North East University

What North East University does

North East University Bangladesh (NEUB) is a private university located in Sylhet, Bangladesh, founded in 2012 and operating under the Private University Act 2010 with accreditation from the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh. The institution serves undergraduate and graduate students primarily from the Sylhet region and surrounding areas through five academic schools: Science, Business, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law and Justice, and Engineering and Technology. Programs span BBA, MBA, EMBA, B.A. (Hons) and M.A. in English, LL.B (Hons.) and LL.M, B.Sc. (Engg.) in Computer Science and Engineering, and public health degrees.

NEUB's revenue model is based on recurring tuition fees per semester, one-time admission fees, and a Tk. 500 non-refundable admission application fee. The university markets through its official website, admission fairs, campus events, and seminars, and accepts students twice yearly for Spring and Summer semesters. The institution is governed by a Board of Trustees chaired by Professor Dr. Shahriar Hosain Chowdhury, with Professor Dr. Engr. Mohammad Iqbal serving as Vice Chancellor since August 4, 2025. Recent strategic initiatives include MoUs with UNDP FutureNation (October 2025) for skill development and with Parkview Medical College and Hospital (December 2025) for joint research and AI-based learning, alongside an ongoing permanent campus construction at Sheikhghat, Sylhet.

Name

North East University

Legal name

North East University Bangladesh

Website

https://neub.edu.bd

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

North East University Bangladesh is a UGC-accredited private university in Sylhet, Bangladesh, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs across five schools including Business, Engineering, Law, Humanities, and Science to students primarily from the northeastern Bangladesh region.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

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Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Private university Bangladesh
• Academic research programs

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: The university generates revenue primarily through tuition fees from undergraduate and graduate programs, admission fees, and related academic charges. Students pay tuition per semester and admission processing fees.
2. Admission Application Fees: Revenue generated from admission application forms priced at Tk. 500, along with non-refundable admission fees paid to complete enrollment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

North East University Bangladesh delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across five academic schools (Science, Business, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law and Justice, and Engineering and Technology). Programs are offered through departmental faculties on its Sylhet campus, with enrollments processed twice yearly (Spring and Summer/Fall semesters) via direct admission and online application.

Product overview

North East University Bangladesh is a traditional university system offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple disciplines including Science, Business, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law and Justice, and Engineering and Technology. The university's product portfolio centers on academic degree programs delivered through five schools, supported by facilities such as NEUB Labs, a comprehensive library system, and NEUB Bulletin publication. The institution emphasizes technology education, particularly in Computer Science and Engineering, and engages in industry collaboration initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Department of Public Health (School of Science) Public health academic programs for undergraduate and graduate students at NEUB, housed within the School of Science.
• Department of Business Administration (School of Business) Business administration degree programs including BBA, MBA, and EMBA for undergraduate and graduate students, housed within the School of Business.
• Department of English (School of Humanities and Social Sciences) English language and literature programs including B.A. (Hons) and M.A. in English for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Department of Development Studies and Public Administration (School of Humanities and Social Sciences) Development studies and public administration academic programs for undergraduate and graduate students at NEUB.
• Department of Law and Justice (School of Law and Justice) Law programs including LL.B (Hons.) and LL.M degrees for undergraduate and graduate students at NEUB.
• Department of Computer Science and Engineering (School of Engineering and Technology) Computer science and engineering programs including B.Sc. (Engg.) in CSE for undergraduate students, with active focus on AI-based learning and research.
• NEUB Online Library Digital library resources accessible to NEUB students and faculty, providing academic research and reading materials.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Parkview Medical College and HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 December 2025A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between North East University Bangladesh and Parkview Medical College and Hospital for joint research activities, seminars, workshops, and collaborative academic activities. The agreement includes a special focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based learning methods, research, publications, and practical applications. Both parties are permitted to utilize each other's laboratories subject to prior approval.
• UNDP FutureNationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2025UNDP FutureNation has established a partnership with NEUB to provide skill development programs, student engagement initiatives, and capacity-building projects aimed at enhancing employability and innovation among NEUB students. They organized seminars including 'Unlock a World of Opportunities' and Employability Masterclass sessions at the university.
• Ministry of Education BangladeshminorOthersAccrediting government body for higher education institutions in Bangladesh
• University Grants Commission BangladeshminorOthersRegulatory body that governs and accredits universities in Bangladesh
• ACI PLCminorOthersCorporate partner member listed in the university's accreditation and membership section
• Sylhet Chamber of Commerce and IndustryminorOthersLocal business chamber partnership for industry-academia collaboration
• American Institute of Bangladesh Studies (AIBS)minorOthersAcademic partnership organization connecting Bangladeshi institutions with American academic institutions

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• North South University: Large private university in Dhaka offering programs across business, engineering, and humanities. Closely comparable multi-school structure, tuition-funded model, and UGC accreditation, and competes for the same national student pool.
• Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB): Private university in Dhaka with business, engineering, and liberal arts programs. Comparable as a non-government, tuition-based multi-disciplinary institution targeting similar undergraduate and graduate segments.
• Daffodil International University: Private university in Dhaka with engineering, business, and science programs. Comparable as a UGC-accredited, tuition-driven multi-disciplinary institution targeting similar student demographics.
• Leading University: Private university in Sylhet, Bangladesh, offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Most direct geographic peer and direct competitor for Sylhet-region students, with overlapping program offerings.
• BRAC University: Bangladesh's leading private university based in Dhaka, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across business, engineering, law, and humanities. Direct competitor for student recruitment and faculty talent, and comparable as a private, UGC-accredited multi-disciplinary institution.
• Bangladesh Army International University of Science and Technology (BAIUST): Private university in Bangladesh offering science and engineering programs. Comparable as a private higher education institution going after similar national student segments, and explicitly referenced in NEUB's leadership team background.
• American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB): Long-established private university in Dhaka with engineering, business, and science schools. Comparable institutional structure, similar program mix, and overlap on student recruitment strategy.
• East West University: Private university in Dhaka offering programs in business, engineering, and social sciences. Comparable private model, multi-school structure, and similar tuition-based revenue approach.

Regional players

• Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST): Public university located in Sylhet, the same city as NEUB. Direct regional competitor for students and faculty in the Sylhet area, with overlapping engineering and science programs, but operates as a public institution with different funding model.
• Metropolitan University, Sylhet: Private university based in Sylhet offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Direct local competitor for Sylhet-region students in the same geographic market as NEUB.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/north-east-university

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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