North South University (NSU) the leading private university in Bangladesh has been ranked in the 951–1000 band in the prestigious QS World University Rankings 2026, published by UK-based education and research organization Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).
NSU Among Top Universities in Bangladesh
Out of 15 Bangladeshi institutions ranked globally this year, NSU secured the third position nationally and the highest rank among all private universities in Bangladesh. A total of 4,150 institutions from 143 countries participated in the 2026 edition of the QS rankings.
Category-wise Rankings for NSU:
- #1 in Employer Reputation (among Bangladeshi universities)
- #1 in International Faculty
- #3 in Academic Reputation and Employability Results
- #4 in Sustainability
- #5 in International Students, International Research Network, and Student Diversity
- #10 in Faculty-Student Ratio
- #11 in Citations per Faculty
Vice Chancellor’s Statement
NSU Vice Chancellor Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury expressed gratitude to the NSU community:
“This achievement is the result of everyone’s hard work. I express my gratitude to the entire NSU family for their continuous efforts toward excellence.”
What the Ranking Means
This recognition reinforces North South University’s position as a top-ranked private university in Bangladesh, with a growing international reputation and commitment to academic quality, global engagement, and sustainable development.
⚠️ Note: The QS World University Rankings are based on voluntary participation. Universities must provide their data for inclusion. Therefore, it does not represent a comprehensive ranking of all universities worldwide.