology is located in Chattogram, Chattogram district, Bangladesh.
Is Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology a public or private university?
Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology is a public university in Bangladesh.
How can I get admission into Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology?
Admission is through the combined engineering-university admission test shared with RUET and KUET, held once a year after HSC.
What programmes does Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology offer?
Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology offers programmes including Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Petroleum and Mining Engineering.