Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU)

What Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU) does

Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU) is a public university in Bangladesh, established under the CVASU Act 2006 and operated by the Government of Bangladesh, specializing exclusively in veterinary and animal sciences. It operates across six physical locations including the main campus in Khulshi, Chattogram, a research and farm-based campus in Hathazari, a pet hospital in Dhaka, a coastal biodiversity research centre in Cox's Bazar, and a research vessel at Kaptai Lake. The university delivers education through four faculties (Veterinary Medicine, Food Science and Technology, Fisheries, and Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering) comprising 27 departments, plus two research institutes (One Health Institute, Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition) and one centre (Poultry Research and Training Centre). It serves approximately 1,280 students and employs 138 faculty members (49 with PhDs).

The university's technology and research infrastructure includes 39 laboratories equipped with HPLC, GCMS, PCR, gel electrophoresis, freeze dryers, and spray dryers; a digital library (DSpace); and academic platforms such as the UCAM Education Management System. Faculty have developed four proprietary R-packages (r2redux, R2ROC, MSML, GxEprs) for genetic and genomic analysis. The university operates veterinary hospitals and clinical services that generate fee revenue, alongside farm operations supporting teaching and research. CVASU maintains international academic partnerships with Tufts University, Washington State University, Royal Veterinary College (UK), Linkoping University (Sweden), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, TANUVAS (India), and an Indonesian university signed in 2025.

CVASU's revenue derives from four streams: government funding from the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock (primary); tuition and fees set by the Government of Bangladesh; research grants from UGC, Ministry of Science and Technology, JSPS, MEXT, and the Fleming Fund Country Grant through World Fish; and revenue from veterinary clinical services and farm operations. Go-to-market is institution-led through formal national admission processes, with a dedicated International Desk managing foreign student recruitment under the FETV program. CVASU is not a commercial entity: it has no equity, no funding rounds, and no revenue disclosure obligation.

Name

Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU)

Legal name

Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

Website

https://cvasu.ac.bd

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU) is a Bangladesh public university specializing in veterinary medicine, fisheries, food science, and biotechnology, serving 1,280 students across four faculties with applied research and clinical services.

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Product category

Higher Education - Veterinary and Animal Sciences

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Veterinary Services (54194), Support Activities for Animal Production (1152), Medical Laboratories (621511)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Medicine Universities (EDAHAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Clinical Nutrition Services & Consulting (HLAMAHAC), Reference Laboratory Testing (Clinical Pathology & Chemistry) (HLAMADAA), Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories & Pathology (AFAEANAF), Diagnostics & Laboratory Services (Sampling, Necropsy, Disease Investigation) (AFACADAF)

Keywords

• Veterinary education
• Animal sciences research
• Fisheries education
• Biotechnology training
• Veterinary clinical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Khulshi, Chattogram

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a public university of Bangladesh, CVASU receives operational funding from the Government of Bangladesh through the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock and the Ministry of Education.
2. Student Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees, admission fees, and other academic charges from undergraduate, postgraduate, and international students.
3. Research Grants: Funding from national agencies including University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh, Ministry of Science and Technology, Fleming Fund Country Grant through World Fish, and international research grants (JSPS, MEXT).
4. Veterinary Clinical Services and Farm Operations: Revenue from veterinary hospitals, pet hospital, and farm-based campus operations providing teaching, training, and clinical services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU) is a public university that delivers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral education in veterinary medicine, food science and technology, fisheries, and biotechnology and genetic engineering across 27 departments in 4 faculties. It also conducts applied research, provides veterinary clinical and farm-based services, and operates research institutes and centers focused on One Health, food safety, poultry science, and marine biodiversity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• One Health Institute: Institute focused on integrated approach to health addressing human, animal, and environmental health intersections.
• Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition (IFSN)
• Poultry Research and Training Centre (PRTC)
• Teaching and Training Pet Hospital and Research Center
• Coastal Biodiversity, Marine Fisheries and Wildlife Research Centre

Products and services

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Program Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree program covering anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pathology, genetics, animal breeding, dairy and poultry science, medicine, and surgery across 9 departments in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Designed for students pursuing careers as veterinarians.
• Faculty of Fisheries Programs (B.Sc. Fisheries Honours, MS, PhD) Undergraduate and postgraduate academic programs in fisheries sciences covering fish biology, aquaculture, marine bioresource science, fisheries resource management, and fishing and post-harvest technology through 5 departments. Designed for students pursuing careers in fisheries and aquaculture.
• Faculty of Food Science and Technology Programs Academic programs in food science and technology encompassing physical sciences, applied chemistry, food science and nutrition, and food processing engineering across 4 departments. Designed for students pursuing careers in food science and industry.
• Faculty of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Programs Academic programs in biotechnology including cellular and molecular biology, industrial biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, bioprocess and genetic engineering, and genomics and bioinformatics across 5 departments. Designed for students pursuing careers in biotechnology and genetic engineering.
• Veterinary Clinical Services (Veterinary Clinics) Animal healthcare services operating at Khulshi campus and Hathazari campus veterinary clinics. Provides clinical care, disease diagnosis, and treatment for animals and livestock. Open to livestock farmers, poultry producers, aquaculture operators, and pet owners.
• Teaching and Training Pet Hospital and Research Center Veterinary clinical services providing pet care and research opportunities for veterinary students. Located in Purbachal, Dhaka, and serves pet owners in the greater Dhaka area.
• PhD Research Programs Doctoral degree programs in veterinary medicine, food science and technology, fisheries, and biotechnology and genetic engineering. Designed for researchers and academics pursuing advanced research careers.
• FETV International Student Program International student admission pathway for foreign students seeking veterinary and animal sciences education at CVASU. Managed through the International Desk and supported by MoU partnerships with universities worldwide.
• Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (BJVAS) University-affiliated scientific journal publishing peer-reviewed research in veterinary and animal sciences. Available at http://bjvas.com.
• Central Library and Digital Library Services University library with 8,006 books, digital library access (dspace.cvasu.ac.bd), and access to e-resources including AGORA, ARDI, Hinari, OARE, Research4Life, Springer, Emerald, and JSTOR databases. Available to students, faculty, and researchers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 42 publications produced in academic year 2021-22
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Indonesian University (Universitas)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025MoU signed for education and research exchange between CVASU and an Indonesian university. Aims to promote academic and research collaboration, student and faculty exchanges, and joint scientific initiatives.
• Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed between CVASU and IEDCR for One Health initiatives, disease surveillance, and collaborative research in epidemiology and public health.
• Evercare Hospital ChattogramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed between CVASU and Evercare Hospital Chattogram for collaboration in healthcare, research, and academic exchange.
• Tufts University (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership providing students and teachers with opportunities for program transfer and higher education. CVASU academic standards accepted worldwide through this and similar partnerships.
• Washington State University, USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership enabling student and faculty exchanges, joint research, and program transfer opportunities between CVASU and Washington State University.
• Royal Veterinary College, UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with UK's Royal Veterinary College providing opportunities for student transfers, joint research, and faculty exchanges in veterinary education.
• Linkoping University, SwedencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership enabling joint research collaboration and higher education opportunities, including projects on avian genetics and sexual selection.
• Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, MalaysiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with Malaysian university enabling student/faculty exchanges and joint research in fisheries and animal sciences.
• Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Indian veterinary university for academic collaboration, student transfers, and joint research initiatives in animal sciences.
• Fleming Fund Country Grant to Bangladesh / World FishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on fish sample collection and transportation for active AMR surveillance. CVASU faculty members trained and involved in Fleming Fund activities at Quality Control Laboratory, DoF, Savar, Dhaka.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM): Malaysian research university with strong veterinary, agricultural, and food science faculties; comparable as a broader Southeast Asian institution competing in similar disciplines and research areas, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine: Top-ranked US veterinary school with extensive biomedical research and teaching hospitals; relevant as an aspirational benchmark for CVASU's research ambitions and a partner-type peer given CVASU's international partnership model.

Direct peers

• Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS): Indian state veterinary university offering veterinary, fisheries, and food science programs; a CVASU MoU partner with nearly identical faculty structure and South Asian regional mandate, making it a directly comparable specialized peer.
• Royal Veterinary College, University of London: UK's oldest and largest veterinary school and a CVASU partner; offers veterinary medicine and biosciences degrees, biomedical research, and clinical referral services through its teaching hospitals, providing a benchmark for CVASU's clinical and research operations.
• Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI): India's premier veterinary research institution under ICAR offering postgraduate and doctoral training; comparable as a South Asian research-intensive veterinary institution with a strong focus on disease diagnostics, vaccines, and livestock health.
• Bangladesh Agricultural University: Bangladesh's premier agricultural university in Mymensingh offering DVM, fisheries, and animal science programs; directly comparable as a public agricultural/veterinary higher education institution competing for the same domestic student pool and government research grants.
• Universiti Malaysia Terengganu: Malaysian public university with strong fisheries and marine science programs; a CVASU MoU partner with overlapping fisheries, aquaculture, and marine bioresource research focus that directly competes for ASEAN student recruitment.

Regional players

• Sylhet Agricultural University: Bangladesh public agricultural university in Sylhet offering veterinary, agriculture, and fisheries programs; a domestic peer competing for the same national student applicant pool and government research funding.
• Royal University of Agriculture (Cambodia): Cambodia's leading agricultural university offering veterinary and animal science programs; comparable as a regional emerging-market agricultural university with similar development-stage research infrastructure.
• Makerere University College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity: East Africa's oldest veterinary school offering DVM and biosecurity training; comparable as a regional specialized veterinary university with similar One Health and infectious disease priorities, though operating in Sub-Saharan Africa rather than South Asia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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