Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology

Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology

Logo of the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
Motto	"Heaven's Light is Our Guide"
Type	Public
Established	1964
Chancellor	President Mohammad Zillur Rahman
Vice-Chancellor	Dr. Sirajul Karim Chowdhury
Academic staff	8
Students	1750
Location	Rajshahi , Bangladesh
Campus	Urban, 150 acres (0.61 km²)
Website	www.ruet.ac.bd

Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (Bengali : রাজশাহী প্রকৌশল বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় Rajshahi Prokoushol o Projukti Bishshobiddalôe) or RUET (Bengali : রুয়েট) formerly known as BIT, Rajshahi, is the second oldest Engineering University in Bangladesh. Widely reputed as one of the best engineering universities in Bangladesh. About 1750 students are enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate engineering and science in this institution. The total number of teachers is over 100.This University has a reputation for having a very good relationship between students and teachers. The University has continued to expand with the construction of new academic buildings, auditorium complex, halls of residence etc.

Location

RUET is located on the North side of Rajshahi-Natore-Dhaka road at Kazla, 5 kilometers east of Rajshahi city, on 150 acres (0.61 km²) of land. Known as green campus with so many varieties of trees, the campus is laid out with a picturesque 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,a modern cafeteria, an auditorium and a medical center are located on the campus.In RUET there is also a very big play ground, a central common room (CCR) consisting gymnasium for the students.A secondary school and a college are located in RUET to facilitate the education of the children of the University employees.

History

Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology is one of the prestigious Universities in Bangladesh offering Engineering and Technological education effectively. It was founded in 1964 as a faculty of Engineering under the University of Rajshahi providing four years Bachelor degree in Civil, Electrical and Electronic and Mechanical Engineering. However, the institution could not achieve its goal because of the complicated management system: The administration was controlled by the Ministry of Education; academic curriculum by the University of Rajshahi and the infrastructural development and maintenance by the Public Works Department. To circumvent the aforesaid problems several committees and commissions were formed since 1973. On the recommendation of these committees/commissions and having considered the practical aspects, it had been taken a historical step to give autonomy to the four Engineering Colleges to make them centers of excellence of technology and formed a 15 member high-powered committee headed by Professor Dr. Wahid Uddin Ahmed, the then Vice Chancellor of BUET. The consistent effort of this committee ultimately led to the establishment of 4 Engineering colleges to Bangladesh Institute of Technology (BIT) in July 1986. But due to limited autonomy and some constitutional inadequacies of the BIT ordinance, the expected progress of the Institutions could not be achieved. This ultimately necessitates re-framing the Institutes as full-fledged universities. Due to the development of Engineering Education it was the appropriate steps to convert the 4 BITs to Engineering and Technological Universities. The parliament passed the university bill and that ultimately paved the way to commence the activities of university from September 1, 2002. The name of the BIT became Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET).

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 Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (ETE)
• Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
  • Dept. of Mechanical Engineering (ME)
  • Dept. of Industrial & Production Engineering (IPE)

Academic Support Units

Administrative Building

This is a three-storied building. It accommodates the offices of Vice-Chancellor, registrar and different departmental Heads. Rupali Bank and Post office are situated in this building. The laboratories of Physics and Chemistry departments are also situated in this building.

Laboratories

The Civil Engineering department has 4 laboratories.

• Soil Mechanics Lab
• Strength of Materials Lab
• Fluid Mechanics Lab
• Environment Lab

The Electrical and Electronic Engineering department has six laboratories.

• Electronics Lab
• Electrical machines Lab
• Electrical Measurement Lab
• Telecommunication and Microwave Lab
• Computer Lab
• High Voltage Lab

The Mechanical Engineering department has 7 laboratories and work shops.

• Fluid Mechanics Lab
• Heat Engine Lab
• Machine Shop
• Wood Shop
• Boiler Shop
• Sheet Metal & Welding Shop
• Foundry Shop

Computer Science Engineering Department has three laboratories

• Digital and hardware Lab
• Software and Network Lab
• Software Lab#2

Apart from the educational purposes lab facilities are used for professional testing of engineering materials and equipments to enhance R&D and internal income.

Facilities

The University provides various educational and related facilities to build students with the ability to plan, administer and manage the latest technologies to decrease the gap between developed and developing countries. A brief description of them is given below.

Library

Central Library

The central library building is within the walking distance from the academic buildings and students residences. It is a compact building with limited built-in facilities to provide teaching aides such as reading facility, borrowing of books, journals etc. to the students and teachers of RUET. In consistent with the academic curricula, the contents of the central library are being updated consistently to keep up with modern technological trends.

Education Cost

Yearly academic cost $40 (2800 Taka) (approx) in all department's students of RUET. Admission cost $ 143 (10,000 Taka) including medical cost, library, sports and others expenditure and for one time only in four years Bachelors degree.

Food Cost

In RUET each Student dormitories (called halls in RUET) has dining for its resident student. Lunch and diner cost totally 32 taka ($0.46 approx.). In morning breakfast is also available which varies between 10-20 taka ($0.15-$0.28 approx.), But most of the student takes their breakfast outside of dining mainly in RUET Cafeteria or outside restaurants. In each dining standard food are served. Each Student dormitories (called halls in RUET) has one dining except Zia hall which has two dining room named as South Dining Room & North Dining Room.

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 D MST 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 with their capacities:

Name of the Halls	Capacity
Shahid Lt. Selim Hall	350
Shahid Shahidul Islam Hall	225
Shahid Abdul Hamid Hall	225
Tin Shed Hall (Extension)	100
Ladies Hall	120
Shahid President Ziaur Rahman Hall	480

External links

• Official website of RUET
• Wikimapia view of RUET