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Shanghai Ranking: 2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities

Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) also known as the Shanghai Ranking is one of the most influential and widely recognized university ranking systems in the world.

History of ARWU

First published in June 2003 by the Center for World-Class Universities (CWCU) at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, ARWU quickly became a trusted global benchmark for higher education performance. Since 2009, the ranking has been published and copyrighted by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, an independent organization specializing in higher education intelligence.

ARWU Ranking Methodology

Unlike many other university rankings, ARWU uses six objective indicators to evaluate universities worldwide:

Nobel Prize & Fields Medal Winners – number of alumni and staff awarded.
Highly Cited Researchers – as recognized by Clarivate Analytics.
Publications in Nature & Science – articles published in top-tier journals.
Indexed Research Output – papers indexed in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) and Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI).
Per Capita Academic Performance – overall research performance per faculty.
Comprehensive Research Impact – combining all indicators into a weighted score.

Global Reach

Each year, ARWU actually ranks more than 2,500 universities worldwide, but only the top 1,000 universities are officially published. This makes it a highly selective and prestigious global ranking system.

Why ARWU Matters

The Shanghai Ranking is respected for its objectivity and reliance on research excellence, rather than subjective surveys. Students, academics, and policymakers use ARWU to evaluate global higher education institutions, compare university strengths, and guide study or collaboration decisions.

Top 100 Universities – ARWU 2025

2025 Rank	2024 Rank	Institution	Country/Region
1	1	Harvard University	United States
2	2	Stanford University	United States
3	3	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	United States
4	4	University of Cambridge	United Kingdom
5	5	University of California, Berkeley	United States
6	6	University of Oxford	United Kingdom
7	7	Princeton University	United States
8	8	Columbia University	United States
9	9	California Institute of Technology	United States
10	10	University of Chicago	United States
11	11	Yale University	United States
12	12	Cornell University	United States
13	12	Paris-Saclay University	France
14	16	University College London	United Kingdom
15	14	University of Pennsylvania	United States
16	15	University of California, Los Angeles	United States
17	18	University of Washington	United States
18	22	Tsinghua University	China
19	17	Johns Hopkins University	United States
20	18	University of California, San Diego	United States
21	20	University of California, San Francisco	United States
22	21	ETH Zurich	Switzerland
23	24	Peking University	China
24	27	Zhejiang University	China
25	26	University of Toronto	Canada
26	25	Imperial College London	United Kingdom
27	23	Washington University in St. Louis	United States
28	31	New York University	United States
29	29	Rockefeller University	United States
30	38	Shanghai Jiao Tong University	China
31	33	Northwestern University	United States
32	28	The University of Tokyo	Japan
33	30	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor	United States
34	33	PSL University	France
35	32	University of Copenhagen	Denmark
36	36	University of Wisconsin, Madison	United States
37	40	The University of Edinburgh	United Kingdom
38	37	The University of Melbourne	Australia
39	35	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill	United States
40	42	University of Science and Technology of China	China
41	50	Fudan University	China
42	43	University of Munich	Germany
43	41	Sorbonne University	France
44	55	EPFL – Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne	Switzerland
45	47	Technical University of Munich	Germany
46	39	Duke University	United States
47	45	Kyoto University	Japan
48	52	The University of Manchester	United Kingdom
49	45	The University of Texas at Austin	United States
50	43	Karolinska Institute	Sweden
51	50	Heidelberg University	Germany
52	47	University of Minnesota, Twin Cities	United States
53	47	University of British Columbia	Canada
54	55	University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	United States
55	58	University of Maryland, College Park	United States
56	68	National University of Singapore	Singapore
57	55	Utrecht University	Netherlands
58	58	University of Geneva	Switzerland
59	54	University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center	United States
60	60	Université Paris Cité	France
61	53	King’s College London	United Kingdom
62	65	University of Colorado Boulder	United States
63	66	Vanderbilt University	United States
64	67	University of Zurich	Switzerland
65	72	Sun Yat-sen University	China
66	63	The University of Queensland	Australia
67	69	The University of Hong Kong	China – Hong Kong
68	61	University of Bonn	Germany
69	62	University of Southern California	United States
70	64	University of California, Santa Barbara	United States
71	69	Weizmann Institute of Science	Israel
72	74	University of Sydney	Australia
73	79	Huazhong University of Science and Technology	China
74	69	University of Groningen	Netherlands
75	82	Nanjing University	China
76	78	KU Leuven	Belgium
77	74	McGill University	Canada
78	82	Monash University	Australia
79	76	University of California, Irvine	United States
80	77	The University of New South Wales	Australia
81	86	Seoul National University	South Korea
82	89	Wuhan University	China
83	82	Ohio State University, Columbus	United States
84	72	University of Oslo	Norway
85	80	Aarhus University	Denmark
86	86	University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center	United States
87	98	Sichuan University	China
88	90	Nanyang Technological University	Singapore
89	81	Hebrew University of Jerusalem	Israel
90	90	University of Pittsburgh	United States
91	90	Ghent University	Belgium
92	95	Xi’an Jiaotong University	China
93	88	Uppsala University	Sweden
94	95	University of Basel	Switzerland
95	99	University of Helsinki	Finland
96	94	Central South University	China
97	85	Technion – Israel Institute of Technology	Israel
98	97	University of Bristol	United Kingdom
99	101–150	City University of Hong Kong	China – Hong Kong
100	101–150	Stockholm University	Sweden

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Independent University, Bangladesh Signs MoU with Ankara University

Centre for Bay of Bengal Studies (CBoBS) at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ankara University National Center for the Sea and Maritime Law (DEHUKAM) in Turkey. The agreement marks a significant step toward international collaboration in maritime law, ocean governance and sustainable blue economy research.

Virtual ceremony connected Dhaka and Ankara, with Prof. M. Tamim, Vice Chancellor of IUB and Dr. Mustafa Başkara, CEO of DEHUKAM, signing the MoU on behalf of their respective institutions.

Key Areas of Collaboration

MoU outlines several priority areas, including:

Joint research projects on maritime challenges in the Bay of Bengal and beyond.
Faculty and student exchanges to strengthen academic knowledge-sharing.
Training programs and technical cooperation in ocean governance and marine spatial planning.
Policy development initiatives to support sustainable maritime law and governance frameworks.

Leaders’ Remarks

Prof. Tamim described the MoU as “a step toward active collaboration in sustainable ocean governance and maritime law,” emphasizing the need for measurable outcomes beyond formal agreements.

Dr. Mustafa Başkara highlighted DEHUKAM’s expertise in maritime law, policy and marine spatial planning – backed by a team of 24 senior researchers and welcomed the partnership as a platform for impactful knowledge exchange.

Ambassador Tariq Karim, Advisor to CBoBS, pointed to the deep-rooted historical ties between Bangladesh and Turkey. He emphasized that both nations, as “bridge nations,” share a responsibility to uphold maritime peace, trade and the rule of law – making the MoU a meaningful step toward effective partnerships.

About the Institutions

CBoBS at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB): A leading research hub focused on the Bay of Bengal, blue economy and maritime governance in South Asia.
DEHUKAM at Ankara University, Turkey: A premier center specializing in sea and maritime law, marine policy and sustainable ocean resource management.

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Brac University to University of Pennsylvania

Md Rakibul Hasan a lecturer in the Department of Architecture at Brac University, has been awarded a merit-based scholarship to pursue the Master of Science in Design: Robotics and Autonomous Systems (MSD-RAS) at the University of Pennsylvania. He began the prestigious program this month at the Stuart Weitzman School of Design.

**Brac University Lecturer Md Rakibul Hasan Joins University of Pennsylvania’s MSD-RAS Program with Merit Scholarship**

About the MSD-RAS Program

The MSD-RAS is a one-year graduate program that explores innovative approaches to architecture through robotics, material systems and design computation. It emphasizes creative engagement with technology to redefine the design, manufacture, use and lifecycle of architecture.

Scholarships for the program are awarded based on application merit, considering academic performance, essay responses, portfolio, recommendation letters and a video interview.

Hasan’s Academic Journey and Achievements

A proud Brac University alumnus, Hasan has received multiple accolades, including:

Swikriti Award and Excellence Award from the Department of Architecture
Best Design Certificate from AAKA Space Studio

His academic and professional interests lie at the intersection of parametric design, computational design, digital fabrication, and outer space architecture. Hasan is particularly passionate about leveraging technology to transform the built environment into adaptive, sustainable systems that foster meaningful interactions between humans, architecture and nature.

A Global Milestone for Brac University

Hasan’s achievement underscores the growing reputation of Brac University’s Architecture Department in producing globally recognized talent. His journey reflects the institution’s commitment to innovation, sustainability and academic excellence in architectural education.

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North South University with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences North South University Represents Bangladesh

Six students from the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University (NSU), Bangladesh, successfully completed the Educultural Research Fusion Exchange Program (EFEC-2025), organized by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). The international exchange program ran from July 22 to 28, 2025.

Global Participation in Student Exchange Program

The event hosted eight delegations from six countries, including:

Bangladesh – North South University
Vietnam – University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Indonesia – Indonesia University
Cambodia – University of Puthisastra
Philippines – University of San Augustine
England – Liverpool John Moores University

This student exchange initiative provided opportunities for academic collaboration, research exchange, and cultural bonding.

Academic & Research Highlights

Participants engaged in:

Campus visits at leading Malaysian universities
Practical workshops and seminars
Public health awareness activities
Visits to UKM Clinical Simulation Lab, Duopharma Biotech, and UKM Hospital

Professor Dr. Mohammad Hussain Shahriar, Chairman of NSU’s Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, presented a research paper at seminars hosted by UKM and the University of Malaya. Discussions focused on joint research, exchange programs, and international publications.

NSU Students Achieve Success in Competitions

NSU students earned recognition in program competitions:

Adik Rahman’s team won the Clinical Skills Event Championship.
Raisa Noor and Oishee Chowdhury’s team placed second runner-up.
The delegation showcased Bangladeshi culture with traditional music, dance, and attire.

Cultural Night & International Cooperation

The program concluded with a Cultural Night, where delegations performed in cultural shows, fashion displays, and award ceremonies.

EFEC-2025 strengthened global academic cooperation, intercultural understanding, and pharmaceutical research partnerships, while positioning NSU students as ambassadors of Bangladesh’s talent and heritage.

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North South University with ShareTrip for Students, Faculty and Staff Travel Benefits

North South University partners with ShareTrip to offer exclusive travel deals, flexible payments, and one-stop booking for students, faculty, and staff — *North South University partners with ShareTrip to offer exclusive travel deals, flexible payments and one-stop booking for students, faculty, and staff*

North South University (NSU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ShareTrip Limited, Bangladesh’s leading online travel agency, to provide exclusive travel benefits to NSU students, faculty, and staff.

The collaboration, facilitated by NSU Startups Next, gives the university community access to ShareTrip’s B2B travel portal, offering:

Special discounts on domestic and international flights
Preferential hotel rates in Bangladesh and abroad
Flexible payment options for travel bookings
One-stop travel solutions for academic and professional needs

Key leaders at the signing:

Prof. Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, Vice Chancellor, NSU
Sadia Haque, Co-Founder & CEO, ShareTrip
Kashef Rahman, Co-Founder, ShareTrip

“This partnership moves beyond roundtable discussions into real-world impact,” said Prof. Chowdhury. “It will benefit our students, the institution, and society.”

Ms. Haque, an NSU alumna, added:

“Back in our time, there were fewer structured industry engagement initiatives. Today, platforms like NSU Startups Next make such partnerships far more impactful.”

Why this matters:
The NSU–ShareTrip partnership aims to enhance academic travel opportunities, enabling students to attend conferences, competitions, and exchange programs with cost-efficient solutions. Faculty and staff can also enjoy discounted professional travel arrangements.

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Bangladesh Erasmus Mundus

Bangladesh Ranks 3rd Globally as 159 Students Win Erasmus Mundus Scholarships 2025-26

Dhaka, 14 August 2025 — Bangladesh has achieved a remarkable milestone in higher education as 159 Bangladeshi students have been awarded prestigious Erasmus Mundus scholarships for the 2025–26 academic year, ranking the country third in the world among scholarship recipients.

Of these, 109 students secured fully funded scholarships for the two-year Joint Masters Program in leading European universities. This accomplishment reflects the growing global recognition of Bangladeshi students’ academic excellence, talent, and competitiveness.

The announcement came during a reception organized by the European Union Delegation to Bangladesh at a hotel in Gulshan, Dhaka. UGC Chairman Prof. Dr. S. M. A. Faiz attended as chief guest, while EU Ambassador Michael Miller was present as special guest. Representatives from France, Germany, Sweden, Italy, Denmark, Erasmus alumni and UGC officials also attended.

Bangladeshi students Europe scholarships — **Erasmus Plus scholarships Bangladesh**

UGC Chairman Applauds Students’ Success

Prof. Faiz congratulated the scholarship recipients, calling their achievement a matter of national pride.

“This is not just a personal achievement for each student, but a great honor for Bangladesh,” he said. “It proves our students’ talent, determination, and ability to excel in global competition.”

EU Ambassador Highlights Opportunities

Ambassador Miller praised the Erasmus Plus program as a powerful platform for enhancing skills and boosting employability. He expressed optimism that these scholarships would further strengthen EU–Bangladesh relations.

UGC’s Active Role in Expanding Opportunities

Earlier this year, the UGC Chairman urged the EU to increase opportunities for Bangladeshi students in scholarships, joint research, and higher education. The UGC’s International Collaboration Department has also implemented effective strategies to boost participation in the Erasmus Mundus program.

About Erasmus Mundus

Launched in 1987, the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship is one of Europe’s most prestigious higher education initiatives. It allows students from around the world to pursue master’s and joint master’s degrees at top European universities.

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Brac University Pre University Viva FAQ

✅ Brac University Pre University Viva – FAQ

🎓 General Questions

Q1. Why do you want to study at Brac University?
Be prepared to discuss what attracts you to Brac—reputation, academic quality, facilities, or a specific department.

Q2. Which program/department are you planning to join and why?
They want to know your motivation and clarity about your chosen discipline (e.g., CSE, BBA, Law, Architecture, etc.).

📘 Academic Skills and Preparedness

Q5. What did you learn in your English courses that will help you in your undergraduate studies?
Mention academic writing, critical reading, group discussion skills, presentation techniques, etc.

Q6. Can you describe a project or assignment you completed and what you learned from it?
They may want an example that demonstrates your academic growth or teamwork.

Q7. How do you plan to improve further as a student after this program?
You might mention things like building reading habits, improving writing, or staying active in class.

🗣️ Communication Skills

Q8. How confident are you in your spoken and written English now?
Be honest but positive. Talk about how much you’ve improved and where you still want to improve.

Q9. What steps have you taken to improve your English outside the classroom?
Examples: watching English videos, reading books, using English apps, practicing with friends, etc.

🧠 Personality and Soft Skills

Q10. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Choose strengths that help in academic settings and weaknesses that you are actively working on.

Q11. How do you handle stress or pressure in academic life?
They want to assess your emotional intelligence and coping strategies.

Q12. Are you involved in any co-curricular activities or volunteer work?
Mention if you were involved in any clubs, community service or extracurriculars—even during the foundation semester.

🏫 Future Goals

Q13. What are your career goals after completing your degree?
Be realistic and show purpose—whether it’s starting a business, working for a multinational, becoming a researcher, etc.

Q14. Where do you see yourself in 5–10 years?
Link your academic goals to your personal and professional aspirations.

✍️ Tips for the Viva

Dress formally – Make a good first impression.
Be punctual – Join early.
Stay calm and respectful – Even if you were nervous.
Use clear and grammatically correct English – Keep sentences simple.
Be honest – It’s okay to admit weaknesses if you show willingness to improve.

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Brac University Admission

📢 Brac University Undergraduate Admission Test Result – Fall 2025 (Published)

The Brac University Admission Test Result for Fall 2025 (exam held on 1st August 2025) has been officially published. Candidates who appeared in the test can now check their result online.

🔗 Check Result Here: https://applicant.bracu.ac.bd/applicant/

✅ Who Can Proceed Now?

Only Qualified (Merit) Applicants are allowed to proceed with admission steps. Applicants on the waiting list must wait for an email from the Admissions Office.

📝 Next Steps for Qualified Candidates

Complete Admission Form 2 by 9th August 2025
Upload academic documents via the admission portal

🔗 Portal: https://applicant.bracu.ac.bd/applicant/

⚠️ Failing to complete Admission Form 2 within the deadline may result in cancellation of your admission.

📍 Required Documents for Submission (Original + Photocopies)

BRAC University Admit Card
Academic Certificates & Transcripts
Birth Certificate
Recent Passport-Size Photographs
[Note: SSC/HSC online result copies are not accepted]

📌 Submit these at:
BRAC University, 2nd Floor – Inquiry, Registration & Admission Office
Kha 224, Pragati Sarani, Merul Badda, Dhaka 1212

🗓️ Admission Schedule by Program (Fall 2025)

Programs (MERIT Only)	Admission Date	Time
APE, PHY, CS, CSE (1–130)	10 August 2025	10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
MAT, CSE (131–305), ECO (1–30)	11 August 2025	10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
ENG, LLB, ECO (31–110)	12 August 2025	10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
BIO, MIC, BBA (1–90)	13 August 2025	10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
ANT, ARC, BBA (91–300)	14 August 2025	10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
EEE, ECE	17 August 2025	10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

🕐 Break: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

💰 Brac University Admission Fees – Fall 2025

Program	Admission Fee	1 Course Fee	Semester Fee	Lab/Studio Fee	Library Fee	Total
CSE, ARC	Tk. 33,900/-	Tk. 24,750/-	Tk. 12,600/-	Tk. 2,500/-	Tk. 2,500/-	Tk. 76,800/-
LLB	Tk. 33,900/-	Tk. 26,400/-	Tk. 14,000/-	–	Tk. 2,500/-	Tk. 76,800/-
Others	Tk. 33,900/-	Tk. 24,750/-	Tk. 9,350/-	–	Tk. 2,500/-	Tk. 73,750/-

💳 Banking Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

📅 Important Academic Dates – BracU Fall 2025

Event	Tentative Date
Advising & Registration (LLB)	14–16 September 2025
Advising & Registration (Others)	29 September – 5 October 2025
Classes Start (Fall 2025)	7 October 2025
LLB Classes Begin	20 October 2025

🔗 Timetable and advising information:
https://www.bracu.ac.bd/#announcement

🔒 Important Notes

False or forged documents = admission cancellation
Payments are non-refundable
Admission for MERIT applicants is first-come, first-served

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North South University Admission 2025

North South University (NSU) one of the top private universities in Bangladesh successfully held its undergraduate admission test for the Fall 2025 semester. Over 7,000 students participated in the highly competitive exam for a place in one of NSU’s four academic schools.

NSU Applicants competed for seats in the:

School of Health and Life Sciences
School of Engineering and Physical Sciences
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
School of Business and Economics

University Leaders Address Parents and Guardians

During a tour of the exam venues, NSU vice chancellor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury thanked families for their trust:

“NSU is committed to providing a world-class education. Our programs prepare students for professional success and national development.”

NSU Campus Expansion in Purbachal

Board of trust founder member M. A. Kashem shared plans for the future:

“We are moving forward with building a much larger, modern NSU campus in Purbachal to meet growing demand.”

Commitment to Excellence and Global Standards

Chairman Aziz Al Kaiser emphasized the university’s continued commitment to academic quality:

“Our international curriculum, cutting-edge research, and highly qualified faculty have made NSU a leader in higher education in Bangladesh.”

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UIU Mars Rover Team

United International University (UIU) has made Bangladesh proud on the global stage. The UIU Mars Rover Team secured 3rd place worldwide and was ranked 1st in Asia at the prestigious Anatolian Rover Challenge (ARC) 2025, held from July 23 to 27 in Ankara, Türkiye.

In addition to their world-class ranking, the team won two special category awards:

Best Autonomous Driving & Control System Team
Best Science Team

These accolades recognize the UIU team’s remarkable achievements in robotics, autonomous navigation, and scientific research. Their Mars rover demonstrated cutting-edge engineering, intelligent control systems, and high-level innovation in space exploration technology.

**UIU Mars Rover Team Secures Global 3rd Place and Asia’s Top Rank at Anatolian Rover Challenge 2025**

The Anatolian Rover Challenge (ARC) is an international competition that brings together top university teams to design and operate Mars rover prototypes, simulating tasks similar to actual extraterrestrial exploration missions.

The success of UIU not only cements its position as a leading institution in robotics and AI in Bangladesh but also showcases the growing potential of Bangladeshi students in space research and innovation. The team’s performance received high praise from international judges and fellow participants alike.