The Royal University of Dhaka (RUD) stands as an academic epicenter of excellence to the vision of its founder, Dr. Momtaz Begum(expired) and Dr HBM Iqbal, a dedicated philanthropist, tireless social worker and visionary leader. Established as a nonprofit and nonsectarian private university, RUD came into existence under the aegis of the Private University Act, 1992, of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
The university's journey was marked by milestones, with the University Grants Commission (UGC) providing its evaluation and approval for academic programs on a significant date, July 30, 2003. Subsequently, the Ministry of Education, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, granted its official approval on August 30, 2003.
RUD was founded with a noble mission - to provide high quality avenues for higher education and learning to individuals, public groups, and agencies of all nationalities, religions, races, and colors. The institution is firmly rooted in the belief that quality education transcends boundaries and should adapt to the evolving needs of its students, society, and the dynamic global digital environments and needs.
RUD's dedication to this mission is evident through its operation at the dreamed state of the art permanent campus. which is Permanent located at Plot 404, Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka 1208, stands as a testament to the university's commitment to providing most modern, attractive and effective learning environment for its diverse student bodies from home and abroad.
As we delve deeper into the annals of the Royal University of Dhaka, we uncover a story of dedication, inclusivity, and a resolute commitment of visionary and highly committed leader to generate and disseminate useful knowledge, produced highly competent and committed morally enlightened professionals needed for future digital world.
This institution, founded on the principles of accessibility and excellence, continues to shape the educational landscape in Bangladesh and beyond.
Royal University of Dhaka (RUD) founded by Dr. Momtaz Begum (a philanthropist and social worker) is a nonprofit , nonsectarian private university. RUD was established under the Private University Act, 1992 of Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. The University Grants Commission (UGC) evaluated and approved the academic programs on July 30, 2003 and the approval of the Ministry of Education, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh was accorded on August 30, 2003. RUD provides opportunities of higher education and learning for the individual citizen, public group and agencies of all nationalities, religions, races and colors keeping in perspective the needs of the changing environments in national, regional and global contexts. The University is operating in the permanent campus. located at Plot 404, Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka 1208.
Royal University of Dhaka envisions a future where an individual citizen, public group and agencies by virtue of the quality of their educational attainments at the university shall establish themselves as contributors to comprehensive development of their immediate and extended environments and take leadership positions in all their endeavors.
Knowledge with action is the basis of human welfare, provided it upgrades human qualities and faculties as well as professional skills. Such knowledge is a right as well as an obligation of every human being that should be provided by a system of universal education. Besides, a nation’s identity should be reflected in its education systems. Based on this philosophy, RUD’s mission is to disseminate knowledge in an ethical human approach reflecting the identity of Bangladesh with its heritage, culture, values and principles.
Royal University of Dhaka is a privately supported co-educational institution with a national, regional and global wide mission. Its major commitments are to provide international standard educational program at under graduate, graduate and doctorate instruction, residential life, continuing educational, public and research services at the most reasonable cost to students. The University programs are particularly responsive to the needs of individual citizens, public group and agencies of Bangladesh.
The University aims to develop and pursue these programs in a manner to ensure that the eligible students who desire to develop and expand their scholastic skills (for professional, occupational, or professional growth) have the opportunity to do so. Respect for the intellectual potential and dignity of students, as individual human beings, without regard for racial, ethnic, or cultural background, shall be paramount.
Knowledge with action is the basis of human welfare, provided it upgrades human qualities and faculties as well as professional skills. Such knowledge is a right as well as an obligation of every human being that should be provided by a system of universal education. Besides, a nation’s identity should be reflected in its education systems. Based on this philosophy, RUD’s mission is to disseminate knowledge in an ethical human approach reflecting the identity of Bangladesh with its heritage, culture, values and principles.
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