Varendra University


Varendra University is a coeducational private university in Rajshahi, Bangladesh. It obtained approval from the Ministry of Education on March 14, 2012 and from the University Grants Commission on March 20, 2012, under the Private University Act of 1992 and was the first UGC approved private university in Rajshahi. One of its founders is Liakat Sikdar, former President of Bangladesh Chhatra League.

Faculties

There are 11 departments under three faculties:

Faculty of Science & Engineering

The university facilitates online admission for the benefit of applicants from distant areas.

Future permanent campus

A future permanent campus will be on 18 acres of land at Kharkhari, Paba Upazila.

Facilities

Air-Conditioned classrooms with multimedia, broadband and Wi-Fi, UGC Digital Library, informative website, Education ERP, CCTV security system, generators and water filters.

Library

Varendra University has three libraries enriched with around 7000 books. Students benefit through the library facilities and have the option to finish their assignments/coursework with help from the books in the library.

Extra-curricular activities

Study tours, seminars, debates and contests, participation in national and international, competitions, career center, parents' day, social awareness activities for deprived people, observance of national days and celebrations, picnic, indoor/outdoor games, cultural program.

Clubs