Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology

What Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology does

Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) is a private, nonprofit university in Dhaka, Bangladesh, founded in 1995 by Dhaka Ahsania Mission — a non-profit voluntary organization established in 1958 — and recognized as the first private university in Bangladesh to receive a permanent charter from the Government. AUST delivers higher-education services to undergraduate and postgraduate students through four faculties: Engineering, Architecture and Planning, Business and Social Sciences, and Education. The academic portfolio comprises roughly twelve degree programs, including BSc degrees in Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Textile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Industrial and Production Engineering; a Bachelor of Architecture; a BBA; and postgraduate MSc, M.Arch, MBA, and M.Ed programs. Supporting infrastructure at the permanent Tejgaon campus includes specialized laboratories (a Printing and Model Making Lab with 3D printing, laser cutting, and plotter capabilities; a renovated Wet Processing Lab for textile engineering), the Kazi Fazlur Rahman Library, the M.H. Khan Auditorium, and dedicated research centers for Nanotechnology and Excellence.

The core technology layer consists of a standard university learning-management and institutional-IT stack — an ICT Center, online admission portals (admission.aust.edu for undergraduate and postgraduate cycles), and digital academic platforms — rather than proprietary software products. Revenue is generated almost exclusively through semester-based tuition and academic fees paid by enrolled students, structured as a recurring subscription model across an annual billing cadence, with ancillary revenue from financial-assistance redistribution (scholarships, freedom-fighter quotas, sponsor/sibling/spouse quotas, and a Distressed Students' Welfare Fund). Go-to-market is sales-led through admissions cycles and is supported by institutional marketing across the AUST website, dedicated admission portals, orientation programs, news/media, and social channels. AUST serves students, faculty, and research collaborators, and operates 30+ formal partnerships spanning industry (Grameenphone, Walton, BCSIR, DBL Group, Daikin, SARSO, BIM), international universities (Aalborg, Edith Cowan, KIIT, AIT, University of Michigan-Flint, Dublin City University, Wuhan Textile University), and government bodies (UDD), with the most recent research output covering rooftop solar PV integration for Dhaka Metro Rail's MRT Line 6.

Name

Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology

Legal name

Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology

Website

https://aust.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) is a private, nonprofit university in Dhaka, Bangladesh, founded in 1995 under Dhaka Ahsania Mission. It delivers semester-based undergraduate and postgraduate programs across four faculties — Engineering, Architecture and Planning, Business and Social Sciences, and Education — serving domestic Bangladeshi students through a single Tejgaon campus and extensive industry and international academic partnerships.

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Higher Education

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Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

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Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Keywords

• Higher education
• Engineering education
• University degrees
• Architecture programs
• Business education

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

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Markets served

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B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate and graduate tuition fees across multiple semesters. Students pay semester-based tuition for Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture, Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Education programs.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) is a private university in Bangladesh that delivers undergraduate and postgraduate education, primarily in engineering, architecture, business administration, and education. The institution confers BSc, BArch, BBA, MSc, MArch, MBA, and M.Ed degrees, and conducts applied research. It is operated by the Dhaka Ahsania Mission, a non-profit foundation, and serves as a teaching and research institution rather than a commercial entity.

Product overview

Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) operates as a private university offering undergraduate and postgraduate academic programs across four faculties: Engineering, Architecture and Planning, Business and Social Sciences, and Education. The university's portfolio consists primarily of educational degree programs (undergraduate BSc programs in Engineering disciplines including Computer Science, Electrical, Civil, Textile, Mechanical, and Industrial Production Engineering; Architecture; and Business Administration, along with postgraduate MSc and MBA programs). Supporting these academic offerings are specialized laboratory facilities including a Printing and Model Making Lab with digital fabrication capabilities (3D printing, laser cutting, plotter services) and a Wet Processing Lab for textile engineering. Research is supported through dedicated centers including the Center for Nanotechnology and Center for Excellence. The university was founded by Dhaka Ahsania Mission in 1995 and holds permanent charter status as the first private university in Bangladesh to receive this designation.

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Products and services

• BSc Engineering Programs Four-year undergraduate engineering degree programs designed for high-school graduates seeking professional engineering credentials.
• Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) Five-year professional undergraduate architecture degree program for students pursuing careers in architecture and urban design.
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Undergraduate business administration degree program for students seeking foundational business and management education.
• MSc / MArch / MBA / M.Ed Postgraduate Programs Postgraduate degree programs for graduates seeking advanced specialization and research credentials in engineering, architecture, business, or education.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Insaf Barakah Kidney & General Hospital Ltd. (IBKGH)minorOthers · 8 February 2026Healthcare partnership to enhance healthcare access for students and staff. Signed for 2 years duration.
• NAHFILA MAA ScholarshipminorOthers · 18 January 2026Scholarship fund established by Architect Md. Mahfil Ali to award two students annually from Department of Architecture and Department of CSE, alternating semesters.
• Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 20255-year MoU for academic collaboration, professional development, and knowledge sharing in management education and research.
• Urban Development Directorate (UDD)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 August 2025Government partnership with ARCH department for 5 years for urban development research and collaboration.
• Akiz MotorsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 August 2025Industry partnership for automotive engineering education and potential research collaboration.
• South Asian Regional Standards Organization (SARSO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2025Regional standards organization partnership for research and development in standards compliance.
• DIP FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2025Foundation partnership with MPE department for 3 years of collaborative initiatives.
• Spectrum Engineering Consortium (Pvt) LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2025Engineering industry partnership for collaborative projects and student opportunities.
• Shanta Holdings Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 December 2024Real estate and development partnership with CE department for 3 years.
• STEMX365minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2024STEM education partnership for 5 years supporting science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs.
• Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 20245-year research collaboration with MPE department for scientific research and industrial research partnerships.
• Edith Cowan University Western AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 October 2023International academic partnership with EEE department for 3 years including student exchange, joint research, and faculty collaboration.
• Aalborg UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2023International academic partnership with School of Business (SoB) for 5 years including exchange programs and collaborative research.
• Daikin Air-conditioning India Private Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2023HVAC industry partnership with MPE department for training and research in air-conditioning technology.
• Grameenphone Ltd. (GP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 November 2022Telecommunications industry partnership for 5 years supporting campus recruitment and industry-academia collaboration.
• Assam Down Town University, Guwahati, Assam, IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 November 2022International academic partnership for 5 years with mutual student exchange and research collaboration.
• Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 November 2022International academic partnership with Indian institution for 5 years of collaboration.
• University of Southern DenmarkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2022International partnership with MPE department for 3 years including research collaboration.
• Centre for Nanotechnology, Coppin State University, Baltimore, Maryland, USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 January 2022International nanotechnology research partnership with EEE department for 5 years.
• Wuhan Textile University, ChinacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2021International textile industry academic partnership for 5 years.
• WALTON (Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2021Electronics and technology industry partnership with EEE department for training, research, and campus recruitment.
• engelbert strauss GmbH & Co. KG and Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)-GMbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2020International industry partnership with textile department for 5 years including training and research programs.
• DBL GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2019Textile and garments industry partnership with TE department for 5 years of collaboration.
• Aalborg University, DenmarkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2015Initial international academic partnership with AUST for 4 years including exchange programs.
• University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis, FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2011European international academic partnership for joint programs and research collaboration.
• Dublin City University, Dublin, IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2010International academic partnership with Irish university for 3 years of collaboration.
• Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 July 2009Prestigious regional technical university partnership for 5 years of academic and research collaboration.
• Claflin University, Orangeburg, South CarolinacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2009US university partnership for long-term academic collaboration and student exchange.
• University of Michigan-Flint (UM-Flint), USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 July 2008International partnership with University of Michigan system for 5 years of collaboration.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• East West University: Dhaka-based private university with overlapping undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, business, and sciences. Targets a similar student segment as AUST, making it a direct peer in admissions and tuition competition.
• BRAC University: Leading private university in Dhaka offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, business, architecture, and sciences, backed by the BRAC non-profit. Directly comparable to AUST on charter status, program mix, tuition-led revenue model, and Bangladesh private higher education market positioning.
• North South University: Bangladesh's first private university and a direct competitor to AUST, offering engineering, business, and science degrees on a tuition-based Dhaka campus model. Closely comparable on student profile, scholarship programs, and QS ranking participation.
• Daffodil International University: Large private university in Bangladesh with engineering, business, and science faculties plus notable emphasis on industry partnerships and technology programs. Direct competitor for engineering and computing students in the Bangladeshi private higher education market.
• Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB): Private university in Dhaka offering engineering, business, and science programs with a similar tuition-driven model. Comparable on program portfolio (CSE, EEE, BBA), scholarship structure, and employer partnerships in Bangladesh.
• American International University Bangladesh (AIUB): Private university in Dhaka offering engineering, business, and science programs under a similar tuition and scholarship model. Competes with AUST for the same pool of domestic undergraduate applicants.

Broad incumbents

• University of Dhaka: Bangladesh's largest public university, the dominant incumbent in higher education across most disciplines. Overlaps AUST on engineering, business, and science programs, capturing a different student price tier but setting the national academic benchmark.
• Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET): Bangladesh's flagship public engineering university, the dominant incumbent in engineering and architecture education. Establishes the quality benchmark against which AUST's programs are evaluated and competes for top faculty and graduate placement.

Emerging players

• Aalborg University: Danish public university with a distinctive problem-based learning model in engineering and business. A long-standing AUST partner with comparable program portfolio in engineering and business, useful as a benchmark for international collaboration strategy.

Regional players

• Asian Institute of Technology (AIT): Regional postgraduate technical university in Thailand offering engineering, environment, and management programs. A formal AUST partner and a comparable institution on research output, international faculty, and applied science focus, though serving a broader South and Southeast Asian market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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