{{Short description|Private university in Chattogram, Bangladesh}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2019}} {{Infobox university | name = Premier University | native_name = প্রিমিয়ার বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় | native_name_lang = bn | image = Logo of Premier University (PU).png | image_size = 150px | image_alt = Logo of Premier University (PU) | caption = Seal of Premier University | motto = Centre of excellence for quality learning<ref name="puc.ac.bd">{{Cite web |url=http://www.puc.ac.bd/ |title=Premier University |access-date=2 September 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131231103216/http://www.puc.ac.bd/ |archive-date=31 December 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | motto_lang = | mottoeng = | established = {{start date and age|2002|01|21|df=y}} | type = Private | chairman = Dr. Shahadat Hossain | chancellor = {{Current president of Bangladesh}} | vice_chancellor = S. M. Nasrul Quadir | academic_staff = 340 [2017]<ref name="bbs.portal.gov.bd">{{cite web |url=http://bbs.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/bbs.portal.gov.bd/page/b2db8758_8497_412c_a9ec_6bb299f8b3ab/SYB-2018.pdf |title=Statistical Year Book Bangladesh 2018 |website=Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics}}</ref> | administrative_staff = 260 [2017] | students = 7,551 [2017]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ugc.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/ugc.portal.gov.bd/page/65b81b7b_16d4_4cd9_bf2a_6969a60afa67/Annual%20Report%202017.zip |title=Annual Report 2017 |website=University Grants Commission}}</ref><ref name="bbs2018">{{cite web |url=http://203.112.218.65/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/SubjectMatterDataIndex/YearBook18.pdf |title=Statistical Year Book Bangladesh 2018 |website=Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics |page=435}}</ref> | undergrad = 5,895 [2017] | postgrad = 1,107 [2017] | doctoral = | other = 41 [2017]<ref name="bbs.portal.gov.bd" /> | address = <!-- Please discuss before using --> | city = Chittagong | country = Bangladesh | coordinates = {{coord|22.3606|91.8288|region:BD_type:edu|display=inline,title}} | campus = Urban | language = English | free_label = Affiliation | free = University Grants Commission of Bangladesh | website = {{URL|puc.ac.bd}} | footnotes = | other_name = PU | founder = | postcode = <!-- or: | postalcode = --><!-- or: | zipcode = --> | colors = }} thumb|PU campus-03
'''Premier University''' (Bengali: প্রিমিয়ার বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) is a private university in Chattogram, Bangladesh. It was established in 2002 by the Chattogram City Corporation and continues to operate under its authority.<ref name="ugc">{{Cite web |title=Premier University |url=http://www.ugc-universities.gov.bd/university-detail/60 |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=University Grants Commission of Bangladesh}}</ref>
== History == thumb|Students enjoying the first convocation of Premier University The ex-mayor of Chattogram City Corporation, ABM Mohiuddin Chowdhury, first proposed the establishment of a higher education institution in 1998. A project proposal for Premier University was submitted to the Ministry of Education in May 2001. Approval was granted under the Private University Act (1992), and the University Grants Commission (UGC) approved the university curriculum.<ref name="ugc" />
Premier University officially began on 5 December 2001 and launched academic programs in January 2002. During 2022, the university held its third convocation.
In 2012, the university received initial approval for a permanent campus from the UGC. In 2021, it was granted formal approval from the Ministry of Education to establish and operate from its permanent campus, becoming the first private university in Chattogram to obtain this recognition.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Accreditation and Award of Permanent Charter |url=https://www.puc.ac.bd/Home/Content/?Alias=accreditation-and-award-of-permanent-charter |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=Premier University}}</ref>
In December 2024, Vice-Chancellor Dr. Anupam Sen resigned following several days of student protests demanding administrative reform. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Treasurer, Proctor, and Student Welfare Director also resigned.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Premier University VC Resigns Amid Student Protests |publisher=The Business Standard |date=2024-12-06}}</ref>
Premier University currently consists of six faculties and thirteen departments.
== Campus == thumb|PU campus The university's '''permanent campus''' is located at: 541, O.R. Nizam Road, Panchlaish, Chattogram.<ref name="ugc2" />
The university also operates an '''additional campus''' at: 1/A, O.R. Nizam Road, Prabartak Circle, which hosts the '''American Corner Chattogram'''.<ref name="AmericanCorner2">{{Cite web |last=Dhaka |first=U. S. Embassy |date=2022-11-15 |title=American Corner Chattogram |url=https://bd.usembassy.gov/american-corner-chattogram/ |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Academic buildings === Premier University operates through several academic buildings located across the city:
* '''Academic Building #1 (Permanent Campus):''' Located at 1/A, O.R. Nizam Road, Panchlaish. It houses the main administrative offices and central facilities. * '''Academic Building #2 & NX-2:''' Located at Prabartak Circle (West of Badnasha Mazar). It hosts various undergraduate and graduate programs. * '''Academic Building #3:''' Located at WASA Circle, Dampara. It houses the Faculty of Business Studies (BBA/MBA), and the departments of Mathematics, Fashion Design, and Architecture. * '''Academic Building #4:''' Located at 44, Hazari Lane, Kotwali. It houses the departments of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), Law, and Economics. * '''Academic Building #5:''' Located at 541, O.R. Nizam Road, GEC Circle. It houses the departments of English, Sociology, and Public Health, and serves as the university's central admission office.
=== Laboratories === thumb|Law Campus - Hazari Lane * Computer Labs * Circuits & Electronics Lab * Machines and Power System Lab * Communication and Microprocessor Lab * Design Studio * PLC Lab * Physics Lab * Chemistry Lab * Simulation Lab * Switchgear & Protection Lab
== Organization and administration == Premier University is managed under the authority of the Chattogram City Corporation.
=== Vice-Chancellors === * Anupam Sen (2006–2024) * S. M. Nasrul Quadir (2024–present)<ref>{{Cite web |title=VC Office |url=https://www.puc.ac.bd |access-date=2025-11-30 |website=Premier University}}</ref>
== Academics ==
== Faculty of Business Studies == The faculty has five departments: Department of Accounting, Department of Finance, Department of Human Resource Management, Department of Management, and Department of Marketing. It offers the following undergraduate and postgraduate degrees:<ref name="programs">{{cite web |url=http://www.puc.ac.bd/Default.aspx?mod=content&page=details&content=admission-test-schedule|title=Admission Test Schedule|website=Premier University|access-date=12 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Faculty of Business Studies {{!}} Premier University|url=http://www.ugc-universities.gov.bd/faculty-detail/33|access-date=2025-02-14|website=University Grants Commission of Bangladesh}}</ref>
* Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) * Master of Business Administration (MBA) * Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
== Faculty of Law ==
=== Department of Law === The department of Law offers the following undergraduate and postgraduate degrees:<ref name="programs" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Faculty of Law {{!}} Premier University|url=http://www.ugc-universities.gov.bd/faculty-detail/38|access-date=2025-02-14|website=University Grants Commission of Bangladesh}}</ref>
* Bachelor of Law (LLB) * Master of Law (LLM) 1 Year
== Faculty of Engineering == The Faculty of Engineering consists of the following departments:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Faculty of Engineering {{!}} Premier University|url=http://www.ugc-universities.gov.bd/faculty-detail/34|access-date=2025-02-14|website=University Grants Commission of Bangladesh}}</ref>
=== Department of Architecture === B.Sc. in Architecture.<ref name="programs" />
=== Department of Computer Science and Engineering === The department was established in 2002.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.puc.ac.bd/Default.aspx?mod=content&page=details&content=welcome-to-department-of-computer-science-n-engineering&dept=cse/|title=Welcome to department of Computer Science & Engineering|website=Premier University|access-date=10 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161104013748/http://www.puc.ac.bd/Default.aspx?mod=content&page=details&content=welcome-to-department-of-computer-science-n-engineering&dept=cse%2F|archive-date=4 November 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> The department offers the following degrees<ref name="programs" />
* B.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering * M.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering
=== Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering === The department offers the following degree<ref name="programs" />
* B.Sc. in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
== Faculty of Arts == The Faculty of Arts consists of the following departments:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Faculty of Arts {{!}} Premier University|url=http://www.ugc-universities.gov.bd/faculty-detail/414|access-date=2025-02-14|website=University Grants Commission of Bangladesh}}</ref>
=== Department of English === The department of English offers the following degrees:<ref name="programs" />
* Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in English (BA in English) * Master of Arts in English (MA in English)
=== Department of Bengali Language and Literature === The department of Bangla offers the following degrees:<ref name="programs" />
* Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Bangla (BA in Bangla) * Master of Arts in Bangla (MA in Bangla)
=== Department of Fashion Design and Technology ===
* Bachelor of Arts in Fashion and Technology
=== Department of Information Science and Library Management ===
* Post Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Science
== Faculty of Science == The Faculty of Science consists of the following departments:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Faculty of Science {{!}} Premier University|url=http://www.ugc-universities.gov.bd/faculty-detail/32|access-date=2025-02-14|website=University Grants Commission of Bangladesh}}</ref>
=== Department of Mathematics === The department offers the following degrees:<ref name="programs" />
* Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Mathematics * M.Sc. in Mathematics - 1 Year [Date of approval: 7/7/2019]
=== Department of Public Health === The department offers the following degrees:<ref name="programs" />
* Master of Public Health
=== Department of Chemistry === The department offers the following degrees
* B.Sc. in Chemistry
=== Department of Health Science === The department offers the following degrees
* MS in Molecular-Biology and Bio-Informatics Date of Approval: 30-01-2024
== Faculty of Social Sciences == The Faculty of Social Sciences consists of the following departments:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Faculty of Social Science {{!}} Premier University|url=http://www.ugc-universities.gov.bd/faculty-detail/35|access-date=2025-02-14|website=University Grants Commission of Bangladesh}}</ref>
=== Department of Sociology and Sustainable Development === The Department of SSD offers the following degrees:<ref name="programs" />
* Bachelor of Social Science (Honors) in Sociology and sustainable development * M.S.S in Sociology and Sustainable Development Date of Approval: 13/12/2022
=== Department of Economics === The Department of Economics offers the following degrees:<ref name="programs" />
* Bachelor of Social Science (Honors) in economics * Master of Social Science in economics
== Clubs and Organizations == Premier University hosts a variety of student clubs encouraging both academic and extracurricular engagement.
=== List of Student Clubs === * IEEE Premier University Student Branch<ref name="IEEE">{{Cite web |title=Student Branches – IEEE Bangladesh Section |url=https://www.ieeebd.com/student-branch/ |access-date=2025-11-30}}</ref><ref name="CSEClubs">{{Cite web |title=CSE Clubs |url=https://cse.puc.ac.bd/ |access-date=2025-11-30}}</ref> * PUC Robotics Club<ref name="Robotics">{{Cite web |title=PU Robotics Club |url=https://robotics.puc.ac.bd/ |access-date=2025-11-30}}</ref> * Premier University Computer Club (PUCC) * Business Entrepreneurs Club{{citation needed|date=November 2025}} * Career Club * Sports Club – run by the PU Sports Development Committee<ref name="WhyPUC">{{Cite web |title=Why PUC |url=https://fbs.puc.ac.bd/Home/Content/?Alias=why-puc-- |access-date=2025-11-30}}</ref> * Debating Club * Language Club * Photography Club * Cultural Club * Premier University Mooting Society
== Achievements == Premier University has achieved recognition in academics, engineering accreditation, and national competitions.
* The EEE Department is accredited by BAETE (IEB), recognized under the Washington Accord.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Accreditation and Charter |url=https://www.puc.ac.bd/Home/Content/?Alias=accreditation-and-award-of-permanent-charter |access-date=2025-02-14}}</ref>
Major student achievements include:<ref name="Achievements">{{Cite web |title=Achievements - CSE Department |url=https://cse.puc.ac.bd/Home/Content/?Alias=achievements |access-date=2025-11-30}}</ref> * Qualification for ICPC Asia West Continent Championship * Champion – 14th Inter-University Programming Contest 2020 * 2nd Place – Ada Lovelace National Girls' Programming Contest 2020 * Bangladesh Zonal Winner – IIT Techfest Bombay 2019–2020 * Champion & Runner Up – NASA Space Apps Challenge 2018 (Chattogram Division) * Hearth Spirit of the year 2025, Stetson IMCCC BD National Round (Department of Law) * Spirit of the Jessup 2020 (Department of Law)
== Global Alliances == '''American Corner Chattogram''' was established in 2003 and reopened in 2023 in partnership with Premier University. It offers EducationUSA advising, innovation workshops, technology resources, and cultural programs.<ref name="AmericanCorner">{{Cite web |last=Dhaka |first=U. S. Embassy |date=2022-11-15 |title=American Corner Chattogram |url=https://bd.usembassy.gov/american-corner-chattogram/ |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh |language=en-US}}</ref>
It is located at the Premier University campus at 1/A, O.R. Nizam Road, Prabartak Circle, Panchlaish, Chattogram.<ref>{{Cite web |title=American Corner Chattogram Location |url=https://bd.usembassy.gov/american-corner-chattogram/ |access-date=2025-02-14}}</ref>
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