Why Rajshahi University’s 71-Year Legacy Still Makes it a Top Choice

1. Why Rajshahi University’s 71-Year Legacy Still Makes it a Top Choice Rajshahi University has a historical background of 71 years old and is the second oldest university in Bangladesh. Immediately after the partition of India and the birth of Pakistan, the need for a university was felt in the northern part of East Pakistan, because Dhaka University was the only university in the country. Finally, in 1953, Rajsahi University (RU), was born in Bara Kuthi, an 18th-century Dutch trading house as the administration building. The classes were held at Rajshahi Government College and in 1961, the university moved to its present 750-acre green campus. An aspiring student must know the RU’s rich history, so having discussed that we will now give an overview of RU, why students like the college, and also, a synopsis of the Rajshahi University Admission process and Rajshahi University Admission Fee. Rajshahi University Admission- Why Students’ Pride? 1. Infrastructure 14 multi-storeyed academic buildings, two administrative buildings, 17 internet-connected residential halls, dining, kitchen, prayer halls, indoor sports facilities, gymnasiums, and a library grace the RU campus. The campus also houses a large central library of 350,000 book collections accommodating 400 students at a time. There are 2 huge auditoriums with a capacity of 2,600 seats and a stadium with a 15,000-seat capacity. 2 gymnasiums, a swimming pool, a medical center, a mental health center, an ICT center, and 5 football fields on the campus. Additionally, Martyrs Memorial Museum and Varendra Research Museum also grace the RU campus attracting foreign and local tourists for their collections. The rich bio diversified, green campus attracts foreign tourists. 2. Ranking The public university till now has bagged several world rankings. i) QS World Ranking has placed it1401 in 2024 and 1201 in 2025

2. ii) US News ranks it as 1076 in the list of Best Global Universities iii) Times Higher Education (THE) ranks its Engineering as 601–800 iv) RU ranks second in the country by Webometrics and EduRank is 3rd. Aspiring students notice that RU is being recognized and is showing progress internationally, especially with the improvement in the QS ranking, apart from its national position. 3. Faculty and Programs a) The university o?ers 12 faculties: Arts Fine Arts Law Science Business Studies Social Science Agriculture, Engineering Biological Sciences Geosciences Fisheries Veterinary & Animal Sciences b) There are 6 institutes: Institute of Bangladesh Studies Biological Science Business Administration Education and Research English and Other Languages Environmental Science The Departments and Institutes o?er 66 undergraduate (4-year honors degree programs) and 87 master’s programs. The 87 Master’s Programs are there for 1-2 years. Besides this, all departments and institutes o?er MPhil (2 years) and PhD courses (3-4 years).

3. There are 1,081 faculty members with 82.15% PhD degree holders, many from world-famous institutes abroad. Rajshahi University Admission: an Overview 1. Eligibility The Rajshahi University Admission varies as per program but overall, it is as follows: a) Undergraduates: Typically, HSC or an equivalent exam with a minimum GPA (varies by faculty and to be checked from the university website). b) Postgraduates: A relevant bachelor’s degree with specified grade or CGPA requirements (varies depending on the department and can be checked from the university website). Note: For international students, RU evaluates applications and o?ers provisional admission to eligible students which is finalized after payment of all fees and obtaining a clearance certificate from the Bangladesh government. For master’s program, a relevant bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks, and applied within five years of getting the bachelor’s degree. 2. Rajshahi University Admission Tests There are faculty-specific admission tests with each faculty conducting its exam for selecting students. Typically, the tests cover the HSC syllabus with topic-specific papers. For example, science students will be tested for physics, chemistry, and math. There could be additional assessment requirements or interviews for some faculties. The university website publishes all the details. 3. Application Process Applications happen online through the university's admission portal. The applicants fill out the form and pay the prescribed application fees. 4. Test Results, Selection and Enrollment The test results are published and there could be separate merit lists for di?erent quotas. The selected candidates need to complete the final admission process which includes document verification and paying admission fees. Some departments might have specific

4. requirements. For example, medical programs need a national test conducted by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) in Bangladesh. Similarly, engineering programs could have higher GPA requirements. Rajshahi University Admission Fee The Rajshahi University Admission Fee varies by faculty and level (undergraduate or postgraduate). To give a general idea: a) Undergraduate Admission Fees – could range between BDT 7,000 to BDT 15,000 and varies. Professional studies like engineering or business studies could have higher fees than arts or social science programs. b) Postgraduate Admission Fees including master’s and PhD – could range between BDT 10,000 to BDT 25,000. Professional programs like MBA could have higher fees. c) Additional Fees- other charges such as registration, library fees, laboratory fees for science students, semester fees, etc. Conclusion To sum up, RU could be a good choice for aspiring students as it is one of the oldest and most respected institutions o?ering a wide range of programs. Its growing global recognition shows its commitment to excellence. Collegevorti, Bangladesh’s ONLY students’ listing portal might provide helpful suggestions and tips. Its rich blog section especially focuses on students’ needs.