Southeast University (Bangladesh)

Southeast University (Bengali: সাউথ ইস্ট বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) or (SEU) is a non-profitable private university located at Banani, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university was established under the Private University Act, 1992 approved by the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.

Southeast University is pledged to create a knowledge-based society. Understanding the need and value of higher education to build a happy and prosperous Bangladesh, a group of dedicated educationists and enthusiasts discussed the prospects of establishing a private university that would uphold the torch of knowledge and would pursue quality education in a quiet, trouble-free and congenial academic environment. Ultimately a university named "Southeast University (SEU)" started its journey in the month of June 2002 as a private university under the 'Private University Act 1992'. The Honorable President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh is the Chancellor of SEU. From the very beginning till now SEU has been following the policy of not treating education as a commercial product, and is firmly committed to serve the society without having any commercial motive, whatsoever. Creation of SEU was a visionary decision in the face of ever increasing demand for updated specialized education in Bangladesh. With the phenomenal rise in enrolment coupled with quality of education, SEU is now comparable with the best of universities in Bangladesh and abroad.

Vision: The vision of Southeast University (SEU) is to flourish as a prestigious seat of learning in the South Asian region. As a center of excellence, it aims at attracting students from all countries of the region.

Mission: The mission of (SEU) is to provide higher education to students of Bangladesh at an affordable cost, keeping in view the challenges of the twenty first century. And this mission will be achieved by imparting world class education and providing research facilities so that the students can attain their full intellectual, social, and personal potentials. SEU is committed to developing human capital by cultivating creative thinking in individuals. It offers education through both campus and ICT-based online modes of teaching.

Goal and Scope: The goal of the University is to provide excellent modern education for students with a view to equipping them with the skill and knowledge necessary to lead the country in its quest for development. Along with this, the University also aims at producing students of high moral standard in its students. Southeast University (SEU) has the authority, under its charter, to provide instruction to confer Undergraduate and Post Graduate degrees. It has plans to offer MPhil. and PhD programs in all branches of higher studies including engineering, agriculture, law and medical sciences. It has also the authority to grant diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions. It has also the authority to open new Schools of studies and new institutions in its own campus. The University is run by a number of statutory bodies as required under the provisions of the Private University Act, 1992. It was awarded the best school of business award by the Financial EXpress in 2006. It is still renowned as the fastest growing business school.[2]

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