Chandpur Science and Technology University
চাঁদপুর বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় | |
| Type | Public University |
|---|---|
| Established | 2021 |
| Affiliation | University Grants Commission |
| Chancellor | President Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Vice-Chancellor | Professor Dr. Payer Ahmed |
| Location | Chandpur Temporary Campus Address :
Holding No: 0937-02, Kholishaduli, Wapda Gate, Cumilla Road, Chandpur Sadar, Chandpur-3600 , |
| Campus | Urban 60 acres (24 ha) |
| Website | cstu |
Chandpur Science & Technology University (Bengali: চাঁদপুর বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) is a public university of Bangladesh. It was established in 2021 by the Parliament of Bangladesh act 2019.
History
The cabinet approved the draft bill Chandpur Science and Technology University (CSTU) Act 2019 on 23 December 2019.[1][2] The bill to establish Chandpur University of Science and Technology (CSTU) was passed in the parliament on 9 September 2020. In January 2022, reports surfaced that between December 2019, when the university was approved by the cabinet, and April 2021. Permanent campus of this university is under construction in Lakkhipur Union of Chandpur Sadar. Now its academic activities are going on in a temporary campus located in Wapda Gate, Mothkhola, Comilla Road, Chandpur-3600.
List of vice-chancellors
| Sequence | Name | Began in office | Left office |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Md. Nasim Akhtar | 25 January 2021 | 8 October 2024 |
| 2 | Payer Ahmed | 9 November 2024[3] |
Faculties
- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
- Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)(Proposed)
- Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NME)(Proposed)
- Department of Textile Engineering (TE)(Proposed)
- Department of Civil Engineering (CE)(Proposed)
- Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME)(Proposed)
- Department of Georesource Engineering (GE)(Proposed)
- Department of Architecture (Arc.)(Proposed)
- Faculty of Business Studies
- Department of Business Administration (DBA)
Departments
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
- Program Offering: B.Sc. Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering
- Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Program Offering: B.Sc. Engineering in Information and Communication Technology
- Department of Business Administration (DBA)
- Program Offering: Bachelor of Business Administration
Offices
- Office of the Vice Chancellor
- Office of the Registrar
- Office of the Controller of Examination
- Office of the Proctor
- Office of the Chief Engineer
- Office of the Librarian
- Office of the Director of Finance and Accounts
- Office of the Director of Planning and Development
- Office of the Director of Public Relation and Information
- Office of the Director of Transport
- Office of the Director of Students Counselling and Guidance
Cells
- ICT Cell
- Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
- International Collaboration Cell (ICC)
Student life
Halls of residence
- Male Hall
- Female Hall
- Common Room (Female)
(There are facilities for female student here, including prayer, indoor games, rest and other necessary arrangements.)
- Library
Sports Facilities
- Indoor Games (Table Tennis, Carrom)
- Outdoor Games
Library Facilities
Chandpur Science and Technology University (CSTU) has a relatively new library. However, the library is already quite well-equipped. It contains all the necessary academic books for the Engineering faculties (CSE and ICT) as well as the Business Administration department. Gradually, the library is becoming richer with books of various types and categories.
Lab Facilities (For Engineering Faculties)
- Computer Lab
- Physics Lab
- Chemistry Lab
- EEE Lab
Centres
- Research and Extension Centre
- Medical Centre
Institute (As per CSTU website)
- Institute of Information and Communication Technology (Proposed)
- Institute of Modern Language (Proposed)
- Institute of Renewable Energy (Proposed)
- Institute of Appropriate Technology (Proposed)
- Institute of Georesource Energy (Proposed)
Research Laboratory (As per CSTU website)
- Research Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability (Proposed)
Undergrade Admission Process
The undergraduate admission of CSTU - Chandpur Science and Technology University is based on grades and examinations. After completion of Higher Secondary level (HSC) education, a student can submit his/her application for undergraduate admission if he/she fulfills the minimum requirements. To get admitted to the departments under the Engineering Faculty (Department of Computer Science and Engineering & Information and Communication Technology), a student must first pass the HSC examination with a good GPA and must be from the Science background. After that, the student has to take the cluster admission test, which is currently known as the GST (General, Science and Technology) admission test. In the cluster admission test, the student must appear in the Science unit.
Then the student has to apply to the universities that are part of the GST cluster. If the student gets a chance according to the central merit list or the separate merit lists published by the respective cluster universities, only then can the student finally get the opportunity to be admitted.
For admission to Chandpur Science and Technology University (CSTU), a student must obtain good grades in Physics, Chemistry, and Higher Mathematics in the HSC examination.
References
- ^ "Two more public univs approved". Dhaka Tribune. 28 January 2020.
- ^ "Cabinet nods draft laws for 2 more specialized universities". The Business Standard. 28 January 2020.
- ^ "Peyar Ahmed appointed as CSTU VC". The Daily Observer. 7 November 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.