Metropolitan University

Name

Metropolitan University

Legal name

Metropolitan University

Website

https://metrouni.edu.bd

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

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)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB), Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate programmes
• Graduate programmes
• Professional development courses
• Academic research

Headquarters

HQ city

Sylhet

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Programmes: Revenue generated from various academic programmes including Honours, Masters, and Short programmes at different levels
2. Examination Fees: Fees collected from examination processes including supplementary examinations
3. Certificate and Transcript Services: Revenue from applying for certificates and transcripts
4. Short Courses: Professional development and skill-based courses for students and professionals

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Metropolitan University is a private higher education institution located in Sylhet, Bangladesh. It offers Undergraduate Honours programmes, Masters programmes, and Short Courses across four schools (Science & Technology, Business & Economics, Law, and Humanities & Social Sciences). Revenue is generated primarily from tuition, examination fees, certificates, and short course fees paid by students enrolling in these academic programmes.

Product overview

Metropolitan University is a higher education institution offering a portfolio of academic programmes across four schools: School of Science & Technology (including Data Science, Computer Science & Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering), School of Business & Economics, School of Law, and School of Humanities & Social Sciences. The university provides research support through its Centre for Research & Publication (CRP), publishes the Metropolitan University Journal, and offers student development programmes through various clubs and organizations including MU Sports Club, MU Cultural Club, MU Model United Nation, and MU Cycling Association. The institution operates a Library Hub for collaborative research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Honours Programmes Four-year undergraduate Honours degree programmes offered across multiple departments spanning four schools: Science & Technology, Business & Economics, Law, and Humanities & Social Sciences. Designed for students who have completed higher secondary education or equivalent and are pursuing a recognized first university degree.
• Masters Programmes Postgraduate Masters degree programmes offered across the university's four schools, targeted at graduates and working professionals seeking advanced academic qualifications.
• Short Courses Shorter, certificate-bearing training programmes designed for individual learners seeking targeted skill development or supplementary credentials without committing to a full degree.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,000+ active students across five diverse departments
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cambridge EnglishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCambridge English Educational Partner Agreement signing ceremony between Cambridge English and Metropolitan University for English language education and certification
• British CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIELTS Partnership Programme signing ceremony between British Council and Metropolitan University
• University Grants Commission of BangladeshcoreOthersCurriculum and programmes approved by UGC Bangladesh for accreditation and quality assurance

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB): Dhaka-based private university offering undergraduate and graduate programs in business, engineering, and humanities. Comparable as a multi-disciplinary private institution targeting similar student segments in Bangladesh.
• BRAC University: Major Dhaka-based private university affiliated with the BRAC conglomerate, offering programs across engineering, business, law, and humanities. Directly comparable as a top-tier multi-disciplinary private institution with similar revenue model and program mix.
• North South University: The first private university in Bangladesh, established in 1992 in Dhaka, offering multi-disciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs. Directly comparable as a leading private Bangladeshi university competing for the same student segments across business, science, and humanities.
• East West University: Dhaka-based private university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across science, business, and social sciences. Comparable as a multi-disciplinary private institution with similar fee structure and program breadth.
• Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST): Dhaka-based private university focused on engineering and applied sciences. Comparable for its STEM-heavy program portfolio and similar private-university revenue model, though more specialized than Metropolitan.
• Daffodil International University: Large Dhaka-based private university with strong emphasis on science, technology, and IT programs. Comparable as a fast-growing private multi-disciplinary institution targeting similar undergraduate and graduate student segments.

Emerging players

• University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB): Dhaka-based private university with strong programs in media, journalism, humanities, and business. Comparable as a multi-disciplinary private institution with similar tuition-driven revenue model and partnership-driven international orientation.

Regional players

• Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST): Public research university located in Sylhet — directly competing for the same regional student pool. Comparable as a higher-education institution serving the same geographic market, but operating under public funding and lower tuition model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/metropolitanuniversity

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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