About University
Bangladesh Institute of Technology, Chittagong, abbreviated as BIT Chittagong is presently Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology (CUET).
Former Bangladesh Institute of Technology, Chittagong, abbreviated as BIT Chittagong is presently Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology (CUET). It is one of the prominent and prestigious autonomous self-degree-awarding institute in the engineering education of Bangladesh. This Institute was created out of Engineering College, Chittagong that was established in 1968. The Chittagong Engineering College functioned as the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Chittagong. Through a Government ordinance in 1986, the college was converted into an Institute of Technology. In 2003 this institute of technology was converted into a public university. The honorable President of Bangladesh is the Chancellor of the University. Chittagong University Of Engineering & Technology abbreviated as CUET, is one of the prominent and prestigious degree awarding institute in the engineering education of Bangladesh. This University was created out of Engineering College, Chittagong, that was established in 1968. The Engineering College , Chittagong , functioned as the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Chittagong. Though a Government Ordinance in 1986 the college was converted into an institution (BIT, Chittagong).The honorable President of Bangladesh is the visitor of the institute . A Board of Governors headed by a Chairman appointed by the President is the policy making and administrative authority. There were three other similar Institutes of Technology in the country namely BIT Khulna, BIT Rajshahi and BIT Dhaka that are converted to Khulna University Of Engineering, Rajshashi University Of Engineering & Technology(RUET) & Technology(KUET),Dhaka University Of Engineering & Technology(DUET)
CUET is unique and incompatible due to its proximity to Chittagong, the major sea-port and the beautiful Hill city of the country. The University is situated by the side of the Chittagong-Kaptai road some 25 kilometers off from the center of Chittagong City. Moreover all the tourist attractions of the country like the large hydroelectric plant, the natural beauty of the lake of Kaptai, hill sports of Rangamati, Bandarban, the longest sea beach of the world and tourist resort of Cox's Bazar are only a few hours journey.
International Collaboration
One of the prime objectives of CUET is to develop research links, partnership and collaboration programs for finding optimum technological solutions of problems and promote higher education and research. Thus, the university signed agreements with the University of Kassel, and University of Stutgart, Germany; the University of Ulsan, Korea and the Yamagata University and Saga University of Japan, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand to accelerate the higher education and research activities. In addition, CUET joined with the International Forum of Strategic Technology (IFOST), a forum of 11 universities comprised of 8 nations and South East Asia Network for Disaster & Environmental Engineering (SEAN-DEE). Moreover, the university started program with joint collaboration with the IHE-UNESCO, Netherlands. The Earthquake Engineering Research Center (EERC), CUET started joint collaboration and research programs with the Institute of Earthquake Engineering & Engineering Seismology (IZIIS) of University St. Cyril and Methodius, Skopje, Macedonia.
Mission & Objectives
Vision
• To become a prominent and prestigious world-class University in Engineering. & Technology offering state-of- the- art education and research for socio-economic development
Mission
• To create and impart knowledge to develop highly qualified and committed professionals through teaching-learning and research in order to play a leading role in the innovation of engineering and technology for sustainable development of Bangladesh and global economy
Objectives
• To provide outcome based education for students in engineering and technology to become potential members of the society for building national capabilities and socio-economic development
• To undertake collaborative research to create opportunities for long-term interaction with academia and industries as well as outreach services to the society
• To promote good governance and strong leadership in all levels of the University administration
• To establish a campus life conducive to the exchange of knowledge, views, and innovative ideas among the students, faculty, staff and visiting scholars
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