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Jagannath University

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Jagannath University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Jagannath University is a public university in Sadarghat, Dhaka, Bangladesh. It suits students who want a public institution in the capital and need to check the current programme options directly with the university.

  2. What you can study

    Jagannath University is a public university, but the programmes and subject areas currently offered are not published in the details available here. Confirm the active degree catalogue on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions route and check the current entry requirements, required documents, and deadlines on the official website. The university website is http://www.jnu.ac.bd/; confirm whether your intended programme has any extra requirements for international students.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current fee with its admissions office. You should also budget separately for living costs in Dhaka, which will depend on housing, transport, and daily expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm this for your chosen programme before applying. Also check visa requirements, document attestation, admission deadlines, and whether your previous qualifications are accepted for entry.

  6. How it compares

    Bangladesh has 83 universities, so Jagannath University sits in a crowded national higher-education field rather than a small one. Its main distinguishing points are that it is public, based in Dhaka, and has a long institutional history that ended with full public-university approval in 2005.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Jagannath University

What type of university is Jagannath University?

It is a public university.

Where is Jagannath University located?

It is located in Sadarghat, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

What is the university website?

http://www.jnu.ac.bd/

How many universities are there in Bangladesh?

There are 83 universities in Bangladesh.

Overview

Jagannath University (JnU) is a public university located in Sadarghat, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Founded as Dhaka Brahma School in 1858 and renamed Jagannath School in 1872, and later renamed Jagannath College in 1884, the institution was taken over by the Pakistani government in 1968, while Bangladesh was still a part of Pakistan. It opened graduate and post-graduate programmes in 1975 and was approved as a full public university in 2005.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Bangladesh.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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