Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ প্রকৌশল বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় Bangladesh Prokoushol Bishshobiddalôe) or BUET is a Government Engineering University in Bangladesh. It is the oldest Engineering institution in the region, and is regarded as one of the top universities for technical education.[1] The medium of instructions in this university is English.[2] Many international students prefer this university because it offers a very high standard of education.

Every year, about 885 students get enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate program to study engineering, architecture, planning and science in this institution. The total number of teachers is about 500. The University has continued to expand over the last three decades. This includes the construction of new academic buildings, auditorium complex, halls of residence.

In July 2008, Webometrics ranked this university 1st in Bangladesh and 22nd in the Indian subcontinent in their World Universities Ranking[3] based on web visibility of electronic publication, scientific results and international activities.[4]

In 2009, 4icu.org ranked the web popularity of this university 3rd in Bangladesh in their 'Colleges and Universities By 2009 Web Popularity Ranking' list.[5]

Website: http://www.buet.ac.bd/