Patuakhali Science and Technology University

What Patuakhali Science and Technology University does

Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU) is a public university established by an act of the Bangladesh parliament on February 26, 2002, located on a 110-acre campus in Dumki, Patuakhali in southern Bangladesh. It traces its origin to a private higher secondary institute founded in 1972, was reorganized as Patuakhali Agricultural College under Bangladesh Agricultural University affiliation in 1979, nationalized in 1985, and elevated to full university status in 2002. The institution operates across 9 faculties and 59 academic departments, serving approximately 3,538 students at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, supported by 254 faculty members, 213 officers, and 520 staff. Its academic portfolio covers Agriculture, Computer Science and Engineering, Business Administration, Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Fisheries, Environmental Science and Disaster Management, Nutrition and Food Science, Law and Land Administration, Oceanography, and postgraduate studies, with specialized laboratory infrastructure in agricultural engineering, biotechnology, dairy science, fisheries biology, marine fisheries, food technology, disaster resilience, and post-harvest technology.

The university's underlying infrastructure comprises a Central Laboratory, departmental laboratories, a Research and Training Center, central library facilities, 8 student residence halls, and supporting services (transport, health care, scholarships, alumni network). Distribution operates through on-campus delivery, a national centralized undergraduate admission system (admission.pstu.ac.bd), dedicated MS/MBA and PhD admission processes, and a separate foreign student admission channel. Research output is documented at 2,719 journal articles, 77 books/book chapters, and 8 patents including a granted South Korean patent.

The business model is government-funded public higher education. Revenue streams consist of government appropriations (primary), tuition and academic fees (subsidized) across undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs, and research grants from government and international sources. Marketing and student acquisition rely on the official website (pstu.ac.bd), the national university admission system, and published notices and circulars. Pricing is government-subsidized and not publicly itemized on the website. Institutional partnerships for research and governance include Bangladesh Agricultural University, BARI, BINA, and BLRI, with their leaders sitting on the PSTU Regent Board.

Name

Patuakhali Science and Technology University

Legal name

Patuakhali Science and Technology University

Website

https://pstu.ac.bd

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Patuakhali Science and Technology University is a Bangladesh public university, established by parliament in 2002, serving 3,538 students across 9 faculties with specialized programs in agriculture, fisheries, environmental science, and disaster management from its Dumki, Patuakhali campus.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD)

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Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA), Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI), Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Postgraduate research programs
• Agricultural science education
• Public university education

Headquarters

HQ city

Chittagong

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Public university funded primarily by the Bangladesh government with student tuition fees for various degree programs including undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs
2. Research Grants: Funding from government and international sources for research projects and development activities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Patuakhali Science and Technology University is a public university in Bangladesh offering undergraduate, postgraduate (MS, MBA, LLM), and PhD degree programs across 9 faculties and 59 academic departments, including Agriculture, Computer Science and Engineering, Business Administration, Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Fisheries, Environmental Science and Disaster Management, Nutrition and Food Science, Law and Land Administration, and Postgraduate Studies. The university also conducts research activities with specialized laboratories, maintains a central library, and provides student services such as scholarships, residential halls, and healthcare.

Product overview

Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU) is a public university in Bangladesh offering a comprehensive educational platform with multiple faculties and academic programs. The university's product portfolio consists of academic degree programs (undergraduate through PhD levels), research and publication services, student support services (scholarships, residence, transport, health care), library services, laboratory facilities across science and engineering disciplines, administrative services for examinations and certifications, and online admission systems. The offerings are organized around 10 faculties covering agriculture, computer science, business administration, animal science, fisheries, environmental science, nutrition, law, oceanography, and engineering. The university serves approximately 3,538 students with 254 faculty members across 59 academic departments.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Degree Programs Undergraduate, postgraduate (MS, MBA, LLM), and PhD degree programs across 9 faculties including Agriculture, Computer Science and Engineering, Business Administration, Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Fisheries, Environmental Science and Disaster Management, Nutrition and Food Science, Law and Land Administration, Oceanography, and Engineering, designed for students pursuing higher education in science, technology, agriculture, and related fields.
• Research and Publications

Quantifiable outcome

• 3538 currently enrolled students with 2334 degrees awarded historically
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), MymensinghcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1979Patuakhali Agricultural College was established under affiliation of Bangladesh Agricultural University in 1979 to produce agricultural graduates offering B.Sc.Ag. (Hons.) degree. This affiliation provided the foundation for agricultural education before the university became independent.
• Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Mohammad Abdullah Al Islam serves as representative on the Regent Board, indicating institutional collaboration in agricultural research.
• Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Mohammad Abu Kalam Azad, Director General of BINA, serves on the University Regent Board.
• Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Shakila Faruque, Director General of BLRI, serves on the University Regent Board for livestock research collaboration.
• Bangladesh Agricultural University, MymensinghcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic faculty members from Bangladesh Agricultural University serve on various university bodies including the Regent Board and Academic Council.
• Patuakhali Government CollegeminorOthersThe Principal of Patuakhali Government College serves on the University Regent Board.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology (CUET): Public engineering and technology university in Chittagong with overlapping CSE, engineering, and architecture programs; serves as a comparable technology-focused public university peer in eastern Bangladesh.
• Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU): Bangladesh's premier agricultural university based in Mymensingh; offers overlapping agricultural, veterinary, and fisheries programs and is the historical academic parent of PSTU through its affiliation with Patuakhali Agricultural College.
• Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University: A public science and technology university in Bangladesh with similar multi-faculty structure spanning agriculture, computer science, and business; directly comparable in mission and program mix to PSTU.
• Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU): Public science and technology university in Dinajpur with similar multi-faculty structure spanning agriculture, engineering, business, and veterinary science; structurally comparable regional public university peer.
• Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University: Dhaka-based public agricultural university with overlapping faculties in agriculture, agribusiness, and animal science; comparable as a peer agricultural sciences institution under the same national university system.
• Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET): A leading public engineering and technology university in southern Bangladesh with overlapping engineering, computer science, and applied sciences programs serving a comparable regional student base.
• Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU): Public science and technology university serving the Noakhali coastal region with a comparable faculty mix in CSE, business administration, fisheries, and environmental science; structurally identical peer.

Broad incumbents

• Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET): Established public engineering university in northern Bangladesh with broader engineering program offerings; comparable as an incumbent public engineering institution though less specialized in agriculture and coastal research.
• Jagannath University: Large public research university in Dhaka with broad multi-disciplinary faculties including science, business, law, and social sciences; comparable as an established multi-faculty public university peer.
• Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET): The premier public engineering university in Bangladesh with strong national brand and broader engineering portfolio; serves as a broad incumbent comparable on engineering and applied sciences, though operating at a higher prestige tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pstubd

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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