BRAC University (BRACU) is a private university in Dhaka, founded in 2001 by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed under the Private University Act 1992 as a branch of BRAC, the organisation he led.[1] Wikipedia reports more than 20,000 students (2025) in ten schools, taught in English.[1] In the QS World University Rankings 2027 it is placed in the 1001–1200 band, fourth among Bangladeshi universities.[2]
The university’s own fee pages block automated access, so we could not read them. A Studyportals listing for the BBA gives tuition of BDT 16,500 per credit for international students and BDT 8,250 for domestic students; it names no study year and no primary source, so confirm it with BRAC University.[3]
Key facts
| Official name | BRAC University (ব্র্যাক ইউনিভার্সিটি), known as BRACU[1] |
| Location | Kha 224 Pragati Sarani, Merul Badda, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh[1] |
| Type | Private research university[1] |
| Founded | 2001 (inaugurated on 16 June 2001), by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed under the Private University Act 1992[1] |
| Students | 20,000+ (2025): about 17,000 undergraduate and 3,000 postgraduate; 649 faculty[1] |
| Schools | 10, including BRAC Business School, BSRM School of Engineering, James P Grant School of Public Health, School of Law and School of Pharmacy[1] |
| Language of instruction | English[1] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | 1001–1200 (Bangladesh: 4th of 13 listed universities)[2] |
| Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 | 1001–1200 (a different ranking from QS)[4] |
| BBA tuition, international students (listing, no year) | BDT 16,500 per credit; BDT 536,250 per year[3] |
| BBA tuition, domestic students (listing, no year) | BDT 8,250 per credit; BDT 268,125 per year[3] |
| English test, BBA (listing) | TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6[3] |
| Official website | bracu.ac.bd |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 8 November 2026.
About BRAC University
BRAC University was founded in 2001 by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed under the Private University Act 1992 and inaugurated on 16 June 2001 at Osmani Memorial Hall in Dhaka. It started with three departments and about 80 students at Mohakhali, modelled on the American liberal arts college system.[1]
Construction of the permanent city campus in Merul Badda began in 2017. Classes were held at the temporary Mohakhali campus until November 2023, when all activities moved to Merul Badda.[1] Wikipedia lists ten schools and more than 20,000 students in 2025, with 649 faculty members.[1]
How is BRAC University ranked?
In the QS World University Rankings 2027, published on 18 June 2026, BRAC University is placed in the 1001–1200 band, fourth among the 13 Bangladeshi universities listed. The University of Dhaka is 600th, BUET 711–720 and North South University 901–950.[2]
Times Higher Education, a separate ranking with its own method, also places BRAC University in the 1001–1200 band in its 2027 edition.[4] Rankings differ by publisher and year, so treat one position as one view. How we compile rankings. See also the Bangladesh university list.
What can you study at BRAC University?
The university has ten schools:[1]
- BRAC Business School
- BSRM School of Engineering
- James P Grant School of Public Health
- School of Architecture and Design
- School of Data and Sciences
- School of General Education
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- School of Law
- School of Life Sciences
- School of Pharmacy
The full list of degrees is on bracu.ac.bd, which blocked our automated access.
How much does BRAC University cost?
BRAC University’s website refused our automated requests, so we could not read an official fee page. The only fee figures we could read are in a Studyportals listing for the Bachelor of Business Administration (48 months, full-time). It does not state the study year and does not name its own source:[3]
| BBA tuition (Studyportals listing, no year) | Per credit | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| International / non-resident students | BDT 16,500 | BDT 536,250 |
| Domestic students | BDT 8,250 | BDT 268,125 |
Treat these as indicative only and confirm the current rates, any admission and semester fees, and whether a different rate applies to your nationality, with BRAC University. Fees for other programmes (for example law, pharmacy or master’s degrees) are not covered here. For living costs in Dhaka, see our Bangladesh guide.
How do you apply to BRAC University?
BRAC University’s admissions pages were not readable for us. The Studyportals listing for the BBA gives these entry requirements; they come from a third party and are undated:[3]
- SSC and HSC (or equivalents) with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in each, taken separately.
- Alternatives: O-Level/A-Level results, 12 years of schooling from a reputed institution, or an IB Diploma score of at least 24. GED is not accepted.
- Foreign schooling: attested academic documents and equivalence certificates.
We give no deadlines because they change every semester. Use the application portal linked from bracu.ac.bd for the current requirements of your programme.
Which language level do you need?
Teaching is in English.[1] The Studyportals listing for the BBA names TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6 and does not say whether the IELTS figure is an overall band.[3] Requirements can differ by programme, so check the page of the degree you want.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does BRAC University cost for international students?
We could not read BRAC University’s fee page. A Studyportals listing gives BDT 16,500 per credit for international BBA students and BDT 8,250 for domestic students, without a study year.[3] Confirm the current rate with the university.
How is BRAC University ranked?
It is in the 1001–1200 band of the QS World University Rankings 2027, fourth among Bangladeshi universities.[2]
Is BRAC University taught in English?
Yes. Wikipedia lists English as the medium of instruction.[1]
Is BRAC University the same as BRAC?
No. BRAC is the development organisation; the university was founded in 2001 as a branch of it.[1]
Where is the BRAC University campus?
In Merul Badda, Dhaka. Classes were held at the temporary Mohakhali campus until November 2023, when all activities moved to Merul Badda.[1]
More about studying in Bangladesh
- Bangladesh: best universities
- Cost of Studying Abroad
- International Student Scholarships
- University Ranking Methodology
More university profiles in Bangladesh
- Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
- North South University
- University of Dhaka
- University of Rajshahi
Sources
[1] Wikipedia: BRAC University (history, campus, schools, students; page without a clear update date)
[2] The Daily Star: QS World University Rankings 2027, where did Bangladeshi universities rank? (QS publishes the ranking at topuniversities.com, which blocks automated access) (article of 18 Jun 2026)
[3] Bachelorsportal (Studyportals): Business Administration (B.B.A.), BRAC University (third-party listing, no primary source and no date given)
[4] Times Higher Education: BRAC University, for students (World University Rankings 2027 edition; page without a date)
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