North South University

About

Located in Dhaka, Bangladesh, North South University is the country's first private university and is widely recognized for its strong academic offerings in business, computer science, and engineering. The institution features globally aligned curricula taught entirely in English, making it an accessible destination for foreign scholars seeking quality higher education in South Asia. Its modern, urban campus hosts a vibrant multicultural community with international students hailing from across Asia and Africa. The dedicated Office of External Affairs provides comprehensive support, including visa assistance, orientation programs, and cultural integration activities to help newcomers settle into campus life. A distinctive feature of the university is its state-of-the-art library and information center, which serves as one of the most advanced academic research hubs in the private sector of Bangladesh.

Background

North South University (Bengali: নর্থ সাউথ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, also known as NSU) is a private research university in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was established in 1992 under the Private University Act, 1992, by the then Foundation for Promotion of Education and Research (FPER), a charitable, non-profit, non-commercial, and non-political organization. The FPER later was renamed as the NSU Foundation and is presently called The North South Foundation for Education and Research. The university is ranked among the top universities in Bangladesh. Its business school is the first Bangladeshi university to receive American accreditation from the ACBSP in 2015.

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