Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology

Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology

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200px|Logo of the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
name=Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology
motto="Heaven's Light is Our Guide"
established=1962
type=Public
chancellor=Honourable President of Bangladesh Professor Dr. Yazuddin Ahmed
vice_chancellor=Professor Dr. A.F.M. Anowarul Haque
city=Rajshahi
country=Bangladesh
students=2000
faculty=100
campus=Urban, 150 acres (0.61 km²)
website= [http://www.ruet.ac.bd/ www.ruet.ac.bd]

Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology or RUET, formerly known as "BIT, Rajshahi", is the second oldest Engineering University in Bangladesh. About two thousand students are enrolled in
undergraduate and postgraduate engineering and science in this institution. The total number of teachers is over 200. The University has continued to expand with the construction of new academic buildings, auditorium complex, halls of residence etc.

Location

RUET is located on the North side of Rajshahi-Natore-Dhaka road at Kazla, 5 kilometers east of Rajshahi city. Known as green campus with so many varieties of trees, the campus is laid out with a picturesque, fascinating landscape by the side of famous Padma River and Rajshahi University.

Campus

The Campus presents a spectacular harmony of architecture and natural beauty. The campus area has been divided into different functional zones: (i) Residence for students, (ii) Residential zones of faculty and other supporting staff, (iii) Academic zone for academic buildings and laboratories/workshops, and (iv) Cultural cum social and recreational zones for students. A branch of Bank, a post office, an auditorium and a medical center are located on the campus. A secondary school and a college are located in RUET to facilitate the education of the children of the University employees.

History

RUET, the second oldest university for engineering and technological education in Bangladesh, was founded in 1964 as a faculty of Engineering under the University of Rajshahi with three major departments Civil Engineerring(CE), Electrical and Electronic Engineering(EEE)and Mechanical engineering(ME). Later in 1986, it was reformed to an independent institution "Bangladesh Institute of Technology (BIT), Rajshahi" to serve as a Center of Excellence for Engineering and Technology in the North-West region of the country. Another new department named Computer Science & Engineering(CSE) also started in 1998. In 2002,the name of the institution became Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET).And in 2005 two new departments-Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering(ETE)and Industrial production Engineering(IPE) were introduced.This is one of the most famous Engineering University from where the students after graduation contributing their technical education not only in Bangladesh but also almost everywhere in the world.Specially in USA,Canada and Germany, the Engineers from RUET are doing excellent in their career path.

Faculties and departments

* Faculty of Civil Engineering
**Dept. of Civil Engineering (CE)
**Dept. of Chemistry (Chem)
**Dept. of Mathematics (Math)
**Dept. of Physics (Phy)
**Dept. of Humanities (Hum)
* Faculty of Computer & Electrical Engineering
**Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
**Dept. of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE)
**Dept. of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (ETE)
* Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
**Dept. of Mechanical Engineering (ME)
**Dept. of Industrial & Production Engineering (IPE)

Halls of Residence

Student dormitories (called "halls" in RUET) are important features in campus life. There are six residential halls to provide housing for RUET students. Among them the "Ladies Hall" is for women, and the remaining five halls are for men studying in the undergraduate level.Administrative head of a hall is it"s provost, usually chosen from the more senior teachers of different faculties. The halls are mostly named after national heroes and leaders. These are listed below:

*Shahid Lt. Selim Hall
*Shahid Abdul Hamid Hall
*Shahid Sahidul Islam Hall
*Ladies Hall
*Tin Shde Hall
*Shahid President Ziaur Rahman Hall

External links

* [http://www.ruet.ac.bd Official RUET Web Site]
* [http://www.geocities.com/dsrruet Debating sociaty of RUET]
* [http://www.ruet03.2ya.com RUET unity website and many poster of RUET]


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