Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology or RUET, formerly known as BIT, Rajshahi, is the second oldest
Engineering University in Bangladesh. About two thousand students are enrolled in
undergraduate and postgraduateengineering and science in this
institution. The total number of teachers is over 200. The University has continued to
expand with the construction of new academic buildings, auditorium complex, halls of residence etc.
RUET is located on the North side of Rajshahi-Natore-Dhaka road at Kazla, 5 kilometers east
of Rajshahi city. Known as green campus with so many varieties of
trees, the campus is laid out with a picturesque, fascinating landscape by the side of famous Padma River
and Rajshahi University.
Campus
A view of main Academic Building at RUET
The Campus presents a spectacular harmony of architecture and natural beauty. The campus
area has been divided into different functional zones: (i) Residence for students, (ii)
Residential zones of faculty and other supporting staff, (iii) Academic zone for academic
buildings and laboratories/workshops, and (iv) Cultural cum social and recreational zones
for students. A branch of Bank, a post office, an auditorium and a medical center are
located on the campus. A secondary school and a college are located in RUET to facilitate the education of the children of the University employees.
History
RUET, the second oldest university for engineering and technological education in Bangladesh, was founded in 1964 as a faculty of Engineering under the University of Rajshahi
with three major departments Civil Engineerring(CE), Electrical and Electronic Engineering(EEE)and Mechanical engineering(ME). Later in 1986, it was reformed to an independent institution "Bangladesh Institute of Technology (BIT), Rajshahi" to serve as a Center of Excellence for Engineering and Technology in the North-West region of the country. Another new department named Computer Science & Engineering(CSE) also started in 1998. In 2002,the name of the institution became Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET).And in 2005 two new departments-Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering(ETE)and Industrial production Engineering(IPE) were introduced.This is one of the most famous Engineering University from where the students after graduation contributing their technical education not only in Bangladesh but also almost everywhere in the world.Specially in USA,Canada and Germany, the Engineers from RUET are doing excellent in their career path.
Faculties and departments
Faculty of Civil Engineering
Dept. of Civil Engineering (CE)
Dept. of Chemistry (Chem)
Dept. of Mathematics (Math)
Dept. of Physics (Phy)
Dept. of Humanities (Hum)
Faculty of Computer & Electrical Engineering
Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
Dept. of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE)
Dept. of Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering (ETE)
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Dept. of Industrial & Production Engineering (IPE)
Halls of Residence
Student dormitories (called halls in RUET) are important features in campus life. There
are six residential halls to provide housing for RUET students. Among them the Ladies
Hall is for women, and the remaining five halls are for men studying in the undergraduate
level.
Administrative head of a hall is its provost, usually chosen from
the more senior teachers of different faculties. The halls are mostly named after national heroes and leaders. These are listed below:
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