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Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology

Coordinates: 24°21′49″N 88°37′41″E / 24.3635°N 88.6280°E / 24.3635; 88.6280
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Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology
রাজশাহী প্রকৌশল ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
Crest of RUET
Former names
Rajshahi Engineering College (1964–1986), Bangladesh Institute of Technology (BIT), Rajshahi (1986–2003)
Motto
ঐশী জ্যোতিই আমাদের পথ প্রদর্শক
Motto in English
Heaven's Light is Our Guide
TypePublic Engineering Research University
Established1964; 60 years ago (1964)
Accreditation
AffiliationUniversity Grants Commission (UGC)
Budget৳100.17 crore (US$8.4 million) (2024-2025)
ChancellorPresident Mohammed Shahabuddin
Vice-ChancellorS M Abdur Razzak[1][2]
Academic staff
400[3]
Administrative staff
525
Students6,484
Undergraduates5,225
Postgraduates1,053
206
Address
6204 Rajshahi – Dhaka Highway, Rajshahi
,
Rajshahi
,
Bangladesh Bangladesh

24°21′49″N 88°37′41″E / 24.3635°N 88.6280°E / 24.3635; 88.6280
CampusUrban, 152 acres (0.615 km²)
LanguageEnglish
Colors     
Navy Blue, Golden Yollow and Green
Websitewww.ruet.ac.bd

Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology, commonly known by the acronym RUET, is a PhD granting, 2nd oldest public engineering and technological research university in Bangladesh. It specialises in the field of applied sciences, engineering, technology, architecture, and urban planning.

History

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Before the independence of Bangladesh, the then Government of Pakistan to meet the increasing demand of professional engineers for the national development established Rajshahi Engineering College in 1964 as a faculty of engineering under the University of Rajshahi. It was the second engineering college established in the then East Pakistan.[4]

Rajshahi Engineering College (was commonly known as REC) started its journey with only three departments: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering and Civil Engineering, offering bachelor's degree programs only. It accepted its first class of 120 students in the academic session of 1964–65 and the second class of like number in the academic session of 1965–66. The teaching faculty consisted of 19 faculty members at that time.[5]

After the independence of Bangladesh (1971), the administration of the college was controlled by the Ministry of Education of Bangladesh and academic curriculum was controlled by University of Rajshahi. However, the infrastructural development and maintenance was taken care of by the Public Works Department of Government of Bangladesh. To remove these kinds of aforesaid problems several committees and commissions were formed since 1973. On the recommendation of these committees and commissions, in 1986, Rajshahi Engineering College was converted to an institute and was named Bangladesh Institute of Technology (BIT), Rajshahi to enhance the technical education.[6]

In September 2003, the institute was upgraded to a university and was named as Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET) to enhance the technical education and research.[7] From that time, the university is financed by the Government through the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh. The university is an autonomous statutory organisation of the Government of Bangladesh functioning within the "Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology: Act 2003".

Campus

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RUET is situated in the northern part of Bangladesh, in the city of Rajshahi— the educational center of North Bengal.[8] The RUET campus has been described as representing a "spectacular harmony of architecture and natural beauty".[9]

International conferences

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For the last few years, RUET has been organising national and international conferences in its campus to enhance the research capabilities of its students and faculties. Among the conferences organised by RUET, the following ones are notable.[10]

  • International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Materials Engineering (ICMIME): Organised biennially by the faculty of Mechanical Engineering[11]
  • International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Telecommunication Engineering (ICECTE): Organised biennially by the faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • International Conference on Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering (ICPACE): Organised biennially by the faculty of Civil Engineering
  • International Conference on Electrical and Electronic Engineering (ICEEE): Organised biennially by the department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering[12]
  • International Conference on Computer & Information Engineering (ICCIE): Organised biennially by the department of Computer Science and Engineering[13]

Admission

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Getting into this engineering university RUET, it appears as hard admission test to the aspiring candidates. Throughout Bangladesh after completing the higher secondary level every students have to fulfill the requirements.[14]

Faculties and Departments

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Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology, Ruet currently has a total of 14 degree awarding departments under 4 full-fledged faculties.

Faculty Name Departments Number of seats
Faculty of Civil Engineering Department of Civil Engineering

Department of Urban and Regional Planning

Department of Architecture

Department of Building Engineering and Construction Management

180

60

30

30

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Department of Industrial and Production Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Department of Glass and Ceramic Engineering

Department of Mechatronics

Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Department of Chemical Engineering

60

180 60 60 60 30

Faculty of Electrical and Computer Technology Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Department of Computer Science and Engineering Departmentof Electrical and Computer Engineering Department of Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering

180

180

60

60

Faculty of Applied Science and Humanities Engineering Department of Mathematics,

Department of Physics,

Department of Chemistry,

Department of Humanities

Only Postgraduate (M.Sc/M Phil,PhD)

Undergraduate

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The undergraduate admissions process begins after all education boards of the country declare the results of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations. After initial assortment according to HSC result, a certain number of eligible candidates are shortlisted for an elaborate written test.[14] Usually application for admission start from September of each year and an admission test is usually held in October or November as per decision of the admission committee.[citation needed] A total of 875 students were admitted in 2016.[15] Also a total of 1235 students were admitted in 2024.

Post-graduate

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Admission notices for the post-graduate program usually circulate once a year, in April. The notice is advertised on the university website. The list of valid candidates is published on the university website upon completion of the preliminary process and call for viva.[4][citation needed] A total of 206 students were admitted in 2024.

Departments Degrees offered
Mechanical Engineering Master of Science and Engineering (M.Sc. Engg.)

Master of Engineering (M. Engg.)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Civil Engineering Master of Science and Engineering (M.Sc. Engg.)

Master of Engineering (M. Engg.)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Electrical & Electronic Engineering Master of Science and Engineering (M.Sc. Engg.)

Master of Engineering (M. Engg.)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Computer Science and Engineering Master of Science and Engineering (M.Sc. Engg.)

Master of Engineering (M. Engg.)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Industrial and Production Engineering Master of Science and Engineering (M.Sc. Engg.)

Master of Engineering (M. Engg.)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Mathematics Masters of Science (M.Sc)

Masters of Philosophy (M.Phil)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Physics Masters of Science (M.Sc)

Masters of Philosophy (M.Phil)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Chemistry

Masters of Science (M.Sc)

Masters of Philosophy (M.Phil)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Facilities

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Laboratories

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Most of the newly established departments of the RUET have enough laboratory facilities. The older ones have enough laboratory facilities not only for academic research but also for consultancy services.[16] RUET is taking steps for establishing laboratory facilities for the newly established departments and for enhancing laboratory facilities for the older ones.[17]

Faculty Department Laboratory Name

Civil Engineering (CE)

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 Civil Engineering (CE)
  1. Soil Mechanics Lab
  2. Strength of Materials Lab
  3. Fluid Lab
  4. Environment Lab
  5. Public Health Lab
  6. Transportation Lab
  7. Concrete Lab
Urban & Regional Planning (URP)
  1. GIS Laboratory
  2. Cartography Laboratory[18]

Mechanical Engineering (ME)

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 Mechanical Engineering (ME)
  1. Thermal Engineering Lab (Heat Engine Lab)[19]
  2. Fluid Mechanics and Energy Lab
  3. Applied Mechanics and Machine Design Lab
  4. Material Science and Metallurgy Lab
  5. Metrology Lab
  6. Wood Shop
  7. Machine Shop
  8. Foundry Shop
  9. Boiler Shop
  10. Fitting Shop
  11. Welding & Sheet Metal Shop
  12. Computer Lab
Glass and Ceramic Engineering (GCE)
  1. Ceramic Forming Lab
  2. Micro-structure Lab
  3. Ceramic Testing Lab[20]
Mechatronics Engineering (MTE)
  1. Artificial Intelligence & Control System Lab (AICSL)
  2. Robotics & Automation Lab (RAL)
  3. Computer & Simulation Lab (CSL)[21]

Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)

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 Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)
  1. Electrical Machine LAB[22]
  2. Electronics and Power Electronics Lab
  3. Electrical Circuit and Measurement Lab
  4. Computer Lab(1)
  5. Telecommunications and Microwave Lab
  6. Photovoltaic and Nanotechnology Lab
  7. Computer Lab(2)
  8. Power Electronics & Green Energy lab.
  9. High Voltage Lab
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
  1. Software Lab[23]
  2. Network Lab
  3. Operating System Lab
  4. Hardware Lab
  5. ACL Lab
  6. Game and Android Development Lab
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (ETE)
  1. Communication Laboratory[24]
  2. Antenna and Propagation Laboratory
  3. Photonics Laboratory
  4. Digital Signal Processing Laboratory
  5. Microelectronics Laboratory

Other laboratories

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 Non-departmental
  1. Physics Lab[25]
  2. Chemistry Lab

Further development

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In February 2017, Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved 3.40 billion taka to implement a mega project for the RUET, aiming to well decorate and development the whole campus and its education and research. The ECNEC approved the project in the name of "Further Development Project of RUET".[26]

Organisations and clubs

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Students of RUET are involved in different organisations and clubs of the university. Members of these organisations and clubs organise different national programs at RUET.[27] They also participate in different national and international competitions and shows indomitable performances.[28] Some of the leading organisations and clubs of RUET are mentioned here.

  • IEEE RUET Student Branch
  • Robotic Society of RUET (RSR)[29]
  • Society of Automotive Engineers-RUET (SAER)[30]
  • Civil Engineering Society of RUET[31]
  • RUET Debating Club (RUET DC)
  • RUET Career Forum (RCF)[32]

Photos

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  • Entrance Gate RUET
    Entrance Gate RUET
  • Academic Building 1
    Academic Building 1
  • Academic Building 2
    Academic Building 2
  • RUET Architecture Building
    RUET Architecture Building
  • Central Library
    Central Library
  • Shahid Zia Hall
    Shahid Zia Hall
  • Bangabandhu Hall
    Bangabandhu Hall
  • Ladies Hall
    Ladies Hall
  • Central Mosque RUET
    Central Mosque RUET
  • RUET Auditorium
    RUET Auditorium
  • RUET Cafeteria and Bank
    RUET Cafeteria and Bank
  • Shaheed Miner
    Shaheed Miner
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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Vice Chancellor, RUET". Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology.
  2. ^ "Prof SM Abdur Razzaq appointed as RUET's new VC". The Daily Star. 28 October 2024.
  3. ^ "UGC Annual Report 2008". University Grants Commission (Bangladesh). Retrieved 17 January 2011.
  4. ^ a b "Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology". RUET. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  5. ^ Higher Engineering Education in East Pakistan (PDF). Paris: UNESCO. 1966. pp. 41–42.
  6. ^ "KUET, RUET, DUET celebrate founding anniversary". The Independent (Bangladesh). Dhaka, Bangladesh. 2 September 2015. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
  7. ^ "RUET celebrates 13th anniversary". The Daily Star. 2016-09-02. Retrieved 2016-12-12.
  8. ^ "Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology". RUET. Retrieved 2016-12-02.
  9. ^ Kaioum, Md.Mamun Abdul (2009-11-01). "RUET: Glorious 45 Years of Engineering Excellence". Star Campus. The Daily Star. Retrieved 2016-12-12.
  10. ^ "Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology". RUET. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
  11. ^ "International Mechanical Engineering Conference ends at RUET". The Independent (Bangladesh). Dhaka. Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS). 14 December 2015. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
  12. ^ "Three-day ICEEE confce concludes at RUET". The Financial Express (Bangladesh). Dhaka, Bangladesh. 7 November 2015. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
  13. ^ "Conference on Computer and Information Engineering begins at RUET". The Bangladesh Today. 26 November 2015. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
  14. ^ a b "Public University Admission Battle". The Daily Star. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
  15. ^ "RUET intake test on 26 October". New Age (Bangladesh). Dhaka, Bangladesh. 24 October 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
  16. ^ Amin, Boni (17 September 2015). "How to ensure the qualities of building construction materials". The Daily Star. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
  17. ^ "University Grants Commission". Retrieved 12 December 2016.
  18. ^ "Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology". Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  19. ^ "Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology". Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  20. ^ "Department of Glass and Ceramic Engineering Laboratories, RUET". Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  21. ^ "MTE- Mechatronics Engineering". Retrieved 20 December 2022.
  22. ^ "Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology". Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  23. ^ "Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology". Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  24. ^ "Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology". Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  25. ^ "Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology". Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  26. ^ "Tk 3.40m mega-project for RUET development". The Financial Express (Bangladesh). Retrieved 2 February 2017.
  27. ^ "Campus corner". The Independent (Bangladesh). Dhaka, Bangladesh. 21 April 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
  28. ^ "RUET clinches championship in eco-run-2015 contest". The Independent (Bangladesh). Dhaka. Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS). 21 December 2015. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
  29. ^ "Robotic Society of RUET". Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  30. ^ "Society of Automotive Engineers RUET". Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  31. ^ "Campus corner". The Independent (Bangladesh). Dhaka. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
  32. ^ "Two-day job fair starts at Ruet". The Daily Star (Bangladesh). 9 January 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
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