Premier University

What Premier University does

Premier University is a private higher education institution established in 2002 in Chittagong, Bangladesh. It operates across two campus locations (GEC Circle and Panchlaish) offering undergraduate and graduate programs in six faculties: Business Studies, Engineering, Law, Arts, Science, and Social Science, serving 6,000+ current students with a faculty of 300+ members. The university has produced 25,000+ alumni and holds multi-layer accreditations including Bangladesh Accreditation Council (BAC), BAETE, IEB, and Washington Accord signatory status for engineering programs, alongside 'A' category recognition from an Australian government educational survey.

The institution's core digital infrastructure comprises an online admission portal (with bKash payment integration), student and faculty portals for course registration and grade submission, an automated library system, and a research journal platform. On-premise technology includes 500+ PCs across multiple computer labs and Wi-Fi-connected campuses. Premier University maintains an EEE department industry partnership ecosystem with 8+ MoU partners (including MAS, Robotry Bangladesh, and Naahar Industrial Equipment), a Global Alliance with UTS College Bangladesh, and hosts the American Corner Chattogram.

The business model is tuition-driven: students apply online, pay a BDT 815 application fee via bKash, sit for admission tests, and enroll in semester-based programs with recurring tuition payments varying by program. International students are managed through a dedicated international affairs section. Premier University is governed by a Board of Trustees and operates under Vice Chancellor Professor S. M. Nasrul Quadir, with a Ten-Year Strategic Plan covering 2023-2032 guiding institutional development.

Name

Premier University

Legal name

Premier University

Website

https://puc.ac.bd

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

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 industry

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

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Engineering education
• Business studies education

Headquarters

HQ city

Chittagong

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Premier University generates primary revenue from student tuition fees across undergraduate and graduate programs. Fees vary by faculty and program. Application fee is BDT 815 paid via bKash. The university publishes tuition fee schedules on its website and collects semester fees, examination fees, and other academic charges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Premier University is a private multi-faculty university in Chittagong, Bangladesh, delivering undergraduate and graduate degree programs across six faculties (Business Studies, Engineering, Law, Arts, Science, and Social Science). Prospective students apply through an online portal, pay a BDT 815 application fee via bKash, and complete an admission test before enrollment. The university also operates dedicated digital infrastructure including student and faculty portals, an online admission system, and an automated library system to support academic delivery.

Product overview

Premier University operates as a multi-faculty educational institution in Chittagong, Bangladesh, offering a platform of digital services including an online admission system, student and faculty portals, automated library system, and departmental websites. The university's digital infrastructure comprises an online admission portal for applications and fee payment, student portal for course registration and grade access, faculty portal for academic management, and individual department websites. The institution also maintains a research journal and library automation system. The university was established in 2002 and serves over 6,000 current students across 6 faculties with 300+ faculty members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Faculty of Business Studies Undergraduate and graduate business programs including BBA, MBA, and related business degrees, serving students seeking business and management qualifications in Chittagong. The faculty operates from an 8-storied building with 21 rooms, computer labs, cafeteria, and a modern auditorium, housing a seminar library of ~30,000 books.
• Faculty of Engineering Engineering degree programs including CSE, EEE, and Architecture (B.Arch.), accredited by BAETE and IEB, with Washington Accord signatory status facilitating international recognition. The EEE department holds MoUs with 8+ companies providing internships and industry research opportunities.
• Faculty of Law Law degree programs including LL.B. (undergraduate) and LLM (graduate), providing legal education and qualification pathways for students pursuing legal careers in Bangladesh.
• Faculty of Arts Arts degree programs including BA (undergraduate) and MA (graduate), serving students pursuing education in humanities, languages, and related disciplines.
• Faculty of Science Science degree programs including B.Sc. and M.Sc., covering disciplines such as Mathematics (which celebrated International Mathematics Day 2024 with two student projects selected as Creative Projects by the International Mathematical Union), and related science fields.
• Faculty of Social Science Social science degree programs including BSS (undergraduate) and MSS (graduate), serving students pursuing education in public health, economics, and related social science disciplines.
• Online Admission System Web-based online admission portal enabling prospective students to apply for undergraduate and graduate programs, submit BDT 815 application fees via bKash (merchant number 01313044519), and download admission cards. The system supports the university's student recruitment funnel from application to admission testing.
• Student Portal Online portal for enrolled Premier University students to complete semester-based course registration, print class schedules, check grades, and access academic information, enabling self-service academic administration.
• Faculty Portal Online portal for Premier University faculty members to submit grades securely and remotely, manage course materials, and access academic resources as part of the integrated faculty resource platform.
• Automated Library System Automated library management system providing digital access to academic resources for students and faculty, including a Business Studies seminar library with approximately 30,000 books supporting research and study across the institution.
• Foreign Student Admission Program Year-round admission service for foreign national students seeking undergraduate and graduate enrollment at Premier University, requiring a separate admission test (written or viva) and direct contact with the International Affairs Section. Includes eligibility criteria, fees structure, exchange/credit transfer arrangements, and cancellation policies for international applicants.
• Premier University Journal University research journal publishing academic research across various disciplines, supporting faculty and student research output and academic publishing at Premier University.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25,000 alumni have graduated from Premier University and are working with high dignity in government, private organizations, and teaching professions worldwide.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• MAS SumatraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 8 companies that signed MoU with the EEE department of Premier University for industry-academia collaboration. Provides students with industry exposure, internship opportunities, and joint research projects.
• MAS Intimates BangladeshminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSigned MoU with EEE department for industry-academia linkage, providing hands-on training and research collaboration opportunities for students.
• Naahar Industrial Equipment Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU partner with EEE department for industry collaboration and student exposure to industrial equipment and practices.
• RecolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner of EEE department providing collaborative research and student training opportunities.
• Global Safety Line EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU partner for industry-academia collaboration with EEE department.
• Insights AutomataminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in EEE department's industry linkage initiative.
• AW CommunicationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner with MoU for EEE department collaboration.
• Robotry BangladeshminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for robotics-related academic-industry collaboration with EEE department.
• Nurham Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signatory for EEE department industry-academia partnership.
• Pure Water Treatment SystemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner for EEE department's collaborative research and training programs.
• UTS College BangladeshminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier University maintains a Global Alliance with UTS College Bangladesh under its International Affairs section, facilitating cross-institutional academic cooperation.
• American Corner ChattogramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier University hosts the American Corner Chattogram as part of its Global Alliance initiative, providing access to American cultural and educational resources.
• AB Bank PLCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor for the ABM Mohiuddin Chy Premier University Inter-Department Football Tournament. Provided sponsorship support for the event.
• Green HarvestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsor for the ABM Mohiuddin Chy Premier University Football Tournament.
• Bijoy TVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTV media partner for the ABM Mohiuddin Chy Premier University Football Tournament.
• Daily Chattogram PratidinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrint media partner for the ABM Mohiuddin Chy Premier University Football Tournament.
• CIPLUS TVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline media partner for the ABM Mohiuddin Chy Premier University Football Tournament.
• Technical University of ViennaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Gerland Puetsek, Professor from Technical University of Vienna, participated as a special guest at the International Mathematics Day 2024 celebration at Premier University.
• Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Kaikobad, former Professor from BUET's CSE department, served as a special guest at the International Mathematics Day 2024 event at Premier University.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BRAC University: One of Bangladesh's largest and most established private universities, operating across multiple faculties with strong industry linkages and international partnerships. Highly comparable multi-faculty private university model serving domestic undergraduate and graduate students in Bangladesh.
• North South University: Leading private university in Bangladesh with comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs across business, engineering, and other faculties. Direct comparable in multi-faculty private higher education with similar accreditation focus and tuition-driven revenue model.

Regional players

• International Islamic University Chittagong: Private university in Chittagong with multi-faculty structure including business, engineering, and science programs. Direct geographic competitor in the Chittagong private higher education market.
• University of Chittagong: Major public research university in Chittagong offering programs across arts, science, business, and social science. Direct regional competitor to Premier's non-engineering faculties; significant enrollment competitor given lower public tuition.
• Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology (CUET): Public engineering and technology university located in Chittagong, directly competing with Premier University's engineering programs in the same geographic catchment. Government-subsidized tuition represents significant pricing pressure for Premier's EEE and CSE programs.
• University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC): Private university in Chittagong offering medical, engineering, and business programs. Direct local competitor in the Chittagong private university market, particularly for engineering and science students.

Direct peers

• Independent University, Bangladesh: Private Bangladeshi university with multi-faculty structure including business, engineering, science, and humanities. Comparable in scope, accreditation profile, and target student segments to Premier University.
• East West University: Private university in Bangladesh offering programs across business, engineering, science, and social sciences with similar tuition-based revenue model. Comparable in scale, faculty size, and program breadth to Premier University.
• Daffodil International University: Large private university in Bangladesh with extensive program portfolio across IT, engineering, business, and science. Comparable scale and multi-disciplinary structure to Premier University, with similar tuition-driven enrollment model.
• Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology: Engineering and technology-focused private university in Dhaka with BAETE/IEB accreditations. Comparable to Premier University's engineering programs and similar multi-faculty private university positioning in Bangladesh.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PremierUniversityChittagong
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/premieruniversitychittagong

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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