Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology
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Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology or RUET (Bengali : রুয়েট) formerly known as BIT, Rajshahi, is the second oldest engineering university in Bangladesh
. It was founded in 1964 as a faculty of Engineering under the University of Rajshahi providing four years Bachelor degree in Civil, Electrical and Electronic and Mechanical Engineering. It is widely reputed as one of the best engineering universities in Bangladesh. About 1,750 student
s are enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate engineering
and science
with over 100 teachers. This university has a reputation for having a very good relationship between students and teachers. RUET has continued to expand with the construction of new academic buildings, auditorium complex, halls of residence, etc.
and Rajshahi University
.
The campus presents a spectacular harmony of architecture and natural beauty. The campus area has been divided into function zones: residence for students, residential zones of faculty and other supporting staff, academic zone for academic buildings and laboratories/workshops, and cultural-cum-social and recreation zones for students. A bank branch, post office, modern cafeteria, auditorium and medical center are on the campus. In RUET there is a very big play ground and a central common room with a gymnasium for the students.
A secondary school and a college are located in RUET to teach the children of university employees.
The consistent effort of this committee ultimately led to the establishment of four engineering colleges to Bangladesh Institute of Technology (BIT) in July 1986. But due to limited autonomy and some constitutional inadequacies of the BIT ordinance, the expected progress of the institutions could not be achieved. This ultimately necessitates re-framing the institutes as full-fledged universities. Due to the development of Engineering Education it was the appropriate steps to convert the four BITs to engineering and technological universities. The parliament passed the university bill and that ultimately paved the way to commence the activities of university from September 1, 2002. The name of the BIT became Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET).
The Electrical and Electronic Engineering department has 6 laboratories.
The Mechanical Engineering department has 7 laboratories and work shops.
Computer Science & Engineering Department has 3 laboratories
Apart from the education purposes, lab facilities are used for professional testing of engineering materials and equipments to enhance R&D and internal income.
local academy program.
The Central Students Union (most of its members are elected by the students) maintains and aids the new students in their introduction to the RUET as well as in looking after the problems of the students.
The student unions of the various residential halls also arrange their individual co-curricular activities, literary competitions etc and help the hall administration for its proper management.
For improvement of the standard of games and sports, regular coaching and grooming by experts is arranged. The university arranges inter-year, inter-departmental football, cricket and basketball and baseball and squash and volleyball competition. Teacher- and student-friendly games are also arranged.
Administrative head of a hall is its provost
, usually chosen from the more senior teachers. The halls are mostly named after national heroes and leaders. These are listed below with their capacities:
Bangladesh
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. It was founded in 1964 as a faculty of Engineering under the University of Rajshahi providing four years Bachelor degree in Civil, Electrical and Electronic and Mechanical Engineering. It is widely reputed as one of the best engineering universities in Bangladesh. About 1,750 student
Student
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s are enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate engineering
Engineering
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and science
Science
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with over 100 teachers. This university has a reputation for having a very good relationship between students and teachers. RUET 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, on 150 acre (0.607029 km²) of land. Known as green campus with a large varieties of trees, the campus is laid out with a picturesque landscape by the side of famous Padma RiverPadma River
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and Rajshahi University
Rajshahi University
Rajshahi University or University of Rajshahi is a public university located in Rajshahi, a city in north-western Bangladesh...
.
Campus
A secondary school and a college are located in RUET to teach the children of university employees.
History
Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology was founded in 1964 as a faculty of engineering under the University of Rajshahi providing four-year Bachelor degrees in Civil, Electrical and Electronic and Mechanical Engineering. However, the institution could not achieve its goal because of the complicated management system: The administration was controlled by the Ministry of Education; academic curriculum by the University of Rajshahi; and the infrastructural development and maintenance by the Public Works Department. To circumvent these problems, several committees and commissions were formed since 1973. On the recommendation of these committees/commissions and having considered the practical aspects, autonomy was given to the four engineering colleges to make them centers of excellence of technology. A 15-member high-powered committee was formed, headed by Professor Dr. Wahid Uddin Ahmed, the then vice chancellor of BUET.The consistent effort of this committee ultimately led to the establishment of four engineering colleges to Bangladesh Institute of Technology (BIT) in July 1986. But due to limited autonomy and some constitutional inadequacies of the BIT ordinance, the expected progress of the institutions could not be achieved. This ultimately necessitates re-framing the institutes as full-fledged universities. Due to the development of Engineering Education it was the appropriate steps to convert the four BITs to engineering and technological universities. The parliament passed the university bill and that ultimately paved the way to commence the activities of university from September 1, 2002. The name of the BIT became Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET).
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 and Electronic Engineering (EEE)
- Dept. of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (ETE)
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
- Dept. of Mechanical Engineering (ME)
- Dept. of Industrial & Production Engineering (IPE)
- Dept. of Glass & Ceramics Engineering (GCE)
Administrative Building
This is a three-storied building. It accommodates the offices of vice-chancellor, registrar and different department heads. Rupali Bank, post office and laboratories of Physics and Chemistry departments are in this building.Laboratories
The Civil Engineering department has 5 laboratories.- Soil Mechanics Lab
- Strength of Materials Lab
- Fluid Mechanics Lab
- Environment Lab
- Transportation Engineering Lab
- Public health lab
The Electrical and Electronic Engineering department has 6 laboratories.
- Electronics Lab
- Electrical machines Lab
- Electrical Measurement Lab
- Telecommunication and Microwave Lab
- Computer Lab
- High Voltage Lab
The Mechanical Engineering department has 7 laboratories and work shops.
- Metrology lab
- Computer Lab
- Fluid Mechanics Lab
- Heat Engine Lab
- Machine Shop
- Wood Shop
- Boiler Shop
- Sheet Metal & Welding Shop
- Foundry Shop
Computer Science & Engineering Department has 3 laboratories
- Digital and hardware Lab
- Software and Network Lab
- Software Lab#2
Apart from the education purposes, lab facilities are used for professional testing of engineering materials and equipments to enhance R&D and internal income.
Facilities
The university provides educational and related facilities to give students with the ability to plan, administer and manage the latest technologies to decrease the gap between developed and developing countries. A brief description of them is given below.Central Library
The central library building is walking distance from the academic buildings and student residences. It is a compact building with limited built-in facilities to provide teaching aids such as reading facility, borrowing of books, journals, etc. to the students and teachers of RUET. In consistent with the academic curricula, the contents of the central library are being updated consistently to keep up with technological trends.Rental Library
Apart from the central library facility, each degree-awarding department has its own rental library that provides books on rent to students.Student Health Service
An on-campus medical center provides primary and basic health care facilities to the students free of charges. Two full-time MBBS doctors and other staffs provide these facilities. For specialized consultation on complicated cases, the center refers the patients to specialist consultants.Computer Center
The university has a central computer center providing computing and Internet facilities to the students and faculty members. The center often offers short training courses and presently with the department of CSE the central computer center is arranging CISCOCisco
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local academy program.
Directorate of Student Welfare
The Directorate of Student Welfare is responsible for the activities related to the physical, social and other aspects of student welfare. These include arrangement of supervision of halls of residence, programs for physical education, games and sports, supervision of the programs of co-curricular activities of students through the Central Student Union and through the students union of the various halls of residence. It is also responsible for providing health services through the student's health center.The Central Students Union (most of its members are elected by the students) maintains and aids the new students in their introduction to the RUET as well as in looking after the problems of the students.
The student unions of the various residential halls also arrange their individual co-curricular activities, literary competitions etc and help the hall administration for its proper management.
Games and sports facilities
The sports center of the RUET provides excellent facilities to students for acquiring physical and mental fitness that is indispensable for a healthy mind and body. The university maintains a beautiful playground, rugby field,tennis lawn and basketball court. The sports center arranges a very colorful athletic competition every year.For improvement of the standard of games and sports, regular coaching and grooming by experts is arranged. The university arranges inter-year, inter-departmental football, cricket and basketball and baseball and squash and volleyball competition. Teacher- and student-friendly games are also arranged.
Halls of residence
Student dormitories (called halls at RUET) are important features in campus life. There are six residential halls. The Ladies D MST Hall is for women, and the remaining halls are for undergraduate men.Administrative head of a hall is its provost
Provost (education)
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, usually chosen from the more senior teachers. The halls are mostly named after national heroes and leaders. These are listed below with their capacities:
| Name of the hall | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Shahid Lt. Selim Hall | 350 |
| Shahid Shahidul Islam Hall | 225 |
| Shahid Abdul Hamid Hall | 225 |
| Tin Shed Hall (Extension) | 100 |
| Ladies Hall | 120 |
| Shahid President Ziaur Rahman Hall | 480 |