East West University
Crest of East West University | |
Other name | EWU |
|---|---|
| Motto | Excellence in Education |
| Type | Private research university |
| Established | 1996 |
| Accreditation | |
| Affiliation | |
| Chancellor | President Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Vice-Chancellor | Shams Rahman |
| Location | A/2, Jahurul Islam Avenue, Jahurul Islam City, Aftab Nagar, Dhaka, Bangladesh 23°46′07″N 90°25′32″E / 23.7687°N 90.4256°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Language | English |
| Colors | |
| Website | www |
| University rankings | |
|---|---|
| Global – Overall | |
| QS World[1] | 1401+ (2026) |
| THE World[2] | 1501+ (2026) |
| Regional – Overall | |
| QS Asia[3] | 491 (2026) |
East West University, abbreviated as EWU, is a private research university in Aftab Nagar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was established in 1996 under the Private University Act of 1992.[4]
It has established centres to support students in developing entrepreneurial skills and launching their own ventures. The university also operates a range of facilities, including libraries and research centers.[5]
History
East West University was established in 1996 as a non-profit organization. Classes began in September 1996 with 6 faculty members and 20 students at the campus located at 43 Mohakhali Dhaka.
Research
In 2002, East West University organized the International Conference on Computer and Information Technology, which is part of a series of conferences focused on Computer Science and Information Technology hosted in Bangladesh since 1997 by different universities each year.[6] East West University is a member of the Trade Knowledge Network, a collaboration of research institutions in developed and developing countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.[7] The university is also active in the South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economists (SANDEE).[8]
Ranking
In 2025, according to the QS World University Rankings, East West University is ranked between 1401 and 1500 globally.[9] In 2020, EWU was ranked 3549 in the world and 14th among the 166 universities in Bangladesh by the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities. This ranking is based on the university's web presence and visibility.[10]
According to the IDEAS ranking of Economic Research Institutions in Bangladesh, the Department of Economics at East West University has consistently ranked 1st in the country since 2014. The IDEAS database includes information on 13,177 economics institutions, 43,324 authors, and over 1,046,994 research publications across 94 fields.[11]
Campus
In May 2012 the university moved to its permanent campus on Jahurul Islam Avenue, Jahurul Islam City, Aftabnagar, Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Pragati Sarani, and covers 7.4 bighas of land. The total floor area of the nine-story university complex is 458,957.04 square feet.
Notable people
Alumni
- Rubana Huq is a Bangladeshi businesswoman, academic and was featured in the BBC 100 Women list.[12]
- Afran Nisho is a Bangladeshi actor, story writer, and playback singer.
- Sadia Ayman is a Bangladeshi actress known for her work in television dramas and Dhallywood cinema.[13]
- Redoan Rony is a Bangladeshi film director and CEO of Chorki and won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Dialogue for his debut film, Chorabali.
- Rifat Nabi is a Bangladeshi software engineer and co-founder of Avro Keyboard. He received the Ekushey Padak on 20 February 2025, along with Mehdi Hasan Khan as part of the Avro team.[14][15][16][17]
Faculty
- Salimullah Khan is a Bangladeshi writer and academic known for his exploration of politics and culture through Marxist and Lacanian theories.
- Tonima Hamid is a Bangladeshi model, actress, and teacher from Mymensingh, Bangladesh.[18]
References
- ^ https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/east-west-university
- ^ https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/east-west-university-0
- ^ https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/east-west-university
- ^ "History". East West University. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ University, East West. "Diploma Programs". www.ewubd.edu. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
- ^ "History of ICCIT". International Conference on Computer and Information Technology. Archived from the original on 19 April 2008. Retrieved 15 March 2008.
- ^ EWU's profile as a member at TKN site Archived 15 July 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "SANDEE". South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ^ "QS World University Rankings: Top global universities". Top Universities. 22 August 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ "Bangladesh Ranking July 2025 – Webometrics Global Position". www.webometrics.org. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ "Within Country and State Economics Rankings: Bangladesh | IDEAS/RePEc". ideas.repec.org. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ রুবানা হক একা এবং অনেক. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 21 November 2018. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ সাদিয়া আয়মান সম্পর্কে! [About Sadia Ayman!]. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 22 December 2022. Archived from the original on 22 February 2025. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ "EWU honours Ekushey Padak winner, avro co-founder Rifat Nabi". The Business Standard. 20 February 2025. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ "EWU honours alumnus Ekushey Padak recipient Avro co-founder Rifat Nabi". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ "'Alone, one cannot go far': Mehdi to receive Ekushey Padak for Avro along with his three friends". The Business Standard. 9 February 2025. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ "Mehdi Hasan finally agrees receive Ekushey Padak with Avro co-creators". The Daily Star. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ "Tonima Hamid to spend birthday with family today". The Independent. Dhaka. 27 August 2015. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022.