Stamford University Bangladesh

What Stamford University Bangladesh does

Stamford University Bangladesh is a private higher education institution headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh, operating primarily from its Siddeswari campus while constructing a permanent campus (foundation stone laid February 2023). The university delivers 28 degree programs across five faculties — Engineering, Science, Arts and Social Science, Law, and Business Studies — covering undergraduate disciplines such as BBA, Pharmacy, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Microbiology, Law, English, Film & Media, Economics, Journalism, Environmental Science, Public Administration, and Architecture, plus graduate programs including MBA, MSc, and MCA. It also runs professional and language certification programs such as the Japanese Language Center (established 2009 with 500+ completers), Cisco Networking Academy, IELTS preparation, and a recently launched free Russian Language Certificate Course.

The university's underlying technology stack is conventional higher-education IT: a Student Portal, Faculty Portal, Staff Portal, and Admin Portal, plus a new Digital Learning Resource Centre (DLRC) built on a 3-year Microsoft Teams collaboration for the Department of Public Administration. An Online Leave Management System has been deployed for staff, and a Multisensory Learning Space — described as the first of its kind in Bangladesh — was launched in 2026. Payment infrastructure integrates with bKash, Rocket, Nagad, and Brac Bank's Real-Time Cash Deposit Machine (RCDM) for tuition collection.

Its business model is tuition-driven, with revenue primarily from recurring semester-based tuition fees (with installment options and waivers of 10–50% available) supplemented by one-time payments for certificate and language courses. The go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven: direct student recruitment through online admission, written tests, admission cycles (Spring, Summer, Fall), admission fairs, orientation programs, and channel partnerships with schools for student pipelines. International collaborations with Japan Foundation (since 2009), Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, the EU Erasmus+ RESHAPE Initiative, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (MOU), and US Forest Service (via CAPS) support a niche international-segment play centered on Japanese language and faculty exchange.

Name

Stamford University Bangladesh

Legal name

Stamford University Bangladesh

Website

https://stamforduniversity.edu.bd

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Stamford University Bangladesh is a private university in Dhaka offering 28 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across five faculties, plus language and certification courses, serving roughly several thousand students with tuition-driven semester revenue.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Professional certification courses
• Language training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from undergraduate and graduate programs. Students pay tuition fees per semester/trimester with installment options available. Fee payment can be made through bKash, Rocket, Nagad, and bank transfers.
2. Certificate Programs: Revenue from professional and language certificate courses including Japanese Language courses and IELTS preparation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stamford University Bangladesh is a private university that delivers higher-education degree programs across five faculties (Engineering, Science, Arts and Social Science, Law, and Business Studies), offering more than 28 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in disciplines such as Business Administration, Engineering, Pharmacy, Microbiology, Law, English, Film & Media, and Public Administration. Beyond traditional degree programs, the university sells professional development offerings including Japanese Language courses (JLPT N5/N4/N3), IELTS preparation, Cisco Networking Academy certifications, and a free Russian Language Certificate Course.

Product overview

Stamford University Bangladesh operates as a private university offering a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate and graduate degree programs across five faculties: Engineering, Science, Arts and Social Science, Law, and Business Studies. The institution provides over 28 degree programs spanning disciplines including Business Administration, Pharmacy, Engineering (Electrical & Electronic, Civil, Computer Science), Sciences (Microbiology, Environmental Science), Law, English, Film & Media, Journalism, Public Administration, and Economics. Beyond traditional degree programs, the university offers professional development through its Japanese Language Center (established 2009), Cisco Networking Academy certifications, and IELTS preparation courses. Digital infrastructure includes Student Portal, Faculty Portal, and a newly announced Digital Learning Resource Centre powered by Microsoft Teams. The institution recently launched Bangladesh's first Multisensory Learning Space and a free Russian Language Certificate Course.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stamford University Research Center (SURC): Research center under Stamford University Bangladesh
• Japanese Language Center

Products and services

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Four-year undergraduate degree program in Business Administration covering management, finance, marketing, and organizational behavior.
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons.) Four-year undergraduate honors degree in Pharmacy covering pharmaceutical sciences, drug development, and clinical pharmacy.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Electronic Engineering Four-year undergraduate engineering degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering with IEB accreditation for six years.
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology Four-year honors degree in Microbiology, ranked top among private universities in Bangladesh by EduRank 2026.
• Bachelor of Laws with Honours Four-year honors degree in Law preparing students for legal practice and judiciary careers.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Four-year undergraduate engineering degree in Civil Engineering covering structural, geotechnical, and construction engineering.
• Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English Four-year honors degree in English literature, language, and communication studies.
• Bachelor of Arts in Film & Media Four-year undergraduate degree in Film & Media Studies covering production, journalism, and digital media.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering Four-year undergraduate engineering degree in Computer Science & Engineering covering software development, algorithms, and systems.
• Bachelor of Social Science in Economics Four-year undergraduate degree in Economics covering macroeconomic and microeconomic theory and analysis.
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science Four-year undergraduate degree in Environmental Science covering environmental management, ecology, and sustainability.
• Bachelor of Social Science in Journalism for Electronic & Print Media Four-year undergraduate degree in Journalism and Media Studies preparing students for broadcast and print journalism careers.
• Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) Five-year undergraduate professional degree in Architecture covering design, urban planning, and structural systems.
• Bachelor of Public Administration Four-year undergraduate degree in Public Administration covering governance, policy analysis, and public sector management.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Two-year graduate business degree for professionals seeking advanced management education.
• Master in Computer Application (MCA) Graduate degree in Computer Applications covering software engineering and information technology.
• Master of Science in Computer Science & Engineering Advanced graduate degree in Computer Science & Engineering for research and technical specialization.
• Japanese Language Center Language training program offering Basic, Advanced, and Practical Japanese language courses (150 hours each) with JLPT N5, N4, and N3 preparation. Over 500 students have completed courses.
• Cisco Networking Academy Industry certification program offering networking technology training and credentials in partnership with Cisco.
• IELTS Preparation International English Language Testing System preparation courses for students seeking international education and employment.
• Free Russian Language Certificate Course Bangladesh's first free Russian Language Certificate Course offered by the university.
• Multisensory Learning Space First-ever multisensory learning space in Bangladesh's history, designed to provide enhanced sensory-based educational experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 323 faculty members providing quality education
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 20263-year collaboration with Microsoft Teams powering the Digital Learning Resource Centre (DLRC) of the Department of Public Administration.
• Western Norway University of Applied SciencesstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Official MOU discussions initiated for academic collaboration and partnership.
• Erasmus+ (RESHAPE Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Co-leading global work package on faculty capacity building under the RESHAPE Initiative for sustainability education.
• US Forest ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership agreement signed between Stamford CAPS (Centre for Atmospheric Pollution Studies) and US Forest Service.
• Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC)minorOthers · 1 January 2021Contract agreement for double-decker buses for student transportation services.
• Creative IT Institute (CITI)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019MOU signed between Stamford University Bangladesh and Creative IT Institute for collaborative programs.
• Tokyo University of Agriculture and TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Teacher-student exchange program between Stamford University Bangladesh and Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. The collaboration is moderated by the Japanese Language Department of Stamford University.
• Japan FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Partnership for Japanese language education. Faculty participate in training programs and scholarships organized by Japan Foundation.
• Japanese Embassy in BangladeshcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Teachers participate as observers in teacher training workshops organized by the Japanese Embassy and Japan Foundation in Dhaka.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB): Private Dhaka university with arts, business, and science programs targeting similar undergraduate segments with comparable tuition model.
• North South University: Bangladesh's largest private university in Dhaka with a similar broad program portfolio including Business, Engineering, and Sciences. Directly competes for the same domestic student segment.
• BRAC University: One of Bangladesh's leading private universities in Dhaka offering multi-disciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs. Closest comparable peer in scale, scope, and target market.
• Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST): Dhaka private university with strong engineering and science focus and IEB-aligned programs, comparable in faculty scale and engineering accreditation profile.
• American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB): Established private university in Dhaka with engineering, business, and science programs at comparable price points and similar student profile.
• Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB): Private Dhaka-based university with broad program coverage, similar faculty scale, and direct competition in the same domestic higher-education market.
• Daffodil International University: Large Dhaka-based private university with broad multi-disciplinary programs and strong emphasis on IT and engineering—directly overlapping with Stamford's program mix.
• East West University: Private university in Dhaka offering multi-disciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs with comparable tuition-based model and similar target segments.

Regional players

• Islamic University of Technology (IUT): Regional engineering-focused university under the OIC operating in Dhaka, comparable in offering engineering and applied science degrees and competing for similar technical students.

Broad incumbents

• University of Dhaka: Bangladesh's flagship public research university offering the full range of disciplines at significantly lower tuition; serves as the dominant incumbent against which all private universities including Stamford compete.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Stamford-University-Bangladesh-32596542401
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1325281

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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