What Jahangirnagar University does

Jahangirnagar University is a public research university located in Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh, established following the country's independence in 1971. It operates under the Ministry of Education of the Government of Bangladesh, with the Governor of Bangladesh serving as Chancellor. The university delivers undergraduate (Bachelor Honours), graduate (Masters), and postgraduate research (MPhil and PhD) programs across six faculties: Arts and Humanities, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business Studies, and Law. Specialized academic institutes include the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Institute of Information Technology (IIT), Institute of Remote Sensing and GIS, and Institute of Comparative Literature and Culture. Research infrastructure is centered on the Wazed Miah Science Research Center, Research Innovation Centre, and Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), supported by a 21-hall residential campus, a digital library with remote access, and dedicated ICT Cell.

The institution's revenue mechanics are characteristic of a public university in Bangladesh: government funding via the University Grants Commission and Ministry of Education, supplemented by regulated tuition and fee structures that are not publicly disclosed. Goto-market operates through centralized national admission portals (ju-admission.org, bachelor.ju-admission.com, postgrad.ju-admission.com) and dedicated channels for weekend/evening continuing-education programs serving working professionals. Customers are segmented into higher education students, the research community, and residential students requiring on-campus accommodation and support services such as BNCC, Rover Scouts, counselling, and medical services. Notable research output includes two patents-pending in Malaysia for fiber-optic comb-filter technology from the Physics department, and recognized scholarship performance (Erasmus Mundus, Prime Minister Gold Medal).

Name

Jahangirnagar University

Legal name

Jahangirnagar University

Website

https://juniv.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Jahangirnagar University is a public research university in Savar, Bangladesh, delivering undergraduate through PhD programs across six faculties and specialized institutes for domestic students, professionals, and the research community.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Postgraduate research programs
• Doctoral research degrees
• Continuing education courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Savar

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

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Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jahangirnagar University is a public residential research university delivering undergraduate (Bachelor Honours), postgraduate (Masters), and doctoral (MPhil/PhD) education across six faculties and 35+ departments. The university provides on-campus residential accommodation, library services with remote access, and operates specialized academic institutes in business administration, information technology, remote sensing/GIS, and comparative literature.

Product overview

Jahangirnagar University operates as a comprehensive public university offering a multi-tiered educational portfolio. The institution provides undergraduate (Bachelor Honours), postgraduate (Masters), and doctoral (MPhil/PhD) programs across six faculties: Arts & Humanities, Mathematical & Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business Studies, and Law. Specialized academic institutes include the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Institute of Information Technology (IIT), Institute of Remote Sensing and GIS, and Institute of Comparative Literature and Culture. Research infrastructure encompasses the Wazed Miah Science Research Center and Research Innovation Centre. The university also provides continuing education through Weekend & Evening Courses and digital skills training. Library services include remote access to journals and academic resources.

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Products and services

• Bachelor (Honours) Programs Four-year undergraduate degree programs across multiple faculties including Arts & Humanities, Mathematical & Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business Studies, and Law, leading to BSS/BSC/BCOM Honours degrees for recent higher secondary graduates.
• Masters Programs Regular Masters and specialized Masters programs including MBA and MSc in Remote Sensing and GIS, available across all faculties for graduates seeking advanced education.
• M.Phil & PhD Programs Research degree programs offering MPhil and PhD across various departments for advanced academic research careers, available in full-time and part-time modes.
• Weekend & Evening Courses Part-time education programs designed for working professionals seeking continuing education, skill development, or degree completion on a flexible schedule.
• University Library & Remote Access Comprehensive library system with remote access capabilities that enables students and faculty to access journals and academic resources from off-campus locations.
• Institute of Remote Sensing and GIS (IRS) A specialized institute offering postgraduate MSc education and research in Remote Sensing, GIS, GNSS, and Drone Technology applications, along with certificate training courses for environmental and geographical research professionals.
• Institute of Information Technology (IIT) Institute focused on information technology education and research within the university, supporting IT-related academic programs and research activities.
• Wazed Miah Science Research Center Central research facility supporting scientific research activities across multiple disciplines at the university.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles10 records

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